Front Range Christian School

Poms Parent Meeting
2026-03-11 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | Holy Grounds Cafe, 6657 W Ottawa Ave, Ste A-19, Littleton, CO, 80128, United States
FRCS is proud to announce the launch of our new competitive Pom/Sideline Spirit Team—a discipleship-driven program designed to develop confident, Christ-centered leaders both on and off the floor. Join us for teamwork skill-building, and joyful competition!
Why join?

Grow leadership, character, and teamwork through discipleship-based coaching
Build confidence rooted in faith and sportsmanship
Pursue excellence in performance while having fun and making friends

Program Options

Senior high competitive team: focused on routines and contests
Spirit team (available at senior high and middle school level): focused on school spirit, game day performances, and community events

Season & commitment

Middle school: August through December
Senior High: May through December
Practices: 3-4 days per week + additional rehearsals during competition prep

Next steps

Attend informational meeting for season details, expectations, and tryout information

Student interest* meetings are February 23 in Holy Grounds during lunch (11:40-12:20 for junior high and 12:20-1:15 for senior high)
Parent meeting is March 11 at 6:30pm in Holy Grounds — parents of girls currently grades 5-11 encouraged to attend

Prepare for team tryouts and submit required forms and fees

*for current junior and senior high students; girls currently grades 5-6 should talk to their parents about attending the parent meeting
We’re excited to see what God will do through this program. Come, grow, perform, and serve with us!
Email Krista DeYoung if you have questions.

Adult Overcome Group
2026-03-12 17:30 - 19:00 | FRCS Elementary, 6657 W Ottawa Ave, Ste A-18, Littleton, CO, 80128, United States
FRCS is starting a new Overcome group for adults in our community. Overcome groups exist to create space for mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. If you are working to be well in the midst of chaos or suffering, or love someone who is, please join us! Overcome is open to all FRCS parents, staff, friends, and neighbors. Overcome is an 8-week, peer-led group experience designed to help you build relationships, gain tools for wellness, and deepen your faith. Under the guidance of trained peer facilitators, group members meet weekly in a small group setting that emphasizes safety and respect while exploring biblical truths about hope in the midst of suffering.
The group meets for eight weeks in the Elementary FDC beginning March 12 and concluding on May 7. There is not cost to participate. Participant workbooks may be downloaded as a PDF at no cost or spiral bound physical copies may be purchased for $24.
Free childcare is available for children ages 3 through 6th grade (infants may be brought to the meetings with their parent, if needed).
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Anchor International
Anchor International is a Christ-centered organization dedicated to bringing hope and belonging for people walking through mental health challenges. We do this by equipping churches and organizations to promote mental wellness through peer-led support groups, like Overcome. As a community of peers who have personally experienced mental health struggles, we’re passionate about creating a world where no one has to walk this journey alone.
We developed Overcome as a group experience for people of all backgrounds who want to grow in mental, emotional, and spiritual health. It’s an opportunity for exploration and discovery; a place where you can be yourself and have real, honest conversations. Overcome is not a classroom or clinic: we don’t gather to teach or fix one another. In this place, every person is respected and valued for who they are, right where they are.
Through your participation in Overcome, we hope you’ll experience a sense of belonging as you build relationships, gain tools for wellness, and deepen your faith. We also hope that you’ll leave inspired to let your light shine a little brighter as you live out your unique gifts and share your story with others.
Check out Anchorinternation.org for more details on their ministry. Please contact Suzy Eitzen with any questions (seitzen@frcs.org).

