Frontier Academy Elementary Campus
All School Updates January 21, 2026
01/21/26, 8:02 AM
All School Updates
January 21, 2026
K-5 News
Elementary (K–5) Yearbook
5th-grade families also have the option to purchase a special ad for their student. Ad purchases must be made by February 13th.
Attention 5th Grade Families
Please complete the Intent to Return form for the 2026-2027 school year.
Click here to complete the form.
4th & 5th Grade Concert Information-Save the Date
Our 4th and 5th-grade students will perform over two evenings. Your child’s concert date is based on their classroom teacher. Each evening will include two performances: one at 4:30 PM and one at 6:00 PM.
April 21 Performances
Mr. Whitton
Mrs. Olhava
Mrs. Venn
Mrs. Coggswell
Mr. Stutler
April 22 Performances
Mrs. Maxey
Mrs. Matthews
Mrs. Holdren
Mrs. Colbeth
Mrs. Whatley
We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating our students’ hard work! 🎶
Click here for more information!
Click here to reserve your seat for the concert!
Elementary Valograms – On Sale Now! 💌
Spread a little love with a Valogram!
💲 Cost: $2.00
❤️ Sponsored by the Elementary Student Council
📅 Deadline: February 10
Click here to purchase valograms
Be sure to include:
✔️ Student’s first & last name
✔️ Recipient’s teacher’s name
📌 Please note: Deliveries are for elementary only (no secondary delivery), and no refunds are available.
Incoming Kindergarten Siblings – 2026–2027 School Year
If your current Frontier Academy student has a sibling who will be entering kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year, please be sure to complete the application.
Click here for the application
➡️ When applying, mark “Sibling Attending – Frontier Academy.”
If you have already submitted an application, no further action is needed at this time.
📌 Eligibility: Students must be 5 years old by October 1, 2026
📬 Enrollment offers will begin going out at the end of January.
If you have any questions, please contact
Joy Dolifka
📞 970-330-1780 ext. 2012
📧 dolifkaj@frontieracademy.net
6-12 News
Attention 6-12th-grade families
Please complete the Intent to Return form for the 2026-2027 school year.
Click here to complete the form.
A Note from Mr. Budzynski
Happy New Year! Returning from the winter break, we have had several questions about the use of smart glasses in school. Smart glasses are often capable of recording video, playing music, answering calls, and more. Some of the glasses may include prescription lenses.
Because students are bringing this technology into the classroom, we need to be clear about appropriate use in a school setting. Just like smart watches should only be used as an analog watch, smart glasses should only be used as regular glasses.
If students choose to use the digital features of the glasses, that should only happen during the times when phones are allowed - during passing periods, high school lunch, and open blocks for upperclassmen. Using smart glasses or smart watches during class will result in the student being asked to put them in the classroom holding location until the end of class. At that time, they will be returned.
Please know that recording video or audio is never allowed during school hours, whether using a Chromebook, phone, smart glasses, or other device.
Also important to remember, standardized testing is coming in April. As per test requirements, smart glasses (including prescription), smart watches, and phones are all prohibited from testing environments. Please plan ahead to adjust during that time. Students with prescription smart glasses will be required to use an alternate pair of glasses during testing.
If you have questions, please reach out to me. Thank you!
Mat Budzynski
Principal
970-339-9153 ext. 1162
AD Corner
This month, our coaching staff is emphasizing the Wolverine Commitment of Commit to Positivity. We’re excited to continue building a strong, supportive culture across all of our programs.
We are also planning our third Lead ’Em Up work session for student-athletes toward the end of January or beginning of February—more details coming soon, so stay tuned!
Middle School Athletics Update:
Beginning next school year, Frontier Academy will no longer be part of the NPMLA (Northern Plains Middle Level Association) for middle school sports. We will be joining a new league, the Junior Patriot League (JPL), which will more closely align with our high school league.
A few important changes we want our community to be aware of:
- Admission will be charged for middle school games in accordance with JPL bylaws
- Adults: $5
- Seniors/Students: $4
- JPL will move away from grade-level teams in court sports and instead use A, B, C, and D-level teams (mixed grade levels).
- One change currently under discussion is the inclusion of 6th graders in all sports we offer. This is not finalized, but we want families to be aware that it is being considered.
- Our league teams: Frontier Academy, Brush, Weld Central, Platte Valley, Valley, Hemphill, Fort Lupton, Highland, and Wiggins.
More details, including finalized bylaws, will be shared as they become available. If you have questions, please reach out to Emily Fiscus at fiscuse@frontieracademy.net.
Attention Senior Parents: If your athlete plans to continue their athletic career at the next level, please notify Mrs. Fiscus as soon as possible. We will be hosting our College Signing Event on Wednesday, May 6th, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. Additional information will be shared closer to the date.
Coaching Opportunities for 2026-27 school year:
- HS Golf Head Coach
- HS Golf Assistant Coach
- HS Volleyball JV Coach
High School Girls Soccer/Track & Field Registration:
Registration for HS Girls Soccer and Track and Field is now OPEN! Make sure to upload a current physical and complete registration before tryouts. Registration closes Friday, February 20. Athletes will not be allowed to participate in tryouts on Monday, February 23rd, if they have not completed registration.
Tryout Details:
- HS Girls Soccer: February 23-26 | 4:00-6:00 PM
Head Coach: Nick Kuykendall | kuykendalln@frontieracademy.net - HS Track and Field: November 23-26 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Head Coach: Cale Schafer | schaferc@frontieracademy.net
Register here: Frontier Academy Spring Sport Registration
Benefiting LCC K9 Comfort Dogs💙🐶
Frontier Academy's National Honor Society is collecting supplies to support LCC K9 Comfort Dogs, who provide comfort and care to people during times of crisis. Your donations help these amazing dogs continue their important work!
📍 Donation Drop-Off: Donations can be dropped off at the front office of the Secondary Campus.
Requested Donations:
Petrodex Toothpaste (Poultry Flavor)
Red Barn Bones (any flavor)
Nylabones
Lint Rollers
Poop Bags
Purina Pro Plan Beef & Rice Formula Dog Food
Hill’s Science Diet Large Breed Chicken & Barley
Toys such as tug ropes, Lamb Chop toys, balls, and more
Middle School (6–8) Yearbook
High School (9–12) Yearbook
If you'd like to have a book guaranteed to be waiting for you in May, you need to order BY January 20. Click here to order. Not sure if you ordered one? Students will have access to a list of who has ordered in their email and on their Class of ____ Google Classrooms.
