Ten Ways to Minimize Calories & Maximize Enjoyment(NAPS) – This time of year, seasonal favorites such as pumpkin pie, homemade fudge, eggnog, and sugar cookies can tempt even the most committed to stray from their healthy eating plans.  For those also finding it hard to fit physical activity into their hectic routines, the result can be weight gain – and loss of motivation.The good news is that it doesn’t have to be that way.  If you’ve already got a positive weight loss mindset, and have…See More

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Ten Ways to Minimize Calories & Maximize Enjoyment(NAPS) – This time of year, seasonal favorites such as pumpkin pie, homemade fudge, eggnog, and sugar cookies can tempt even the most committed to stray from their healthy eating plans.  For those also finding it hard to fit physical activity into their hectic routines, the result can be weight gain – and loss of motivation.The good news is that it doesn’t have to be that way.  If you’ve already got a positive weight loss mindset, and have…See More

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Last week local charter school, Pikes Peak Prep, located at 525 E. Costilla Street in Colorado Springs, was recognized by the Colorado State Board of Education as a School Recipient of the 2011 Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award winner. The award was given in recognition of the school’s “demonstration of outstanding student growth on Colorado’s 2010-2011 School Performance Framework.”Founded in 2005, and located near downtown Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Prep (PPP) has achieved AYP…See More

Pikes Peak Prep received their CSAP scores in August and we were excited that our scores increased in almost every area, in almost every grade. Our school has made the federal government’s adequate yearly progress goals each of its six years of operation and is considered a “high growth” academic school by the Colorado Department of Education. We currently have limited space available for the 2012/2013 school year. Please join us for a tour of our school and learn more how we can help your…See More

Enjoy a craft fair at Pikes Peak Prep.  Free admission.See More

 Recently fourteen students were selected as the Ambassadors for Pikes Peak Prep Charter School. These Ambassadors represent the school throughout the community with service projects, speaking engagements and business opportunity tours.  The Ambassadors represent the diverse school population and are viewed as mentors and leaders…See More

Michael Snell never expected he would be receiving a high school diploma from Pikes Peak Prep and an Associate’s degree from Pikes Peak Community College simultaneously. His intelligence and strong work ethic earned him the honor as the 2011 Pikes Peak Prep Valedictorian. …See More

On Make a Difference Day the kindergarten class at Pikes Peak Prep cleaned up the school yard. The second grade and sixth grade class decided to venture out and clean up their community. Students were equipped with safety gloves as they went on a “Litter Walk” and picked up trash along sidewalks and in parks near the school. The fifth grade class went door to door to collect used soda cans. While collecting cans, the students provided information about the importance of recycling and explained…See More

Pikes Peak Prep recently had a full house for their summer concert that was held at the school.  Music Instructor Thomas Willmann once again sent all who attended on a whimsical journey.  The Youth Choir provided a theme of love and the belief in it with hits songs “Can You Feel the Love Tonight and I’m a Believer” and the…See More