Fall 2026 • Week 3 • SEPTEMBER 8-9
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21 NIV
enrichment Information
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fall 2026 Registration has officially closed. We wish all of our High Country families a wonderful and blessed semester.
Student Photos: Chris Gosnell, a former High Country teacher, will be taking student photos on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 22-23 from 10:00-2:00. Reserve a time on Signup Genius. There will be no cost to have photos taken. Photos will be shared with the yearbook team. Families will have an option to purchase digital copies of the photos from Chris. Download links will be sent after photo days.
Free Table: We are excited to again offer a table to share home school items. You are welcome to bring in any home-school related items during the school day; however, please be sure to pick up any items remaining before you leave each day as we do not have room to store items nor do we have staff available to dispose of any unwanted items. Please make sure all items left are children friendly. We serve all ages and cannot have mature material left out for young eyes. Thank you for your help with this.
HCHE Library OPEN: This library is on the honor system…pick out a book, sign it out, read it, return it and sign it back in, then repeat! There is even a basket if you have some wonderful books to donate.
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.
Fall Break: October 13-14, 2026.
Lunch Program: High Country has a lunch program during Enrichment Classes! Open from 9:00am to 1:45pm, it’s a convenient way to feed your family or grab a snack while you are on campus. Visit the Lunch Program webpage for prices and weekly specials.
enrichment Calendar
Sep. 15-16 Family ledger updates complete
Sep. 22-23 Student/yearbook photos
Sep. 23 Tuition payments due
Oct. 6-7 Mismatch Madness Dressup Day!
i55 Book Fair in the Theater
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.
Last call to register to attend the ACT II Anastasia play. Registration closes Thursday, September 10. Sign up in your family portal. Space is limited.
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 - venue change- Lost Realm Adventure mini golf
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 communitydirector@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. Register by Sept. 10
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.
GRADUATING STUDENTS Please contact Julie Blank to set up a meeting to be approved for graduation.
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.