Palmer Ridge High School

Palmer Ridge High School is a public high school in Monument, Colorado, United States, serving students in grades 9–12. It is one of two high schools in the Lewis-Palmer School District, with admission based primarily on the locations of students' homes.As of 2010, Palmer Ridge offers 25 varsity sports, 18 Advanced Placement courses, and vocational training.Palmer Ridge is known for being the largest public geothermal project in the state of Colorado, and is made famous by its glass bridge that connects its academics and arts/athletics wings.HistoryEstablishmentIn 2006, Lewis-Palmer School District decided to build a second high school to alleviate crowding in Lewis-Palmer High School. They intended to take the land of Mary Wissler, a local ranch owner, through the use of Eminent Domain. Many people were outraged, and threatened to recall the school board by collecting thousands of signatures. The district eventually chose another plot of land.BuildingH+L Architecture designed the building for Palmer Ridge High School. Saunders Construction built the actual building, and finished in time for the 2008-2009 school year. The building covered 217000sqft after its completion.