Happy Labor Day! This is a reminder that the school will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, for Labor Day. Tuesday, September 3rd is a Staff Professional Development day. We look forward to seeing students return to school on Wednesday, September 4th. Enjoy your long weekend!

Please remember that our Start Time has changed! 1st period classes begin at 7:45am. Please click on the "Bell Schedule" button above to view the updated schedule. The five-minute change was made to ensure that our students have time to listen to School Announcements at the end of 3rd period without taking any class time away. Thank you for getting here on time!

Applications are Due TOMORROW, September 1st!!!

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery is looking for dedicated youth to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience—being part of the FCMoD Squad! The FCMoD Squad are individuals between the ages of 15 and 19 who are interested in becoming more involved within the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, the Front Range music scene, and the Fort Collins community.  

What Is the FCMoD Squad?  

The Squad is an essential voice of the museum! A Squad member will find themselves gaining all kinds of experience by regularly attending Squad meetings and at least one field trip to a fun location per month. They will also have the opportunity to work behind-the-scenes in music and community-led events such as Sonic Spotlight and the annual Teen Self-Care Fair, learn valuable information about how a museum works and operates, and provide insight into current and future programs, events, and exhibits. 

Applications are open to teens living in the Fort Collins/Front Range area. Submissions will open July 1^st- September 1^st, with interviews to follow.  

Students are invited to visit www.fcmod.org/fcmod-squad to submit an application!  

All students who are planning to graduate in the 2024-25 school year and at least one parent/guardian are highly encouraged to attend this in person graduation planning meeting on Thursday, September 19 @ 5:00 pm.  We will meet in the auditorium at the CECFC High School located at 4424 Innovation Drive. The meeting will cover a variety of topics including but not limited to: 

• Graduation requirements, forms, fees, and ceremony info  
• College admissions, scholarships, and FAFSA 
• Transcripts 
• Diploma distinctions, honors, and requirements 
• Orders for cap, gown, tassel, announcements, and other items 
• Nominations for senior class speaker and keynote speaker 

The CEC Graduation Website is a great resource for complete and up to date information on all things related to graduation. Visit the website at https://www.cubstowolves.com/ or scan the QR code below:

The season just started! There is still time to join us on Thursdays from 3-4pm in the HS Gym! The season started yesterday and will go through November 21st. We will play for fun, competition, and exercise. Teams will be co-ed and open to all skill levels.

Please email Coach at chris.domanicali@coloradoearlycolleges.org to sign up or ask any questions (all that is needed to sign up is student name and intent to play).

If we have enough sign ups/interest, we will add a second day/week, most likely Monday.

To download a copy of the Assessment Calendar, please click HERE. Contact Raychel Carpenter with any questions!

Safe2Tell: Anonymously report anything that concerns or threatens you, your friends, your family, or your community. They will take your reports any time, any day.

You have the power to make a difference.

We have recently discovered an issue with the Safe2Tell text number printed on the back of student IDs by Studio 5. Unfortunately, the number provided is incorrect.

 We are actively working on a solution to correct this issue. Please refer to the above graphic for the correct information until we are able to correct the information on the student IDs.

For additional resources from Safe2Tell, please follow this link: https://safe2tell.org

Don’t miss out on remembering this year! Our yearbooks are now available to order. Secure your copy today and re-live the moments that made this year special, from classroom achievements to fun-filled events. 

Please contact Sofia Shappell with any yearbook related questions.

Are you ready to sit back and listen to our fantastic musicians entertain you? We thought so... Join us on Tuesday, September 17th in the high school auditorium for an evening of music!

Students preforming should arrive by 6:30pm, dressed and ready. The preformance will begin promptly at 7:00pm. Hope to see you all there!

Please plan to join our amazing high school & middle school choirs for an evening of music! The Fall Choir Concert will take place on Thursday, September 26th at 6:30pm in the hs auditorium. We hope you can join us!

CECFC’s Fall Play, The Plot, Like Gravy, Thickens by Billy St. John:

November 8th and 9th - tickets on sale in October!

The Registration Deadline is August 30th! Please contact Raychel Carpenter with questions.

Mrs. Staudacher is your resource for all things Xello! Stop by room 411, send a Teams Message to Stephanie Staudacher, or email her with any questions you have about finding a job, volunteer opportunities, job shadowing, internships, and more!

In July 2025, we’re exploring the Theater Scene in London! Email Sofia Shappell with any questions. Students & Parents, please join us on Tuesday, September 10th at 6:00pm in Rm 229 for an Information Session.

Please register for the Information session by Monday, September 9th by scanning the QR code above, or by clicking https://rsvp.eftours.com/d5gsa7u

Click HERE to download a copy of the flyer. Please contact Mrs. Staudacher if you have any questions.

Are you new to CEC? Were you inducted into the NASSP National Honor Society at your previous school? If so, we would like to invite you to transfer your membership to the CEC Chapter of the NHS. The transfer deadline is Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. 

To transfer your membership, please have your previous advisor email a letter of good standing confirmation to Mrs. Wilhelm, the CEC NHS advisor, at colleen.wilhelm@coloradoearlycolleges.org. Please remember to give them enough time to fill the request. We also suggest that you copy Mrs. Wilhelm on the request.

