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Colorado Springs’ Original High School Marks 150 Years: Media Invited Inside Palmer For Behind-the-Scenes Press Day - 04/10/26

Press Day scheduled for April 11 as Palmer prepares for community-wide open house on April 25

Colorado Springs, Colo.


Palmer High School, the city’s original high school and one of Colorado Springs’ most historic institutions, will celebrate its 150th anniversary with a community open house on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Palmer High School, 301 N. Nevada Ave.

 

Ahead of the celebration, local media are invited to attend a Press Day on Saturday, April 11 at 9:30 a.m., during the Palmer High School Alumni Association’s volunteer work day preparing the building and exhibits for the event.

 

Reporters and photographers are asked to meet organizers at the Nevada & Platte entrance (the “Front Nine”).

Available for interviews will be:

  • Krista Burke, Principal of Palmer High School
  • Susan Fletcher, Palmer High School teacher and President of the Palmer High School Alumni Association
  • Darnell Robinson, Senior Class President and student lead for the Palmer 150 Committee

Media will also have the opportunity to capture behind-the-scenes preparation, historical artifacts, and footage inside the school as alumni volunteers prepare exhibits and displays ahead of the anniversary celebration.

 

 

 

A Community Open House Celebrating 150 Years of Palmer

The Palmer High School 150th Celebration & Community Open House will invite alumni, students, and the broader Colorado Springs community to explore the school’s long history through a series of exhibit “pods” highlighting different eras, activities, and traditions from across Palmer’s legacy.

 

Guests can expect:

• Alumni Museum tours showcasing historic Palmer artifacts and archives
• A guestbook photo station where alumni and community members can document their connection to Palmer

• Displays created by alumni, student groups, and school organizations
• Yearbooks available for purchase for those looking to replace a lost copy
• Link Crew students stationed throughout the building to guide visitors and answer questions about the current student experience

Event organizers have also invited the architects involved in Palmer’s ongoing renovation project to attend and speak with community members about the future of the historic campus.

Visitors should plan to enter through the foyer on the Nevada Avenue side of the school, with accessible parking and entry available on the Weber Street side.

 

Community Participation Still Needed

Organizers say the event is designed to be built by the Palmer community itself and are encouraging alumni, teachers, and organizations to get involved.

The Palmer Alumni Association is currently seeking:

 

Volunteers to assist with event setup, logistics, and welcoming guests.

Clubs, teams, and activities — past and present — to host exhibit pods representing their part of Palmer’s history.

Community members interested in volunteering or hosting an exhibit can learn more and sign up online.

 

 

Event Details

Palmer High School 150th Celebration & Community Open House
Saturday, April 25
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Palmer High School
301 N. Nevada Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO

Entrance: Foyer (Nevada Avenue side)
Accessible entry and parking are available on Weber Street.

Media Contact

Kaleigh O'Donnell, Class of 2010
 CSHS–PHS Alumni Association Board Member
 Event Coordinator

 Direct: 719-271-4620
 Office: 719-635-8803 ext. 4

Colorado Springs’ Original High School Marks 150 Years: Media Invited Inside Palmer For Behind-the-Scenes Press Day - 04/10/26

Press Day scheduled for April 11 as Palmer prepares for community-wide open house on April 25

Colorado Springs, Colo.


Palmer High School, the city’s original high school and one of Colorado Springs’ most historic institutions, will celebrate its 150th anniversary with a community open house on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Palmer High School, 301 N. Nevada Ave.

 

Ahead of the celebration, local media are invited to attend a Press Day on Saturday, April 11 at 9:30 a.m., during the Palmer High School Alumni Association’s volunteer work day preparing the building and exhibits for the event.

 

Reporters and photographers are asked to meet organizers at the Nevada & Platte entrance (the “Front Nine”).

Available for interviews will be:

  • Krista Burke, Principal of Palmer High School
  • Susan Fletcher, Palmer High School teacher and President of the Palmer High School Alumni Association
  • Darnell Robinson, Senior Class President and student lead for the Palmer 150 Committee

Media will also have the opportunity to capture behind-the-scenes preparation, historical artifacts, and footage inside the school as alumni volunteers prepare exhibits and displays ahead of the anniversary celebration.

 

 

 

A Community Open House Celebrating 150 Years of Palmer

The Palmer High School 150th Celebration & Community Open House will invite alumni, students, and the broader Colorado Springs community to explore the school’s long history through a series of exhibit “pods” highlighting different eras, activities, and traditions from across Palmer’s legacy.

