Skyview Middle School
Skyview is the highest performing middle school in District 49 and the only middle school achieving distinction-level performance along the Powers corridor– an excellent choice for students from across the Pikes Peak region! Skyview has also been recognized by The Gazette as Best in the Springs Middle School and Top Workplace. This represents the strong and thriving school culture at Skyview.
People First
At SMS, we believe that our students and staff are in PURSUIT. Our staff and students are continuously goal setting in what they are in PURSUIT of. Our school focuses on a safe, supportive, and collaborative culture for both staff and students and growing our students in academics through engaged lessons that allow students to take part in their education. At SMS we believe that every student should enjoy their middle school years. We work hard and play hard. Celebrations are consistent at SMS. We are a Capturing Kids Hearts (CKH) School. We believe that student connections are key. Students who feel more connected to school are more likely to have positive outcomes. We are a Marzano High Reliability School (HRS). SMS is certified in HRS Levels 1 and 2. Level 1 is a Safe, Supportive and Collaborative Culture, and Level 2 is Effective Teaching in Every Classroom. We use Jostens Renaissance to support the culture of our school. This is a framework for building culture where teachers love their jobs and students thrive in school.
Culture
Skyview Middle School in Colorado Springs truly stands out for its exceptional staff and vibrant student culture. With a dedicated and passionate team of educators, the school has fostered an environment where students are inspired to thrive academically and personally. This dedication has led Skyview to earn numerous awards, highlighting the outstanding achievements of both its students and faculty. The school is a proud example of excellence in education, continually setting the standard for academic achievement and a positive school culture in the region.
Skyview's Award Winning Culture
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Skyview was honored by the Gazette for Best Workplace in 2023 and 2024.
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They also received Best Middle School in 2023.
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Skyview was also named a Platinum School of Distinction. The Jostens Renaissance School of Distinction recognition was created to celebrate schools that are making a positive impact on school climate and culture.
Academics and Programs
SMS offers rigorous academics and competitive athletic programs. SMS offers a Python Coding class that aligns with Vista Ridge HS. Students that enter this track at SMS and continue through VRHS, can earn a certificate in the coding language of Python and enter the workforce out of High School with this certification. Along with coding, SMS offers Band, Guitar, Piano, Choir, Theater, Spanish, Technology and Engineering, Family and Consumer Science (FACS), Physical Education, Weight Lifting, Gifted and Talented Program, as well as Math and Reading intervention. Students also have many opportunities to visit workplaces based on their career goals. We have a full time Choice and Success Advisor that will work with your students to help them determine what they are excited about for a potential future career.
Positive Behavior Interventions & Support
What is PBIS?
PBIS is a process for creating safer and more effective schools. It is a systems approach to enhancing the capacity of schools to educate all children by developing research-based, school-wide, and classroom behavior support systems. The process focuses on improving a school’s ability to teach and support positive behavior for all students. Rather than a prescribed program, PBIS provides systems for schools to design, implement, and evaluate effective school-wide, classroom, non-classroom, and student specific plans. PBIS includes school-wide procedures and processes intended for all students and all staff in all settings. PBIS is not a program or a curriculum. It is a team-based process for systemic problem solving, planning, and evaluation. It is an approach to creating a safe and productive learning environment where teachers can teach and all students can learn.
For More Information about Skyview Contact:
Jessica Wilkinson
Registrar
Phone: 719-495-5561
Email: jessica.wilkinson@d49.org
