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2025 - 2026 Back to School Information

This is an exciting time for students, parents, and staff.  Everyone wants that excitement to translate into a positive experience on the first day of school and throughout the school year.  Below are some important dates for the beginning of the school year.  Although we attempt to align with D49 calendars, we occasionally have variations. 

The most effective way to know what is going on at SSAE or PPEC is to visit our website calendars.

School Fees
50.00 Activity/Supply fee for all grade levels to be paid by October 1st. 
50.00 Computer Insurance fee - must be paid on the day of computer checkout (doesn’t qualify for free/reduced).

For the free & reduced resource program with D49. You must reapply annually to have fees reduced or waived. Computer insurance does not qualify for free/reduced.

Computer Check Out information was sent by email with links to sign up -
Computers will be distributed to students only if they have the $50.00 (cash/check only) insurance fee, signed electronic device agreement, and AUA Form on the day of computer checkout.

High School Information - Springs Studio and Pikes Peak Early College

Monday, August 4th - 8:30 am - 11:30 am -  ALL Freshmen and all New High School Students
Orientation and in-building training day for ALL SSAE and PPEC Freshman and NEW 10th - 12th high school students. 

Full Virtual Only Student Orientation - A Google Meet link will be sent to the parent/student before the orientation/training date.
Monday, August 4th - 10:00 am - 11:00 am  - Full Virtual Students only  OR
August 4th - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Full Virtual Students only 

Wednesday, August 6th - 8:00 am - 3:00 pm - The first official day for on-campus academic coursework for ALL High School students.

Monday, August 11th - First official day for college courses on the SSAE/PPEC Campus.

Monday, August 18th - The first official day for college courses on PPSC campuses.

Concurrent Enrollment Info Sessions – Required for All Campus College Students

In order to ensure that every PPEC & SSAE Concurrent Enrollment student is prepared for success in the Fall 2025 semester, all students enrolled in college classes (new and returning) must attend one of the following information meetings. All informational meetings will be held virtually over Google Meet. 

You will receive an email from Elisabeth Carter with a sign-up link to choose your session in mid-July.

Session Options:

  • Thursday, July 31: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 5: 9:00–10:00 AM
  • Thursday, August 7: 9:00–10:00 AM

If you have any questions, please reach out to Elisabeth Carter directly via email, elisabeth.carter@d49.org, and she will reply as soon as she returns from summer break in mid-July. Elisabeth is looking forward to supporting you in a successful semester of college coursework!

High School Pictures
Monday, August 25 - 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Make-up Day:  Monday, September 29 - 8:00 - 10:00 am

The Campus Parent Orientation

Springs Studio for Academic Excellence and Pikes Peak Early College. This is for all new and returning families.

  • High School, Monday, August 18 at 5:30 pm.