Phoenix Newsletter
February 13th, 2026
Doc Talk
It is officially the end of Hexter 4! 🥳
Hexter 5 starts next Tuesday, and it is an early release at 12:30 pm. 🕧
📵📵Tuesday is also the start of our new Cell Phone Policy!📵📵
There will be NO CELL PHONES in any classes. Cell phones will only be permitted before school, during passing, at lunch, and after school.
Have a nice three-day weekend, and we'll see everyone back for a fresh, new start in Hexter 5!
~Dr. Wiggins
Upcoming Events
- 💜2/14: Valentine's Day💓
- 2/16: District Closed: No School 🎉
- Presidents' Day
- 2/17: 1st Day of Hexter 5
- Early Release @ 12:30 pm
- 2/19: Board of Education Meeting 6 - 8 pm
- 2/26: Discovery Goes to Broadway @ Pikes Peak Center 🎶
- "Music Man" 5 - 11 pm
- 3/5: DAAC Meeting 6 - 7:30 pm
- 3/6: Teacher Workday- No Students
Outdoor Education Recap
Ms. Hagmaier took students on a hiking adventure at Pulpit Rock! After the hike, they played a couple of games of mini golf, before finishing their afternoon off with some Culver's.
Ropes Challenge Course Highlights
Mr. Slaughter took his Hexter 4 Foundations students to Red Rock Canyon Open Space for some rock climbing and team-building activities! Check out the adventure below 🤩
Night School Opportunities
Quarter 4 is Upon Us!
Need extra credits?
Sign up for either ASL 2 or Education Exploration! Each class is worth half a credit.
Discovery Goes to Broadway!
Get a permission slip form Mrs. Flores- only 13 spots available!
Mrs. Shea's Counseling Corner
Mrs. Shea will be meeting with all graduating seniors to review credits and graduation plans. Be sure to ask your senior about their latest updates to stay on track for graduation!
📧 Check Your Email
Students—please remember to check your school email daily. Important information and updates are sent directly to your inbox.
If your student has a job and would like to earn credit for Work Based Learning, please see Mrs. Shea ASAP.
Families with 2026 Graduating Seniors:
If your student is looking to continue their education after graduation at community college, 4-year colleges/universities, or trade schools, please find important information about financial aid.
This document has a video that describes financial aid and has information and links to apply to the free applications for financial aid.
Please review the video and find the links to help you in applying for aid.
Ms. Shea will continue to meet with students to help them with their post-secondary goals.
STUDENTS
Please make sure you check your emails. Ms. Shea sent important credit sheets. Every student should have a folder shared with them. If not, contact Ms. Shea.
Graduating Seniors:
If you are looking to attend colleges like Pikes Peak State College or continue your learning in a trades program, The Free Application for Federal Student Aid can help you with attending institutions of higher learning. Please find this information for assistance. It is recommend that you start the application/complete the application as soon as possible since money awarded is first come first serve. See Ms. Shea for resources or any assistance.
Contact Us
Phone: 719-391-3121
Website: dhs.wsd3.org
Email: floresdanielle@wsd3.org
Location: 701 Widefield Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80911
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