News Release #074
Aug. 22, 2008
AIR FORCE ACADEMY NAMED BEST SCHOOL IN THE WEST
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo., – The Air Force Academy was named the best baccalaureate college in the west for the second year in a row, and received top rankings in engineering in the U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges 2009 rankings, released today.
U.S. News & World Report evaluated 319 universities which offer only undergraduate degrees, and ranked the colleges in four geographic regions: west, north, mid-west and south.
In the west region, the Academy was the hands-down #1 best baccalaureate college. This region includes Texas, Oklahoma, and every state north, south and west of Colorado, including Alaska and Hawaii.
The ranking was based on a wide range of criteria, including student-faculty ratio, percentage of full time faculty, acceptance rate, average class size, and freshman retention rates. At the Air Force Academy, the student-faculty ratio is 8-to-1; 100 percent of the faculty is full-time; acceptance rate is 17 percent; freshman retention rate is 91 percent; average graduation rate is 78 percent; 66 percent of classes here have less than 20 cadets in the classroom; and zero classes have 50 or more cadets.
The Academy also received top rankings in undergraduate engineering. Overall, the Academy's undergraduate engineering programs are tied with Pennsylvania's Bucknell University for the #8 program in the nation this year. The Academy ranked #2 in the nation in aeronautical and astronautical engineering for the eighth consecutive year, behind only Embry Riddle Aeronautical University's main campus.
The engineering rankings are produced after examining a weighted combination of factors. These start with peer assessment by university deans and senior faculty (25 percent), and add in graduation and retention rates (25 percent), faculty resources (20 percent), student selectivity (15 percent), financial resources (10 percent), and alumni giving rate.
The engineering program rankings are separated by which universities offer graduate education programs, and those which have only undergraduate degrees, such as the Air Force Academy.

A T-Mobile Service Day will take place on Thursday, Aug. 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at School District 11's Adams Elementary School, 2101 Manitoba Drive. Adams will host 150 T-Mobile employees, who will arrive at the school to work on projects that will include improving the Beyond the School Bell after-school program at Adams.
Adams Elementary, with over 250 students, offers after-school programs that serve up to over 100 children a day. In an effort to meet the needs of all the students, Adams offers a wide variety of after-school options – a homework club to a school basketball team. The Beyond the Bell after-school program provides mentors to help students achieve self-esteem, self-respect, social skills and a strong sense of achievement. Adams Elementary is also committed to the success of the families in the community, believing that successful students start at home. Adams offers English Language Learner, career development and computer classes; day care; and Heat Start. Adams just started a new Love and Logic class for parents.
The service tasks accomplished at the school on Aug. 28 will include:
• Creating a Dream box" for parents and community members (all students and staff members have dream boxes)
• Painting murals in the gym and on bathroom doors
• Painting handprints in the main hallway
• Landscaping several areas around the building
• Enhancing the blacktop area with new games and bright colors
• Totally re-designing and equipping the classroom used by the Beyond the Bell after-school program

Come and join the fun this Saturday starting at 7:30 a.m. 1st Annual Mighty Move-a-Thon, Saturday, August 23, 2008 at Sand Creek High School Stadium. To benefit Remington Elementary School PTA, Horizon Middle School PTO, and Sand Creek High School Athletic Department. Go to the Falcon School District web site www.d49.org for further information.

DEPLOYMENT AND REDEPLOYMENT: THE CYCLE CONTINUES
Speaker addresses how deployment effects children of all ages

Colorado Springs, Colo. – The Colorado Springs School (CSS) invites the public to attend a free lecture on the effects of military deployment on children on Tuesday, September 23 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. in the Louisa Performing Arts Center. Douglas H. Lehman, LCSW, CAC III is a qualified treatment provider and social worker for the Department of Behavioral Health at Evans U.S. Army Hospital at Fort Carson. Since the events of September 11, 2001, Lehman has dedicated his time and energy to children of deployed families. This lecture will provide parents and educators with techniques on how to assist children to cope with the effects of deployment.
A nationally recognized speaker in the field of childhood military counseling, Lehman's lessons for parents and educators are focused on facilitating the expression of emotions in terms of coping with the deployment of a parent. He has developed a twelve-week developmentally appropriate curriculum for children of deployed soldiers. His lecture will cover the techniques he uses to bring normalcy to an abnormal situation.

