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- El Paso County
- 5/15/25
- 96 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Widefield 3 School Board meeting addressed concerns about the district’s orchestra program and budgetary challenges. Parents and students voiced their dissatisfaction with the perceived lack of support for the music department, while school officials discussed the implications of the new state funding formula and other fiscal matters.
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- El Paso County
- 4/17/25
- 70 Minutes
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Overview: The Widefield 3 School Board meeting on April 17 was marked by notable recognitions and achievements, including the prestigious Purple Star designation awarded to Widefield High School and Grand Mountain School for their support of military families, accomplishments in robotics and arts programs, and discussions on educational resources and policies.
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- El Paso County
- 4/17/25
- 125 Minutes
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Overview: The Widefield 3 School Board meeting on April 17th highlighted several achievements within the district, focusing on the school’s robotics programs, support for military-affiliated students, and the successes of the Mesa Ridge High School Winter Guard. The board also discussed operational updates, community engagement initiatives, and the challenges of educator housing.
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- El Paso County
- 4/17/25
- 125 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Widefield 3 School Board celebrated the accomplishments of students in robotics and Color Guard, while also addressing the need for greater recognition of extracurricular programs. Time was dedicated to acknowledging the district’s extracurricular successes, including the Mesa Ridge High School Winter Guard’s impressive performance and the district’s thriving robotics programs. Additionally, the meeting highlighted ongoing initiatives to support military families and discussed operational updates, including future capital projects and educator housing.
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- El Paso County
- 3/20/25
- 95 Minutes
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Overview: During a recent meeting of the Widefield 3 School Board, the potential reduction of theater and language programs at Widefield High School emerged as a concern, drawing passionate responses from students and educators alike. The public comment segment was dominated by appeals from students, who stressed the importance of these creative outlets in their personal development and educational experience. One student highlighted the benefits of the theater program for those with antisocial tendencies, asserting its role in helping students express themselves and connect with others. Another, Caden Cooper, despite his self-proclaimed disdain for the theater club, acknowledged its profound impact on his identity, warning that its dissolution would strip away a vital aspect of the school’s culture and community.