Are you a current CEC student? Do you think you may be eligible for membership in NHS? If so, please watch the announcements for important dates. Invitations will be sent out via your CEC email.

Any questions may be directed to Mrs. Wilhelm.

The Hua Xing Chinese School is a Chinese language and culture school. A few CEC teachers have partnered with the school to offer classes for the entire community. Classes like Chinese language, Adult English Learning, Textiles, Dance, Tai Chi, Art, and more are offered!

Classes are open to anyone who would like to participate! All languages and cultures are welcome!

Click the button below to view the class schedule on their website. All classes take place at the CECFC high school on Sundays.

Have questions? Please contact Mrs. Pfahnl for more information.

Refer a friend to one of our Colorado Early Colleges campuses, and you may be eligible to receive up to $100 or more! 

1. Tell a NEW family about Colorado Early Colleges. 

2. Your friend completes the CEC enrollment process. 

3. Your friend stays enrolled throughout the first semester. 

4. You fill out this form and submit it by October 1. 

5. You get a $100 eGift card for each Full-Time student or a $50 eGift card for each Part-Time student. 

Want to show off your CEC School Spirit? The New CEC Spirit Store is ready to take your order! Students, family members, and staff can shop online by clicking the button below or scanning the QR code. Keep an eye on the store as we are hoping to offer even more custom items for each specific campus. We hope to see you wearing your CEC gear with pride!

Welcome back! Here are some friendly reminders from the health office. Let’s have a healthy fall semester!! 

• Illnesses: Please DO NOT SEND students to school if they are ill. 
• Students must stay home for at least 24 hours after a fever has resolved without fever reducing medications to lower the fever
• Students must stay home for at least 24 hours after vomiting and/or diarrhea without medications to reduce those symptoms
• If your student has missed [5 consecutive days] or [7 days in a two-week period] due to illness, please provide medical documentation for these absences to be excused.
• Hearing and Vision: Free screenings will be conducted this fall, please contact the health office for more information or questions. 
•  Medications: If your student needs to take medications while at school, please contact the health office for required documentation. 
• Health Conditions: If your student has any health conditions we should be aware of, please contact the health office.  

Contact Info:

• RN: Jen McGlue, RN can be reached at 970-377-0044 x10121 or jen.mcglue@ColoradoEarlyColleges.org

• Health Tech: Marlene Sanchez can be reached at 970-377-0044 X 10122 or Marlene.Sanchez@ColoradoEarlyColleges.org

Everyone is welcome!

No volunteering, no commitment.

Our Parent Resource Group meetings are friendly and casual, a place for parents to meet other CEC families and share stories, ask questions, and find information. Any questions brought up are placed as an agenda item for our SAC (School Accountability Committee) meetings with CEC Leadership.

SAC includes the Head of School (or designee), along with parents and community members, to offer guidance on academic action plans, budget priorities, safety issues and other areas.

2024-25 School Year Meeting Dates: 

Meetings on Wednesdays at 4:30-5:30 PM

·   September 18

·   November 20

·   February 19

·   April 16

Research shows that when parents are involved in their children's education, they benefit emotionally, socially, and academically.

We all meet regularly to have fun and organize events. Be part of our team! Visit our website or email cecfcsac@gmail.com if you're interested.

Thank you very much, CEC Parents!

The list is endless when it comes to resources for supporting your success.

Here is a list of staff dedicated to supporting students' unique needs:

• SPED Teachers - Melissa Johnson and Amanda Wentink
• School Counselor - Erica Koehler
• English Language Learner Coordinator- Brian Doebbeling
• Gifted & Talented Coordinator- Karen Karppinen
• 504 Coordinator- Madeleine Grigg
• Nurse & Health Tech- Jen McGlue & Marlene Sanchez
• Community Outreach Coordinator- Juan Lopez
• Safety & Security- Court Sheffield, Ashley Prince, and Chris Bashkov
• Tutoring Center- Brennan Artrip
• School Security Officer - Christopher Bashkov
• Speech Pathologist - TBA
• Psychologist - TBA

Our priority is to provide you with the support you need to be successful in your plan of study. Please don’t hesitate to reach out when you need us! 

Infinite Campus "IC" Mobile App

Parents/Guardians & Students: did you know IC is not only on the web but there is a mobile app as well? You can check attendance, grades, assignments, set notifications, and so much more!

Download the Infinite Campus Parent or Student App today to stay connected! 

If at any time you are having problems with Infinite Campus and/or Teams, please contact our support team at: support@coloradoearlycolleges.org or click the link for support information: https://coloradoearlycolleges.org/support/

We have a variety of vacant positions we need to fill across our network.

If you are interested, please click HERE.

1. Go to www.kingsoopers.com
2. In the Search bar, type "Community Rewards"
3. Log in or Create your account
4. Search Colorado Early Colleges (EG422)
5. Click "Enroll"

Once you are enrolled, you will automatically earn money for CEC by simply using your rewards card. It is a quick and easy way to support the work we do for students and families here at CEC.

ATTENDANCE PHONE NUMBER:

(970) 632-5282

ATTENDANCE EMAIL ADDRESS:

fchsattendance@coloradoearlycolleges.org