Our region experienced very cold conditions this weekend, and forecasters predict the most extreme conditions of this arctic front will occur tonight into early Monday morning. A Severe Weather Advisory has been issued for El Paso County, and wind chills are expected to drop as low as 21 degrees below zero overnight. While conditions into the early morning hours will be bitter cold, forecasts do indicate that temperatures will rebound throughout the morning. As a result, School District 38 will be on a 2-HOUR DELAY FOR MONDAY, JAN. 26.
A 2-hour delay will allow additional time for temperatures to improve, helping ensure safer travel for our families and staff including students waiting at bus stops, and efficient operation of our buses. Before heading out in the morning, be sure your students are dressed appropriately for the extreme weather.
As a reminder, on a 2-hour delay, there is no morning preschool, and Leading Edge (our before and after school care program) follows the delay schedule.
Our weather team considers a variety of factors when making our decisions, including extreme wind chills. If you’d like to know more about what goes into making our weather calls, we invite you to review our Inclement Weather Decision Guide, which can be viewed any time on our website.
We thank you for your support and understanding. Stay safe, and bundle up as you make your way to our schools on Monday.
A 2-hour delay will allow additional time for temperatures to improve, helping ensure safer travel for our families and staff including students waiting at bus stops, and efficient operation of our buses. Before heading out in the morning, be sure your students are dressed appropriately for the extreme weather.
As a reminder, on a 2-hour delay, there is no morning preschool, and Leading Edge (our before and after school care program) follows the delay schedule.
Our weather team considers a variety of factors when making our decisions, including extreme wind chills. If you’d like to know more about what goes into making our weather calls, we invite you to review our Inclement Weather Decision Guide, which can be viewed any time on our website.
We thank you for your support and understanding. Stay safe, and bundle up as you make your way to our schools on Monday.
The winter storm forecasted for the entire Pikes Peak region made a significant impact overnight. Most areas in our district have already received about 5” of snow, with surrounding areas in the region where some staff travel from at 10” or more. Despite snow plows actively working, the ongoing rate of snow has made it difficult to keep roads clear and safe. Icy conditions exist, and roads are hazardous for travel. As a result, we are shifting our weather call, and D38 will CLOSE ON FRIDAY, JAN. 9.
As a reminder, during closures Leading Edge (before and after school care) does not operate, administrative offices are closed, and there are no field trips, after-school activities, or athletic activities unless approved by the superintendent.
We are grateful for your patience and understanding as we navigated the best weather decision for our district. While we will always prioritize the safety of students and staff, we also want to ensure our schools are open for learning as often as possible.
Stay warm and safe, and enjoy the snow day! Remember that with our new Snow Day Tracker, it’s easy to keep track of the snow days we use this winter season. We look forward to welcoming students and staff back to our campuses on Monday.
As a reminder, during closures Leading Edge (before and after school care) does not operate, administrative offices are closed, and there are no field trips, after-school activities, or athletic activities unless approved by the superintendent.
We are grateful for your patience and understanding as we navigated the best weather decision for our district. While we will always prioritize the safety of students and staff, we also want to ensure our schools are open for learning as often as possible.
Stay warm and safe, and enjoy the snow day! Remember that with our new Snow Day Tracker, it’s easy to keep track of the snow days we use this winter season. We look forward to welcoming students and staff back to our campuses on Monday.
A winter storm warning has been issued for Northern El Paso County and will remain in effect into Friday. Our weather decision team is closely monitoring this storm, which is forecasted to bring widespread, heavy snow throughout the evening and tomorrow. As we wait to see if the storm materializes as predicted, D38 will operate on a 2-HOUR DELAY FOR FRIDAY, JAN. 9.
We understand a full closure might be possible. Our team will reconvene in the early morning hours to review current forecasts and road conditions, and adjust our weather call if needed. If we determine that a closure is needed, we will notify our families and staff no later than 6:30 a.m.