"The Colorado Springs School is honored to host Doug Lehman in our endeavor to provide the very best education for young people," said Kevin Reel, Head of School at The Colorado Springs School. "Our soldiers deserve our strongest thinking as we attend to the needs of their families while they are serving our country abroad."

To learn more about CSS and other events open to the public, please contact Director of Communications, Jessica James at (719)434-3506 or visit www.css.org.

About Douglas H. Lehman, LCSW, CAC III:
Douglas H. Lehman, LCSW, CAC III, has worked for Evans Army Community Hospital, Department of Behavioral Health and Social Work Services for eight years. He has been in the field for over nineteen years. Lehman is credentialed at EVANS Army Community Hospital to provide treatment for children and adults in the therapeutic arena. Lehman has presented for local mental health clinics, Family Readiness Groups, and local school districts. Lehman presented on the topic of Military Deployments and Families at the annual, U.S. Army Europe Regional Medical Command Conference as well as the Military Education Child Education Coalition and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Department of Deployment Psychology.

Lehman is currently working on a chapter for a textbook titled Families of Deceased Military Members scheduled to be published in late 2008. Additionally, Mr. Lehman co-facilitates Junior and Senior High Deployment Groups. Lehman recently developed a six week education program for soldiers and their families that are diagnosed with traumatic brain injury.

About the Colorado Springs School (CSS)
CSS offers an experiential educational curriculum for Pre-Kindergarten – 12th graders. Through superior academics and mentoring, The Colorado Springs School prepares students to think independently and to meet the needs of a dynamic world with leadership, ingenuity, problem-solving skills, and personal integrity.
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GET THE SCOOP ON GREEN INITIATIVES AT THE COLORADO SPRINGS SCHOOL
Fostering environmental stewardship through energy reduction and education

Colorado Springs, Colo. – At The Colorado Springs School back-to-school Ice Cream Social, families reconnected over summer stories, welcomed new students and learned who their classroom teachers would be. Additionally, CSS families got the scoop about steps taken in the school's energy reduction program. In order to educate the community, The Colorado Springs School gave each family a back-to-school gift --- a reusable grocery bag. The purpose of the bag is to emphasize that a combination of little steps can collectively make a big difference in the use of energy, land, and other resources. The bag also offers a simple message that embodies the school's educational mission, but also doubles as a green-era message, "These are important years…Use them well."
In the face of increasing energy costs, the school is taking major steps with the energy reduction program. The new strategy formally transpired after the CSS Board of Trustees set a goal of decreasing energy costs by 10% in the 2008-2009 school year. The strategy not only protects the environment, but also increases awareness and education of the environmental impact of schools' and students' daily actions and their ability to use resources at a sustainable rate.

Utilizing the recommendations of a Colorado Springs Utilities energy audit, simple steps are being taken, such as wrapping pipes with additional installation and installing photosensitive lights in appropriate areas. Facility usage policies were also examined in the renovation of Middle School learning spaces in the 101 year-old Trianon building this summer. The school made several "green" considerations during the renovations which included: using low-VOC adhesives and paints, energy-efficient lighting designs, installing low-e, double-pane windows and "smart strips" that power down peripherals when the computers go into sleep mode. With the use of Energy Star appliances and campus-wide assessments to make the heating/cooling system more efficient, the carbon footprint of the school will significantly decrease. Many of these decisions are not only environmentally friendly, but also create classroom environments that increase the learning potential of students.

In order to make sure that the benefits of the program will be ongoing, education about being a pro-active environmental steward through responsible personal decision making will be reinforced with an AP Environmental Science course. The popularity of this topic can be seen by the enrollment of 40% of juniors and seniors in the course. Blue recycling bins are becoming much more prominent as Jenn Gaskin, Science Teacher, has also led students in rolling out a revamped recycling program.

"Our students tend to be intellectually curious, enjoy a global perspective, and seek to become responsible leaders, so the new class is a natural fit for us," said Kevin Reel, Head of The Colorado Springs School and LEED certified by the US Green Building Council.

The Colorado Springs School will explore the financial possibilities for the installation of wind and solar power. The long term goal of the program is to diversify energy consumption.