 

Guests can expect:

• Alumni Museum tours showcasing historic Palmer artifacts and archives
• A guestbook photo station where alumni and community members can document their connection to Palmer

• Displays created by alumni, student groups, and school organizations
• Yearbooks available for purchase for those looking to replace a lost copy
• Link Crew students stationed throughout the building to guide visitors and answer questions about the current student experience

Event organizers have also invited the architects involved in Palmer’s ongoing renovation project to attend and speak with community members about the future of the historic campus.

Visitors should plan to enter through the foyer on the Nevada Avenue side of the school, with accessible parking and entry available on the Weber Street side.

 

Community Participation Still Needed

Organizers say the event is designed to be built by the Palmer community itself and are encouraging alumni, teachers, and organizations to get involved.

The Palmer Alumni Association is currently seeking:

 

Volunteers to assist with event setup, logistics, and welcoming guests.

Clubs, teams, and activities — past and present — to host exhibit pods representing their part of Palmer’s history.

Community members interested in volunteering or hosting an exhibit can learn more and sign up online.

 

 

Event Details

Palmer High School 150th Celebration & Community Open House
Saturday, April 25
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Palmer High School
301 N. Nevada Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO

Entrance: Foyer (Nevada Avenue side)
Accessible entry and parking are available on Weber Street.

Media Contact

Kaleigh O'Donnell, Class of 2010
 CSHS–PHS Alumni Association Board Member
 Event Coordinator

 Direct: 719-271-4620
 Office: 719-635-8803 ext. 4

D11 Hosts 2nd Annual Shadow A Teacher Day (Photo) - 03/20/26

D11 Hosts 2nd Annual Shadow a Teacher Day

D11’s second annual Shadow a Teacher Day took place on March 11–12, 2026, giving high school students the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a teacher. Students not only observed classrooms but also had the chance to teach a lesson, gaining hands-on insight into the profession.

This year’s event had strong participation across the district:

  • 127 teachers volunteered to host student shadows
  • More than 70 students participated
  • 43 schools welcomed students over two days

Student feedback was overwhelmingly positive. One student described the experience as the “highlight of my month,” while another called it “one of the best events I have done.” Others shared that the experience helped them realize that teaching is “important, needed, and impactful.”

Events like this play an important role in strengthening D11’s Grow-Your-Own educator pipeline, with several students expressing interest in continuing their journey through Teacher Cadet, Early Childhood Education, and other Education courses.

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D11 Hosts 2nd Annual Shadow A Teacher Day (Photo) - 03/20/26

D11 Hosts 2nd Annual Shadow a Teacher Day

D11’s second annual Shadow a Teacher Day took place on March 11–12, 2026, giving high school students the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a teacher. Students not only observed classrooms but also had the chance to teach a lesson, gaining hands-on insight into the profession.

This year’s event had strong participation across the district:

  • 127 teachers volunteered to host student shadows
  • More than 70 students participated
  • 43 schools welcomed students over two days

Student feedback was overwhelmingly positive. One student described the experience as the “highlight of my month,” while another called it “one of the best events I have done.” Others shared that the experience helped them realize that teaching is “important, needed, and impactful.”

Events like this play an important role in strengthening D11’s Grow-Your-Own educator pipeline, with several students expressing interest in continuing their journey through Teacher Cadet, Early Childhood Education, and other Education courses.

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City-wide Engagement As D11 Sponsors The Home Opener At Switchback’s Weidner Field - 03/12/26

City-wide engagement as D11 sponsors the home opener at Switchback’s Weidner Field 


 

Colorado Springs School District 11 will be the title night sponsor this Saturday, March 14, for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks’ home opener match against the Las Vegas Lights FC. D11 and Switchbacks FC have formed a partnership that highlights the importance of local businesses coming together with local education. 

 

In addition to an exciting Sea of Cyan Fan Zone before the match, families from D11 will get to unfurl the American flag, help as ushers in the stands, toss the starting match coin, cheer on the sidelines, and play a scrimmage at halftime. Elementary girls’ soccer players will go up against the Palmer High School girls’ soccer team. 

 

Not only does the partnership increase engagement with downtown and create opportunities for families, D11 and the Switchbacks now have an apprenticeship program, supporting employment growth in Colorado Springs. The first D11 Switchbacks Marketing Apprentice will walk out on the field with other district representatives. 

