RJ Berry steps into his school bus in preparation to leave the transportation office to pick up students of District 49 in Peyton, Colo., on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. Berry has been driving for District 49 for 20 years. Berry says he loves his job and it is special to him. Driving special needs kids is probably one of the most rewarding jobs you can have, Berry said. District 49 has reached a critical level as the district is facing a bus driver shortage. Qualified community members are urged to apply in an effort to support students learning. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)
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Kindergartner Azaria (school didn’t want last names) picks her pumpkin from The Venetucci Farm’s pumpkin patch Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in the school yard at Centennial Elementary School. Students from the Colorado Springs area have picked pumpkins at the farm for more than 50 years, but this year with COVID-19, Pikes Peak Community Foundation and Catamount Institute are bringing 1,200 pumpkins to kindergarteners throughout the Pikes Peak region. The pumpkins are purchased from Milberger Farms in Pueblo.
(The Denver Gazette, Christian Murdock)