enrichment Information

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Theater Study Space: On Wednesday, April 29, our quiet study space in the Theater will be moved to Room 243 from 11:00 AM -2:55 PM. New Life Church needs to set up the Theater for a special event. Our performances for that day will not be affected.

2025-26 Yearbooks: Our Yearbook Class has worked hard all year creating the High Country yearbook! Friday, May 1, is the last day to order the yearbook. You don’t want to miss out! The link to order is on our Members-Only page.

Mark your calendars! Beginning April 24th at 8 AM online registration appointment requests open in your family portal under the NEWS tab. Be sure to sign in early for the best appointment time.

Annual Trunk Sale: It is time to clean out your homeschool room and look for deals on next year’s curriculum. Our annual trunk sale is on Wednesday, May 20, from 9-11 AM. It is free for both buyers and sellers and is open to the whole homeschool community. Invite all your friends! Sign up to sell here!

Open Positions for Fall 2026: It takes many people to ensure High Country Home Educators runs smoothly! Each one of us has unique gifts and talents to share and is a vital member of our community. We would love to have you serve alongside us! Check out our Open Positions and apply today!

Escape Room: Come solve your fellow student's escape room the last week of classes, April 29. Sign up for the room you want to solve HERE!

Choir Class: We are looking for 2-3 adults with college vocal backgrounds to evaluate students in the choir class, Wednesday, April 29, from 12-1 PM. If you are interested in helping, contact Kimberly Douma at newwineworship@netzero.net

Free ACT Practice Test: Not sure if you should focus on ACT or SAT? Class 101 is sponsoring a FREE Community ACT Practice Test on April 26 at at 1 PM for all interested high school students in the area. Gain valuable insight into what an actual ACT test-taking environment is like and learn some of our valuable tips. Check it out here.

Library Reminder: We’re so glad you’ve enjoyed the library this semester! It’s been wonderful to see the books being put to good use. As we wrap up the semester, this is a friendly reminder that all borrowed books are due back by Wednesday, April 22nd and no later than April 29. Thank you for being part of the High Country community, and we hope you’ve discovered some great reads along the way!

Teachers: We are putting together our classes for the Fall. Thank you to all who are teaching. We are off to a great start! To make it the best fall semester ever, we still need teachers to fill some gaps. If you would like to teach please reach out to classdirector@hche.org.

enrichment Calendar

Apr. 24 8 AM Online Registration Appointment Requests open

Apr. 29 Escape Room

Apr 29. Library books due

Apr. 28-29 Last day of classes

Apr. 30 End-of-year family party 2-4 PM

Now - May 1 Order your 2025-26 yearbook via the link on Members-Only page

May 20 Annual Trunk Sale

FUNDRAISING CORNER

KING SOOPERS COMMUNITY REWARDS

King Soopers/City Market has community rewards. Link High Country Home Educators to your rewards card and King Soopers will donate a percentage of each of your purchases to High Country. High Country’s enrollment number is RM700. Find out more about the program and easily link your card HERE.

Shopping with Scrip is an easy way to raise funds for High Country just by shopping for what you need. Purchase gift cards through Scrip, then use them for your shopping. Scrip gives back to High Country from your purchase. Click HERE to learn more about shopping with scrip.

membership Information

End of Year Party: Join us on Thursday, April 30, from 2-4 pm at the New Life Tent for our End of Year party! Let’s celebrate a wonderful year with High Country together. Kona Ice will be available from 2-3 pm, so be sure to get here on time to grab some! We can’t wait to see you all there.

We are excited to provide Mom’s Groups, Field Trips, and other exciting activities and events for our members.

Registration links for events are posted on the Members Only Page on our website, and in our Members Facebook Group. Please email us at communitymanager@hche.org if you need help with registration or have any questions.

HCHE members calendar

Visit the Members Only page for information and to register

Apr. 30 Join us for our end of year family party! 2-4 PM

May 15 Graduation ceremony

May 20 Annual Trunk Sale

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

Current Newsletter: March Newsletter

Christian academy Information

Stop by the Academy table to say “Hi” or find some answers. We would love to connect with you.

HCHE GRADUATION CEREMONY is scheduled for May 15, 2026 and we need your help! As Helen Keller said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Become a volunteer today!

HCCA has bi-monthly newsletter. With your enrollment, you should receive one in your email. The March/April newsletter has been posted on the website.

Standardized Testing: HCCA administers the Terra Nova for 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th-grade students. Testing will take place at New Life Church on May 5-6. If you missed the registration deadline, see our testing and evaluator information page HERE.

CHRISTIAN academy calendar

June 30 Fourth quarter ends

ACADEMY TABLE Do you have questions about the Academy or the services we provide? We are here to help! If no one is at the table, please check with Guest Services. You also may email Julie Blank at academydirector@hche.org to set an appointment.

Julie Blank, Academy Director academydirector@hche.org

Danielle Swiontek, Academy Manager academymanager@hche.org

Jennifer Barnwell, Academy Assistant academyassistant@hche.org

719-278-9135 x4

Current Newsletter:

March/April 2026