The Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE) selected the Colorado 2023 Superintendent of the Year – Dr. Wendy Birhanzel, Superintendent of Harrison School District 2. She was chosen for her innovative and maverick approach to serving over 13,000 students within 19 schools, one homeschool academy, and three charter school systems. Dr. Birhanzel believes that choice […]
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Your Guide to Education in Colorado Springs 2023
An overview of the Colorado Springs educational options, from preschool to college and everything in between. Education matters in Colorado Springs. The Springs is the nation’s 13th Most Educated City, and Colorado is the 5th Most Educated State, according to WalletHub. If there’s one word to know about education in Colorado Springs, it’s choice. Statewide, […]
Making the Dream of Moving from Public Schools to Catholic Schools of Colorado Springs a Reality
St. Mary’s High School (St. Mary’s) was the dream of Fr. Robert Byrne in the 1880s, who, along with the help of the Sisters of Loretto, began teaching students in 1885. Throughout the years of continuous operation since, St. Mary’s has flourished and maintained Fr. Byrne’s and the Sisters of Loretto vision of an uncompromising […]
Seniors Explore Career Interests Through Capstone Studies
During her final three weeks as a senior at The Colorado Springs School (CSS), Sasha Malone ’22 shadowed ophthalmologists, observing cornea transplants as well as cataract and glaucoma surgeries, to gauge whether ophthalmology is a career she’d like to pursue. “I have always been interested in eyes, so I thought diving into them during my Capstone was […]
Learning Is Full STEAM Ahead for Middle School Scholars
The partnership between Peak Education and The Colorado Springs School provides a hands-on science and technology camp experience to students throughout the Pikes Peak region. Building and programming robots, dance therapy, and dissecting sheep brains are just a few of the many immersive learning activities middle schoolers take part in each summer through the Full […]
Celebrating Black History Month at the Colorado Springs School
Led by its first Black head of school, CSS focuses on African American inventors to promote inclusivity and awareness. Did you know that potato chips, the home security system, blood bank, corn seed planter and central heating with natural gas were all invented by African American men and women? This February, The Colorado Springs School […]
Healthy Eating in the Colorado Springs School: A Win-Win for Farmers & Families
Chef Lori Burgess of The Colorado Springs School (CSS) provides students in PreKindergarten through grade 12 with nutritious, homemade meals made from locally-grown fruits and veggies. CSS is proud to be the only school in the area served by Mountain Freshies, a provider of organic and natural produce grown by sustainable farmers in Colorado’s North […]
The Colorado Springs School: Preparing Students for a Dynamic World
Estin Novak had long dreamt of experiencing Spanish language and culture, first-hand. That dream came true in the 12th grade, when he received The Colorado Springs School’s (CSS) John-Alex Mason Experience-Centered Seminar (ECS) Scholarship. “To have a walk-in-the-life of a culture [you’re] studying is a phenomenal opportunity,” said Novak, who traveled to Granada, Spain, during […]
Students at The Colorado Springs School Engage in Hands-On Learning
At The Colorado Springs School, students from prekindergarten through high school learn by doing. Programs immerse students in hands-on activities in the classroom and beyond. They explore through curriculum-based seminars and adventures, both locally and across the globe. Intentional challenges stimulate students’ academic and social growth. The Colorado Springs School (CSS) is the #1 private […]
Colleges and Universities in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is home to many colleges, universities, community college campuses and more extension campuses. Here’s an overview.