 

“At the Switchbacks, our vision statement says that we will embed ourselves into the heart of the community. We believe working with kids in our neighborhood is just the way to do that,” said Switchbacks President Brad Estes. “We are ecstatic to partner with D11 as our title night sponsor for the home opener, and we are even more ecstatic to continue developing interesting avenues for kids to develop in Colorado Springs.”

 

Join D11 and the Switchbacks at Weidner Field this Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1pm for the Sea of Cyan Fan Zone and 3pm for the game. 

 

Switchbacks FC:

The Colorado Springs Switchbacks Football Club is a professional soccer team based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, competing in the USL Championship, the second tier of the American soccer pyramid and one of the most widely followed professional soccer leagues in North America, reaching over 84 million fans. Founded in 2015, the Switchbacks play at Weidner Field, an 8,000-seat downtown stadium that opened in 2021 and serves as a premier destination for sports and community events in the region. In 2024, the club captured both the USL Championship Western Conference title and the USL Championship title, marking one of the most successful seasons in club history. Matches are broadcast nationally on ESPN (ESPN+ and select linear channels) and locally on KOAA and Xtra Sports 1300. The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, its holdings, and Weidner Field are owned by Dean Weidner of Weidner Apartment Homes.

 

The Colorado Springs School District 11

The Colorado Springs School District 11 is reshaping public education by focusing on excellence, choice, and engagement to drive student achievement. With a PreK-14 model, including the county’s largest number of preschool sites and the D11 Promise scholarship, the district ensures access to high-quality education for all students. D11 values parents’ right to choose the best educational path, offering a range of options from traditional schools to innovation zones and online platforms. Through strong community partnerships, the district provides students with expanded opportunities and a commitment to finding excellence through experience.

 


 

City-wide Engagement As D11 Sponsors The Home Opener At Switchback’s Weidner Field - 03/12/26

City-wide engagement as D11 sponsors the home opener at Switchback’s Weidner Field 


 

Colorado Springs School District 11 will be the title night sponsor this Saturday, March 14, for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks’ home opener match against the Las Vegas Lights FC. D11 and Switchbacks FC have formed a partnership that highlights the importance of local businesses coming together with local education. 

 

In addition to an exciting Sea of Cyan Fan Zone before the match, families from D11 will get to unfurl the American flag, help as ushers in the stands, toss the starting match coin, cheer on the sidelines, and play a scrimmage at halftime. Elementary girls’ soccer players will go up against the Palmer High School girls’ soccer team. 

 

Not only does the partnership increase engagement with downtown and create opportunities for families, D11 and the Switchbacks now have an apprenticeship program, supporting employment growth in Colorado Springs. The first D11 Switchbacks Marketing Apprentice will walk out on the field with other district representatives. 

 

“At the Switchbacks, our vision statement says that we will embed ourselves into the heart of the community. We believe working with kids in our neighborhood is just the way to do that,” said Switchbacks President Brad Estes. “We are ecstatic to partner with D11 as our title night sponsor for the home opener, and we are even more ecstatic to continue developing interesting avenues for kids to develop in Colorado Springs.”

 

Join D11 and the Switchbacks at Weidner Field this Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1pm for the Sea of Cyan Fan Zone and 3pm for the game. 

 

Switchbacks FC:

The Colorado Springs Switchbacks Football Club is a professional soccer team based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, competing in the USL Championship, the second tier of the American soccer pyramid and one of the most widely followed professional soccer leagues in North America, reaching over 84 million fans. Founded in 2015, the Switchbacks play at Weidner Field, an 8,000-seat downtown stadium that opened in 2021 and serves as a premier destination for sports and community events in the region. In 2024, the club captured both the USL Championship Western Conference title and the USL Championship title, marking one of the most successful seasons in club history. Matches are broadcast nationally on ESPN (ESPN+ and select linear channels) and locally on KOAA and Xtra Sports 1300. The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, its holdings, and Weidner Field are owned by Dean Weidner of Weidner Apartment Homes.

 

The Colorado Springs School District 11

The Colorado Springs School District 11 is reshaping public education by focusing on excellence, choice, and engagement to drive student achievement. With a PreK-14 model, including the county’s largest number of preschool sites and the D11 Promise scholarship, the district ensures access to high-quality education for all students. D11 values parents’ right to choose the best educational path, offering a range of options from traditional schools to innovation zones and online platforms. Through strong community partnerships, the district provides students with expanded opportunities and a commitment to finding excellence through experience.