King Elementary
About Us
Project Based Learning
Project Based Learning (PBL) provides students with opportunities to demonstrate and apply their knowledge in unique ways.
We provide the best possible education to the children of this community. M.L. King Jr. Project Based Learning Elementary School is full of outstanding staff members that provide a quality education for every child, in every classroom, every day.
We are committed to our focus on project-based and personalized learning for all students K-5. We create an environment that will turn our students into “thinkers.”
Our Mission
It is our priority to not only meet students’ academic needs but also provide support for students' social and emotional growth.
We are committed to teaching them foundational skills to succeed in life:
- Habits of success help students to learn and grow
- Meaningful teacher-student relationships are fostered through Morning Meetings and student mentoring sessions
- Sense of community where the students, parents, and school work together
Records Requests
All student records requests can be submitted via email to millerlindsi@wsd3.org
During the 2025–2026 school year (August 11, 2025 – May 20, 2026), emails will be reviewed and responded to within 24–48 business hours.
Any requests received after May 21, 2026, will be reviewed and fulfilled upon our return beginning July 28, 2026.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Summer Hours
King Elementary will be closed from May 29th-July 28th (Office hours will be limited until school starts in Aug
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For enrollment questions during summer closure, please contact
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Central Registration: (719) 391-3011
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Widefield District Office: (719) 391-3000
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Meet our Administrators
Rachel Camper
Assistant Principal
camperrachel@wsd3.org
Gretchen Bitner
Principal
bitnergretchen@wsd3.org
Clinton Moore
TOSA
mooreclinton@wsd3.org
Hours
- Office Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Student Hours: 8:20 AM - 3:20 PM
Contacts
6910 Defoe Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
- Phone: (719) 391-3455
- Attendance: (719) 391-3456
- Text to excuse: (719) 482-6446