As a reminder, on 2-hour delay days, there is no morning preschool, and Leading Edge (our before and after school care program) follows the delay schedule.
We understand the impacts a delay or closure can have on family schedules, and we always strive to inform our families and staff of any weather impacts as early as possible. Our weather decision team works to balance the safety of students and staff with ensuring our schools are open for learning as much as possible. Keep an eye on D38 communication channels, and we will provide an update, if needed.
We understand a full closure might be possible. Our team will reconvene in the early morning hours to review current forecasts and road conditions, and adjust our weather call if needed. If we determine that a closure is needed, we will notify our families and staff no later than 6:30 a.m.
As a reminder, on 2-hour delay days, there is no morning preschool, and Leading Edge (our before and after school care program) follows the delay schedule.
We understand the impacts a delay or closure can have on family schedules, and we always strive to inform our families and staff of any weather impacts as early as possible. Our weather decision team works to balance the safety of students and staff with ensuring our schools are open for learning as much as possible. Keep an eye on D38 communication channels, and we will provide an update, if needed.
Winter weather conditions continue to linger across our district. Although local and county entities have been working since the early hours today to plow roads, there are still many side roads that remain icy and hazardous for travel. As a result, School District 38 will be on a 2-HOUR DELAY FOR THURSDAY, DEC. 4. A 2-hour delay will provide extra time for our staff, students, and families to travel to our schools, and for our facilities team members to prepare parking lots and walkways on our campuses.
As a reminder, on 2-hour delay days, there is no morning preschool and Leading Edge (our before and after school care program) follows the delay schedule.
Our weather decision team will convene again early Thursday morning to review updated reports from our transportation staff and facilities team members who will be assessing current conditions. If we determine that a closure is needed, we will notify all families and staff by 6:30 a.m.
We are grateful for your understanding and support with every weather decision we make. Our first priority is always the safety of students and staff, and we work to balance that with keeping our schools open for learning as much as possible.
As a reminder, on 2-hour delay days, there is no morning preschool and Leading Edge (our before and after school care program) follows the delay schedule.
Our weather decision team will convene again early Thursday morning to review updated reports from our transportation staff and facilities team members who will be assessing current conditions. If we determine that a closure is needed, we will notify all families and staff by 6:30 a.m.
We are grateful for your understanding and support with every weather decision we make. Our first priority is always the safety of students and staff, and we work to balance that with keeping our schools open for learning as much as possible.
The Tri-Lakes Community received a solid blast of winter overnight with measurable snowfall of more than 4” in many parts of our district, with possibly up to 5” more predicted between now and the afternoon according to forecasts. With colder temperatures than what we’ve experienced recently, snow is sticking to the roads. Our transportation team is reporting that many roads in our district haven’t been plowed yet, causing hazardous travel conditions. Additionally, our facilities team has shared it would be difficult to have our campuses prepared in time to open as scheduled. As a result, we are adjusting our weather decision, and D38 will be CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3.
Remember that during closures Leading Edge (before and after school care) does not operate, administrative offices are closed, and there are no field trips, after-school activities, or athletic activities unless approved by the superintendent.
We appreciate your trust and understanding with every weather decision we make. Our first priority is always the safety of students and staff, and we work to balance that with ensuring our schools are open for learning opportunities as much as possible.
Enjoy your first snow day of the season! We’ll be recording it soon with our new Snow Day Tracker on the district website. Stay safe and warm, and we look forward to seeing everyone in our schools on Thursday.
Remember that during closures Leading Edge (before and after school care) does not operate, administrative offices are closed, and there are no field trips, after-school activities, or athletic activities unless approved by the superintendent.
We appreciate your trust and understanding with every weather decision we make. Our first priority is always the safety of students and staff, and we work to balance that with ensuring our schools are open for learning opportunities as much as possible.
