Cheyenne Classical Academy

🎓🇺🇸 That’s a Wrap on the 2025–2026 School Year! 🇺🇸🎓

As we close an incredible year at Cheyenne Classical Academy, we want to take a moment to reflect with gratitude on all that has been accomplished.

This year was filled with learning, growth, laughter, field trips, concerts, competitions, celebrations, and countless moments that reminded us why we do what we do. From our youngest students to our oldest scholars, we have watched children grow in knowledge, virtue, character, and confidence.

To our families—thank you for your partnership, trust, encouragement, and support throughout the year. A strong school community is built when families and educators work together, and we are grateful for each of you.

To our teachers and staff—thank you for your dedication, patience, creativity, and servant hearts. The impact you make reaches far beyond the classroom. Whether teaching lessons, supporting students, maintaining our facilities, serving meals, transporting students, assisting families, or working behind the scenes, you help make Cheyenne Classical Academy a place where students are known, challenged, and loved.

As we look ahead to an exciting future—including our continued growth and our new school building—we are thankful for the blessings of this year and the people who made it special.

We hope everyone has a safe, restful, and joy-filled summer. We can’t wait to welcome our Patriots back in August!

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Have a wonderful summer, Patriots, and thank you for being part of the Cheyenne Classical Academy family!

🏗️ A Look Inside the Future of Cheyenne Classical Academy! 🏛️

Yesterday, our staff had the exciting opportunity to tour the new Cheyenne Classical Academy building currently under construction. It was incredible to see the progress firsthand and begin envisioning the opportunities this new space will provide for our students and families.

The classrooms are absolutely amazing—spacious, bright, and thoughtfully designed for learning. Pictures simply don’t do them justice! Every room feels larger than life, and it’s exciting to imagine our students filling these halls with curiosity, discovery, and learning in the years to come.

We were also honored to be joined by Nathan Winters, Chairman of the CCA Board, who toured the facility with us and shared in the excitement of seeing our vision continue to become a reality.

A huge thank you to the construction team and everyone working behind the scenes to make this dream possible. We can’t wait to welcome our Patriot families into this beautiful new home soon!

❤️🤍💙 The future of Cheyenne Classical Academy is taking shape, and it looks incredible! 💙🤍❤️

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🇺🇸 Today, Cheyenne Classical Academy held a meaningful Memorial Day celebration as students and staff came together to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Our students did an incredible job throughout the ceremony, including singing patriotic songs and participating in a special flag folding presentation. The folded flag was then respectfully presented to Trustee Captain Andrew Wagnon in recognition of service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸

A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Hales for arranging such an incredible ensemble of guests and musicians that made the event truly memorable. We would also like to thank Nathan Winters and Captain Andrew Wagnon for joining us for this special tribute. A special guest Ty Warner, spoke and sang a beautiful song about veterans.

While families were unable to attend due to parking constraints, we were proud to provide our students with such a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the importance of patriotism, remembrance, and service.

Memorial Day Message From CCA

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and love for our nation have protected the freedoms we cherish every day.

At Cheyenne Classical Academy, we are grateful for all who have served and for the families who continue to sacrifice alongside them. May we never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

🇺🇸 Freedom isn’t free. We remember. 🇺🇸

🇺🇸🎓 CCA Staff Spotlight 🎓🇺🇸

Please join us in celebrating Ms. Danielle Cates on earning her Bachelor’s Degree from Southern New Hampshire University! ❤️🤍💙

Ms. Cates is funny, smart, hardworking, and truly a wonderful part of our CCA family. Whether she is serving as our Registrar, Executive Secretary, Med Tech, helping families, supporting students, or keeping the school running smoothly behind the scenes, she does it all with dedication, kindness, and a smile.

Balancing work, family, and college is no easy task, and we are incredibly proud of the perseverance and commitment she has shown to achieve this milestone. Her work ethic and servant leadership are a wonderful example to our students and community.

