Frontier Academy Elementary Campus
All School Updates April 8, 2026
04/08/26, 12:17 PM
All School Updates
April 8, 2026
K-5 News
🌸 Spring Spectacular – Family Event! 🌸
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at Frontier Secondary on the west lawn on Friday, April 17 at 12:30 PM!
This free family event is all about spending quality time together and enjoying the outdoors. No need to bring anything—just come ready to have fun! Light snacks will be provided.
Hosted by our amazing Interact Club, the event will feature outdoor games, activities, and plenty of smiles for everyone to enjoy.🌷
📝 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
4th & 5th Grade Music Concert 🎶😃
April 21 👫
4:30 & 6:00
The following classes will perform twice on April 21st. Once at 4:30 pm and again at 6:00 pm. The two performances will allow some flexibility for anyone who wants to attend and make sure we don’t overfill our theatre.
Mr. Whitton
Mrs. Olhava
Mrs. Venn
Mrs. Coggswell
Mr. Stutler
April 22 👫
4:30 & 6:00
The following classes will perform twice on April 22nd. Once at 4:30 pm and again at 6:00 pm. The two performances will allow some flexibility for anyone who wants to attend and make sure we don’t overfill our theatre.
Mrs. Maxey
Mrs. Matthews
Mrs. Holdren
Mrs. Colbeth
Mrs. Whatley
Location: MAD House (Elementary Theater)
Click here to reserve your seat for the concert!
Click here for more information about the 4th & 5th Grade Concerts!
Incoming 6th Grade Open House & Music Orientation Night 🎶
May 7, 2026
4:00–6:00 PM
Frontier Secondary School (6530 W. 16th Street) 📍
Join us for an evening to welcome our incoming 6th-grade students and families! Explore the school, meet teachers, and learn about music opportunities for next year.
6-12 News
Secondary (6–12) Testing Spirit Week 🎉
Make testing week a little more fun by dressing up each day!
Monday the 13th: Frontier Spirit Day 💙
Tuesday the 14th: Sportswear Day 🏀
Wednesday the 15th: Twin/Matching Day 👯
Thursday the 16th: Pajama Day 😴
🛡️ Safety Reminder: Pick-Up & Drop-Off 🚗
Safety is very important here at Frontier Academy, including during pick-up and drop-off times. Please use the appropriate lanes during your morning drop-off and afternoon pickup. 🏫 Students should only be dropped off in the curbside drop-off lane. For more information, please see the pictures attached to this communication.
Athletic Director Corner ⚽👟
🥗 April Nutrition Huddle with Bryan Snyder
Topic: Optimizing Sleep as Athletes
📅 April 16, 2026
⏰ 7:30–9:00 PM (Central Time)
🔗 Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83363487002?pwd=k9GGBXXjUUwjGS3eqTG79b7FtCpEhs.1
🆔 Meeting ID: 833 6348 7002
🔑 Passcode: 958152
Click here for a slideshow presentation on optimizing sleep as athletes!
📚 Eligibility Reminder for Extracurricular Activities
Please review the following CHSAA eligibility guidelines:
- Students failing any course are ineligible for extracurricular activities (athletics, speech, debate, etc.) for one week (Monday–Sunday).
- Eligibility during breaks (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break) is determined prior to the break and remains in effect through the break and the following week.
- Ineligible students may practice but not compete.
Discipline & Eligibility:
- In-School Suspension (ISS):
- Results in 7 calendar days of ineligibility starting the day assigned.
- Multiple ISS assignments are cumulative.
- Out-of-School Suspension (OSS):
- Results in 14 calendar days of ineligibility starting the day assigned.
- Students may not participate in any activities (including practice) on the day OSS is served.
Additional Guidelines:
- Students ineligible for 5 weeks (HS) or 4 weeks (MS) in a season will be removed from that team for the remainder of the season.
- Students participating at another CHSAA school must follow that school’s eligibility rules.
- Non-Frontier students participating at Frontier must follow Frontier Academy eligibility standards.
- Ineligible students (except OSS) may attend practice only—no games, scrimmages, or team travel.
- On suspension days, students must remain in class and will not be released early for activities.
📊 Weekly Eligibility Process
- Eligibility is reviewed every Thursday morning at 7:00 AM
- Teachers complete verification by 12:00 PM
- Families and coaches are notified by the administration on Thursdays
Please reach out to Emily Fiscus, Athletic Director, for any questions.
🎉 Middle School Formal Dance 💃🕺
Get ready for a fun night-dress to impress! Join us for the Middle School Formal on April 24th from 7:00–9:00 PM in the Aux Gym.
🎟️ Tickets: $10 (sold at the door, cash only)
🍿 Concessions will be available
This event is proudly sponsored by Middle School LULAC.
📩 Questions? Contact Mrs. Maldonado
✨ 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
Location: The Downtown Armory (614 8th Avenue-Greeley-CO)
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's 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)
Middle School Lunch Schedule Change During CMAS Testing
📅 Wednesday, April 15 & Thursday, April 16
During the two full days of CMAS testing, middle school lunch procedures will be adjusted to minimize disruptions to high school PSAT testing.
- Lunch will be eaten in classrooms.
- School lunch (cold options such as sandwiches) will still be available and delivered directly to classrooms.
- Students may order a school lunch with their teacher in the morning.
Please note:
- Students must remain in their assigned testing rooms.
- Outside food deliveries (e.g., DoorDash, Grubhub) will not be permitted.
- Microwaves will not be available—students should plan to bring a cold lunch if not purchasing school lunch.
We appreciate your flexibility and cooperation during testing. Thank you!
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. 🎓📊
Secondary Final Exam Schedule 2026 📝
Click here for the schedule and for information from Mr. Budzynski, Secondary (6-12) Principal
📚 Attention Secondary Students (Grades 6–12)
Please return all library books by April 30, 2026.
Thank you for helping us keep our library organized and ready for everyone!
K-12 News
Click Here for the 2025-2026 School Calendar
Click Here for Visitor/Volunteer Information
Executive Committee Update
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
🧹 Spring Cleaning? Donate to Our Community Garage Sale! 🛍️
Got extra stuff lying around? 🏠 Want to clear out unwanted items while helping the community? Bring your donations to the community garage sale happening now through April 10th!
📍 Drop-off Details:
- Location: Secondary School, East Gym entrance 🏫
- Time: Mornings and afternoons ⏰
All proceeds from the sale will benefit A Woman's Place in Greeley, so your donations and purchases make a real difference!
Let’s support our local community—declutter, donate, and give back!
For questions, contact your high school Student Council representatives or Mr. Rosson.
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment 🏔️
Please review the department’s letter regarding immunizations 💉 and Frontier Academy for the 2026-2027 school year.
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