Enjoy your first snow day of the season! We’ll be recording it soon with our new Snow Day Tracker on the district website. Stay safe and warm, and we look forward to seeing everyone in our schools on Thursday.
Our region received its first taste of winter weather over the weekend, and it looks like more is coming our way. Local forecasts indicate snow beginning around 10:00 p.m. this evening with additional snowfall expected on Wednesday, and high temperatures only in the 20s. Based on this information, D38 will be on a 2-HOUR DELAY FOR WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3. The delay will provide extra time in the morning to reevaluate conditions and determine if we need to shift to a closure.
As a reminder, on 2-hour delay days, there is no morning preschool and Leading Edge (our before and after school care program) follows the delay schedule.
Our weather decision team will meet in the early morning hours to review updated forecasts and reports from our transportation staff who will be driving roads across the district. Our facilities team will also update us on conditions at our campuses. If we determine that a closure is needed, we will notify all families and staff by 6:30 a.m.
We know many of you are eagerly awaiting our first snow day of the season. Our new Snow Day Tracker on the district website will let you track our usage of snow days and delays this winter, and the page also outlines the factors we consider when making our weather decisions.
Please keep an eye on D38 communication channels for the latest weather updates regarding our schedule for Wednesday, Dec. 3. Besides receiving weather notifications via email and text, you’ll find updates on district social media pages, our website, local TV channels, and with the D38 app.
As a reminder, on 2-hour delay days, there is no morning preschool and Leading Edge (our before and after school care program) follows the delay schedule.
Our weather decision team will meet in the early morning hours to review updated forecasts and reports from our transportation staff who will be driving roads across the district. Our facilities team will also update us on conditions at our campuses. If we determine that a closure is needed, we will notify all families and staff by 6:30 a.m.
We know many of you are eagerly awaiting our first snow day of the season. Our new Snow Day Tracker on the district website will let you track our usage of snow days and delays this winter, and the page also outlines the factors we consider when making our weather decisions.
Please keep an eye on D38 communication channels for the latest weather updates regarding our schedule for Wednesday, Dec. 3. Besides receiving weather notifications via email and text, you’ll find updates on district social media pages, our website, local TV channels, and with the D38 app.
Graduation for Lewis-Palmer High School and Palmer Ridge High School is less than a week away. The big day is May 20, and we can't wait to celebrate our graduates. For those who can't make it, you can catch the livestream on our LPSD YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@LPSD38Media
Our region experienced several inches of snow and freezing temperatures on Monday, leading to icy conditions on our roads this evening. As a result, School District 38 will be on a 2-HOUR DELAY for Tuesday, Dec. 10. A 2-hour delay will provide some extra time for ice on roads to improve, and for our facilities team members to prepare our parking lots and campus entryways.
As a reminder, on 2-hour delay days, there is no morning preschool and Leading Edge (our before and after school-care program) follows the delay schedule.
Our first priority is always the safety of students and staff across the district. We make our weather call decisions by thoroughly evaluating roads and forecasts for the entire district, and when possible, we strive to inform our families about any weather impacts as soon as possible.
We thank you for your trust and understanding. Stay warm and safe during your travels in the morning, D38 families and staff.
Get ready, get set to hop on the bus for the 2024-25 school year! Bus registration for next school year opens today, July 8. Find more details on the Transportation page of our website: https://www.lewispalmer.org/page/school-year-bus-transportation-information
It’s graduation week in Lewis-Palmer School District 38! We can’t wait to celebrate our graduates from Lewis-Palmer High School and Palmer Ridge High School on Saturday, May 18 at The Broadmoor World Arena. LPHS graduation gets started at 10:00 a.m. and PRHS kicks off at 2:00 p.m. Ceremonies available via livestream at https://www.youtube.com/@LPSD38Media/streams
The D38 Special Education Advisory Committee is pleased to announce the Seventh Annual Aliorum De Award! This award recognizes the dedication and commitment of an individual who has touched the life of an LPSD student with a disability. Any LPSD employee, community member, or student is eligible to receive the award. Recipients of the award are nominated based on the fact that their devotion to a student with a disability has made that student’s life better. Recipients and all nominees will be honored along with the person who nominated them. Nominations may be completed online by clicking the Aliorum De Award link
https://forms.gle/aWTRVZHtF7mzjZWC7
LPSD38: As District 38 begins its Superintendent search, we want to gather your input. Please click this link to take our stakeholder survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VTLHJ2S. You can also come to an in-person informational meeting on Feb. 12 @ 5:30 p.m. in the District 38 Learning Center.
