New Kodiaks! Student & Family Information

The Colorado Springs School (CSS) Admission Office and entire faculty/staff are so pleased you have decided to join the CSS community and we look forward to helping you make a smooth transition into to your new school.

In the coming months, you will receive a lot of information to get you ready and we know you will have some questions along the way. Below you will find a summary of important dates, summer reading lists, textbook and supply lists, and downloads for required forms.

We will update information periodically on this page, so be sure to check back. We highly recommend you attend as many new student/family activities as your schedule will allow. Mark your calendars with the key dates below!

Please contact Mrs. Joy Maguire Parsons or Mrs. Hendrika Layton at (719) 434-3500 with any questions. We can’t wait to greet you and introduce you to your new community, starting with the New Family Welcome on August 9.

Get Organized

2019-2020 Major Dates School Calendar

Annual Physical Forms & Immunization Records

Summer Reading Lists

Textbook & Supply Lists

Spirit Store

Final Transcript Request Form

Throughout the summer, the Kodiak ROAR newsletter will be published the first week of June, July, and August, offering additional information for Back-to-School.

Key Dates for New Students & Families

Medical Forms & Online Permissions Due
no later than August 12, 2019

New Family Welcome
August 9, 2019, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
The Country Club of Colorado

Back-to-School for Parent Meetings (PreK-5th Grade)
August 15, 2019, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Children’s School Classrooms

Middle School (6th-8th Grade) Student Orientation
Seminar I Gear Check & Pizza
August 16, 2019, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
The Trianon

Welcome Meeting for New Parents & Students
August 16, 2019
Children’s School Classrooms (PreK-5th Grade), 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Middle School (6th -8th Grade) and Upper School (9th-12th Grade), 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

All-School Ice Cream Social
August 16, 2019, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

The Quad

First Day of School for Middle and Upper School
Orientation
August 19, 2019

Middle School Seminar I Camping Trip
August 20-22, 2019

Upper School Mountain Caravan - Mission Centered Seminar
August 20-21, 2019

First Day of School for Children’s School
August 20, 2019

½ of PreK and Kindergarten students will start on the 20th and the other ½ will start on the 21st. You will be advised by your classroom teacher as to which day your student will start.

Welcome Coffee & State of the School:
All Parents/Guardians/Host Families
August 27, 2019, 8:00 a.m.
Trianon Terrace

New Parent Reception: Hosted by the CSS Board of Trustees
September 10, 2019, 6:30 p.m.

Louisa Performing Arts Center

Middle School (6th-8th Grade) and Upper School (9th-12th) Academics in the Spotlight
September 11, 2019, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
El Pomar

Fun Run & Carnival
September 20, 2019, Noon - 3:00 p.m.

The Quad

Revue & Bonfire: CSS Talent Show
September 27, 2019, 6:30 p.m.
Louisa Performing Arts Center

Open House & All-School Showcase
November 9, 2019, 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving Break: November 23 - December 1, 2019

Classes resume on December 2, 2019

Winter Break: December 19, 2019 - January 6, 2020

Classes resume for Semester II on January 7, 2020