Vista Ridge High School is opening its career and technical education department on Monday

COLORADO SPRINGS — Students at Vista Ridge High School now have access to a new academic wing that will offer expanded choices for all students.

School District 49 says the new facility will support subjects in the career and technical education (CTE) program.

The two-level wing is located on the south side of the school and will have 18 classrooms. School District 49 says it will increase the school’s capacity by about 450 students.

A ribbon cutting for the wing was held Monday at Vista Ridge. School District 49 says it’s recognized for expanding the school’s capabilities and creating new learning opportunities for students.

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