Adult Overcome Group
2026-03-19 17:00 - 18:30 | FRCS Elementary, 6657 W Ottawa Ave, Ste A-18, Littleton, CO, 80128, United States
FRCS is starting a new Overcome group for adults in our community. Overcome groups exist to create space for mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. If you are working to be well in the midst of chaos or suffering, or love someone who is, please join us! Overcome is open to all FRCS parents, staff, friends, and neighbors. Overcome is an 8-week, peer-led group experience designed to help you build relationships, gain tools for wellness, and deepen your faith. Under the guidance of trained peer facilitators, group members meet weekly in a small group setting that emphasizes safety and respect while exploring biblical truths about hope in the midst of suffering.
The group meets for eight weeks in the Elementary FDC beginning March 12 and concluding on May 7. There is not cost to participate. Participant workbooks may be downloaded as a PDF at no cost or spiral bound physical copies may be purchased for $24.
Free childcare is available for children ages 3 through 6th grade (infants may be brought to the meetings with their parent, if needed).
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Anchor International
Anchor International is a Christ-centered organization dedicated to bringing hope and belonging for people walking through mental health challenges. We do this by equipping churches and organizations to promote mental wellness through peer-led support groups, like Overcome. As a community of peers who have personally experienced mental health struggles, we’re passionate about creating a world where no one has to walk this journey alone.
We developed Overcome as a group experience for people of all backgrounds who want to grow in mental, emotional, and spiritual health. It’s an opportunity for exploration and discovery; a place where you can be yourself and have real, honest conversations. Overcome is not a classroom or clinic: we don’t gather to teach or fix one another. In this place, every person is respected and valued for who they are, right where they are.
Through your participation in Overcome, we hope you’ll experience a sense of belonging as you build relationships, gain tools for wellness, and deepen your faith. We also hope that you’ll leave inspired to let your light shine a little brighter as you live out your unique gifts and share your story with others.
Check out Anchorinternation.org for more details on their ministry. Please contact Suzy Eitzen with any questions (seitzen@frcs.org).

College Chats & Coffee
2026-03-30 08:00 - 09:30 | Holy Grounds Cafe, 6657 W Ottawa Ave, Ste A-19, Littleton, CO, 80128, United States
If you have questions about college preparedness for your senior high student — anything from financial aid to testing to applications and more — you’re invited to drop in for an informal chat with College Guidance Counselor Aubren Self. She’ll be in Holy Grounds the last Monday of each month (when school is in session) from 8-9:30am.

4th Grade Science Fair
2026-04-02 08:00 - 10:00 | FRCS Elementary, 6657 W Ottawa Ave, Ste A-18, Littleton, CO, 80128, United States
4th grade students present their Science Fair projects on Thursday, April 2, from 8-10am in 4th grade classrooms and the multi-purpose room. Parents are welcome to attend (just check in at the Elementary Front Desk) and support our 4th graders!

Childcare for Gala
2026-04-11 16:00 - 22:00 | FRCS AfterCare Center, 6657 W Ottawa Ave Ste A-12, Littleton, CO, 80128
We are pleased to offer an affordable childcare option for the You Matter Gala. It is available for children ages 3 through 6th grade. The cost is $25 per child with a $75 cap per family. Complete the form below to register your child(ren) for childcare.
Details

Drop children off in the FRCS AfterCare room beginning at 4pm
Payment must be made the evening of the event via cash, check, or Venmo
Parents with children in childcare should leave immediately following the gala to pick their children up by 10pm
Pizza, veggies, and fruit will be served for dinner. Parents should send a water bottle with their child(ren)
Weather permitting, we will spend time outside
Activities include games, crafts and watching a movie (David or King of Kings) and snacking on popcorn
Children are welcome to wear or bring their pajamas, a blanked, and a stuffed animal or pillow
Space is limited, so sign up early
If you have questions, email after-care@frcs.org

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Spring Musical
2026-04-23 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-04-24 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-04-25 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-04-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Performing Arts Center, 6637 W Ottawa Ave., Littleton, CO, 80128, United States
Watch this page for more information about the 2026 spring musical, featuring FRCS students grades 4-12.
And you can always purchase tickets to nearly any FRCS event here.

Holy Grounds Student Craft Fair: for young makers and entrepreneurs
2026-05-01 15:15 - 17:15 | Holy Grounds Cafe, 6657 W Ottawa Ave, Ste A-19, Littleton, CO, 80128, United States
About the Fair
The Holy Grounds Student Craft Fair features FRCS students grades 1-12 and their small businesses covering a wide range of products and goods. We invite you to stop by, shop, and support these hard-working students! Admission to the Fair is free, and Holy Grounds will be open if you want to purchase a drink or snack while you shop. Here’s an alphabetical list of the students (or their business name) and the goods they will have available.

