ATLAS PRIDE ALERT: We're celebrating BIG wins at the Colorado League of Charter Schools Hall of Fame! 🏆✨
Last night, we were honored to celebrate not just one Atlas leader but TWO phenomenal humans:
🌟 Kevyn Stokes, our Chief of Schools, was named Leader of the Year! Kevyn started as a psychology teacher at Atlas and has risen to ensure our school leaders and teachers are equipped to fulfill Atlas's mission every single day.
🌟 Zach McComsey, Atlas founder and CEO of Legacy Institute, received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades of transformative work in the charter school sector.
This is what leadership looks like. This is what dedication to students looks like. And we are SO proud to call them Atlas. 💙
#AtlasSchools #HallOfFame #LeadershipMatters #TeacherExcellence #ColoradoSprings #CharterSchool
#AtlasSchools #BeyondASchool #GryphonPride
Our Atlas High School seniors kicked off their final 100 days with a celebration that hit ALL the feels. Principal Novak shared how proud he is of everything they've accomplished to get here. A slideshow of their years at Atlas played (cue the tears 😭), and the excitement was absolutely electric.
This is it. The home stretch. And we couldn't be prouder of this class.
Let's finish strong, seniors! 💪
Swipe to see the celebration ➡️
#AtlasSchools #ClassOf2026 #100DaysLeft #SeniorYear #HighSchool #ColoradoSprings
Let that sink in. FIFTH in the entire region.
Our high school students are thriving: academically, socially, and beyond. They're prepared for college, careers, and whatever path they choose after graduation.
If you're looking for a high school that challenges, supports, and prepares students for real success, Atlas is it.
📲 Ready to learn more?
🔗 Start your pre-application: Go.AtlasSchools.org/Apply2026
📅 Schedule a campus tour: Go.AtlasSchools.org/TourAtlas
Enrollment for 2025-26 is open. Let's talk!
#AtlasSchools #HighSchool #EnrollmentOpen #TopRanked #USNewsRankings #ColoradoSprings #CharterSchool
Classes resume MONDAY, FEB. 23, and we can't wait to see our students back on campus, ready to finish the year strong!
Let's do this, Atlas! See you Monday! 🎒
#AtlasSchools #BackToSchool #FebruaryBreak #ColoradoSprings #ReadyToLearn
Last Friday, our middle school teachers handed out stickers all day long, and students wore them with PRIDE. Look at these faces!
This is what community looks like at Atlas. It's not always the big moments; sometimes it's the small, unexpected joys that remind students they're part of something special.
Swipe through to see the sticker takeover in action ➡️
#AtlasSchools #MiddleSchoolVibes #CommunityFirst #SurpriseStickerDay #ColoradoSprings
Today, we honor President's Day, a reminder of the importance of civic engagement, leadership, and service to our communities.❤️️💙
At Atlas, we're committed to preparing students on their post-graduate paths to include active, thoughtful participation in our democracy. We teach critical thinking, respectful discourse, and the value of being informed citizens.
No school this week, but next week we're back at it, empowering the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and changemakers.
#AtlasSchools #PresidentsDay #CivicEngagement #ColoradoSprings
What does that mean? It means Atlas schools meet or exceed state standards for academic achievement, student growth, and post-secondary readiness. It means our students are thriving.
If you're looking for a school where your child will be challenged, supported, and prepared for whatever comes next, Atlas is that place.
📲 Ready to learn more?
🔗 Start your pre-application: Go.AtlasSchools.org/Apply2026
📅 Schedule a campus tour: Go.AtlasSchools.org/TourAtlas
Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is open. Let's talk!
#AtlasSchools #EnrollmentOpen #CharterSchool #GreenPerformance #ColoradoSprings #QualityEducation
📅 February 16-20 = No school!
Here's what families need to know:
✅ Social skills group will be available for elementary students who enroll
❌ Food pantry will be CLOSED Friday, Feb. 20
💙 We hope everyone gets to rest, recharge, and enjoy the break!
See you all back on campus the week of Feb. 23rd, ready to finish the year strong!
Questions? Reach out on the app, we're here to help!
#AtlasSchools #FebruaryBreak #ColoradoSprings #SchoolCommunity
One week in and they're OBSESSED. 😍
Another phase of our middle school renovation is COMPLETE, and the new playground and sports field are officially the students' favorite place to be! (Can you blame them? Look at this!)
Thanks to the following donors, our middle schoolers now have a space to run, play, compete, and just be kids:
✨Colorado BEST grant
💫Colorado Springs Health Foundation
✨Chapman Foundation
💫El Pomar Foundation
✨Anschutz Foundation
💫First Interstate Bank
✨Giddings Foundation
💫Edmondson Foundation
The impact? Already incredible. Students are more engaged, more active, and honestly? Just happier.
This is what investing in students looks like. This is what community support makes possible. 🙌
Swipe to see pure joy in action! ➡️
#AtlasSchools #MiddleSchoolLife #PlayMatters #BESTgrant #ColoradoSprings #CharterSchool
Behind every student success story is a team that believes in them. 💙
Today, we're celebrating our Exceptional Student Services team, the people who show up every single day to make sure our students have exactly what they need to thrive.
