The strength of D38 lies in its people. Our staff and students consistently go above expectations, earning notable achievements that reflect excellence in learning, leadership, and service. Below you will find a list of awards and accolades from 2025 and 2026.
D38 Awards and Accolades (2025—2026)
Colorado Air & Space Forces Association Teacher of the Year
Amy Robinson, Science Teacher & GT Facilitator at LPMS
Harbor Freight Tools for Schools $10,000 Grant Recipient
Andy Vrieze, CTE Teacher at LPHS
SHAPE Colorado Adapted PE Teacher of the Year
Jaci Schatz, PE Teacher at LPHS
Colorado All-State Choir
LPHS, PRHS, LPMS Students
Colorado All-State Orchestra
LPHS and PRHS Students
Colorado All-State Honor Band
LPHS and PRHS Students
HOSA (Future Health Professionals) State Awards
LPHS Students
National Merit Scholarship Finalists
LPHS and PRHS Students
Colorado's Best High Schools - Money Inc. Magazine
LPHS
Robotics Oklahoma Regional Champions
Bearbotics FRC Team 4068
State Scholastic Art Awards
PRHS Students
Speech and Debate State Champions
LPHS and PRHS Students
DECA International Qualifiers and Gold Certification Award
PRHS Students
Unified State Basketball Champions
D38 Unified Team
SkillsUSA Bronze Medal
PRHS Students
4A Swimming and Diving State Champions
LPHS Students
Colorado State Track and Field Champions
LPHS and PRHS Students
Pikes Peak Athletic Conference & Regional Champions
PRHS Softball Team
Pikes Peak Athletic Conference & Regional Champions
LPHS Volleyball Team
4A Football State Runner-Up
PRHS Football Team
Making It Happen Award from the International Society for Transforming Education
Nate Strycker, Multimedia Design Teacher at LPMS
Three Awards of Excellence from the National School Public Relations Association
D38 Communications Team
John Irwin School of Excellence Award
Kilmer Elementary School
CHSCA Dick Katte Sportsmanship Award
Coach Dustin Tupper at LPHS
National Civics Bee Regional Champion
LPMS Student
4A Basketball Final Four
LPHS Boys Basketball
Outstanding Young Music Educator Award from the Colorado Music Educators Association
Sam Anderson, Band Director at LPHS