Congratulations, Everyone! We had a great 2023- 2024 school year. Although we will miss our amazing Graduates, we will look forward to seeing the rest of you back in August!

Please remember that summer hours are shortened, and staff will only be available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The school will be closed the first week of July.

We wish you all a safe, fun, and rest-filled summer!

Do you have a bunch of "stuff" that you just don't need, want, or have enough room to keep? Let us help! Bring your items to the CEC Garage Sale on Friday, May 24th & Saturday, May 25th from 8:00am - 1:00pm & let us do the hard work. Please see the flyer below for all the details! All sale proceeds will go to Key Club. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Beth Gillespie.

Like vegetable gardening? Come get your hands in the soil this summer and help CECFC tend our Farm to School gardens! We are looking for parent and student volunteers to help weed, harvest, and pack produce, as well as to staff our stand at the Fort Collins farmer's market. 

Contact Kristin Maxwell for more information and to get connected with our volunteer screening process before May 17th.

Want to get a head start on College searches? Admissions counselors from a variety of institutions across the nation meet at libraries on the front range. They feature a 30-minute panel where college admissions experts answer your questions about the college search, financial aid, essays, and more!

After the panel, visit the college fair to ask any questions you have about specific institutions in attendance. High school students and their support systems are invited to attend.

Thursday, June 13th - 6:00pm-7:30pm Harmony Library (Fort Collins)

Register HERE, or by scanning the QR code below.

Banner Health & CareerRise have planned a Healthcare Career Exploration Day at Banner's Mckee Medical Center in Loveland, CO on July 18th from 10 AM - 3 PM. 

This is an opportunity for young people ages 14 - 21 to explore various Healthcare career options and pathways through a tour of their facilities, participating in activities in a simulation lab, and by hearing from medical professionals in a variety of departments. This is also a chance for students to network and learn about employment opportunities. 

Please scan the QR code below to Register - or click HERE.

Thank you to all our donors who made a gift to CEC for Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week 2024! We raised a total of $7,000+ for the CEC Network! And we couldn’t have done it without your support. Additionally, we want to express our sincere gratitude for the thoughtful in-kind gifts, such as providing lunch, which added an extra layer of appreciation to this special week. Your contributions have truly made a difference in uplifting the spirits of our hardworking educators and staff members.

Jostens’ National Yearbook Program of Excellence Awards are presented twice a year, in spring and in fall based on the yearbook’s arrival date at the school. The award was presented to the CEC Fort Collins yearbook program for achieving defined criteria in between one and three of the following categories: creating an inclusive yearbook, generating school engagement, and successfully managing the yearbook creation process.

CEC Fort Collins Yearbook earned the Bronze level of achievement in April for hitting all the deadlines and earned Silver level this month for yearbook sales. We are very proud of the staff and advisor: Ms.Shappell, Christina W, Oriana E, Lukas W, Erik A, Faith K, Brandon M, Faith M, Preston S, Devin L, Bri B, Emma C, Isaac M, and Spencer L for all their hard work this year.

We hope you enjoy the yearbook and can’t wait for next year’s book.

Student Government Association did so much this year, we want to say thank you for all your hard work. From running all the dances to new policy initiatives, they really helped build culture this year. Especially, the Senior Spirit Week and Prom. They were so much fun and got the whole school involved.

We can’t wait to see what they do next year.

If you’re interested in joining SGA, talk to your Advisor or Sofia Shappell.

We want to say thank you to the Wolf Pack for all the wonderful activities they did this year. They really helped build community. We’re so happy to have them.

The theater directors, Mrs.McCreery, Ms.Shappell, and Mrs.Jenson would like to give one final Congrats to all of the theater students on their wonderful performance. Especially to the graduates- you all built this program. We’re so thankful for you and so so proud!

Thank you to all those who attended, donated, and chaperoned! The 2024 Prom was an amazing evening, and we can't wait to do it all again next year! Click the button below to see photos of the evening!

Class of 2024 – Be sure to check out the Grad Website at www.cubstowolves.com

Graduation:

• 5/18 - Graduation Rehearsal @ 10 am, Embassy Suites Loveland - Walking grads 
• 5/18 – Graduation Ceremony @ 2 pm, Embassy Suites Loveland - Walking grads and guests 

Please contact Mrs. Straudacher if you are interested in applying!

Graduating Seniors! Are you looking for a job after graduation that starts at $18/hour? Contact Ms. Straudacher if you have questions!

Keystone Science school is offering a variety of adventure trips over the summer. Are you interesting in climbing, sand boarding, rafting & hiking? Then you don't want to miss these amazing opportunities! Click the button above, or scan the QR code below, to see details & register!

Enrollment for the 2024-25 School Year – Enrollment is now open for all new students for the 2024-25 school year. Students currently enrolled in the 2023-24 school year do NOT need to re-enroll, this includes our 8th graders at McMurry middle school!  All currently enrolled students, except for graduates, will automatically be reenrolled for 2024-25! Additional information for new students can be found by clicking HERE.  Ready to start the enrollment process? Click HERE. 

Informational Meetings – CECFC High School will now be hosting weekly Informational Meetings for all new and prospective students for the 2024-25 school year. Check the CEC Website for the new dates and times, share with a friend, and you may be eligible to receive up to $100 for every student you refer!  (Scroll down the website to the link "Info meetings & Tours" beneath the Fort Collins map)

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, click HERE.  

Here are some friendly reminders about illnesses and absences. Let’s have a healthy spring semester!! 

• Illnesses: Please DO NOT SEND students to school if they are ill. 
• Contact Attendance with details if your student is out due to illness
• 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 medication 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.
• COVID-19: If your student is diagnosed with COVID-19, they should remain home from school for 5 full days since symptom onset or positive test. Your student should return only after symptoms have resolved. Masking is recommended for days 6 through 10.  

Contact Info:

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

• Health Tech: Ryane Oswandel can be reached at 970-377-0044 x 10122 or ryane.oswandel@coloradoearlycolleges.org

CECFCHS has implemented a new sign-in/sign-out system to help us keep our students and staff safe.

Raptor’s sign-in/sign-out system where students and staff can record their entry and exit times upon arrival and departure from the school building helps to ensure accurate accounting of individuals and real-time tracking of who is in the building at any given time. Using a sign-in/sign-out system is essential for school safety. Here’s why:

• Emergency Preparedness: In the event of an emergency, the sign-in/sign-out system serves as a valuable tool for quickly identifying who is present in the building. This information is crucial for emergency response efforts and ensuring the safety of all individuals on campus.
• Restricted Access: Only current students and staff can sign in using their IDs. This helps prevent unauthorized individuals, such as former staff or students from gaining access to the school building.
• Real-Time Tracking: The system has real-time tracking capabilities, allowing school administrators to monitor the presence of individuals in the building at any given time.
• Centralized Data Management: All sign-in/sign-out data is managed and easily accessible to authorized personnel, facilitating efficient accounting and tracking of individuals in the school building.

By implementing a comprehensive sign-in/sign-out system with the features outlined above, schools can ensure accurate accounting of individuals, real-time tracking capabilities, and enhanced security measures to safeguard the school community. Please click HERE to learn how the system works. Contact Court Sheffield if you have questions.

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.

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 - Chrissy Hammel-Peterson 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 and Ryane Oswandel
• Community Outreach Coordinator- Juan Lopez
• Safety & Security- Court Sheffield and Ashley Prince
• Tutoring Center- Brennan Artrip
• Director of Student Services- Melissa Johnson

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