Please remember that heavy road construction is happening on Harmony Road! Give yourself a little extra time to get to & from the school over the next few weeks!!!

Due to a miscommunication, we have extended the Spring 2025 Textbook Reimbursement deadline. Textbook & Laptop reimbursement forms are explained & available on the Colorado Early Colleges website: (https://coloradoearlycolleges.org/families-students/reimbursements/) or scan the QR codes below to go directly to the online forms. 

• Textbook reimbursement requests are due by Friday, April 25th.
• Laptop reimbursement requests are due by Friday, May 9th.



Please complete your form(s) as soon as possible as we cannot accept any requests after the due date. Reimbursement checks will not go out until grades are received and classes verified. Thank you!

Are you ready for some fun? In the week leading up to Prom, we want to encourage students to show their School Spirit! Here is a list of what is happening:

• Monday April 28: Colors Day
• 9th Grade: Blue
• 10th Grade: Green
• 11th Grade: Pink
• 12th Grade: Red
• Tuesday April 29: Decades Day
• Pick a decade and wear your best outfit!
• Wednesday April 30: Favorite Celebrity Day
• Dress as your favorite athlete, artist, comedian, actor, or generally famous person
• Thursday May 1: Dynamic Duo
• Find your buddy and dress up together. Think Goose and Maverick from Top Gun or Cher and Dion from Clueless.
• Friday May 2: College and Career Day
• Show off your favorite College Gear or wear gear for your future career!
• Satuday May 3: Prom!!! Tickets & Guest Passes are available at the Bookstore

April Dates & Deadlines - Graduation 

• 4/22: Last day to RSVP for Grad Supply Pick-up Day - Walking Grads Only
• 4/23: Grad Supply Pick-up Day (Cap, gown, honors cording, etc) Walking Grads Only

• Graduation Ceremony - May 21, 2025 @ 2:30 pm at Aims Community College Welcome Center - 4901 W 20th St, Greeley, CO 80634 – Tickets/wristbands are required! Visit the Grad Website for more information.  Rehearsal will be at 11:00am - All Walking Graduates need to attend.

• Class of 2025 – Be sure to check out the Grad Website at https://www.cubstowolves.com/.  You can also scan the QR code below:

• RSVP for Grad Supplies Pickup: All CECFC graduates who are walking in the ceremony must RSVP by April 22, 2025 prior to picking up their cap & gown unit, ceremony wrist band tickets, applicable honors cording, medals, and other grad supplies on April 23, 2025. RSVP by clicking HERE.

Today, Friday, April 18, is the last day to enroll for Italy-Greece 2026 tour to secure the best price! You can still enroll at a later date; however, the cost will increase by $200.

Use the QR code or visit: https://www.eftours.com/tour-website/2886129RT

Please contact Ms. Shappell (Rm 215) for more information.

*Please note that this is a non-school sponsored trip.

Ever Wondered What an MRE Tastes Like?

Students, you are all invited to attend the Lunch & Learn with members of the Wyoming Air National Guard on Tuesday, April 22nd! Please make sure to RSVP by clicking HERE or by scanning the QR code on the flyer below. Contact Ms. Hawkins if you have questions!

Volunteers & Donations Needed for the Musical

We are thrilled about our upcoming Spring Musical - The Addams Family! However, this is a huge undertaking and we are in need of assistance!

The Spring Musical needs volunteers. Please sign up to help sell tickets, donate concessions, and bring food to feed the cast. Click the buttons below to sign up, and thank you so much for your support! We hope to see you all on April 25th & 26th for the show!

Informational Meeting & School Tours

Informational Meetings & School Tours for enrollment in the 2025-26 school year have begun. The next Informational Meeting is on Wednesday, April 21, 2025 @ 4:00 pm at the CECFCHS. Click HERE TO RSVP.



For more information, or to see a list of all meetings through Spring 2025, or to RSVP for a future meeting, click HERE. (Scroll down - "Info Meetings & Tours" link is just below the street map)

Tickets on Sale for The Addams Family Musical

Tickets are on sale for The Addams Family! We will have three shows, one on April 25th at 7:00pm and two on April 26th, 2:00pm & 7:00pm. Get your tickets now and please share the link with your communities so we can have a packed house.  Click the button below or scan the QR code to purchase your tickets today!

Lockheed Martin Apprenticeship Program

Seniors! Are you interested in a career in space manufacturing or as an electronics technician? Consider an apprenticehip with Lockheed Martin this summer!

AMTAP offers immediate access to pay and benefits and those given full-time offers after the nine-week paid training program have immediate access to Tuition Assistance.

The Virtual Information Session will be Tuesday, April 29th from 12:00pm - 1:00pm via Zoom. Please register to attend the Zoom meeting by clicking the button below:

Please join us for our final CECFC Choir Concert! Come rock out with our combined high school choirs as they present songs from the classic rock era, including the music of Toto, Queen, Journey, and more! In addition, come support our middle school students' performance at 6:30pm as they showcase their musical medley: Wicked!

The Choir Concert will be on Tuesday, May 6th at 6:30pm.

Middle School students should arrive by 4:30pm, and High School students should arrive by 5:00pm.

You are all invited to our final Band/Orchestra Concert of the year! Join our middle school and high school bands/orchestras for an evening of music on Thursday, May 8th at 6:00pm for the middle school students & 7:00pm for the high school students. MS students arrive by 5:30pm & HS students arrive by 6:30pm in Concert Black please!

Attention: 11^th Grade Students!

