More Pictures of Vista Ridge High School

Here are some pictures that I took from the North (looking South and SW) of the new Vista Ridge High School - to the North of Greenhaven. (November 28, 2007)

Note the majestic Pikes Peak backdrop and unique rounded design of the school.

Pictures By: Mariana Wagner - Greenhaven Resident and Realtor

New Falcon High School: Vista Ridge High School

Per Falcon School District 49's Website ...

"High school #3 has a name, mascot and colors!!! Vista Ridge was approved by the Falcon School District 49 Board of Directors, at last night’s board meeting, as the name for High School #3. The mascot is the Wolves and the colors are Columbia Blue and Black. A special “thank you” goes to the teachers, parents, community members and students that worked so diligently to make this decision. GO WOLVES!!!"

Maybe the "Wolves" will make those Coyotes quiet down a bit ... :)

New High School on Black Forest, North of Greenhaven

What IS that giant looming to the North of Greenhaven? It is the new Falcon, School District 49 High School. We have been watching it grow and grow over the past few months. How big IS it going to get?? I do not know … yet.

I have heard that the proposed set up will have the parking lot to the North of the building and the football stadium will be North of that, so the residents of Greenhaven will be far removed from the "Friday Night Lights". The soccer fields and baseball diamonds and tennis courts will be to the West of the school.

Templeton Gap is proposed to be built all the way through to the school (before the new High School opens in 2008) – acting as the main thoroughfare to and from the school. This will leave Black Forest Road a bit quieter, at least for now.

I have heard that some Greenhaven residents are concerned that there will be a bunch of hoodlums hanging out in our neighborhood park once the school is built. Honestly? I WAS once a "hoodlum", and our park is too far away from the school to be that popular of a hang out. So, the only "hoodlums" that will be at our park will be our own kids. ;)

Here is a progression of pictures from a few months ago to now:

Picture 1: Early Summer. View from Black Forest Rd. Nothing there!
Picture 2: Early July. View from Black Forest Rd.
Picture 3: Mid July. View from Silverwind and Goldenrain.
Picture 4: Mid August. View from Black Forest Rd and Roxford.

Posted By: Mariana Wagner – Greenhaven Real Estate

Mold Found in Seven D-49 Elementary Schools

Mold was found in the following Disctrict 49 Schools:

• Woodmen Hills Elementary School
• Meridian Ranch Elementary School
• Odyssey Elementary School
• Remington Elementary School
• Ridgeview Elementary School
• Springs Ranch Elementary School
• Stetson Elementary School

Mold is a very serious issue, and can cause major health problems if gone untreated and unmitigated.

Please Read:
Colorado Springs Real Estate Issues: Mold - Part One (The Story)
Colorado Springs Real Estate Issues: Mold - Part Two (The Facts)

It looks as though the District is on top of things though.

Per the school districts website: "On Sunday, July 22, 2007, a mitigation contractor began cleaning Woodmen Hills Elementary School under the industrial hygienist's supervision using appropriate containment and cleaning processes. The district is hiring specialized contractors to remove mold at the other sites. All schools are expected to be fully cleaned and open by the regularly scheduled start of school in August. The schools will be re-tested to ensure successful removal prior to being reopened."

Posted By: Mariana Wagner - Colorado Springs Real Estate - Greenhaven Neighbor