All School Updates March 25, 2026
03/25/26, 8:49 AM

All School Updates
March 25, 2026
K-5 News
Final Push – Butter Braid Fundraiser!
YOU are amazing! We’re already 3/4 of the way to our goal! 🎉
Don’t miss your final opportunity to support our school community through Butter Braid sales. Any paper order forms, along with payment, must be turned in by THIS Thursday (3/26).
Still need to share the link with family and friends? Good news—online sales have been extended through Sunday (3/29)!
Click here to set up an online store!Prefer to support differently? Direct financial donations are also welcome.
Your support helps OPT provide teacher appreciation, Harvest Fest, Field Day, and so much more. Let’s show our students and staff how much we care!
Pickup Information:
Butter Braids will be available for pickup on Thursday, April 2, from 3:00–5:00 PM between the K3 and 4/5 buildings.
Click here to contact Steph from OPT if you have questions.
📝 CMAS State Testing Information (Grades 3–5)
CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) testing begins 📅 April 7 at the elementary campus.
Testing Dates:
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📖 English Language Arts (Grades 3–5): April 7–9
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➗ Math (Grades 3–5): April 13–15
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🔬 Science (Grade 5): April 13–15
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🌎 Social Studies (Grade 4): April 14
Important Reminders:
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⏰ Please ensure students arrive on time on testing days.
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😴 Encourage a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast.
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📅 Please avoid scheduling appointments during testing dates if possible.
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📵 Cell phones and smartwatches are not allowed in testing rooms and should be left at home or will be collected.
📚 Classroom teachers will share more detailed schedules.
❓ Questions? Please contact Mrs. Willis at 970-330-1780.
Click here for the CMAS letter
OPT NEEDS YOUR HELP! 📌
We have open board positions for the 2026–2027 school year! OPT is a group of parents and community members who partner with the school to support students and staff.
-President
-Treasurer
Please email optk-5president@frontieracademy.net if interested.
All interested parties need to email the current president (email above) by April 6th.
6-12 News
🎓 Frontier Leader Legacy Scholarship 🎓
Now open for Frontier Academy Seniors!
Deadline: April 1st
3 Scholarships will be awarded:
$1,000 Trade & Certification Program Scholarship
$1,000 Associate's Degree Scholarship
$1,000 Bacherlor's Degree Scholarship
👉 Click here to apply
📄 Click here for application instructions
Athletic Director Corner ⚽👟
Coaching Opportunities for 2026-27 school year:
MS Head Boys Basketball Coach
MS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
MS Assistant Volleyball Coach
HS Volleyball JV Coach
🎓 9th Grade Information Night 🎓
📅 March 30
📍 Wolverine Den (High School Gym)
⏰ 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Incoming freshmen and their families are invited to join us for an optional 9th Grade Information Night. This is a great opportunity to learn more about what to expect as students transition to high school.
Topics will include:
📚 Daily schedule overview
🧠Counseling and student support
🏆 Athletics information
We look forward to welcoming our incoming freshmen and helping you prepare for an exciting high school journey!
✨ Prom 2026 ✨
Date: April 25, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Aims Welcome Center
- Tickets: $40.00
- Tickets must be purchased in advance (no sales at the door)
- Ticket sales close Thursday, April 23 at 12:00 PM — no exceptions
- Limit of 2 tickets per purchase (CLICK HERE to buy)
- Your phone serves as your receipt
Important Rules & Guidelines:
- No admittance after 9:00 PM
- Open to Frontier Academy Juniors and Seniors only
- Freshmen and Sophomores may attend only as a guest of a Junior or Senior
- Guests must submit a permission slip by April 23 at 12:00 PM
- The Frontier student must accompany their guest for entry
- No re-entry once you leave the venue
Prohibited Items:
- No water bottles or outside drinks
- No backpacks or large bags
- No costumes, masks, or facial coverings (medical masks allowed)
🎉 After Prom 🎉
Date: April 25, 2026
Time: 11:30 PM – 1:30 AM
Cost: $10
- No admittance after 12:00 AM
- Tickets must be purchased in advance (no sales at the door)
- Ticket sales close Thursday, April 23 at 12:00 PM — no exceptions
- Limit of 2 tickets per purchase (CLICK HERE to buy)
- Your phone serves as your receipt
Requirements:
- Student and guest permission slips must be completed online
- A parent phone number is required on the permission slip
- The Frontier student must accompany their guest for entry
- No re-entry once you leave the venue
Prohibited Items:
- No water bottles or outside drinks
- No backpacks or large bags
- No costumes, masks, or facial coverings (medical masks allowed)
🎉 Help Us Celebrate Our Amazing Teachers! 🍀
Hello, wonderful 6–12 families!
As we head toward the end of the school year, it’s time to show our teachers and staff some extra appreciation. STAC (Secondary Teacher Appreciation Committee) is planning a few fun surprises, including “Lucky” treats in March, Rainy Day treats in April, and a big celebration for Teacher Appreciation Week in May! 🌟
Easy Ways to Help
1. Shop our Amazon Wish List
Purchase an item, and it will ship directly to STAC.
2. Make a Monetary Donation
Your donation will help us provide gifts and host appreciation activities for our teachers and staff.
Click here for the Amazon Wish List or to make a monetary donation!
3. Volunteer or Contribute in Another Way
If you’d like to help or have another idea for donating, we would love to hear from you!
We kindly ask that donations be made by the end of March so we can plan and prepare for all the fun. If you would like to help create or set up for Teacher Appreciation Week, please contact Kelly Cook at Cookk@frontieracademy.net.
