Wins and losses teach us lessons in athletics, life
In early March, I was sitting next to Manitou boys basketball coach Brian Vecchio and telling him something that was…
District 14 parents looking to improve local education
For the past 10 years, since my son started at Manitou Elementary, I have been a member of the Manitou…
League of Women Voters responds to leaked court draft
Earlier this month, the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey…
Drum Circle works its magic once again
It’s 9 o’clock Thursday night. I just spent the last couple of hours at Memorial Park, at the Drum Circle…
City’s agreement with Cog Railway overdue for evaluation
To the editor: Thanks to a mandatory reporting to the Public Utilities Commission, we now have the figures for the…
Elementary principal has done tremendous job
Dear readers of our community: As we approach the end of another magical year in Manitou Springs School District 14,…
Students need support in community, at home
Hello, Manitou Springs parents! I’m a sixth grader at Manitou Springs Middle School. Before I start, I just wanted to…
D14 leadership should listen to the expert voices
Was something broken that needed fixing? This is the question I’ve asked myself recently, as the rumblings of turmoil within…
Firefighters deserve to have whatever they need
I just watched the Manitou Volunteer Fire Department get after a wild fire near Cave of the Winds hill. It…
Gratitude for MSSD14 leadership, current and past
A couple of weeks ago, I found myself saying to the incoming Ute Pass Elementary principal, Jackie Powell, “You are…
Parade will celebrate our amazing graduates
Dear Manitou community: On Sunday, May 15, we will host the 2022 Graduate Parade, with the kind support of Manitou…
Together, let’s stand up for Manitou’s educational system
As a result of recent concerns shared by members of the Manitou Springs School District 14 community, a group called…
Criticism alone won’t help educational system
To the editor: I recently sent this to Dr. Elizabeth Domangue and would like to share my thoughts publicly: Thank…
Share stories of Manitou to see full picture
To the editor: A wise person said that a story known is only through the story told. I also once…
Manitou Springs is already experiencing a great year
What a productive and exciting year 2022 has been! It is with pleasure that I would like to announce that…
Shining a light on problems school district is facing
I had the most wonderful experience on Sunday, April 24. I was able to attend the Manitou Springs High School…
Financial strains forcing teachers to leave profession
I recently bought my first house with my mother-in-law’s assistance. It’s not that I am irresponsible; I have a master’s…
So many positives happening in School District 14
To the editor: Conjecture: an opinion or conclusion formed based on incomplete information. Similar: guess, speculation, suspicion. Recently there have…