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Centennial Elementary School students preparing to launch rockets they built

Harrison School District 2 students build and launch their own rockets
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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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Good news and bad news on the seventh largest fire in Colorado history

The good news, some evacuations have been lifted for the Aspen Acres Fire. The bad news, the fire has now destroyed more than 260 homes and burned nearly 92,000 acres, making it the seventh largest fire in state history.

Good News & Bad News on the 7th-Largest Fire in Colorado History

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