Fall 2026 • Week 12 • NOVEMBER 17-18

 

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

enrichment Information

[LETTER FROM ERICA]

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Housekeeping: Our semester is coming to an end. Please remember to clean out your family folder located at Guest Services. Are you missing your favorite water bottle or perhaps your little one’s favorite matchbox car or stuffed animal? The Lost and Found is also located at Guest Services. All items not claimed at the end of the semester will be donated.

Butter Braids Fundraiser: We know how much Butter Braids are loved in this community. This is a no pressure fundraiser, just a way to get Butter Braids for the holidays while supporting High Country.  If you wish to order a Butter Braid please order here. 

Yearbooks are available to purchase with an early bird coupon code for a limited time. The link to order is on our Members Only page.

Lunch Program: Open from 9:30am to 1:45pm. This week we are featuring Barbeque Sandwiches.

enrichment Calendar

Nov. 13 Online Registration Appointment Requests Open

Nov. 17-18 Last Day of Classes

Jan. 11-13 Spring 2027 Registration

membership Information

Operation Christmas Child Processing Center: Members age 13 and up, join us on December 8 at the Denver Processing Center. Help prepare shoeboxes for delivery by volunteering at the processing center. Details and registration are in your Family Portal.

All ages, pick up an OCC shoebox at Enrichment Classes starting this week. Pack the box with fun gifts and school supplies. Return the shoeboxes to High Country by November 18.

Immerse Teens is a great way to get to know other teens. Students aged 13 to 18 years old, until graduated may participate. Register in your Family Portal and get more information HERE.

Joining the prayer team will help you get to know other moms as you cover HCHE and its families in prayer. Contact Sacha Warrum: prayercoordinator@hche.org

Not sure where to sign up for an event? Head to our Member’s Only page for more information on all upcoming events. Please email us at communitydirector@hche.org if you have any questions.

hche members calendar

Dec. 3 Family Movie Night

Dec. 8 OCC Processing Center serve event, ages 13+

May 14 Graduation Ceremony - Registration opens October 1


To request a Mentor Mom email: mentormoms@hche.org

Current Newsletter:
October Newsletter

Christian academy Information

HCCA ENROLLMENT IS OPEN FOR LATE ENROLLMENT. Enroll now!

ACADEMY TABLE Do you have questions about the Academy or the services we provide? Do you have questions about curriculum? We are here to help! Julie Blank will at the Academy table during Enrichment class on Tuesdays from 9 am to 3 pm and Danielle Swiontek will be there on Wednesday from 9 am to 3 pm. If no one is at the table, please check with Guest Services. You also may email academydirector@hche.org to set an appointment.

GRADUATING HCCA STUDENTS Please fill out a Notice of Intent to Graduate form, then contact Julie Blank to set up a meeting to be approved for graduation.

HCHE GRADUATION CEREMONY Registration is open! Click on your Community tab in the member portal to register your graduating student at the regular rate of $150 plus $35 for the cap, gown, and tassel. Register before November 30 to lock in the discounted rate!

CHRISTIAN academy calendar

Oct. 1 - Dec. 31 2nd Quarter

Oct. 1 - Late Enrollment Begins

Check out the HCCA Newsletter for more information!

Julie Blank, Academy Director academydirector@hche.org

Daniell Swiontek, Academy Manager academymanager@hche.org

Jennifer Barnwell, Academy Assistant academyassistant@hche.org

719-278-9135 x4


Important High Country information

FAMILY HANDBOOK: Click HERE for the High Country Enrichment Class Family Handbook

SECURITY BADGES: All High Country members, 11 years and up, are required to wear a badge while on campus. If you do not have a badge, or have lost yours, please make every effort to visit Guest Services this week to receive your badge. NEW THIS YEAR: Students wearing a current HCHE t-shirt are not required to wear their badge.

SUPPORT HIGH COUNTRY: You can help High Country pay for microscopes, computers and other supplies by scanning your grocery receipts. Box Tops labels (worth 10 cents each) are on hundreds of grocery products. You can now use your phone to upload your receipts and earn cash for High Country. For a list of Box Tops products, click HERE. Receipts are only good for two weeks from the time of purchase.