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Wayne Bricker Elementary School ~ Home of the Bobcats!

Bricker Elementary is a small neighborhood public elementary school on the southeast side of Colorado Springs. It was built in 1980 and named after Wayne Bricker, a former Harrison School District 2 Superintendent. During his years of service, Wayne was Superintendent of the Year in 1975, Educator of the Year in 1977, and received many other awards in the field of education.

Our Highly Qualified and Dedicated Staff

Teachers:

  • 2 Kindergarten
  • 2 First Grade
  • 2 Second Grade
  • 2 Third Grade
  • 2 Fourth Grade
  • 2 Fifth Grade
  • 2 Culturally & Linguistically Diverse
  • 2 Moderate Needs Special Education
  • 3 Autism Classes
  • .5 Music
  • .5 Physical Education
  • .5 Art
  • 1 Math Coach
  • 1 Literacy Coach
  • .5 Interventionist
  • 1 Counselor
  • 1 Social Worker
  • .5 Psychologist
  • 1 Speech Pathologist

Support Staff:

  • 9 Special Education Paras
  • 1 Library/Media Technician Para
  • 3 Instructional Paras
  • 2 Enhanced Core Reading Instructor Paras
  • 1 Health Tech Para
  • 1 Registrar 
  • 1 Principal Secretary
  • 1 Building Engineer
  • 2 Night Custodial Staff
  • 1 Nutrition Manager
  • 2 Nutrition Support Personnel

Administrators:

  • 1 Principal
  • 1 Assistant Principal

Our Students

     280 young student leaders in grades K-5

     40% of our students are English Language Learners

1 Center of Excellence Award

Multiple Clubs & Activities

  • Seasonal Sports: Golf, Basketball, Soccer
  • STEM & LEGO Challenge Club
  • Art Club
  • Martial Arts
  • Cheerleading
  • Leadership

Our commitment to the development of every student is visible through our dedication to high-quality instruction, programs, and community connections for our students. We provide outstanding art, computer literacy, music and physical education for all students, in addition to our impactful core instruction.

2025-2026 School Culture Survey Highlights

Positives

96% of students say that "My principal and assistant principal visit the classroom."

100% of parents are proud of the way my child's school looks.

93% of the staff at my school build positive relationships with students.

Improvement Opportunities

  • 60% of students say that they don't know how to use AI to support learning.
  • 10% of parents have not been informed when their child does something good at school.
  • 53% of staff reported that AI tools have a positive impact on their teaching effectiveness.

Next Steps

  • Use of Google Classroom, AI, and other platforms during writing instruction and other subjects with 3rd-5th grade students.
  • Continue and expand phone calls, dojo's, award assemblies, newsletters, hand written notes to parents that celebrate positive student successes.
  • Expand professional development AI learning opportunities for staff to enhance professional practices and student learning. When staff provide explicit, developmentally appropriate instruction on AI safety and responsible use, students will demonstrate improved understanding, make informed decisions, and use AI tools ethically and appropriately during classroom learning activities.