"Schools are major energy consumers during peak-time hours. Eventually, I would like to see CSS join with other schools --- public and private, with support from CS Utilities—to be powered entirely by solar energy. Such an investment would help schools operate at lower costs, set a standard for the community, and teach our students about thoughtful stewardship," said Reel.

To learn more about CSS, please contact Director of Communications, Jessica James at (719)434-3506 or visit www.css.org.

About Kevin Reel, Head of The Colorado Springs School
Reel was installed as the Head of School at The Colorado Springs School in 2007. At the national level, Reel is involved with the publication of science education materials, developing innovative curriculum, and helping to establish environmentally sustainable practices. He has authored a frequently used review book for the AP Environmental Science examination. He is one of the few educational leaders who is LEED certified by the US Green Building Council. Reel is a frequent speaker on sustainable practices for schools, including the Association for Colorado Independent Schools, Southeastern Association of Independent Schools, and the National Association of Independent Schools. His academic background includes graduate work in chemical ecology at Stanford University's Hopkins Marine Station.

About The Colorado Springs School (CSS)
CSS offers experiential educational opportunities for PreKindergarten – 12th graders. Through superior academics and mentoring, The Colorado Springs School prepares students to think independently and to meet the needs of a dynamic world with leadership, ingenuity, problem-solving skills, and personal integrity.
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BREAKING AWAY: PARENTS SAY GOODBYE AND GOOD LUCK
AS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES HEAD OFF TO COLLEGE
The Colorado Springs School Offers Free Speaker Series To Prepare Families In the College Process

Colorado Springs, Colo. – The Colorado Springs School (CSS) announces its schedule for the 2008-2009 GateCrashers Series: Opening the Doors to College Admission. The free speaker series, set to kick off on Monday, September 22, 2008 is designed to offer area families an opportunity to meet and learn from representatives of nationally known colleges and universities. This unique program aims to help prepare families to research and consider a college that will best align with the needs of their college-bound student. The Colorado Springs School hosts the speakers and encourages families in the Colorado Springs area to attend.

Last year, CSS received a note from Mary King, the mother of a Coronado High School senior who had just been accepted to his top-choice college. She detailed her son, Parker's college admission process and cited his attendance at a GateCrashers event during his sophomore year that helped him to more clearly outline his goals for getting into a "stretch" school. He took his grades seriously, sought leadership positions in student government and increased his involvement in community service. The result: acceptance at the University of Notre Dame. (See Attachment: GateCrashers Schedule). Parker heads to South Bend, Ind. to start his college career in two weeks.

"Starting in August, many families will help their high school graduates prepare to leave for college," said Rusty Haynes, Director of College Counseling at The Colorado Springs School. "These moments can be filled with many emotions ---- excitement, anxiety, enthusiasm, and nervousness --- for both the parent and the student. After working in college admissions and counseling for years, I too am sending my son off to college this year, and wrestle with all these emotions."

Mr. Haynes offers his Top 20 tips for "breaking away" and encouraging your son's or daughter's success in acclimating to the first year of college (See sidebar - Top 20 Breaking Away Tips: For College-Bound Students and Parents).

Several CSS graduates from the Class of 2008 will head to college in the weeks to come, and here we celebrate and highlight their journeys:

Columbia University-bound Mark Browning graduated from CSS in the spring, earning the accolades of the Exemplary Character Award. His mother, Vennita Browning, has dreamed of sending her son off to college since Mark started kindergarten with Head Start. Mrs. Browning placed education as a priority in their military household and supported her three boys through rigorous classes, sports and volunteerism. As a representative of N.U.L.I.T.E.S. ---- National Urban League Incentive To Excel and Succeed, the importance of self-advocacy was reinforced regularly. Mark became a daily visitor in the college counseling office, fine-tuning his essays, talking to college recruiters, and arranging for college visits. His efforts paid off as he will enter Columbia University's prestigious Columbia College to study business on a grant this fall. Mark attributes his success to the resources and faculty guidance he received at CSS, he also noted that the school has prepared him to be emotionally ready for his transition. Additionally, Mark earned several other scholarships, including the Daniel's Fund Scholarship, which means he will be provided with a new laptop and other support services to aid in his success. Mark spent an entire month in New York City this summer as part of an intensive orientation program to prepare him for his classes this fall. He gained a deeper understanding of the time management and priority planning skills he will need to use in college. Knowing his own reflective nature and need for dedicated study time, Mark has opted for a dorm with quiet hours.

