Fall 2026 • Week 6 • SEPTEMBER 29-30
“For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives.” Colossians 1:9 NIV
enrichment Information
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We want to remind you that High Country is not a “drop-off” program. An adult is required to stay on campus with your children. If you have any questions, please see Liz or Aspen at the Guest Services counter. Thank you.
Tuition Balances are Past Due: School balances have been updated in your family portal and final payments were due on September 23rd. Please email financemanager@hche.org with any questions.
Feeling Called to Serve? Consider doing a “Vital Partner” hour while you’re onsite, or even a staff member! Click HERE to view the open VP positions.
Lunch Program: Open from 9:00am to 1:45pm.
enrichment Calendar
Sep. 23 School balances were 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.
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.
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. 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. Registration closed.
Nov. 12 Life Network Thrift Store Serve Day
Dec. 3 Family Movie Night
To request a Mentor Mom email: mentormoms@hche.org
Current Newsletter:
September Newsletter
Christian academy Information
HCCA ENROLLMENT IS OPEN Enroll now at our discounted rate! The enrollment fee increases on October 1
1ST QUARTER REPORTS The HCCA first quarter runs from July 1 through September 30. 1st quarter reports are due no later than October 10. After this date, a $10 late fee will be applied to your family ledger.
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.
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.