Mesa Ridge High School
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Mesa Ridge High School is a school in Widefield School District 3
, a school district
in El Paso County, Colorado
. The school is zoned to receive students from Fountain, Colorado
, and the Colorado Springs suburbs of Security
and Widefield
. Mesa Ridge opened in 1997. The first graduating class commenced in 1999. Mesa Ridge is the newest of three high schools in the district, after Widefield High School
and Discovery High School.
The unit chain of command is currently
CO-C/LCDR Todd.
XO-C/LtJ/G Story.
MCPO- C/MCPO Perez.
The Mesa Ridge ROTC unit contributes to the community several ways, from there community service to the drill meets that they hold every year.
in a 35-7 loss.
Women's Basketball
In 2011 the Girls basketball team made it to the semi-finals for the first time in school history.They were defeated by Longmont High School.
-The Mesa Ridge High School chamber winds concert group has been invited to numerous events and competed out of state in 2006 at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas. The also went on to perform in Dallas in April 2008 at the "Big D" festival, receiving superior ratings.
-The Mesa Ridge High School winter guard placed second in the state championship in their division in February, 2007.
-The jazz band has also earned its stripes among the state, attending numerous festivals such as the High Plains Jazz Fest and Air Force Academy Jazz Competition.
-Mesa Ridge's music programs also received a Grammy.
-The student cabinet has been recognized as a community entity, serving through methods such as the Drive Smart campaign. The sponsor for student cabinet is Dave Adams.
-The community of caring group frequently assists in community matters.
-The speech and debate team has had many distinguished competitors throughout the short span of the school's history. Coach Bob Goycoolea is a distinguished coach in the National Forensics League.
-The mathematics club has had distinguished achievements in the past, including a first place finish in the 2005 Colorado State University-Pueblo mathematics competition. The team has produced honorable mentions consistently over the past four years.
Widefield School District 3
-Timeline :* 1874 Widefield School District 3 founded to include three communities: Widefield, Drennan and Truckton* 1912 Widefield School opened near Highway 85/87* 1942 Camp Carson opened west of Widefield...
, a school district
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
in El Paso County, Colorado
El Paso County, Colorado
El Paso County is the most populous of the 64 counties of the state of Colorado of the United States, now more populous than Denver County. The United States Census Bureau concluded that the county population was 622,371 in 2010. In recent years, the population had come closer to that of Denver...
. The school is zoned to receive students from Fountain, Colorado
Fountain, Colorado
The city of Fountain is a Home Rule Municipality located in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. Fountain is located just ten miles south of Colorado Springs and just east of Fort Carson. Fountain and the Colorado Springs suburbs Security and Widefield make up the "Fountain Valley" community....
, and the Colorado Springs suburbs of Security
Security-Widefield, Colorado
Security-Widefield is a census-designated place in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The population was 29,845 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Security-Widefield is located at ....
and Widefield
Security-Widefield, Colorado
Security-Widefield is a census-designated place in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The population was 29,845 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Security-Widefield is located at ....
. Mesa Ridge opened in 1997. The first graduating class commenced in 1999. Mesa Ridge is the newest of three high schools in the district, after Widefield High School
Widefield High School
Widefield High School is a high school in Security-Widefield, Colorado. It opened its doors in 1958 and is the older of the two high schools in Widefield School District 3. Widefield's mascot is the Gladiator and the school's colors are navy blue, columbia blue, silver and white...
and Discovery High School.
NJROTC
Mesa Ridge's JROTC is a distinguished unit in Area 9, having made a number of trips to regionals and nationals.The unit chain of command is currently
CO-C/LCDR Todd.
XO-C/LtJ/G Story.
MCPO- C/MCPO Perez.
The Mesa Ridge ROTC unit contributes to the community several ways, from there community service to the drill meets that they hold every year.
Sports
In 2006, the varsity wrestling team qualified 6 wrestlers for the state tournament. In 2007, the girls' and boys' basketball teams were playoff contenders for the first time.Football
In 2006, the Mesa Ridge football team made it to the 4A state playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade, only to lose to Greeley West High SchoolGreeley West High School
Greeley West High School is located in Greeley, Colorado, USA, on 35th Avenue and West 24th Street. The school was established in 1966 and had an enrollment of 1,450 students in the 2003-04 school year...
in a 35-7 loss.
Women's Basketball
In 2011 the Girls basketball team made it to the semi-finals for the first time in school history.They were defeated by Longmont High School.
Marching Band/Concert Band/Jazz Band
-The Mesa Ridge High School marching band went to the state marching championship finals in 2006 and placed seventh overall. This was the first time the band participated in finals. It was the third time the band participated in quarterfinals. In 2007 the band placed in finals once again, gaining a rank and placing sixth. In 2008, the band places in finals again,placing fifth this time around.In 2009, the band made it to finals again,this time placing fourth.-The Mesa Ridge High School chamber winds concert group has been invited to numerous events and competed out of state in 2006 at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas. The also went on to perform in Dallas in April 2008 at the "Big D" festival, receiving superior ratings.
-The Mesa Ridge High School winter guard placed second in the state championship in their division in February, 2007.
-The jazz band has also earned its stripes among the state, attending numerous festivals such as the High Plains Jazz Fest and Air Force Academy Jazz Competition.
-Mesa Ridge's music programs also received a Grammy.
Other activities
Mesa Ridge High School can be noted to include many clubs, organizations and activities. Miscellaneous activities and their achievements are as follows:-The student cabinet has been recognized as a community entity, serving through methods such as the Drive Smart campaign. The sponsor for student cabinet is Dave Adams.
-The community of caring group frequently assists in community matters.
-The speech and debate team has had many distinguished competitors throughout the short span of the school's history. Coach Bob Goycoolea is a distinguished coach in the National Forensics League.
-The mathematics club has had distinguished achievements in the past, including a first place finish in the 2005 Colorado State University-Pueblo mathematics competition. The team has produced honorable mentions consistently over the past four years.