Open Enrollment for the 2026-2027 School Year is Here!
Atlas Schools is a free, public, K through 12 charter school in Southeast Colorado Springs. We offer free transportation, high-performing schools, and free after-school clubs and sports for your students.
Schedule a tour or apply to attend now!
👉 Go.AtlasSchools.org/Apply2026 to fill out the application*📝
or
👉Schedule a tour Go.AtlasSchools.org/TourAtlas 📅
*Note: Applying with this link is for new, non-currently enrolled students. Current students have priority and the opportunity to re-enroll in the spring.
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To every teacher on our elementary campus: thank you for building the foundation. The love you pour into our littlest scholars stays with them for life. We are endlessly grateful for you. 💙
This is what our mission looks like in real life. 🎓
In April, our Atlas High School seniors experienced something special, Career Day, a full day designed to open doors and spark possibilities.
The day included:
🎤 Mock Interviews: With local professionals volunteering their time to coach our seniors
🏛️ Exhibitor Tables: Featuring the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, PPSC Promise, UCCS, CSU-Pueblo, PPWFC, and Careers in Construction
🍽️ Keynote + Catered Lunch: Headlined by Atlas alum Julio, who came back to inspire the next generation
💼 Career Spotlights: Students got an up-close look at careers in social work, auto sales, translation, sonography, engineering, real estate, electrical work, firefighting, nursing, and more!
Atlas's mission is to prepare and empower all students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement.
Days like this are proof that we mean it.
🌟Thank you to every professional who gave their time. You showed our seniors what's possible.
🌟And thank you to our Post-secondary Success team for all your hard work to make this event a huge success!
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Great teaching doesn't happen in isolation; it's built through coaching, collaboration, and continuous growth. Our instructional coaching team makes that possible for every Atlas educator.
Thank you to:
💙 Kevin Steinhauser, Managing Director of Instructional Coaching
💙 Ashley Wedekind, Director of Inclusive Instruction
💙 Caitlin Scully Cady, Director of Teacher Pathways
💙 Laura Willson, Science and Health Instructional Coach
You invest in our teachers so our teachers can invest in our students. That ripple effect matters more than words can say.
They worked hard. They earned it. 🏆
Our Atlas Middle Schoolers (and staff!) celebrated with a VERY special Fun Day Friday, packed with games, laughs, and good vibes as a reward for finishing state testing strong. 💪
Bonus chrome in the bank = a day to remember. So proud of these students!
#AtlasSchoolsCO #AtlasMiddle #FunDayFriday #GryphonPride #StateTesting
To the educators working with our 5th–8th graders every day: thank you for your patience, your creativity, and your genuine love for this age group. Our scholars are growing in the best hands. 💙
Thank you to Lead School Nurse Christy Ramirez and our incredible Health Technicians:
💚 Yesenia Arciniega: High School
💚 Yasmin Jabalera: Middle School
💚 Daniela Murillo Bernal: Elementary
You are the heartbeat of student wellness at Atlas. We are so grateful for each of you.
Every lesson, every conversation, every moment of encouragement moves our scholars closer to their futures. We are so proud to have you on this team. Thank you for living out the Atlas mission every single day.
Enrollment for the 2026–27 school year is OPEN! Give your child access to a high-quality education, a caring community, and a future full of possibilities.
Head to 👉 Go.AtlasSchools.org/Apply2026 to fill out the pre-application.
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A huge thank you to our amazing Taher team for fueling our scholars every day. We see you, we appreciate you, and we are so grateful you're part of the Atlas family. 💙
And a big part of that is because of these two, our amazing Atlas High School Assistant Principals, Isao Osuga and Laura Burt.
Every day, they show up for students with consistency, care, and a commitment to making sure every Gryphon knows they matter.
Thank you, Mr. Osuga and Ms. Burt. Atlas High is better because of you. 🙌
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A huge shoutout to our incredible Middle School Assistant Principals:
⭐ Rachel Voris
⭐ Anneli Dudley
⭐ Chris Stroh
Their leadership, dedication, and heart for students makes Atlas Middle a place where every kid can grow, belong, and thrive. We are so grateful for each of you! 🙌
#AtlasSchoolsCO #AtlasMiddle #PrincipalAppreciation #LeadersWhoLead #GryphonPride
🤝🎨🏃♂️ Fun activities for students to build friendships, stay active, and learn valuable social skills using the Incredible Years® program.
📅 Dates: 6/15-7/10
⏰ Time: 9:30am–12:30pm daily
📍 Location: Atlas Elementary
🎒 For K–8 students
💙 No cost to families + Medicaid-covered
🍎 Snacks provided
🚗 Parent/guardian drop-off & pickup
🔗 Details & sign-up: www.joinmindsight.com/summerskills
#AtlasSchools #HouseRally #AtlasElementary #GryphonPride #BeyondASchool
As our Elementary School Assistant Principal, Mr. Mena pours himself into every student, every day. His dedication, warmth, and leadership make Atlas Elementary a place where kids are truly seen, cared for, and truly thrive.
Thank you, Mr. Mena. We're so grateful for you! 🙌
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Atlas Athletics: Weekly Sports Information - April 20-25
Reminder: All times and dates are subject to change. Please check the website for the most up-to-date information and announcements. ⚽️🏃♀️🏃♂️🏐
Monday, April 20
Middle School Girls Soccer @ Banning Lewis - 4PM - A and B Teams
Middle School Boys Volleyball @ RMCA - 4PM - A and B Teams
High School Girls Soccer @ HOME vs. Mitchell - 4PM
Tuesday, April 21:
Middle School Boys Volleyball @ HOME vs James Irwin - 4PM - A Team Only
High School Boys Volleyball @ HOME vs. James Irwin - 5PM - Varsity Only
High School Girls Soccer @ HOME vs. Lotus School of Excellence - 4PM
Wednesday, April 22:
High School Track & Field @ CSCS - 9AM
Middle School Girls Soccer @ HOME vs. Thomas MacLaren - 4PM - A and B Teams
Friday, April 24:
High School Track & Field @ Tri Peaks League Meet (Rye High School) - 9AM
High School Boys Volleyball @ HOME vs. Canon City - 4PM
Saturday, April 25:
Middle School Track & Field @ Banning Lewis - 9AM
Perseverance is one of our core values here at Atlas, and it means more than just pushing through. It means showing up with effort, initiative, and optimism. It means setting ambitious goals and refusing to quit.
We believe access to high-quality education changes lives. So we keep going, for every student, every day.
#AtlasSchoolsCO #Perseverance #CoreValues #AtlasStrong
Atlas's Annual Resource Fair is happening during the Wednesday night conferences, from 4:30-6:30pm.
During this time, you'll be able to learn more about the following organizations:
💜Crisalida
🧐Pikes Peak State College
👪Luna Kids Care
🤝 Pikes Peak United Way
🗳Get the Vote Out
See you there!