3 Sisters Earrings (elementary): handmade earrings
Beau’s Gelato and Marketplace (junior high): gelato, treats, and various items
Gavin (elementary): trading card collectibles:

Hope and Handmade (elementary): bookmarks, bracelets, stickers
Jackson (elementary): clay creatures
Jo Bro Cookie Co. (junior high): small batch artisan cookies (jobrocookieco@gmail.com)

Jordan’s Paracord Creations (elementary): paracord bracelets and keychains
Kaden (elementary): sports cards
Lilliana (elementary): 3D printed items
Lina (senior high): bracelets, bracelet kits, car window stickers, custom stickers:

Mia’s Chickens & Bookmarks (elementary): crochet chicken keychains and bookmarks
Olivia (junior high): sugar body scrub
Sophia (senior high): oil pastel drawings; handmade lotion; painted sweaters, jackets, and tote bags; bookmarks; stickers; plushies; and hair accessories (check out her art on Instagram: @sophies.artgallery)
The Bead Hut (elementary): beaded keychains and creations

Jr/Sr High Spring Band Concert
2026-05-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Performing Arts Center, 6637 W Ottawa Ave., Littleton, CO, 80128, United States
Seniors will be honored and showcased during each of the junior/senior high spring concerts. (See choir concert info here)
More details to come

ECE Year End Celebrations
2026-05-20 | FRCS Campus, 6657 W Ottawa Ave, Littleton, CO, 80128, United States
Schedule

Preschool celebration: 9:30am (please check with your teacher for specifics)
Full time kindergarten graduation: 8am
Part time kindergarten graduation: 10am
Kindergarten (both full time and part time) music program: 9am
Pre-kindergarten celebration: 11:30am

Children are dismissed for the summer after their classroom celebrations.

All School Registration Day
2026-08-13 09:00 - 16:00 | CO
This information was updated on August 11, 2026 (weather notice)
Notice
The forecast for today is calling for rain, and it could be a significant amount. If it is raining heavily between 9am and 4pm, activities will be moved indoors. If you need assistance knowing where to go, please visit the front office for the appropriate campus. And thank you for your patience as we navigate Colorado’s crazy weather.
Join us for Registration Day as we kick off the 2026/2027 school year!
All FRCS families are invited to join us for Registration Day on Thursday, August 13. You can meet teachers, set up your locker or your student desk, drop off supplies, turn in essential forms, and (perhaps most importantly) reconnect with the community while enjoying snow cones and lawn games! There is a dedicated time at 9am for new families to join us and receive a welcome and introduction to campus, and we are running special sessions on various topics throughout the day. These sessions allow parents to hear from various leaders at FRCS about a number of topics—so take a look at the schedule below and join us on August 13 for the beginning of another excellent school year!

As you arrive, please follow the Registration Day Checklist (downloadable version coming soon). This checklist, which can be completed in any order, will ensure that you get the most out of this day and don’t miss any critical stations. Your general school supplies should be dropped off in the classroom when you meet your teacher (ECE & Elementary) or at the table near the Jr/Sr High front office.
Session Schedule
Please note that all sessions are optional.

9-9:20am
New family welcome
Holy Grounds

10-10:20am
Welcome to junior high!
JRSR Room 108

10:30-10:50am
Elementary Pathways to Parent Partnership
Multipurpose Room

11-11:20am
ECE Parents connections
ECE Garden

11:30-11:50am
Jr/Sr High J-Term & Practicum
PAC

12-1pm
Lunch break
(teachers are unavailable during this break)

1-1:20pm
Sr High AP & dual credit courses
Wiersma Center

1:30-1:50pm
Parent Information on Teen Mental Health First Aid
PAC

Things you can do now
Update your student’s info
Information for emergency cards is taken from the data you supply in the Family Portal. Before August 10, please take a few minutes to review your family’s information and make any necessary changes. Having accurate information is critical to school safety, so please update your info today. Instructions are listed below.

Go to the Family Portal and log in
From the School menu, select Web Forms.
Then select FRCS Family Forms. You will see several forms listed where various information can be viewed or updated. Be sure to save each form you update.

FRCS Student Information Form: general student info — please also update church information
Student Health Assessment Form: student health info
FRCS Family Form: parent contact information — one for each custodial parent — please also update church information
Emergency Contact Form: list of emergency contacts
Authorized Pick Up Form: list of those who are authorized to pick your student up from school
Senior High Specific Forms

Off campus permission forms
ThriveCare permission form — must be completed for each high school student in your family, but only needs to be completed once for each student (i.e., if you completed the form last year, you do not need to complete it again this year)

