Fall 2026 • Week 8 • OCTOBER 20-21
“…being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience.” Colossians 1:11 NIV
enrichment Information
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Class Evaluations: Class Evaluations are now open in your family portal. Click News-Evaluation to share your class experiences this semester. The form only takes a few minutes to complete. Each teacher at High Country is committed to bringing quality to their classes and your feedback provides better insight to them and the administration. Please take a moment to complete your form by October 18th.
We want your input! It's that time of year again. Teachers are beginning to plan classes for next semester and would love some input on what parents are interested in for their children. Please take a moment to answer this 8-question survey to give us feedback. What classes do you want to see Spring 2027? – Fill out form
Feeling Called to Serve? Consider doing a “Vital Partner” hour while you’re onsite, or even become a staff member! Click HERE to view the open VP positions.
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. The yearbook class is working hard to capture your memories; you don’t want to miss getting a copy. You may upload fun pictures from HCHE events and classes on the same website where you purchase the yearbook. The yearbook class appreciates having a wide variety of photos to choose from.
Lunch Program: Open from 9:00am to 1:45pm.
enrichment Calendar
Oct. 13-14 Fall Break - no classes
Nov. 17-18 Last Day of Classes
membership Information
Family Fall Fest - Our Family Fall Fest is coming up on October 22. Registration is now open. You can find the sign up form on the Members Only page. Please sign up and join us! We are in need of volunteers for this event as well as donations for our raffles and prizes. You can sign up for both in the form! We can’t wait to see you all there!
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 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
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
Oct. 16 Pumpkin Patch Field Trip
Oct. 19 Volunteer at Colorado Springs Baptist Church
Oct. 22 Family Fall Festival. Registration OPEN! (Members Only page)
Nov. 3-4 Student Craft Market Registration OPEN! (Members Only page)
Nov. 12 ACT II Anastasia. Registration closed.
Nov. 12 Life Network Thrift Store Serve Day
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 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.
HCHE GRADUATION CEREMONY Registration begins October 1! Click on your Community tab in the member protal to register your graduating student at the regular rate of $150.
CHRISTIAN academy calendar
Oct. 1 Start of 2nd 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.
