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Welcome to CEC Fort Collins Middle School!

CEC Fort Collins Middle School (CECFCMS) is a public charter school that welcomes all students in the Northern Colorado area, offering enrollment to homeschool and non-public school students.

Our nurturing CECFCMS campus offers a personal and supportive environment where students can explore and pursue their own unique educational and career pathways. We assess every student who enrolls to meet them where they are academically, regardless of their level, and provide them with the opportunity to begin working on college-level courses as soon as they are ready.

Our campus culture is caring, inclusive, and focused on creating confident, lifelong learners!

  • Smaller Class Sizes with Passionate, Enthusiastic and Highly-Qualified Teachers
  • STEM and Liberal Arts Focused Curriculum
  • Exceptional Pathways Towards College Degrees and Other Industry Credentials
  • Services Provided for Students with IEP, 504, ALP, and ELL plans
  • Engaging Electives in STEM, Computer Science, Robotics, Art, Music, Drama, Animal Science, Physical Education, and Mandarin, French, and Spanish
  • FREE Tutoring for ALL Students
  • Healthy Breakfast and Lunches available each day
  • On-Campus & Online Enrollment Options for Homeschoolers
Already Enrolled & Looking For School Information? Go to the Families & Students Page!

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970.893.4549 - Main

970.568.8132 - Fax

4512 McMurry Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80525

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News from Our Schools

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Meet Our Leadership: Dr. Aaron Prestwich, Executive Director of Educational Services

CEC Governing Board

CEC Governing Board Meeting – August 21, 2025

The CEC Governing Board meeting is Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. and will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.
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Introducing Dr. Aaron Prestwich, CEC Executive Director of Educational Services

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Aaron Prestwich as our Executive Director of Educational Services (EDES).
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CEC Online Campus awarded John Irwin School of Excellence

This award is given to schools that demonstrate exceptional academic achievement over time. These schools received an “exceeds expectations” rating on the Academic Achievement
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CEC Douglas County North awarded John Irwin School of Excellence

This award is given to schools that demonstrate exceptional academic achievement over time. These schools received an “exceeds expectations” rating on the Academic Achievement
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CEC Online has been recognized as a Safe2Tell Gold Star School!

CEC Online has been recognized as a Safe2Tell Gold Star School for its outstanding commitment to student safety and encouraging a culture of speaking

RSVP for One of Our Informational Meetings

Want to learn more to make sure CECFC MS is right for your family? Attend one of our in-person Informational Meetings. Our leadership team gives a presentation on our programs, staff, and culture, and will answer any questions you may have. Choose a date below and RSVP today!

If you cannot attend an upcoming meeting, please view our presentation here.

Unable to attend an in-person informational meeting? Click here to watch an overview video.

Food & Transportation Services

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Food Service

CEC Food Services is committed to providing healthy breakfast and lunches for free to our campus students to support their academic success.

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Transportation

CEC Transportation Services operates buses with multiple routes and stops along the Front Range in support of our campus locations, and is committed to providing our students and families with this option wherever possible.

CEC Network Success Stats

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Student Life at CEC Fort Collins MS

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Five students walking down the hall laughing and having a good time at CEC Fort Collins Middle School.
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Our Beliefs

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CEC recognizes the responsibility we have been entrusted with to deliver a positive and lifelong impact on our students and their families, both academically and in life — and to deliver it with equity and fairness in the Colorado communities we have the privilege to serve. We have created a belief system to guide us in building strong campus communities filled with passion, driven by excellence, and dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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