FAMILY PORTAL

Gather required medical forms and unopened medications
We cannot administer any medication without the Over the Counter Medication or Prescription Medication forms being filled out by your doctor. Use the button below to access forms and print the ones you need (or download the medication forms from the Family Portal), ask your doctor to fill them out, and bring them to Registration Day with your unopened medications.
If your child requires rescue medication of any kind (seizure meds, EpiPen, inhalers, insulin/glucagon) he/she will not be allowed to start school without the required paperwork and medication. Use the button below to access the forms and other medication information.
If your student will have a medical or non-medical exemption from required vaccinations, please use the button below for information on what is required. Note that exemptions must be completed each year.
Make your doctor appointments now!
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Buy school supplies to bring to Registration Day
Kindergarten Supply List
Elementary Supply Lists
Junior High Supply List
Senior High Supply Lists

Determine and review school fees
Elementary fees cover field trips, year-end celebrations, instruments (specific grades only), outdoor experience (6th grade only), and a school t-shirt. If your 6th grade student wishes to play any middle school sports, those fees are in addition to regular fees. Elementary families will be invoiced for fees on August 5, and auto-drafted on August 19.
Jr/Sr High students have required fees that cover things like retreats, community days, standardized testing, yearbooks, a school t-shirt, and more. The Junior High required fee is $390 and the Senior High required fee is $435. Jr/Sr High families will be invoiced for fees on July 13, and auto-drafted on August 10. Fees that apply to classes your student is taking (AP Courses, NHS, and electives) are invoiced after the add-drop period. Fees that pertain to sports and theater productions are invoiced at the beginning of those seasons.
Fees are invoiced through your existing FACTS account and automatically paid using the payment method on record in FACTS (though you can choose to make payments manually prior to the due date). If you prefer to pay from a different bank or account or by credit/debit card, please log in to your FACTS account prior to the due date and add the other form of payment. NOTE: If you elect to pay by credit/debit card, associated processing fees will be added to the invoice total.
Please refer to fee sheets (found on the Family Portal) for specific details about fees.

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Photos or videos may be taken in class or during school events, including fine arts and athletics. Video may be an archive or livestream of events, including concerts and other performances. Some activities are automatically photographed or videoed and removing students from those group photos will be next to impossible (e.g., drama productions and some sporting events). However, we do our best to adhere to the wishes of parents. NOTE that parents who do not grant permission for videos or photos may prevent their child from participating in some concerts and performances where a recording or livestream or group photos are planned.
Photos and video may be used on/in the school's website, school emails, social media, slide shows, brochures, and other promotional and communications materials. To protect our students, we avoid including student information (such as names), except when the student's name or other details are important to the photo; e.g., a student winning an award.
This form is primarily to allow parents to restrict photo and video usage or limit it to their preferences. Parents who choose not to sign this form consent to the use of photos or videos of their child or family as described above.
This form applies to photos and video taken during the school year that it is signed. For example if a parent does not grant permission for photo usage one year but does grant permission the next year, any photos taken during the restricted year cannot be used by the school, even during the year that new photos are not restricted.
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Keep the dress code in mind when school clothes shopping
You can review the school dress code here. See elementary specifics here and junior/senior high specific here.
In general, the dress code is designed to encourage students to attire themselves in a manner that is practical, suitable, and safe for school activities while discouraging unnecessary distractions.

Elementary Pick-up and Drop-off Paths
Elementary families should familiarize themselves with the pick-up drop-off routes before the first day of school
Drop-Off Map
Pick-Up Map

Volunteer Driver Form
If you plan to volunteer to drive for field trips or other school activities, please use the button below to complete the Volunteer Driver Form.
Volunteer Driver Form

First Day Flapjacks
2026-08-19 07:30 - 08:20 | FRCS Campus, 6657 W Ottawa Ave, Littleton, CO, 80128, United States
Parents and students, you are invited to join us on the first day of school for flapjacks and fellowship! Breakfast is served from 7:30-8:20am in the lower elementary playground (the parking lot outside Praise Church). Please note this is a late start day for ALL students. The bell-ringing ceremony and jr/sr high classes begin promptly at 8:30am.
Parking is available in the main lot and along Ottawa Ave.
Please note:

ECE and Elementary students must be accompanied by an adult at this event.
Families are welcome to arrive any time between 7:30 and 8:20am
If you’re not attending the breakfast, students may not be dropped off prior to 8:20am
Elementary parents are encouraged to remain for the annual bell ringing ceremony from 8:30-8:40am
Breakfast consists of flapjacks (including gluten-free options) and orange juice