Erica Fagin's family built upon what they had learned about the college decision process through her older brother, Max, a junior at Vassar. The family knew it was important to look at colleges early and while students were on campus to get a strong feel for fit. It was important that Erica find a college where she could pursue creative writing while also nurturing her fascination for economics. At the end of the day, Erica really wanted a college where she could be herself. A self-proclaimed intellectual and philosophical kid, CSS nurtured Erica to be an out-of- the-box-thinker. During her years at CSS, Erica regularly expressed her individualism and flare playing the bass clarinet in the All-State band, and performing in and managing several CSS drama productions. While Erica visited a dozen colleges, her first visit and first choice was the University of Chicago which provided a curriculum and student body that would rival her unique personality and academic ambitions. She was determined to impress admissions officers with her 7-page, 11X17 inch, meticulously hand-drawn, pen and ink graphic cartoon and complex narrative which served as her college essay. This was certainly a college essay that could not be cut and pasted into another common college application. The uncommon essay sent a clear message --- Erica was the type of zany and fun-loving student who would thrive at U. Chicago and the hours spent on her artful essay indicated this was indeed her first-choice. Erica jumped at their early admittance and won't look back when she moves into the residential dorms at University of Chicago on September 21.

Because Sara Ferguson, CSS Class of 2008, took every opportunity to travel extensively during her Experience Centered Seminars (ECS) at CSS, including two month-long stays in South Africa and one in the Galapagos Islands, some were surprised to hear she would be staying in town for college. Even though she will be moving only across town to her college dormitory at The Colorado College, Sara eventually determined the highly acclaimed block program was the best educational fit for her learning style. The Colorado College also boasts many international experiences that will undoubtedly round out her desire for independent studies and travel. An active intern with the Veterinary Hospital at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Sara looks forward to continuing her involvement with the Zoo while planning to major in biology and minor in African Studies. She will continue to study Cheetah genetics, a topic in which she was immersed during her second ECS to South Africa, and her long-term goal is to obtain a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University.

Having attended CSS since preschool, Alexys Monoson is headed to Baltimore, Md. where she will attend Johns Hopkins University this fall. She felt her college overview course at CSS helped her narrow down her college choices in what can otherwise be an overwhelming process. Dedicating more than 400 hours this summer at the Raptor Education Foundation, Alexys has been a volunteer in falconry since she was thirteen years old, each year taking on more challenging birds. Her volunteerism has culminated this year by taking on more public speaking roles and handling the bald eagle, one of the most challenging birds. It seems her volunteerism could be a metaphor for her transition to college ---- as remarkable as her high school career many feel this young woman is only just about to take flight. At graduation, Alexys was given the Margaret White Campbell Award for academic excellence, leadership, service to the CSS community and outstanding character. While attracted to John Hopkins for its strong pre-medical programs, she will tackle a double major in cognitive sciences and classics. As if she won't be busy enough, Alexys is also signed up to take a paramedics course and become a licensed EMT. For fun, Alexys will join the photography club.

In the case of Rex Robinson, he has already reported to college, or rather the United States Military Academy at West Point for Cadet Basic Training. Rex graduated from CSS on May 30, 2008 only to start his seven weeks of training just 30 days later, a requirement before the academic year begins at the oldest service academy in the country. A determined young man, Rex dedicated himself to athletic and academic excellence at CSS. He was a member of the National Honor Society, served as a class officer, and captained the tennis and lacrosse teams for two years, earning All-Conference honors in lacrosse his junior and senior years. Outside of CSS, Rex pursued his love of fencing and competed nationally in the Junior Olympics. His passion for service and making a difference in the world led him to accept an appointment to West Point.



Tye Tutt, a graduate of the CSS Class of 2008, debated on which of several different engineering schools he should attend. He looked for colleges on the east coast, in the mid-west and researched programs in Colorado. A naturally curious young man, an apprenticed electrician working for Whitney Electric and The Broadmoor Hotel, and a dedicated Habitat for Humanity volunteer, Tye has earned the respect and admiration of many peers and adults in the community. He even set up TTECH Communications, his own L.L.C., at the age of seventeen. Proving himself invaluable, to his customers, many hoped Tye might go to college close to home. Ultimately, he was most attracted to the imaginative environment Carnegie Mellon University would offer in his interest, power systems engineering. Tye reports to freshman orientation in Pittsburgh on August 15, no doubt donning a tool belt.


