News - High Rockies Community School

Three children sit apart on benches and tree stumps around a campfire pit outdoors, each reading a book. A tote bag with a WRITE design rests on a bench. The setting is rustic with grass and stones.

Outdoor Learning by Shannon Brown April 14, 2026

Where Stories Wander Off‑Trail and Words Play Hide‑and‑Seek

Outdoor learning at High Rockies Community School turns language arts into an experience students can feel, hear, and share. Reading, writing, and expressive speaking become richer when they’re rooted in […]

Celebration of Learning by Shannon Brown April 7, 2026

Railroad Celebration of Learning

All aboard! 🚂 Join us April 8 as our students show off their Quarter 3 railroad projects, songs, and presentations at Sacramento Creek Ranch.

Barn by Laurel Dumas April 2, 2026

CMAS in the Barn!

It’s been an awesome week and kickoff to HRCS’s first ever state testing. We got to be in the barn! Spirits were high, especially when they saw their teachers “dressed […]

A group of people, including children and adults, participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside a building with large windows. One woman holds the ribbon while children help pull it.

Event by Shannon Brown March 18, 2026

A Beautiful Ribbon Cutting at Sacramento Creek Ranch!

What an incredible day for High Rockies Community School and Mountain Area Land Trust. We officially cut the ribbon on the new Environmental Education & Community Center at Sacramento Creek […]

Six colorful Mardi Gras masks decorated with feathers, beads, gold accents, and cards, are displayed on a wooden surface. The masks feature shades of green, purple, black, and gold with intricate designs.

Event by Shannon Brown March 16, 2026

Mountain Mardi Gras Magic – Thanks for the Memories and Support

Fairplay knows how to chase away the winter blues. Mountain Mardi Gras lit up town again this February—and we’re extra excited this year because High Rockies Community School was selected […]

Two kids wearing knit hats and warm clothes hold blue plates with pizza and cookies while standing outside in front of a wooden wall, enjoying their food and smiling at the camera.

Event by Shannon Brown March 16, 2026

Pi Day Celebration

🍕🥧🍪Pi Day celebration at school: where outdoor learning + pizza + cookies = a Pi Day that’s naturally delicious. 3.14 never tasted so good!

Flyer for HRCS Parent + Community Book Circle featuring the book Theres No Such Thing as Bad Weather and text inviting parents and community members to join a book circle where kids can play outside.

Event by Shannon Brown March 11, 2026

HRCS Parent + Community Book Circle, Spring 2026

Join us this spring as we read There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather and explore the values that shape HRCS: outdoor learning, resilience, and strong relationships. We’ll meet around […]

A young boy in a plaid shirt and blue cap speaks to a woman with long brown hair, who is looking at papers on a table. The woman appears to be listening attentively while resting her face on her hand.

Mining Museum by Shannon Brown March 10, 2026

Around‑the‑World Mining Museum — by HRCS Students!

Our 5th–8th graders wrapped up their mining unit with an incredible student‑created museum now on display at the Fairplay Visitor Center. From mining in Japan to the experiences of Native […]

Celebration of Learning by High Rockies Community School February 11, 2026

Celebration of Learning: Mining Edition!

Students at High Rockies Community School wrapped up their mining unit with an unforgettable Celebration of Learning on February 3rd. After exploring Colorado’s rich mining history and learning how to […]