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District 20 Starts School August 17

Monday, August 17, 2026 · Colorado Springs, CO

Academy District 20 will begin its 2026-27 school year Monday, August 17, for preschool, elementary, sixth-grade, and ninth-grade students. The district says all students will return Tuesday, August 18. The staggered opening affects families in northern Colorado Springs and nearby communities, including school traffic, transportation schedules, and child-care plans. Parents and guardians should review their school's back-to-school checklist and calendar for building-level information, arrival times, and any grade-specific instructions before the first day.

This local community update for Colorado Springs, CO is scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2026 and is presented by Jeff Morrell. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Colorado Springs, CO area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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Upcoming Community Events in Colorado Springs, CO

Explore August 2026 community events, local happenings, and neighborhood activities in Colorado Springs, CO.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Utilities Policy Committee Meets August 5

Colorado Springs Utilities' Utilities Policy Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday, August 5, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Blue River Board Room on the fifth floor of the South Tower at 121 South Tejon Street. The co...

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Cycle To Summit Changes Pikes Peak Access

The Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit will send cyclists up Pikes Peak on Saturday, August 8. The event guide says the Gateway opens to cyclists at 4:45 a.m., with cyclist starts beginning at 6:15 a.m. The mountain opens to...

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

City Council Meets August 11

Colorado Springs City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, August 11, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at 107 North Nevada Avenue. Residents can watch through SpringsTV or the city's online meeting stream,...

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

District 11 Classes Begin August 12

Colorado Springs School District 11 lists Wednesday, August 12, as the first day of school for all kindergarten through 12th-grade students. The district's August calendar also identifies August 11 as a Jump Start day f...

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Colorado 150 Film Screening Comes Downtown

The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and Colorado 150 Film Festival will present The Incident on Thursday, August 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The screening will take place in the historic Division I Courtroom, the former...

Friday, August 14, 2026

Pioneer Rodeo Returns To Norris Penrose

The Pioneer Rodeo will run Friday, August 14, through Sunday, August 16, at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs. The three-day event includes two nights of rodeo action followed by a demolition derby fin...

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