2008-2009 Schedule for GateCrashers Series: Opening the Doors of College Admission
Monday, September 22, 2008
Topic: The Little Ivy Experience
Sean Logan, Associate Director of Admission, Williams College

Monday, December 8, 2008
Topic: The Canadian Ivies
Ahnes Hong, Associate Recruiter and Adviser, The University of British Columbia

February 17, 2009
Topic: Breaking Away: Surviving the First Year of College
Rusty Haynes, Director Of College Counseling, The Colorado Springs School

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Topic: The Inside Scoop
Luke Skurman, CEO, College Prowler

Prior to the speaking engagements an opening reception is held at 6:00 p.m. in the Louisa Performing Arts Center on The Colorado Springs School campus at 21 Broadmoor Avenue. All speakers will begin their presentations at 7:00 p.m. Please visit www.css.org for details as the year progresses; schedule may be subject to change.

Top 20 Breaking Away Tips
Rusty Haynes, Director of College Counseling, The Colorado Springs School

1. Save money for unexpected personal expenses.

2. Contact your future roommate about what each of you will be bringing to college.

3. Familiarize yourself with the campus layout and campus services; locate the health center, the rec center, your academic buildings and classrooms, the library, career services, etc.

4. Beware of the "Freshman 15"; remember to exercise on a regular basis.

5. Locate the local grocery store and pharmacy.

6. Introduce yourself to as many students as possible during your first two weeks of college.

7. Remember that roommates aren't permanent, there's no shame in switching.

8. Ask upperclassmen about future course selections.

9. Set up a schedule, including specific study times, each week and a quiet place to study.

10. Learn to do laundry…before you leave home.

11. Occasionally call home.

12. Learn about the campus car and parking policies.

13. Set up a personal budget.

14. Take full course loads in order to graduate on time.

15. Students who engage in extracurricular activities are the happiest students as well as the most successful students on campus.

16. Seek out and use professors to serve as mentors during your college experience.

17. Stay in touch with your advisor and do not be afraid to ask for extra help if needed.

18. Time management is crucial. Try to schedule large uninterrupted blocks of time for studying.

19. Begin to apply for summer jobs and internships in the spring.

20. Know that your family home life could be different during breaks. Talk to your family about curfews and ‘family time' prior to visiting.



For more information about CSS, contact Jessica James, Director of Communications at (719)434-3506 or visit www.css.org.

Additional photos and interviews can be arranged upon request.

About The Colorado Springs School (CSS)
CSS offers an experiential educational curriculum for Pre-Kindergarten – 12th graders. Through superior academics and mentoring, The Colorado Springs School prepares students to think independently and to meet the needs of a dynamic world with leadership, ingenuity, problem-solving skills, and personal integrity.

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AN INNNOVATIVE TRAINING SEMINAR FOR DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION
Inspirational seminar for early childhood professionals

Colorado Springs, Colo. – The Colorado Springs School (CSS) and Child Care Connections will co-host a training session for childhood educators and professionals on Saturday, August 23, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event will take place in the Louisa Performing Arts Center on The Colorado Springs School campus and will host renowned early childhood educators Bev Bos and Michael Leeman. They will collaborate to teach educators about their fields of expertise in creative art, music, language, and early childhood socialization. The cost of the seminar is $55, which includes a boxed lunch and four training credit hours for professionals.

This seminar will be lively, fast-paced, inspirational and filled with effective, ground-breaking ideas that teachers can put to use immediately in their own early childhood education programs. In the afternoon, Bos and Leeman will demonstrate how music can be used as a teaching tool in an interactive concert.

"Development in the early childhood years is essential to be prepared for the next step of education, a theory which Bos and CSS share," said Eve Sckolnik, Director of Admission and Financial Aid at The Colorado Springs School. "This seminar will assist early childhood educators to enhance quality education for children in every learning stage."

Bev Bos is an internationally renowned presenter and one of the nation's foremost experts on preschool education. She is in great demand as a seminar leader and speaker at workshops and conferences for educators across the globe. When her knowledge is combined with Michael Leeman's creative talent, teachers are immediately inspired.