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Falcon Fathers First Meeting of 26/27
2026-08-21 07:45 - 09:00 | FRCS Elementary, 6657 W Ottawa Ave, Ste A-18, Littleton, CO, 80128, United States
Calling all fathers at Front Range Christian School! If you’re interested in meeting with other fathers for community, prayer, conversation, and more, you are invited to join Falcon Fathers.
Our first meeting of the 2026/2027 school year is Friday, August 21. We’ll meet in the multipurpose room on the elementary side of campus from 7:45-9am. Please RSVP in the Falcons App. We look forward to meeting you!
If you have questions, please contact Jason Powers (jason@powersholdingsinc.com).
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Elementary Back to School Night
2026-08-27 18:30 - 20:00 | FRCS Elementary, 6657 W Ottawa Ave, Ste A-18, Littleton, CO, 80128, United States
Welcome back to school! This night is for parents of FRCS Elementary students (grades 1-5). You will have the opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, learn what’s in store for the coming year, and ask questions.
For families with students grades 1-5, this night is for you. Back to School Night for 6th grade is Thursday, September 3.
On this night, we offer two classroom sessions for families with more than one student grades 1-5. Families with only one student child enrolled at the elementary are welcome to leave after the first session.
Schedule:

6:30-7pm – welcome and introduction from. Mrs. Hart in Holy Grounds
7-7:25pm – 1st classroom sessions in classrooms
7:30-7:55pm – 2nd classroom sessions in classrooms

Please note that this event is only for parents. Child care is not provided.

Senior Retreat
2026-08-29 - 2026-09-01 | CO
The senior retreat is a multi day excursion that focuses on Survival, Summit, and Solo.
First, and most importantly, our Seniors are encouraged to truly define who they are and how they desire to impact FRCS in their last year of high school. What will their legacy be? How can they, as a class, push our community into deeper Kingdom living? Second, our Seniors will experience The Solo. The Solo is an expertly crafted, wilderness experience focused on silence, solitude, and reflection. Students on the Solo will reflect on what they love and what they want out of this life. The reflection that comes out of the Solo will define much of what a student pursues in Senior Seminar leading to their Senior Capstone project. Lastly, at the end of the retreat, the Seniors will summit together. This is meant as a celebration of what they have done thus far on the retreat and what they will do in the coming year. This summit, in many ways, sets the tone for the Senior class as a whole.
More details, including the specific packing list, will be shared with students in Senior Seminar.
FRCS Dress Code for Student Experiences
(Retreats, J-Terms, Practicums, and AWE Outings)
General Reminder: Students are expected to follow the FRCS Dress Code for all student experiences. The following guidelines provide specific expectations for performance wear for students outings and experiences.
Ladies may wear:

Full-length leggings when paired with a shirt that provides appropriate coverage
Fitted performance shirts that remain within dress code expectations
Athletic tank tops with straps at least three finger-widths wide

Ladies may NOT wear:

Short shorts; shorts must extend to at least mid-thigh
Shirts or tops that are too revealing or inappropriate for the setting

Gentlemen may wear:

Athletic wear such as workout shorts, joggers, and performance shirts
Full-length athletic pants or shorts that meet dress code expectations

Gentlemen may NOT wear:

Short shorts; shorts must extend at least mid-thigh
Tank tops or sleeveless shirts

Senior High Retreats
2026-08-31 - 2026-09-01 | CO
Students in grades 9–11 retreat with their classes for two days of community building, adventure, and intentional preparation for the school year. Each experience is designed to meet students at an important stage of growth: freshmen and sophomores practice collaborative problem-solving, while juniors embrace meaningful challenges and deeper responsibility. Only the junior retreat includes an overnight stay.
FAMILY ACTION: Review your student’s daily schedule and packing list.
REQUIRED: A parent/guardian of students grades 9 & 10 must complete this waiver by Tuesday, August 25; please turn completed forms into the front office.
Jump to: 9th grade | 10th grade | 11th grade | dress code specifics

9th Grade Retreat: Problem Solving
The focus of the 9th Grade Adventure and Community Building Retreat is problem solving. Through team challenges, students practice decision-making, leadership, goal-setting, communication, and conflict resolution.
Monday, August 31; 8am-3pm
Students meet at FRCS shortly before 8am and travel together to Newton Park to participate in Archery and Orienteering.