Congratulations, Ms. Cates! Your CCA family is so proud of you and thankful for all you do each and every day! 🇺🇸



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🇺🇸 4th Grade Field Trip🇺🇸

Our 4th grade students had an incredible opportunity to step back in time as they explored the Oregon Trail Ruts, Rifle Pit Hill, and historic Fort Laramie! Students experienced Wyoming history firsthand by walking where pioneers once traveled, learning about life on the trail, military history, and the challenges faced by early settlers heading west.

From wagon ruts carved into stone to historic buildings and prairie wagons, this field trip brought our classroom learning to life in an unforgettable way. We are so proud of our students for their curiosity, excellent behavior, and excitement for history!

A huge thank you to our staff, volunteers, and families who helped make this trip possible. 🇺🇸📚

📣 We are excited to begin reaching out to prospective teachers for the 2026–2027 school year! 🇺🇸✨
Thank you to everyone who submitted an application to join the Cheyenne Classical Academy family. We truly appreciate your patience as we finalized enrollment numbers for next year.
Our team will be reviewing applications and making calls within the next few days, and we are excited to connect with so many passionate educators who are interested in serving our students and community.
Thank you again for your interest in Cheyenne Classical Academy — we look forward to speaking with many of you soon! ❤️💙

🇺🇸 Military Appreciation Month Staff Spotlight 🇺🇸
In honor of Military Appreciation Month, we’re proud to recognize the many individuals in our community who have served our country—including several of our staff members and so many parents who have served or are actively serving.
Today, we are especially honored to recognize Ms. Danielle Cates for her 8 years of dedicated service in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer.
During her military career, Ms. Cates had the opportunity to travel around the world, including living in Germany for two years while serving overseas. It was also during her time in the Army that she met her husband—who served alongside her as an Army MP. Together, they have built a beautiful life, celebrating nearly 10 years of marriage while raising two wonderful children and four dogs.
Those who know Ms. Cates know her as hardworking, dependable, compassionate, and always willing to step in wherever she is needed. The same strength, leadership, and servant-hearted dedication she demonstrated while serving our country are the same qualities she brings to Cheyenne Classical Academy every single day.
We are deeply grateful not only for her military service, but for the care, commitment, and positivity she pours into our school community.
Thank you for your service, Ms. Cates! 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 Military Appreciation Month Staff Spotlight 🇺🇸

During Military Appreciation Month, we are honored to recognize and celebrate the many individuals in our school community who have faithfully served our country.

Today, we proudly recognize Mr. Bill Spencer for his remarkable 21 years of service in the United States Air Force.

Mr. Bill served in Air Force Special Operations before continuing his service in the Air Force Chaplain Corps. Throughout his military career, he traveled around the world, serving others with courage, compassion, and humility. Along the way, he had the incredible opportunity to meet both former President Gerald Ford and Mother Teresa—experiences that reflect a lifetime centered around service and leadership.

At Cheyenne Classical Academy, students and staff know Mr. Bill as someone who is dependable, kind-hearted, hardworking, and always willing to help wherever needed. Whether he is greeting students with a smile, lending a helping hand, or quietly serving behind the scenes, Mr. Bill brings a spirit of humility and care that makes a lasting impact on our school each and every day.

His big heart, dedication to others, and commitment to excellence continue to inspire those around him, and we are deeply grateful to have him as part of the CCA family.

Thank you for your service, Mr. Bill Spencer! 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 Military Appreciation Month Staff Spotlight 🇺🇸
In honor of Military Appreciation Month, we’re grateful for the many in our community who have served—including several of our staff members and so many parents who have served or are actively serving.
Today, we’re honored to recognize Ms. Shelia Kistler, Headmaster at Cheyenne Classical Academy, for her service in the United States Air Force.
Ms. Kistler served in Air Force law enforcement, where she also met her husband, Mr. Kistler, who proudly served as well. Fun fact—they met and were married within just 9 days, and they’ve now been together for nearly 44 years!
We are deeply grateful for Ms. Kistler’s leadership, dedication, and the example she sets for our students and staff each and every day.
Thank you for your service, Ms. Kistler! 🇺🇸