Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County North

🎓Congratulations to the Class of 2026! You did it!
This week, we celebrated all your hard work that got you to this moment, and we can't wait to see what you're going to do next!

🎉 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎉Click here to support our teachers: https://coloradoearlycolleges.org/give/give-to-cecdcn
When Jane Ono, a teacher at Douglas County North, gave her students control over creating their own writing rubrics, something powerful happened. By analyzing model texts together, students didn't just meet expectations, they set higher standards than traditional teacher-created assessments. This is student-centered learning in action, where ownership drives excellence.

🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week is almost here! 🍎
👉 Support your teachers here: https://coloradoearlycolleges.org/give/give-to-cecdcn

🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week is almost here! 🍎
Our teachers and staff make a difference for students every day—through dedication, encouragement, and commitment to learning. Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8, and we’re excited to celebrate the educators across our campuses.
Families are invited to participate by making a contribution that helps provide meals, small gifts, classroom resources, and professional development opportunities for teachers.
Every contribution - big or small - helps show our teachers how valued they are.
👉 Support your teachers here: https://coloradoearlycolleges.org/give/

Congratulations to Noah and Edward for being named a 2026 Daniels Fund scholar! The Daniels Scholarship is one of the most comprehensive college scholarships in the country and a great representation of our students' hard work and dedication. 🌟

We're incredibly proud to announce that several CSI students have been named Daniels Scholars! ✨

The Daniels Scholarship is one of the most comprehensive college scholarships in the country, covering up to the full cost of attendance at the college or university of their choice.

Daniels Scholars are known for their strong character, leadership, and commitment to service!

Asher French, Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado
Zoey Polson, Caprock Academy
Alaina Starnes, Caprock Academy
River Bishop, Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs
Dylan Kaberna, Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs
Noah Berhanu, Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County North
Edward Nolen, Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County North
Helen McMaken, Golden View Classical Academy
Giselle Perez, Pinnacle Charter School
Victor Fonseca-Barajas, Pinnacle Charter School

Join us in cheering on our own CEC class of 2021 graduate Luke Henson who will be competing on "Jeopardy!" on March 12th! "I am thankful for Colorado Early Colleges' role in my journey as a lifelong learner, particularly the great texts I read with Ms. Thompson and Ms. Swenson and my years on the Knowledge Bowl team under Mr. Simonds' direction! It was largely with CEC Knowledge Bowl that I prepared the buzzer timing and broad knowledge base that took me to America's favorite quiz show."

It’s a busy time for enrollment at CEC, and now is the perfect time to spread the word!
Know a family that should enroll at CEC?
➡️ Refer a friend for next school year and be rewarded!
🔗https://coloradoearlycolleges.org/families-students/refer-a-friend/

🌟CEC Douglas County North HOSA students represented at the annual State Leadership Conference, an event that brought together more than 2,000 competitors from across the state. HOSA competitors dedicate countless hours outside the classroom to master healthcare knowledge and hands‑on skills. Their commitment truly showed on the competition floor. READ MORE:
https://coloradoearlycolleges.org/cec-dc-north-hosa-shines-at-the-2026-state-leadership-conference/

✨ February is CTE Month! ✨
At CEC, we’re celebrating the incredible career and technical education pathways that empower students to explore their passions, build real‑world skills, and jump‑start their futures.
From health sciences and information technology, business, arts, and more, CEC students learn by doing. 💡🔧💻
READ MORE: https://coloradoearlycolleges.org/celebrating-career-technical-education-month-at-colorado-early-colleges/

Our CEC students participated in the 2026 Charter School Advocacy Day in Denver at the Capitol! This day brought students and staff together to meet with elected officials to discuss the unique needs of charter schools and gain insight into the legislative process and education bills that affect charter schools! What a great learning experience for our students!

Enrollment grades 9-12 for next school year is open, so come tour our campus and see firsthand how CEC DC North could be the right fit for you and your family! CEC offers unique pathways to help jumpstart your future, whether it’s a career or college. RSVP to attend: https://coloradoearlycolleges.org/event/cec-douglas-county-north-prospective-family-tour-february-11th/