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Janet Dinnen replied to Jeff Lane's discussion 'CMCA Students Qualify for the Big Show' in the group Cheyenne MountainJanet Dinnen posted a blog postStudents Lend a Hand
Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy and The Vanguard School's annual Lend a Hand fundraising campaign to support excellence in education has kicked off with a bang! Not only have a few dedicated families agreed to donate $8,000 when the school reaches $24,000 in donations, but students have also taken an active role in raising money. One elementary student decided to donate $14 of her own…See More
Janet Dinnen posted a blog postLOCAL CHARTER SCHOOL TO HOLD 2ND ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION
Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy, a Colorado Springs charter school, will host its 2nd Annual Spring Benefit Bash, a silent auction and social gathering, at the Briarhurst Manor Estate on April 26th. All proceeds from the silent auction will directly benefit the school’s…See More
Janet Dinnen posted a blog postVanguard Students Win First at 30th annual Congressional Art Competition
Students at The Vanguard School, a Colorado Springs charter high school, won first place in drawing, printmaking, and painting at the 30th annual Congressional Art Competition! This regional competition hosts 25 high schools in the Pikes Peak region, and each school can submit up to five entries to any of the seven artistic categories. Whitney Schuck, junior, earned first place in drawing for her elephant. Seniors Kelsey Gloss and Karissa…See More
Janet Dinnen posted a blog postVanguard Senior Shaves Head for Cause
It was over one year ago that then Vanguard Junior, Nate Lane, endeavored to make a difference while doing the unthinkable. Nate announced that he would shave his several inches of curls if his peers raised $500 for Saint Baldrick's, a charity organization committed to finding cures for childhood cancer. Goal achieved! The Vanguard students came together to raise over $500 last year. (Click here to see the video of Nate's…See More
Janet Dinnen posted a blog post"Freedoms Worth Fighting For" at The Vanguard School
The Vanguard School at Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy will be the venue for a three-part lecture series titled "Freedoms Worth Fighting For." Dr. Thomas Krannawitter is the featured speaker for this lecture series, which is hosted by Peak Freedom Forum, Liberty on the Rocks, the Pikes Peak Economics Club, and Americans for Prosperity-Colorado. Join Dr. Krannawitter on February 1, 15, and 29 as he covers three fascinating topics! Please…See More
Janet Dinnen posted a blog postVanguard Students Bring Christmas Cheer to Kindergarten
Last week, high schoolers from The Vanguard School visited Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy kindergerteners for a very special holiday gathering. The high schoolers, dressed in holiday garb and introduced as Santa's elves, were invited to help CMCA's college…See More
Bob Stephens commented on Janet Dinnen's blog post 'CDE RECOGNIZES EXCELLENCE AT CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN CHARTER ACADEMY & THE VANGUARD SCHOOL'"Congrats to the students along with teachers and admins! Thanks for sharing the news, Janet."
Janet Dinnen posted a blog postCDE RECOGNIZES EXCELLENCE AT CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN CHARTER ACADEMY & THE VANGUARD SCHOOL
The Colorado Department of Education announced schools receiving the John Irwin Schools of Excellence and the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Awards. Both Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy and its high school, The Vanguard School, received the John Irwin Schools of Excellence Award, which recognizes the top eight percent of public schools that demonstrate the highest…See More
Janet Dinnen posted a status"Vanguard will be hosting a high school information night 12/6 @ 6:30 PM in the Vanguard Library (1605 S. Corona Avenue). Bring your friends!"
Janet Dinnen commented on Janet Dinnen's blog post 'Dog is Making the Grade at Vanguard'"Had to get up early to catch a flight. I really don't work at all hours of the night :0)"
Janet Dinnen posted a blog postDog is Making the Grade at Vanguard
Falcon sniffs around the library as students prepare to switch classes. Emily Lathen, senior at The Vanguard School, has been bringing the pure bred black lab with her since the start of the school year. Her family has been teaching him basic commands…See More
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Students Lend a Hand
Posted on March 17, 2012 at 4:46pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy and The Vanguard School's annual Lend a Hand fundraising campaign to support excellence in education has kicked off with a bang! Not only have a few dedicated families agreed to donate $8,000 when the school reaches $24,000 in donations, but students have also taken an active role in raising money. One elementary student decided to donate $14 of her own…
Continue Vanguard Senior Earns National Art Merit Award
Posted on March 15, 2012 at 6:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Karissa Gonzalez-Othon, a senior at the Colorado Springs charter high school, The Vanguard School, was the recipient of a silver medal at the national level of the 2012 Scholastic Art Awards for her oil painting, “Lady in Red.” This is the second year in a row that Karissa has earned this prestigious award. Congratulations, Karissa! Greg Custer, Karissa's art instructor, commented: "I am so proud of Karissa. She has exhibited such…
Continue Students to Attend National Young Leaders State Conference
Posted on March 15, 2012 at 5:32am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Andrew Lee and Joshua Leasure, freshmen at The Vanguard School, have been selected to attend the National Young Leaders State Conference (NYLSC) in Colorado. NYLSC is an educational organization committed to helping young people achieve their full potential…
Pie for Pi Day
Posted on March 15, 2012 at 5:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Thank you to Raytheon (and Mrs. Stieglitz) for presenting math and science teachers at The Vanguard School with pies for Pi Day (March 14th)!…
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- At 9:54am on August 8, 2011, Bob Stephens said…
- Hello Janet and welcome to csfreshink.com. Sorry for the delay in approving you but was out of contact all weekend. Hope you join the conversation with words and photos! Tell us what's going on in your neighborhood, at work and in your civic organizations or clubs. Join any neighborhood you want. Just have fun and enjoy the site!
Bob
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