GOOD NEWS
Widefield School District 3 ~ January 23, 2020
88th Commander Visits Widefield
Commander Major General Jody Daniels with the 88th Readiness Division visited with Widefield High School Naval ROTC cadets last week. She talked to the cadets about military service and watched them during drill practice. Maj. Daniels also stopped by the MiLL to learn about the trades and visit with students in the manufacturing, construction, and welding programs.
(Photo courtesy: 88th Readiness Division)
Grizzly Grapplers Take 2nd Place
Congratulations to the Grizzly Grapplers for their 2nd Place team finish at the Pueblo Centennial Wrestling Tournament. Individual wrestlers who placed are as follows:
- 1st Place - Jared Volcic, Isaac McKinney
- 2nd Place - Isaiah Brown, Landon Beeson
- 3rd Place - Frankie Gallegos
- 4th Place - Silas Valdez, Kenneth Guinn
- 5th Place - Arthur Campbell
Gladly Speaking
Shout out to the Widefield High School Forensics team on taking home 35 titles so far this school year. And special kudos for Casey Ringer who is ranked as the top junior in the state!
Literacy Night at Webster Elementary
Webster Elementary held a Family Literacy Night with a super fun camping theme complete with tents, camping chairs, fake campfires, and of course REAL s'mores and singalongs. More than 90 students attended with their families. (Photo courtesy: Jennifer Bonds)
WESA Art Gallery
Students and teachers dressed their best for Widefield Elementary School of the Arts (WESA) spectacular winter art gala. Every student had one of their own masterpiece's framed and on display in the gymnasium. The hallways were full of student’s artwork and of course the talented Bulldog choir performed seasonal songs. (Photo courtesy: WESA Website)
Fountain Valley Scholars Deadline Jan. 31
Fountain Valley Scholars is a non-profit organization that awards scholarship money to high-achieving and eligible seniors from all high schools in the Fountain-Fort Carson and Widefield school districts to help them attend the college or university of their choice. The application deadline for students is January 31. These scholarships are given directly to the student so it does not impact financial aid. Encourage your graduating senior to apply!
Global Arts at French Elementary
Students in Ms.V's Global Arts class are learning about Antartica and creating beautiful works of art to showcase the continent. Students have created 3D icebergs and drawings of Orca whales and penguins. Each month in Global Arts, students learn about the history, geography, people, animals, and religion of a new continent. They take what they learn to create unique art pieces.
Educating Children of Color
Congratulations to Mesa Ridge High School sophomore Destiny Reynolds and junior Janelle Joyner who were awarded a $3,000 scholarship at the Educating Children of Color Summit at Colorado College. The Summit provides an opportunity for students to learn about themselves while they explore higher education. Special thanks to all our student ambassadors who helped set-up and participate in the event.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!
Event Information
D3 Chess Tournament
Elementary and junior high teams will be competing at the 2020 District 3 Chess Tournament in the gym at SA Wilson on Tuesday, January 28.
When?
Tuesday, Jan 28, 2020, 08:00 AM
Where?
SA Wilson Gym
Widefield School District 3
Email: info@wsd3.org
Website: wsd3.org
Location: 1820 Main Street, Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Phone: (719) 391-3000
Facebook: facebook.com/WidefieldSchoolDistrict3
Twitter: @WidefieldD3