Space is limited for this seminar. Register before August 20, 2008 by calling Child Care Connections, Inc. at (719) 638-2070 or visit www.childcareconnections.net.

About Bev Bos and Michael Leeman
Bev Bos has been a teacher as well as the Director of the Roseville Community preschool in Roseville, California for over 32 years. She is the author of the books Don't Move the Muffin Tins, Before the Basics, and Together We're Better. She is an expert on helping children learn to socialize in a natural manner and her knowledge is sought after by parents, teachers, childcare professionals, and professors.

Michael Leeman has co-presented with Bos to a wide variety of organizations of parents and teachers since 1984. He is a musician and illustrator of books for young children, including his picture book Morningtown Ride.

About The Colorado Springs School (CSS)
CSS offers an experiential educational curriculum for Pre-Kindergarten – 12th graders. Through superior academics and mentoring, The Colorado Springs School prepares students to think independently and to meet the needs of a dynamic world with leadership, ingenuity, problem-solving skills, and personal integrity.

Enroll now for the 2008-2009 academic year by contacting (719)475-9747 and requesting to be connected with Eve Sckolnik (Pre-Kindergarten – 5th grade Admissions) or Susan Kosar (6th grade – 12th grade Admissions).

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THE COLORADO SPRINGS SCHOOL'S ADMISSIONS OFFICE
STARTS WAITING LIST FOR SIXTH GRADE
Trianon Renovations: Making Way for the Middle School (6th – 8th grade)

Colorado Springs, Colo. – The Colorado Springs School's (CSS) Admissions Office spends most summers fielding application inquires and touring prospective families around campus. The summer of 2008 has not been much different from past summers, except the Admissions staff has created a waiting list for sixth grade, having already reached maximum capacity of 32 students. The Admissions staff is still accepting applications for sixth grade; keeping an eye on openings occurring during the school year and having established priority enrollment for seventh grade.

"While we would like to find a spot for each child on the waiting list, we are thrilled to be a top educational choice for many parents and students, said Susan Kosar, Director of Middle School and Upper School Admissions. "I think parents will be very pleased with the Middle School's committed faculty and of course the newly upgraded Middle School classroom spaces in the Trianon."

As classes begin in the historic Trianon on August 21, 2008, the Middle School (6th – 8th grade) students will be the beneficiaries of upgraded classrooms and learning spaces. A team of school administrators, facilities personnel and contractors have been hard at work this summer to renovate learning spaces in the Trianon. After years of sharing the El Pomar Academic Center with the Upper School, the Middle School will finally have a space to "call their own." The Trianon makeover includes: new science labs, a technology center, several classrooms, common spaces and lockers. The school enlisted the Senger Design Group for recommendations on maintaining the buildings historic charm while upgrading spaces for a 21st century learning experience.

Additionally, the school made several "green" considerations during the renovations which included: using low-VOC adhesives and paints, energy-efficient lighting designs, installing low-e, double-pane windows and "smart strips" that power down peripherals when the computers go into sleep mode. With the use of Energy Star appliances and campus-wide assessments to make the heating/cooling system more efficient, the carbon footprint of the school will significantly decrease. Many of these decisions are not only environmentally friendly, but also create classroom environments that increase the learning potential of students. These decisions also align with The Colorado Springs School Board of Trustees' institutional goal of decreasing energy costs by 15% in the 2008-2009 school year.

For more information on the Colorado Springs School's Admissions, Financial Aid and Bus Stops throughout the community, please contact Eve Sckolnik, Director of Admissions (PK – 5th grade) and Financial Assistance at (719)434-3512 or Susan Kosar, Director of Middle School and Upper School Admissions (6th -12th grade) at (719)434-3514 or visit www.css.org.


About The Colorado Springs School (CSS)
CSS offers an experiential educational curriculum for PreKindergarten – 12th graders. Through superior academics and mentoring, The Colorado Springs School prepares students to think independently and to meet the needs of a dynamic world with leadership, ingenuity, problem-solving skills, and personal integrity.


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Attached please find the August 2008 press release of class offerings and our PILLAR Travel Adventures listing. For additional information see our website at www.visitpillar.org


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