Applications from Fort Collins area 11^th grade students are now being accepted through May 15th to attend the 2025 Colorado Boys State program June 1-7 or Girls State program June 9-15 at the college campus of Northeastern College in Sterling, CO. There is no cost to the family or school to attend as tuition, room/board is covered.  

The Colorado Boys & Girls State programs are highly recognized by college admissions committees, service academies, the Samsung Scholarship, ROTC scholarships, the Daniels Scholarship Program, etc. for their exceptional leadership experience. 

This highly successful six-day program is in its 90^th year and is one of the most respected educational and leadership programs for high school juniors.

For questions or to apply, contact Mike Strand, Fort Collins Boys State Coordinator:  mikestrand@earthlink.net or cell/text: 214/912-3635 or Cherly Kaup, Girls State Coordinator:  akaup82391@gmail.com or cell/text: 970/556-5233

*This is not a CEC sponsored event

The CECFC 2025 Fall Play will be: Almost, Maine!

Sign up for Theater or Tech Theater with your advisor to be in the class and be part of the production!

Auditions will be in class in August and the show will be in November.

Contact Sofia Shappell with any questions!

CEC has been working diligently to provide assistance with transportation for students to and from school. We believe that ensuring proper access to learning starts with our students traveling to and from school safely, regardless of their mode of travel. CEC Transportation currently offers bus service to and from CEC schools for a limited number of students.

Parents/Guardians may register their student(s) with CEC Transportation for the 2025-26 school year by completing the CEC Transportation request form on our website. To access the form, click HERE.

Please note that the CEC Campus Bus Stop Locations tabs on the website are not yet active - Final stops & times will be communicated to registered families at the end of July.

It's Time to Order Your Yearbook

The Yearbook staff have finished the Yearbook! We would like to thank the incredible Yearbook staff and their fearless leader, Ms. Sofia Shappell - they have put tons of hours and work into this year's book, and we can't wait to see it!

Please make sure to order your Yearbook very soon to guarantee that you get a copy. Click the button below to order your Yearbook today!

Questions? Please contact Ms. Shappell.

Enrollment is now open for all new students in grades 6-12. All currently enrolled students, except for graduates, will automatically be reenrolled for 2025-26! Want more information? Attend our next Informational Meeting on Monday, April 21, 2025 @ 4:00 pm. To RSVP or for more information visit https://coloradoearlycolleges.org/our-schools/.    

Ready to start the enrollment process? Visit our website at https://coloradoearlycolleges.org/enroll/.

Refer-A-Friend - Share what sets CEC apart with your friends and family through our Refer-A-Friend Program and you may be eligible to receive up to $100 for every student you refer! For more information, visit our website at https://coloradoearlycolleges.org/families-students/refer-a-friend/ 

"Let's Dance!"

Looking for Host Families

Have you ever considered hosting an exchange student? We are seeking Host Families now for the August arrival of students to attend CEC FCHS for the 2025-2026 school year! Please email Christina.galloway@coloradoearlycolleges.org for more information! Now is the time! 

Parents & Students - We would like to encourage everyone to be proactive and keep an eye on grades & attendance in Infinite Campus. Please scan the QR code in the flyer below or click HERE to access your student's information. If you have any trouble logging in, please send an email to IT Support for assistance.

Looking for the perfect job or know someone who would be a great addition to our team?  Check out our Careers page by cliking the button below!

Want to show off your CEC School Spirit? The CEC Spirit Store is ready to take your order! Students, family members, and staff can shop online by clicking the button below. 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!

Did you know that CEC provides 1-to-1 tutoring free-of-charge to students? Please click the button below to book your tutoring session. You will be charged only for missed appointments. We have adult and student tutors to help with all subjects. Don't wait until it is too late! Book your tutoring appointment today. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Artrip.

The Tutoring link is also always in the "Quick Links" section of the newsletter, just below the "at a glance" section at the very top.

The Academic Advising & Career Center Newsletter is a great resource for information about:

• Colleges & Universities
• Financial Aid
• Scholarships
• Work-Based Learning
• & more...

Please click the button link above to view the most recent AA&CC Newsletter:

504 Plans are legal documents that ensures students are able to access general education. Reach out to Madeline Grigg if you have questions!

Awareness isn’t just knowing that homelessness exists; it’s about recognizing signs, understanding experiences, and knowing how to help. By bringing visibility to individual stories and challenging misconceptions, awareness opens the door to real support and systemic improvements.

Ways to increase awareness:

• View this documentary on homeless children: American Street Kid and/or Shelter with your family and have a meaningful family conversation over dinner.
• Find a way to volunteer in your local community.
• Contact our school McKinney-Vento Liaison, Erica Koehler (erica.koehler@coloradoearlycolleges.org) to find out how to get involved here at CEC.

• 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.

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.

-SAC will resume meeting next school year. Thank you to all the community members who participated this year!

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 Teacher - Amanda Wentink
• School Counselor - Erica Koehler
• English Language Learner Coordinator- Brian Doebbeling & Christina Galloway
• Gifted & Talented Coordinator- Karen Karppinen
• 504 Coordinator- Madeleine Grigg
• Nurse & Health Tech- Jen McGlue & Marlene Sanchez
• Community Outreach Coordinator- Juan Lopez
• Safety & Security/MTSS- Court Sheffield, Ashley Prince
• Tutoring Center- Brennan Artrip
• Speech Pathologist - Heather Kubert
• Psychologist - Sara Simmons

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! 

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