The six candidates running for three positions on the Woodland Park School District Board of Education shared their vision for the future. The candidates spoke at the Vision Forward Rally Oct. 1 at the Ute Pass Cultural Center.

Let’s choose vision over division for Woodland Park School District.

Our community stands at a crossroads. Over the past four years, we have witnessed unprecedented challenges that have tested our small-town community and divided families who share the same fundamental desire: the best possible future for our children.

Our community stands at a crossroads. Over the past four years, we have witnessed unprecedented challenges that have tested our small town community and divided families who share the same fundamental desire: the best possible future for our kids.

One hundred volunteers, 50 bags of trash, visible signs of a cleanup campaign led by Keep Woodland Park Beautiful. A beautiful day in the city, June 21 shone a spotlight on community spirit and the effort of citizens to enhance the native beauty.

“Our mission is to beautify the city for our 23rd annual Keep Woodland Park Beautiful citywide cleanup,” said Leah Watters, co-chair of the nonprofit organization’s cleanup. “Everyone is so excited!”

Kassidi Gilgenast, a 10-year Woodland Park community resident, coach and volunteer, today announced her candidacy for the Woodland Park School District Board of Education. Gilgenast's campaign will focus on restoring fiscal responsibility, enhancing transparency, rebuilding community trust, and developing a comprehensive strategic vision for the district's future.

Keep Woodland Park Beautiful announced its 23rd annual city-wide cleanup event will take place on June 21. This year’s event is held in partnership with Apex Waste Solutions of Teller County.

Although the Lady Panthers did not win their league for the third time in a row this year, they still showed up to the regional championship tournament with a mission. Their endeavor from the beginning of the season proved successful when they swept the regional tournament…

Regional champions, the Woodland Park Panthers girls volleyball team is going out as victors in their last year as a team.

“It’s the first time we’ve won regionals in 30 years,” said Coach Stacy Roshek. “It’s a pretty exciting year, that’s for sure.”

For the past two decades, the people of Woodland Park have united in a project to clean up the town. Led by Keep Woodland Park Beautiful, the annual Citywide Cleanup is Saturday.

“This is such a great event and it’s wonderful to see the community come together to help pitch in to keep our city clean,” said Kassidi Gilgenast, vice president of KWPB, a nonprofit organization.