All School Updates-October 8, 2025
10/08/25, 10:49 AM

All School Updates
October 8, 2025
K-5 News
Standards-Based Grading Information Night
Curious about Standards-Based Grading and what it means for your student? 🤔 Join us at the next OPT (Organization of Parents & Teachers) Meeting to learn more!
Date: Tuesday, October 14th
Location: Frontier Academy Elementary Library
5:30–6:00 PM: Volunteer Orientation
6:00–7:00 PM: OPT Meeting
7:00–7:30 PM: Standards-Based Grading Presentation
Bring your questions — we’d love to see you there!
Art Club
Art Club starts the week of October 13 and meets at 7:00 AM in the Art Room until the first bell.
- 2nd & 3rd Grade: Mondays
 - 4th & 5th Grade: Tuesdays
 - Theme: Cartoons
 - Runs: October – May (Gallery Hop)
 - Fee: $80 for the year
 
Return payment (checks payable to Frontier Academy) and one form per child to either office by October 9.
Click here for more information on Art Club!
Big Kahuna Fundraiser
Frontier families, online ordering for our Big Kahuna fundraiser is still open! If you’d like to do any last-minute fundraising online, you have until October 14th to continue fundraising for our school!
Thank you so much for your support!
Drama Club
🎭 Alice in Wonderland Auditions
Frontier Academy is excited to announce auditions for Alice in Wonderland!
- Who: 4th & 5th grade students only
 - Where: M.A.D. House
 - When: Monday, October 20, 2025, at 3:30 PM
 
Click Here for Alice in Wonderland Welcome Letter
Click Here for the Sign Up Sheet for Elementary Alice in Wonderland
Día de los Muertos Celebration & 3rd Grade Concert
Friday, November 7th from 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: Frontier Academy Elementary (K-5) Campus
Join us for an evening of music, food, and fun!
Concerts:
- 5:30 PM: Students from Mrs. Neuhalfen, Mrs. Magley, and Mrs. Bowness (A–L)
 - 6:00 PM: 3rd Grade – Students from Mrs. Baird, Mrs. Billings, and Mrs. Bowness (M–Z)
 
Food & Activities: 5:45–6:45 PM – Face painting, games, and delicious food provided by LULAC and our Spanish-speaking OPT.
Special Performance: 6:30 PM – Storytelling & dance in the gym while activities continue.
Safety & Access: Park anywhere and enter through the big gate between the buildings. Restrooms are in the gym. Please supervise children and avoid other areas of the school.
We can’t wait to celebrate Día de los Muertos with you!
6-12 News
Athletic Director Corner 💪
Join us for our Pink Out Game tomorrow! 💗
We will be honoring one of our soccer officials who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.
Our volleyball team will also recognize local cancer survivors by presenting them with flowers before their game. 🌸
All gate fees from Thursday night will be donated in support of the cause. Let’s fill the stands with pink and show our love and support! 💕
Congratulations to our Middle School Boys Soccer Team for winning the NPMLA Championship! ⚽🏆
We’re so proud of their hard work, teamwork, and dedication throughout the season. Way to represent Frontier Academy—go Wolverines!
Middle School Boys Basketball Tryout Schedule
Monday, October 13 – Aux Gym
- 7th Grade: 4:00 – 5:30 PM
 - 8th Grade: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
 
Tuesday, October 14
- 7th Grade: 4:00 – 6:00 PM (Aux Gym)
 - 8th Grade: 4:00 – 6:00 PM (Wolverine Den)
 
Wednesday, October 15 – Aux Gym (Final Day of Tryouts)
- 7th Grade: 4:00 – 5:30 PM
 - 8th Grade: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
 
Click Here to Register for MS Boys Basketball
Note: Athletic Registration is on the school website under Secondary, Athletics, Athletics Registration.
🎳 Colorado High School Bowling Foundation
2025–2026 Season Information
Greeley Conference
📍 Highland Park Lanes
Sign up today at nocohsbowling.com
Eligibility:
All high school students in Northern Colorado are welcome! Participants must be enrolled in a public, private, charter, homeschool, or online school.
Please note: Travel to practices and competitions is the responsibility of each bowler.
Bilingual Admissions Event at UNC
Join us for ¡Adelante!, a free bilingual event hosted by the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). Learn how to apply for and finance your college education through an engaging session offered in English and Spanish.
Enjoy a complimentary brunch at Holmes Dining Hall and free tickets to watch UNC Volleyball vs. Portland State! Family, friends, and community members are welcome. See the attached flyer for details — we hope to see you there!
Meet bilingual staff and students from:
• UNC César Chávez Cultural Center
• First Generation Near Peer Program
• UNC Office of Admissions
Click Here for more information on Bilingual Events at UNC
EWeek Update
By Thursday (10/9) during Access class, all paperwork and money for your student's EWeek class must be turned in to their teacher. If you are unsure of what needs to be turned in, please refer to the Course Information link below. If there are any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Schmidt.
Board Corner
🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Granrud for receiving the HESTL (Highly Effective Schools Through Libraries) Award! This is an incredible achievement that highlights her dedication and the positive impact she makes on our students and school community. It was wonderful to see her recognized in front of so many staff and families at our recent meeting.
👏 A big shoutout as well to Mrs. Crafts and the Finance team for earning a clean audit—outstanding work!
We’re also looking to grow our substitute teacher pool. If you’re interested in joining Frontier Academy as a substitute, click the link below to learn more and apply:
https://www.applitrack.com/frontieracademy/OnlineApp/JobPostings/view.asp?category=Substitute
📸 Picture Re-Take Day
Elementary (K–5)-TOMORROW
📅 Date: October 9
🌐 Order Online: mylifetouch.com
🆔 Picture Day ID: EVTKM2SMC
Frontier Academy Swag – Available for Purchase! 🎉
Show your Wolverine pride with these items:
- Frontier Academy Hoodies (Adult & Youth sizes) — $35
 - Frontier Academy T-Shirts (Adult & Youth sizes, triblend material) — $20
 - Frontier Academy Stickers (4-inch diameter, perfect for your car or anywhere you like) — $3
 
📅 Purchase Dates:
- Secondary Campus: Before school on Monday, October 13th
 - Elementary Campus: Tuesday, October 22nd
 
Questions email: development@frontieracademy.net