What to bring:

Day backpack
Full water bottle
Snacks
Sack lunch
Athletic shoes with a closed toe and closed heel (required)
Comfortable, weather appropriate clothing for an active day outdoors
Layers for changing temperatures
Sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, and/or a hat)

What not to bring or wear:

Sandals, flip flops, Crocs, or any open-toed or open-heeled shoes
Dangling jewelry or small valuables that could be lost

Tuesday, September 1; 8am-3pm
Students meet at FRCS shortly before 8am and travel together to Denver for an escape room experience.

What to bring:

Water bottle
Athletic shoes suitable for significant walking
Sun protection
Money for lunch or a sack lunch

Notes for parents:

A waiver is required, and it must be completed by Tuesday, August 25 (download the waiver)
If you have questions or concerns, email Kim Hammons or Jeremy Wall.

10th Grade Retreat: Problem Solving
The focus of the 10th Grade Adventure and Community Building Retreat is problem solving. These experiences invite students to move beyond what is comfortable and work together through decision-making, shared goals, leadership, and conflict resolution. Students will encounter real challenges that reward preparation, perseverance, and mutual encouragement.
Monday, August 31; 8am-3pm
Students meet at FRCS shortly before 8am and travel together to Hobbs Peak Park to participate in outdoor rock climbing.

What to bring:

Athletic shoes — closed toe and heel shoes for hiking and lightweight socks
Two full water bottles and a snack/meal to eat during breaks
Day backpack to carry your stuff while we hike to the site
Rain jacket and layers that can be easily removed for changing weather — dress in non-cotton clothing (our climbing site is at a higher elevation where weather can vary); recommended: below the knee pants for abrasion protection
Sun protection: sunscreen, hat with brim. sunglasses; recommended: lightweight, long-sleeved shirt for sun protection

Tuesday, September 1; 8am-3pm
Students meet at FRCS shortly before 8am and travel together to Butler Gulch for a day of hiking.

What to bring:

Comfortable, weather-appropriate hiking clothes and layers
Hiking boots, trail runners, or athletic shoes (no flip-flops or Crocs)
Water bottle
Sunscreen and other sun protection
Sack lunch

Notes for parents

A waiver is required, and it must be completed by Tuesday, August 25 (download the waiver)
If you have concerns or questions, please email Coree Snyder or Jeremy Wall.

11th Grade Retreat: Challenge
The focus of the 11th Grade Adventure and Community Building Retreat is challenge. “Challenge by choice” encourages students to stretch beyond what they think they can do while respecting individual readiness and supporting one another. Juniors will be invited to grow through both adventure and relationships, building the courage, trust, and responsibility expected of upperclassmen.
Monday, August 31-Tuesday, September 1

This is an overnight retreat in Estes Park (YMCA of the Rockies)
Students meet at FRCS at 8am on Monday and arrive back at FRCS on Tuesday by 3:15pm
What to bring:

Overnight bag (complete details will be shared during Junior Seminar)
For Via Ferrata: Long shorts or pants, closed-toe shoes, hair ties, extra clothing layers, water bottle, sunscreen
Clothes and shoes suitable for hiking and changing mountain weather

Notes for parents

Please let Brian Gehr or Jeremy Wall know of any dietary restrictions for your student by Friday, August 21
The guides require a waiver (digital) be completed for each student; Or if you prefer to complete a paper waiver print it, fill it out, and turn it into the front office by Tuesday, August 25
If you have questions or concerns, please email Brian Gehr or Jeremy Wall

FRCS Dress Code for Student Experiences
(Retreats, J-Terms, Practicums, and AWE Outings)
General Reminder: Students are expected to follow the FRCS Dress Code for all student experiences. Clothing should support safe participation, preserve appropriate coverage, and fit the setting and activity. The following guidance applies specifically to athletic and performance wear.
Ladies may wear:

Full-length leggings when paired with a shirt that provides appropriate coverage
Fitted performance shirts that remain within dress code expectations
Athletic tank tops with straps at least three fingers wide

Ladies may NOT wear:

Short shorts; shorts must extend to at least mid-thigh
Shirts or tops that are overly revealing or inappropriate for the setting

Gentlemen may wear:

Athletic wear such as workout shorts, joggers, and performance shirts
Full-length athletic pants or shorts that meet dress code expectations

Gentlemen may NOT wear:

Short shorts; shorts must extend at least mid-thigh
Tank tops or sleeveless shirts