Meet the incredible humans who make it happen:
🌟 David Walton, Managing Director, Student Support
🌟 Grace Lichliter, School Psychologist
🌟 Terran Allen, Speech Language Pathologist
🌟 Melissa Weir, Occupational Therapist
They work with students, support families, and create pathways for success that honor each child's unique journey. They see potential where others might see challenges. They celebrate growth, big and small.
To our ESS team: thank you for your expertise, your heart, and your unwavering commitment to our students. You are Atlas. 🧡
#AtlasSchools #EducatorAppreciation #StudentSupport #InclusiveEducation #ColoradoSprings
120 students. 120 families. One unforgettable night. ✨
Our annual Adopt a Student event brought our community together in the most beautiful way. Students and their families enjoyed a home-cooked meal, crafts, games, and gifts chosen just for them—all made possible by our incredible Atlas staff, local businesses, and community partners.
This year we BROKE OUR RECORD, supporting 120 students (up from 79 last year!) because when this community shows up, magic happens. 💙
To every donor, volunteer, and supporter: you reminded these families that they are seen, valued, and celebrated. Thank you for being the heart of Atlas.
Specifically, we want to shout out the following who made this event our best one yet:
Tribe Church, for helping us welcome families who had never participated in this program before
Extended Stay America, for generously donating an entire load of gifts for our student raffle
Atlas Staff and Board of Directors, for donating over and above what they already give daily for our Atlas students and families
The Robinson Family, for contributing towards our event costs and gift purchases
Want to be part of next year's event? Contact David Turner at david.turner@atlasschools.org or 719-358-7196 ext. 114.
#AtlasSchools #CommunityLove #AdoptAStudent #ColoradoSprings #CharterSchool
🗓Mark your calendars: Monday, February 16-20, there will be NO SCHOOL.
❓Do you have an elementary student looking for something to do? Check out the social skills group from Mindsight happening Feb 16-12 at joinmindsight.com/parents
#AtlasSchools
🐸 A ribbiting time was had in honors bio last week!
Led by Mr. Cattin, students leapt into a frog dissection, muscling through some toad-ally strong smells and plenty of squirmy reactions. It wasn’t always pretty, but it was hands-on, unforgettable learning that really deepened their understanding of anatomy! 🧪😄
#AtlasSchools #AtlasScienceClass #AtlasToadallyStrong
🚌Students looked forward to his kind, gentle heart as they rode to and from school every day. His wife, Michele, as seen in some of these photos, worked at Atlas as our Transportation Manager for over a decade, too. A true power couple! We are forever thankful for Michele and Tom's service to our Atlas community.
You will be missed, Mr. Tom. Thank you for everything!
🏀💡Atlas Athletics: Weekly Sports Information - Week of February 2 🏀💡
Reminder: All times and dates are subject to change. Please check the website for the most up-to-date information and announcements.
Monday, February 2: 🏀Middle School Girls Basketball @ CSCS - B & A Teams 4PM
Wednesday, February 4: 🏀Middle School Girls Basketball @ HOME vs. Manitou Springs - B & A Teams - 4PM
Friday, February 6:
🏀Middle School Girls Basketball @ Monument Academy - B & A Teams - 4PM
💡Middle School Matchwits @ Manitou Springs - 4PM
Open Enrollment for the 2026-2027 School Year is Here! Schedule a tour or apply to attend now!
👉 Start your Enrollment Process: Go.AtlasSchools.org/Apply2026 to fill out the application*📝
or
👉Tour our Campuses: 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.
#GoGryphons #SY2627OpenEnrollment #AtlasSchools
From the very start of senior year at Senior Summit, they show up fully, building relationships, setting expectations, and walking alongside our students as they step into this milestone year. We’re grateful for a team that invests deeply in our seniors and believes in who they are becoming.
#AtlasSchools #AtlasClassof2026 #GoGryphons
Staying connected to your student’s school is a top priority for us here at Atlas. That’s why we use two apps to help you stay informed and engaged every step of the way.
PowerSchool lets you view your student’s schedule, grades, and attendance, update your contact information, and sign required documents.
The Atlas Schools App helps you message your student’s advisor, receive school and class updates, report absences, check dining menus, and more.
Need help getting started? Visit AtlasSchools.org > Families for step-by-step how-to videos. Still have questions? Our Family Center is open Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., and we’re happy to help.
#AtlasSchools #2AppsAtAtlas
🎉 BIG NEWS FOR ATLAS SCHOOLS! 🎉
We are thrilled to share that three incredible members of the Atlas community have been named finalists for the 2026 Colorado League of Charter Schools Hall of Fame Awards, an honor representing 269 schools and more than 137,000 students across Colorado.
🌟 Laura Tracy (Middle School Special Education, Math)
Finalist for Charter School Educator of the Year
Recognizing an outstanding educator whose passion and leadership transform student success every day.
🌟 Kevyn Stokes (Chief of Schools)
Finalist for Charter School Leader of the Year
Honoring leaders who drive excellence, impact, and growth across schools.
🌟 Zach McComsey (Atlas Founder)
Finalist for the Lifetime Achievement Award
Celebrating unwavering dedication and a lasting impact on the charter school movement.
Winners will be announced soon, but one thing is already clear: Laura, Kevyn, and Zach are winners in our book. Thank you for the incredible ways you support our students, staff, and families. 💙
If you see them around campus, give them a high five, fist bump, or celebratory whoop-whoop! 🙌🎉
#AtlasSchools #CharterStrong #AtlasProud #EducationalExcellence #CLCS #GryphonPride
