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Big News, Big Celebrations & a Beautiful End to the Year

Uncategorized by Laurel Dumas June 13, 2026

 

High Rockies Community School

Big News, Big Celebrations
& a Beautiful End to the Year 🎉

We have so much to share with you!

Dear HRCS Family & Friends,

What a year — and what a finish! We’re overflowing with gratitude and so excited to share some big news alongside a look back at our incredible final week of school.

Meet the Team

Welcome, Lori & Sarah! ✨

We are thrilled to introduce two incredible educators joining the HRCS family. Their combined passion for outdoor, nature-based, and early childhood learning is a perfect fit for everything we stand for.
Lori Whipple

Lori Whipple

Preschool Lead Teacher & Program Director

With 30+ years of experience and 17 years in the Forest School movement, Lori founded Wonder Forest in Alma and Bristlecone Children’s School. She holds Nature Pedagogy and Montessori certifications, an ECE Teaching Degree, and received Summit County’s Excellence in Childcare Award. We are so lucky to have her!
Sarah Shaw

Sarah Shaw

Lead Teacher

Sarah has been a lead teacher and parent educator at Edith Teter Preschool since 2018, and facilitated outdoor camps, hikes, and nature programs with Mosquito Range Heritage Initiative. She holds a Level 4 Early Childhood Credential and a Recreation degree — and many of you know her as an HRCS parent! We’re so glad she’s officially on the team.

Exciting News 🌲

HRCS is Opening a New Site in Alma!

We are so proud to announce that HRCS will be expanding with a brand-new site in Alma, Colorado! This milestone reflects the incredible support of our community. Stay tuned — more details are on the way!

End of Year

An Unforgettable Last Week of School 🎓

🏕️ School Campout

A night under the stars with the whole HRCS community — s’mores, stories, and the kind of togetherness that makes this school so special.

  

🎓 End of Year Ceremony

Honoring our 8th graders as they close their HRCS chapter, and celebrating our Kinders who completed their very first year of school!
End of Year Celebration at HRCS

Students and families at the End of Year Celebration

Field Day

Sun, Water & Pure Summer Joy 🌊

Field Day was everything — kids threw themselves into a full day of outdoor fun:

💧 Water Hikes   🚩 Capture the Flag   🎨 Crafts

From splashing on the trails to spirited shouts of capture the flag — the perfect sendoff to summer, with smiles on every face and mud on every boot.
Laurel Dumas
Laurel Dumas

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