Thank you, as always, for your wonderful support of our teachers and staff. We truly appreciate our amazing school community! 💙
Frontier Academy Secondary School 2026 State Testing Information 📝
(CMAS, PSAT, SAT)
April 13th:
11th grade: CMAS Science (7:30-9:45) in auxiliary gym 🔬
All other students will have class as usual; 11th grade will join classes when done with testing
11th graders without scheduled classes in blocks 1 and 2 will still need to attend testing on this day.
10th grade: ASVAB (7:30-11:00) in main gym ðŸ§
All other students will have class as usual; 10th grade will join classes when done with testing
7th grade: CMAS Social Studies (1:20-2:30) in auxiliary gym 🌎
All other students will have class as usual; 7th grade will join classes when done with testing
April 14th:
8th grade: CMAS Science (7:20-11:30) in auxiliary gym 🔬
All other students will have class as usual; 8th grade will join classes when done with testing
April 15th:
ALL Middle School: CMAS ELA/Math (7:20-3:30) in classrooms 📚✏️
11th- grade SAT (7:15-11:00) in auxiliary gym 📝
10th- grade PSAT (11:30-3:45) in auxiliary gym 📝
Please arrange drop-off for 10th grade at 11:15 🚗
Please arrange to pick up your student from school once testing is complete.
9th and 12th-graders will not be testing (Independent Work Day at home) 🏠💻; 10th and 11th graders will do Independent Work at home during the times of the day that they are not at school testing. There will be a space provided in the building for any student who needs to stay on campus to work.
April 16th:
ALL Middle School: CMAS ELA/Math (7:20-3:30) in CLAW classroom 📚✏️
9th-grade: PSAT (7:15-11:00) in the main gym 📝
Please arrange to pick up your student from school once testing is complete. 🚗
10th, 11th, and 12th grade will not be testing (Independent Work Day at home) 🏠💻 11th grade will do Independent Work at home after testing is complete. There will be a space provided in the building for any student who needs to stay on campus to work.
ALL Students Testing:
Please have your student at Frontier Academy secondary building by 7:15 on test days ⏰ WITH THEIR SCHOOL-ISSUED COMPUTER AND CHARGER. 💻🔌
We ask that students leave the following items at home:
Cellphone and any other electronic devices 📱❌
Backpack or any school-related materials 🎒❌
P/SAT Testing:
Optional items to bring: approved calculator (and batteries), water, snack, external mouse, and mouse pad. 🧮💧
Students who are NOT testing:
During the April 15th and 16th testing days, teachers will be proctoring exams all day and will not be available for instructing classes or individual student help. The benefit of this plan is that we can complete tests as efficiently as possible to reduce the overall amount of time lost for instruction. As a result of the quick testing time frame and lack of direct instruction, we will be treating those days as an independent work day for any student who is not testing. 💻
This means students may work independently from home if you would like to excuse the absence with the front office or, if that isn’t possible, they may work in the school building, in a supervised setting. 🏠🏫
This is a great opportunity for students to catch up on or further master the work they have been doing in class this semester. 📖
Should your student need to come to school during testing times, we will provide supervision and a space for them to work for the day.
If you are interested in opting your student out of state testing (parent refusal), please stop by the main office BEFORE testing starts on April 13th, 2026.
There is no penalty for opting out of the test; however, test results are extremely valuable in determining how best to support your student’s learning! Please really consider if opting out of the test is the best option for your student’s success. 🎓📊
Attention Current 6th & 7th Graders:
Next year, we will be offering a Drama Club during CLAW time! This club focuses on fun activities and games related to theater and acting—no performances or plays required. The group will include both 7th and 8th-grade students.
If your student is currently in Drama Club, there is no need to sign up again—they already have a reserved spot for next year.
🎭 Click here to learn more about Drama
📝 Click here to complete the Drama Club Interest Survey
K-12 News
Click Here for the 2025-2026 School Calendar
Click Here for Visitor/Volunteer Information
Alice in Wonderland: The Musical 🎭
Frontier Academy High School Performance
Join us for a whimsical journey down the rabbit hole with our talented high school performers!
🎟 Ticket Cost: $5.00
📍 Location: M.A.D. House (Elementary Theater)
2560 W. 29th Street, Greeley, CO
Performance Dates & Times
Thursday, April 9 – 7:00 PM
Click here to purchase tickets for Thursday night
Friday, April 10 – 7:00 PM
Click here to purchase tickets for Friday night
Saturday, April 11 – 2:00 PM
Click here to purchase tickets for the Saturday afternoon show
Saturday, April 11 – 7:00 PM
Click here to purchase tickets for Saturday night
📣 Frontier Secondary Community Garage Sale – Donations Needed!
Frontier Secondary is excited to host a Community Garage Sale on Saturday, April 11, from 8:30 AM–12:30 PM in the secondary campus parking lot!
This event is a great opportunity for our Frontier and the local community to come together. Donate gently used items you no longer need—everything will be available at the sale for a suggested donation, with all proceeds benefiting A Woman’s Place.
🗓 Donation Drop-Off Times:
- Monday–Thursday (3/30–4/2 & 4/6–4/9): 7:00–7:20 AM & 3:25–3:50 PM
- Fridays (4/3 & 4/10): Anytime before 3:30 PM
📍 Drop-Off Location: Near the gym entrance (look for the designated area). Students will be available to help collect and organize donations.
✔️ Donation Guidelines:
- Must meet Goodwill standards (clean and gently used)
- Items must weigh less than 50 lbs
- No car seats, mattresses, or large/unsafe items
Thank you for supporting our students and helping us give back to the community. We hope to see you there!
Intent to Return – 2026–2027 School Year
Please complete the Intent to Return form for all students currently in grades 5–11 for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year.
Click here to complete the intent to return form.
If you need to make any changes after submitting the form, please contact Kerri Anderson at andersonk@frontieracademy.net.
Thank you for your continued partnership with Frontier Academy!