Junior High Retreats
2026-09-03 08:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-04 08:00 - 15:00 | FRCS Jr/Sr High, 6637 W Ottawa Ave, Littleton, CO, 80128, United States
The junior high retreats are designed to help each class and the junior high community as a whole, build healthy relationships and set a strong tone for the school year. Across two days, students participate in class-specific and combined activities that cultivate belonging, courage, trust, and responsibility. These are day retreats; students return home each afternoon.
FAMILY ACTION: Review your student’s daily schedule and packing list.
REQUIRED: A parent/guardian must complete this waiver by Tuesday, August 25; please turn them in to the front office.
Jump to: 7th grade | 8th grade | dress code specifics

7th Grade Retreat: Cooperation and Teamwork
The focus of the 7th Grade Adventure and Community Building Retreat is cooperation. Cooperation creates the conditions in which a healthy community can grow: students feel included, learn to contribute, and discover how to work through challenges together. Activities invite every student to participate, encourage one another, and help shape shared commitments for a strong junior high experience.
Thursday, September 3; 8am-3pm
Students will be on campus for indoor and outdoor community-building activities.

Students should bring:

Water bottle
Athletic shoes
Sun protection

Lunch is provided on Thursday

Friday, September 4; 8am-3pm
Students meet at FRCS shortly before 8am and will travel together to Genesee Challenge Course in Genesee, Colorado. Students will practice cooperation and teamwork through a low-ropes course and facilitated group challenges.

What students should bring:

Day backpack
Full water bottle
Snacks
Sack lunch
Athletic shoes with closed toes and closed heels (required)
Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing for an active day outdoors
Layers for changing temperatures
Sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, etc.)

What students should not bring or wear:

Sandals, flip-flops, Crocs, or any open toe/open heel shoes
Dangling jewelry or small valuables that could be lost

Notes for parents:

Please let Collin Sutherland (csutherland@frcs.org) or Jeremy Wall (jwall@frcs.org) know if your child has an dietary restrictions by Tuesday, August 25.
Once you’ve signed and turned in the waiver, please email Collin Sutherland to confirm; this should be done by Tuesday, August 25.
If you have questions or concerns, email Collin Sutherland or Jeremy Wall.

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8th Grade Retreat: Trust and Self-Awareness
The focus of the 8th Grade Adventure and Community Building Retreat is trust and self-awareness. Trust is foundational to healthy relationships and lasting community. Students will use the Five-Finger Contract, Safety, Commitment, Awareness, Responsibility, and Encouragement, to consider how their words and actions shape the people around them. Our hope is that students return with deeper understanding, stronger relationships, and a renewed commitment to care for one another.
Thursday, September 3; 8am-3pm
Students meet at FRCS shortly before 8am and then ride together to the Genesee Challenge Course in Genesee, Colorado. Students will be challenged to trust themselves and one another through a high ropes course and facilitated group experiences.

What students should bring:

Day back pack
Full water bottle
Snacks
Sack lunch
Athletic shoes with closed toe and closed heel (required)
Comfortable, weather appropriate attire for an active day outside
Layers for variable temperatures
Sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, etc.)

Students should not bring:

Sandals, flip-flops, crocs, open-toe or open-heel shoes
Dangling jewelry and small valuables that might get lost

Friday, September 4; 8am-3pm
Students will remain on campus for indoor and outdoor community-building activities. Some activities involve water.

What students should bring:

Water bottle
Athletic shoes
Sun protection
Dark colored clothing appropriate for water activities

Lunch is provided on Friday

Notes for parents:

Please let Robyn Wise (rwise@frcs.org) or Jeremy Wall (jwall@frcs.org) know if your child has an dietary restrictions by Tuesday, August 25.
Once you’ve signed and turned in the waiver, please email Robyn Wise to confirm; this should be done by Tuesday, August 25.
If you have questions or concerns, email Robyn Wise or Jeremy Wall.

