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Tuesday, June 18, 2013  Academy School District 20 was hit hardest by the Black Forest Fire.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  An exciting month for Academy School District 20, as the district is in the process of installing brand new Automated External Defibrillators in its schools.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  It is a shocking statistic. nearly one third of the developed world's children are currently overweight or obese. In response, schools around the world are participating in a new health initiative, designed to get kids up and moving.

Thursday, October 20, 2011  Another school district may soon charge for bus rides. Just a few months after Falcon District 49 implemented transportation fees, Academy District 20 is now considering charging for rides.

Friday, February 11, 2011  District 2's on-time graduation rate is 67 percent and District 11's on-time graduation rate is 65 percent.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010  A look at the differences between charter schools and traditional public schools.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010  Academy Online High School students in Academy District 20 can now earn credit with Colorado Technical University thanks to a partnership between the two institutions.

Friday, April 16, 2010  An investigation by the school administration found that during a morning recess, three students dug a hole in the playground sand and attempted to force another fourth grader into the hole. The boy reported that incident to a staff member.