Colorado Early Colleges Inverness and the CEC Network were recently recognized by 9News in Denver in their “Cool School” series for the amazing programs we offer to not only our Inverness campus students, but students throughout our network of campuses and statewide through our online program.
Welcome to CEC Fort Collins Middle School!
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins MS (CECFCMS) opened its doors in 2015 as a tuition-free, open enrollment public charter middle school, welcoming all students in the Fort Collins area and offering both full-time enrollment and part-time enrollment for homeschool and non-public school families . As a smaller, nurturing school, CECFCMS provides a personal and supportive atmosphere where students are able to explore and pursue their own unique educational and career pathways. We assess every student who enrolls to meet them where they are academically, no matter the level — and provide them with the opportunity to begin working on college-level courses as soon as they are college ready. Sharing our campus location with CEC Fort Collins High School allows us to offer our students an exceptional 6th-12th grade pathway towards college degrees and career credentials – all at $0 cost to our families.
For more information, RSVP to one of our informational meetings by scrolling down on this page to our calendar and choose a date.
Our Beliefs
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 our endeavors in building strong campus communities that are filled with passion, driven by excellence, and dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Jeb Holt – Principal
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Open Enrollment for the 2022-2023 School Year is Here! Ready to Join CEC?
News From CEC Fort Collins MS
RSVP for One of Our Informational Meetings
Want to learn more to make sure CECFCMS is right for your family? Attend one of our virtual 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!
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“Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.“ – Marian Wright Edelman
A Responsibility to Lead Like No Other.
Our Leadership, Admissions, Advising, and Academics Teams at CECFCMS recognize 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. Each member understands and shares in the fulfillment of the CEC Mission Statement using every possible resource and to build a strong campus community filled with enthusiasm and driven by excellence.
CEC Fort Collins MS Leadership Team
Sandi Brown- CEC Chief Executive Administrator – View Profile
Jeb Holt – Principal – View Profile
Rick Knable – Campus Culture & Facilities Coordinator – View Profile
Collin Turbert – Head of School – View Profile
CEC Fort Collins MS Support Staff
TJ King – Site Technology Coordinator – View Profile
Angela Cable – Receptionist/Admin. Assistant II – View Profile
Amy Reed – Health Technician – View Profile
Brian Doebbeling – ELL Coordinator – View Profile
Crystal Fretwell – Admin. Assistant/Admissions – View Profile
Amy Kamin – Student Success Coordinator & Academic Assistant – View Profile
Karen Karppinen – GT Coordinator & Math Instructor – View Profile
Chrissy Hammel-Peterson – Personal Empowerment – View Profile
Every Journey Begins with a First Step.
At CECFCMS, we understand the search for the right school is a personal experience and that the admissions process can often be intimidating and difficult to follow. Our Admissions staff are dedicated to helping families understand our process and to provide support from your initial decision to apply for enrollment.
CEC Fort Collins MS Admissions Team
Raychel Carpenter – Assessment Coordinator – View Profile
Crystal Fretwell – Admissions – View Profile
Click Here for Admissions Documents & Forms
Every Student Can Achieve Success.
CECFC and our accredited college partners are committed to creating a community of lifetime learners and a school culture that fosters both academic and personal success for every student. Whether they are academically ahead, right on track, or below grade level — our academic programs are designed to prepare students of all levels for college course work as quickly and efficiently as possible. We make every effort to offer the highest levels of academic and personal support in guiding students towards their career goals and to assist them in achieving those goals through commitment, hard work, and accountability.
CEC Fort Collins MS Academics Team
Carlos Barrientos – Social Science Teacher – View Profile
Merrily Bowers – 504 Coordinator, MTSS Coordinator, and READ Plan Coordinator – View Profile
Brian Doebbeling – ELL Coordinator – View Profile
Jackie Duran – Paraprofessional – View Profile
Joy Easter – Visual Arts – View Profile
Charlie Englar – Computer Science & STEM Instructor – View Profile
Steve Gravelle – Science Instructor – View Profile
Aracelli Green – Spanish and Family Liaison – View Profile
Heather Hughes – Elevate – View Profile
Alivia Isch – English Literature Instructor – View Profile
Karen Karppinen – GT Coordinator & Math Instructor – View Profile
Evan Mesh – Robotics – View Profile
Jack Moffett – Math Instructor – View Profile
Mel Pomponio – English Literature Instructor – View Profile
Ashtyn Rossman – Orchestra and Band – View Profile
Carolina Sandlin – Social Science Instructor – View Profile
Allison Straubing – Elevate – View Profile
Denise Theissen – ESS Para – View Profile
Chris Vick – Science – View Profile
Theresa Wells McCreery – Choir – View Profile
CEC Network Success Stats
Healthy and Delicious Breakfast & Lunches Made Fresh Each Day!
CEC Food Services believes that fresh made whole food can change the world. We are committed to creating tasty and nutritious meals with a farm-to-school program model. Our breakfast and lunch program provides meals that energize our students so they can maximize their educational goals while making everyone that walks into our cafe know they are part of a community that values them. Some of our local vendors are Red Bird Farms, Royal Crest Dairy and the Lone Pine Cattle Company of Red Feather.
CEC Fort Collins Middle School provides freshly-made meals for students directly out of our campus kitchen. Click the link below to learn more about our wonderful meals, and to access links to free and reduced lunch forms and information for students.
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Student Life
Open Enrollment for the 2022-2023 School Year is Here! Ready to Join CEC?
Colorado Early Colleges is dedicated to the principles of equal opportunity and prevention of harassment in all of its practices. As a public entity and an employer, CEC is bound by a set of state and Federal laws regarding equal opportunity and nondiscrimination. CEC prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment against individuals on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
If you have a complaint about discrimination or harassment as it pertains to CEC, please contact Dr. Stephanie Livingston, Executive Director of Organizational Development and HR, and Title IX Coordinator, at 4424 Innovation Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525; or at stephanie.livingston@coloradoearlycolleges.org.
If you have a complaint about discrimination or harassment pertaining to one of CEC’s schools, please first contact the school directly pursuant to the CEC Network Grievance Policy.