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FRCS Dress Code for Student Experiences
(Retreats, J-Terms, Practicums, and AWE Outings)
General Reminder: Students are expected to follow the FRCS Dress Code for all student experiences. The following guidelines provide specific expectations for performance wear for students outings and experiences.
Ladies may wear:

Full-length leggings when paired with a shirt that provides appropriate coverage
Fitted performance shirts that remain within dress code expectations
Athletic tank tops with straps at least three finger-widths wide

Ladies may NOT wear:

Short shorts; shorts must extend to at least mid-thigh
Shirts or tops that are too revealing or inappropriate for the setting

Gentlemen may wear:

Athletic wear such as workout shorts, joggers, and performance shirts
Full-length athletic pants or shorts that meet dress code expectations

Gentlemen may NOT wear:

Short shorts; shorts must extend at least mid-thigh
Tank tops or sleeveless shirts

6th Grade Back to School Night
2026-09-03 18:30 - 19:30 | FRCS Elementary, 6657 W Ottawa Ave, Ste A-18, Littleton, CO, 80128, United States
Sixth grade is a time of transition in which students are prepared for junior high. They are allowed to play competitive sports at FRCS (through our middle school sports program) and there are so many other things that are new! This is a time for parents and students to learn more about the year, including (but not limited to):

Back to School information
Camp Elim (6th grade retreat)
Other topics (specific to 6th grade)

Labor Day
2026-09-07 | CO
There is no school for all students, and all FRCS offices are closed in observance of Labor Day.

Senior Info Night
2026-09-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Performing Arts Center, 6637 W Ottawa Ave., Littleton, CO, 80128, United States
Senior year is full of events and milestones, for both students and parents. Parents are invited to this informative night to learn what they need to navigate this school year. Please note this event is for parents, not students.
More information will be posted here as they are available.

Grandparents Day
2026-09-25 | FRCS Campus, 6657 W Ottawa Ave, Littleton, CO, 80128, United States
Grandparents Day is an opportunity for FRCS to celebrate the special relationships between our students and their grandparents. Details about the day will be added to this page as the event draws closer, but the day typically includes activities for grandparents of ECE students in the morning, a concert featuring students K-12 in the afternoon, plus activities for grandparents and their grandchild(ren) grades 1-12 after the concert.
ECE
Grandparents of students in our early childhood education program are invited to join their grandchildren in their classrooms from 11:30am-12:15pm.
Elementary and Secondary
A concert featuring all elementary students and select junior and senior high students begins at 1pm in the performing arts center. After the concert, grandparents are treated to cookies and coffee and an activity with their grandchild(ren). Festivities end by 3pm. Specific details to come.

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YMHFA Class for Parents
2026-09-26 08:30 - 15:30 | FRCS Elementary, 6657 W Ottawa Ave, Ste A-18, Littleton, CO, 80128, United States
Since 2021, FRCS has offered Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) classes to all of our faculty and coaches. That same year, we began Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) classes for our 10th grade students as a regular part of their fall rhythm. We have seen both students and adults put their MHFA skills to work as they have walked alongside young adults experiencing mental health challenges.
This year, we offer this same YMHFA training to all FRCS parents. It provides valuable information for anyone who spends any amount of time with youth. In the course, you’ll learn about common mental health challenges that affect youth, how to differentiate between typical adolescent development and a mental health challenge, and practice a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including ADHD), eating disorders, self-injury, and suicide.
The YMHFA course for parents is Saturday, September 26, on the FRCS campus. We begin at 8:30am and wrap up at 3:30pm. The cost for the course is $35 per adult and includes a Processing Guide, snacks, and certification. Everyone should bring a brown bag lunch. Registration (complete the form below) is open until Wednesday, September 23. Parents of students of any age are welcome, and feel free to invite a neighbor or a friend!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Suzy Eitzen at seitzen@frcs.org.

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Teacher In-service
2026-09-28 | FRCS Campus, 6657 W Ottawa Ave, Littleton, CO, 80128, United States
There is no school for all students grades preschool-12th grade.
All offices are open.

Elementary Picture Day
2026-09-29 | FRCS Elementary, 6657 W Ottawa Ave, Ste A-18, Littleton, CO, 80128, United States
Smile!
Students grades 1-6 will have their school portraits taken by Real Life Photo Co.

ECE Picture Day
2026-09-30 | FRCS Early Childhood Education Center, 6657 W Ottawa Ave, Ste C3, Littleton, CO, 80128, United States
Smile!
ECE students will have their portraits taken by Real Life Photo Co.

Jr/Sr High Picture Day
2026-10-01 | FRCS Jr/Sr High, 6637 W Ottawa Ave, Littleton, CO, 80128, United States
Smile!
Students grades 7-11 will have their school portraits taken by Real Life Photo Co.
These photos are used in the yearbook, in FACTS SIS, and on student IDs. They are also available for purchase in portrait packs from the photographer. Seniors provide their own photos.
