Fall 2026 • Week 2 • SEPTEMBER 1-2
“You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.” Psalm 139:1-2 NIV
enrichment Information
NEW FAMILY AREAS AND TRAFFIC FLOW
Please remember to enter through the South entrance of New Life Church. Guest Services and the Lunch Program will be in the Cafe. That is also where we will congregate. Please remember that food and drink are to be used in the tiled area. Additional areas available for the comfort of all are:
Mom and Tots Room 133 for younger children to have a place to wander and with their moms and other tots.
Family Study and Work-From-Home quiet area in the right side of the Theater.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Stay informed: Please remember to review the Weekly Bulletin each week for updated information, announcements and deadlines.
Important announcements will also be sent via text. Please be sure to check your family information to make sure we have your correct phone number on file. Contact adminassistant@hche.org with any questions.
Class fees: Did you miss student orientation? If so, please be sure to connect with your child’s teachers this week to pay any class fees, pick up information that was handed out and to complete any paperwork.
Registration changes: You may still register or make changes to classes until the second week of classes: September 2, 2:oopm in person or, for drops only, by sending an email to the Registrar by 5:00pm at registrar@hche.org. After this date, the full tuition will be due even if a student drops a class.
Vital Partners and Staff openings: It’s not too late to become a Vital Partner. Click HERE to view the open VP positions. We also have many staff positions currently available. What better way to get involved with High Country, meet new friends and serve our homeschool families.
Fall Break: There will be a Fall Break this semester, October 13-14. The last days of classes will be November 17-18.
enrichment Calendar
Sep. 1-2 Second week of classes. Final day to make registration changes.
Sep. 1-2 Historical Day! Dress up!
Sep. 15-16 Family ledger updates complete
Sep. 23 Tuition payments due
Oct. 6-7 Mismatch Madness Dressup Day!
Oct. 13-14 Fall Break - no classes
membership Information
Community is important to us at HCHE. We hope you get connected quickly and start building your community.
We are excited to be using our new database for registering for events. Please log into your family portal to register for upcoming events.
Moms’ Group is a great way to meet other moms. If you have not signed up yet, and would like to, visit the Registration table during HC Enrichment classes to get enrolled.
Immerse Teens is a great way to get to know other teens. Students aged 13 to 18 years old, until graduated may participate. Register and get more information HERE.
September 18 - Battlefield Colorado
October 9 - Chili Cook-off and Line Dancing
October 23 - Ooey Gooey Game Day
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
Please email us at communitymanager@hche.org if you have any questions.
hche members calendar
Sep. 11 Skate City
Sep. 28 Care and Share Serve Day
Oct. 19 Volunteer at Colorado Springs Baptist Church
Oct. 22 Family Fall Festival. Registration link coming soon!
Nov. 12 ACT II Anastasia
Nov. 12 Life Network Thrift Store Serve Day
Dec. 3 Family Movie Night
To request a Mentor Mom email: mentormoms@hche.org
Current Newsletter:
August Welcome Newsletter
Christian academy Information
HCCA REGISTRATION IS OPEN Enroll now at our discounted rate!
1ST QUARTER REPORTS The HCCA first quarter runs from July 1 through September 30. 1st quarter reports are due October 10.
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.
NEW DATABASE INFO Please be patient, Academy staff is in the process of reviewing and approving enrollments, as well as continuing to import student data from our old database.
CHRISTIAN academy calendar
Jul. 15 - Sep. 30 Regular registration rate
Sep. 30 End of 1st Quarter
Oct. 1 - Dec. 31 Late Registration
Oct. 10 Deadline for 1st Quarter Report
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.