PALMER RIDGE FOOTBALL PLAYING IN 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
The Palmer Ridge Bears Football Team will take on the Erie Tigers in the 4A State Championship Game on Saturday, December 2nd. The game will be played at Canvas Stadium, CSU Fort Collins. Kick-off is at 11:00 a.m.
Gates will open at 10:00 a.m. This is a CHSAA event. The only passes allowed will be CHSAA and CHSCA. Tickets for all ages 6 years and up are $20.00. Tickets must be purchased online only at the following link: https://gofan.co/event/1213303?schoolId=CHSAA
General Admission Seating will be in Sections 100-141 (lower bowl). PRHS Student seating will be in sections 131/132.
Metal detectors will be in use, and the only bags allowed inside will be clear bags, per the CSU clear bag policy.
DIRECTIONS:
These directions apply to guests using I-25 to reach Fort Collins, such as those traveling from the Denver area or Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Use Exit 269B, CO-14 West toward Fort Collins.
Head west onto East Mulberry Street for 4.2 miles.
Turn left on South Loomis Avenue.
Follow temporary traffic signage as well as directions given by law enforcement officers and parking attendants.
These directions apply to guests using U.S. 287, College Avenue to reach Fort Collins, such as those traveling from Loveland or Wyoming.
If heading south on U.S. 287, College Avenue, travel until you reach East Laurel Street. Follow temporary traffic signage as well as directions given by law enforcement officers and parking attendants.
If heading north on U.S. 287, College Avenue, travel until you reach East Prospect Road. Follow temporary traffic signage as well as directions given by law enforcement officers and parking attendants.
Fans are encouraged to use Google Maps as a resource to provide the most specific and efficient directions to campus and Canvas Stadium
This game will be live-streamed on NFHS and broadcast on Altitude.
CHAMPIONSHIP SENDOFF: Our PRHS Bears are heading north to Fort Collins to prepare for the 4A Championship game on Saturday. Families and friends are gathering to send them off in style. Families, friends and fans are welcome to gather at the Monument Park & Ride ahead of the sendoff at 1:15 p.m. today, Friday, 12/1. Photos will be shared to D38 social media after the sendoff!
The video from the 2023 Board of Education Candidate Forum is live now on the Lewis-Palmer School District 38 website and YouTube channel.
Please click here to view the video: https://www.lewispalmer.org/o/lpsd/page/november-2023-election-information
LPSD38 Candidate Forum: The Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a candidate forum for Board of Education candidates from 6 to 8 p.m. on 9/28 at Palmer Ridge High School. Learn more: https://5il.co/25g1f
Palmer Lake Elementary School is hosting a garage/yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 16! You can visit PLES on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday to enjoy the sale featuring gently used items including clothing, toys, games, books and much more. Donations are also welcome. Learn more: https://5il.co/24loh
All candidate information for the 2023 Election has been posted to our election webpage. Visit the webpage to learn more: https://www.lewispalmer.org/o/lpsd/page/november-2023-election-information
Lewis-Palmer Elementary School is hosting a yard sale on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 26!
You can visit LPES on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday to enjoy the sale featuring gently used items including clothing, toys, games, books and much more.
Welcome back, D38! We have posted our August meal menus here: https://www.lewispalmer.org/documents/departments/nutritional-services/school-menus-and-prices/436057