CEC News

We encourage our CEC communities and families to visit this page often to stay up to date on notable news and events happening across our CEC campuses.

News From Our Schools

Colorado Early Colleges Schools Climb in National Rankings

Colorado Early Colleges (CEC) is proud to announce that multiple campuses have once again been recognized among the best high schools in Colorado and the United States in the U.S. News & World Report...

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

CEC is proud to welcome our new Executive Director of Educational Services, Dr. Aaron Prestwich to the CEC team! In this role, Aaron will be instrumental in growing our academic opportunities at CEC...

Introducing Frutoso Chavez, Head of School – CEC Douglas County North High School

CEC is excited to welcome Mr. Frutoso Chavez as the new Head of School for Colorado Early Colleges’ Douglas County North campus...

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)...

CEC Castle Rock 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 indicator of the School...

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 indicator of the School...

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 indicator of the School...

CEC Windsor Celebrates the Class of 2025: A Future-Ready Group of Graduates

At Colorado Early Colleges (CEC) Windsor, we believe in empowering students to forge their own paths—whether that’s college, career, or both...

Celebrating the CEC Fort Collins High School Class of 2025: A Legacy of Achievement

With 213 graduates, this cohort exemplifies the success of CECFC's early college model, which enables students to earn college credits and industry certifications while completing their high school...