COLORADO SPRINGS — Students at Centennial Elementary School in Harrison School District 2 are preparing to launch their very own rockets.
The district says the inaugural 'Rocket Day' event will allow 800 fifth grade students to build and launch their very own rockets. Launch day is scheduled for Friday.
School officials say this is all done to inspire students to learn more about space and pursue careers in related fields.
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Parent caregivers give perspective on proposed bill to combat future cuts to Medicaid
The cuts to Medicaid are about one-third of the state's budget. But, lawmakers are also concerned about Medicaid's rapid growth.
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