Fall 2026 • Week 9 • OCTOBER 27-28
“…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
DRESS CODE REMINDER
Please remember that High Country has a dress code we encourage students and parents to follow. All HCEC participants and families are encouraged to dress in a modest, tasteful fashion as per the Family Handbook.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Appreciation Week - November 3-4: We set aside a special time each semester to show appreciation to those who serve HCHE so faithfully. Is there a Teacher, Vital Partner, Staff Member, NLC Hospitality Staff member or another parent who has made your time here especially meaningful? Here’s your chance to let them know with a note of thanks, a homemade treat or any “special something.”
Spring 2027 Registration Volunteers: It’s that time again! Sign up to work as a volunteer for the Spring 2027 semester and improve your registration time. Volunteers will be onsite again this week to receive your applications.
Spring 2027 Classes: If you are interested in teaching a class or if you have another idea for a class, please reach out to the Class Director and/or Class Manager (classdirector@hche.org or classmanager@hche.org).
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 9:30am to 1:45pm.
enrichment Calendar
Nov. 3-4 Appreciation Week
Nov. 3-4 Student Craft Market
Nov. 13 Online Registration Appointments Requests Open
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
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!
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 portal to register your graduating student at the regular rate of $150.
CHRISTIAN academy calendar
Oct. 1 Start of 2nd Quarter
Oct. 1 - Late Enrollment Begins
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.
