06/07/2026
This week is a short one for our admin staff!
Office hours are adjusted for the season, and we’ll be closed June 10 through July 6—see this week’s schedule below.
James Irwin Charter Schools is a network of six schools, four campuses and over 2000 students. Please visit www.jamesirwin.org.
James Irwin Charter Schools has won 2015-2024 Gazette Best of the Springs awards for best educators, elementary school, middle school, high school and technical school. The first James Irwin school was created in 2000 and the last (James Irwin Elementary - Canada Drive) in 2024.
06/07/2026
This week is a short one for our admin staff!
Office hours are adjusted for the season, and we’ll be closed June 10 through July 6—see this week’s schedule below.
06/05/2026
Students from Power Tech, a James Irwin Charter School & James Irwin Charter High School Cheerleading had the opportunity to visit the Colosseum, one of Italy’s most iconic landmarks!
05/31/2026
Reminder: Summer office hours are in place!
Hours may vary, and all offices will be closed June 10–July 6.
05/28/2026
Did you know? Students ages 18 and under can access free summer meals across Colorado Springs. Since JICS is part of three different districts, we’re sharing their information here, plus a few additional districts that support many of our students.
D2: https://www.hsd2.org/families/summer-supports
D49: https://www.d49.org/p/~board/2025-2026-news-in-district/post/d49-summer- meal-service-begins-june-1-2026
D11: https://www.d11.org/administration/operations/school/food-and-nutrition-services/summermeals
D3: https://www.wsd3.org/about-widefield/news/selected-news/~board/district-news/post/free-summer-meals
D8: https://www.ffc8.org/
05/27/2026
Choosing the right middle school is a big decision—come see what sets James Irwin Charter Middle School apart.
Join administrators, staff, and students for an inside look at our award-winning, tuition-free program, where leadership, academics, and character development come together to prepare students for success.
✨ Tour our campus
✨ Learn about our unique programs
✨ Ask questions and meet the team
📅 Tuesday, June 2
🕔 Tours at 5:00 PM | Presentation at 5:30 PM
We invite prospective families to discover why JICMS was named Best of the Springs – Gold (2026).
05/22/2026
Our offices are going into summer mode! ☀️
Hours will look a little different—and we’ll be closed from June 10 through July 6.
05/14/2026
Way to go, Jags!
Oh, us? Just competing at the State Championships—no big deal…
Actually, it’s a very big deal. We’re so proud of our athletes!
We are so grateful for Northwestern Mutual Colorado Springs sponsoring a hole for Power Tech, a James Irwin Charter School's golf tournament! Your support encourages our students and staff of this schools, as well as helps by much needed supplies for the trades.
05/13/2026
Thank you, Thayer Mechanical! We are so thankful for everything you have done for James Irwin Charter Schools, including sponsoring a hole at Power Tech, a James Irwin Charter School’s Golf Tournament!
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05/12/2026
Thank you so much to El Paso County Contractors Association for the 8 $1,000 grants for Power Tech, a James Irwin Charter School. You are amazing and your generosity will make such a difference for our students!
Exciting news! El Paso County Contractors Association has awarded $1,000 grants to eight of our shop programs. We appreciate their partnership and commitment to supporting career and technical education for our students.