Grand Peak Academy CEC

08/21/2026

🥐🎉 BUTTER BRAIDS UPDATE: GPA, YOU ARE SHOWING UP! 🎉🥐

A HUGE shoutout to our GPA families! We had 248 students register for our Butter Braids fundraiser, which means 248 FREE Smencils will be handed out next week! ✏️🌈 Smencils have already been delivered to teachers and will be distributed to students next week.

🌞 DON’T FORGET THE 100% REGISTRATION CHALLENGE!
Any class that reaches 100% student registration earns a 30-MINUTE BONUS RECESS! There is NO PURCHASE OR SALE NECESSARY to count toward your class goal. We just need your student registered!

👉 REGISTER HERE:
https://portal.myfundraisingplace.com/register-seller/98ad8be9-ee67-4fe5-8ae4-46078c7adc2c

🏆 CURRENT TOP-SELLING CLASSES

🥇 #1 Colby: 85 Butter Braids
🥈 Tied #2 Gasco: 66 Butter Braids
🥈 Tied #2 Grimes: 66 Butter Braids
🥉 #3 Young: 41 Butter Braids
🔥 #4 Walck: 39 Butter Braids

🍕 Remember, the TOP-SELLING CLASS wins a PIZZA PARTY! There is still plenty of time for those rankings to move!

🌟 CURRENT TOP STUDENT SELLERS

🥇 #1 Deluca Cobbs
🥈 #2 Blaise Taylor
🥉 #3 Lacey Herbst
⭐ #4 Brynlee Hill
⭐ #5 Sophia Marenco

And these students are chasing some BIG prizes! 👀

🥽 Top Elementary School Seller: VR Headset
🎧 Top Middle School Seller: Beats Headphones

🚨 LAST DAY TO SELL: MONDAY, AUGUST 31 AT 8:00 AM!
All orders must be completed and turned in by the deadline. No late orders will be accepted.

We still have time to shake up those leaderboards! Share those personalized links with friends and family this weekend, help your class chase that pizza party, and let’s see how high GPA can push those numbers! 🐻💙🥐

08/17/2026

It is BUTTER BRAIDS TIME!!
YUM!!
Don't know what a butter braid is? Watch this video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6q3ZHysLvs
Yummy, tasty, deliciousness, that supports GPA! You can save them for the holidays or eat them for breakfast, either way they are a delicious way to give back to GPA!

If you haven't had a chance to register yet, it is NOT too late!
Click the link below to get started!
https://portal.myfundraisingplace.com/register-seller/98ad8be9-ee67-4fe5-8ae4-46078c7adc2c

07/30/2026

🎉 We cannot wait to see you tonight 🎉

Tonight!

07/15/2026

I know it does not seem like it should be time for us to head back to school.. but it is right around the corner!

Here is your opportunity to get a jump start on back-to-school night activities!
You can sign up for the 2026/2027 CEC Membership here! It is still FREE and gives you the first look at events and volunteer opportunities!
CEC Membership Sign Up:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkCfGpfqEDSRcMgnWmGF4QcIjZTavwfufgNe0HTQUh-3If0w/viewform

This sign up, as usual, is NO obligation! YOU MUST SIGN UP EACH YEAR TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS!

If you are ready to start the year off strong, we have a volunteer opportunity for you!
Our first event will be an Under the Stars Homecoming Dance, August 7th from 4:00pm-6:00pm on the GPA field!
If you are interested in signing up to be a part of the committee that puts this dance together, please sign up here:
Back- To- School Dance Committee:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdACODa4FQXTPtFLmCwWX28lktfVJhM0pXD4LgNohK52x9LoQ/viewform

Our first meeting will be held July 22nd at 8:00am. If you sign up to be a part of the committee, I will send you a text reminder!

Thank you for being the absolute BEST, and we cannot wait for another terrific school year!

Welcome to the Community Engagement Committee! Mission Statement: The mission of the Community Engagement Committee is to provide support for the staff, students, families, and community of Grand Peak Academy, as they deem necessary. We intend to create and sustain close relationships between our pa...

07/09/2026

🎉Back-2-School Night is right around the corner! 🎉
We cannot wait to see you there!
Stop by our both in the cafeteria and sign up for FREE for another year of fun and excitement!

Join us on July 30th for Back to School Night!

05/18/2026

We’re excited to celebrate the end of an amazing school year with a sweet treat for all of our students!
On the last day of school, we’ll be hosting our Ice Cream Social, where every student will receive a FREE ice cream as they head out for summer break.
Date: Friday, May 22nd
Time: 1:00 PM
This is our way of saying thank you for a fantastic year and sending our students off into summer with something fun and memorable.
We hope everyone enjoys this special end-of-year celebration!
Have a safe, fun, and awesome summer!

05/14/2026

Two of our long standing Board Members, Chris Dempsey and Brandon Henry, have retired from our Board after 10 years of service. Thank you Mr. Dempsey and Mr. Henry for being a part of the vessel that created Grand Peak Academy!

Our GPA Board will be looking for 2 new Board members starting during the 26-27 school year.

These positions will be voted on by our GPA community. The whole application process will be shared later, but we wanted to give you a heads up that this opportunity is coming soon!

05/06/2026

Congratulations to Mr. Newell's 6th grade class for winning the GOLDEN skate for the 2nd time in a row!
They have earned a 30 minute bonus recess!

05/01/2026

Today we are ALSO celebrating something very special… Lunch Hero Day! 🍎🥪

Behind every smooth lunch period and every smiling student with a full plate is an incredible team working hard to make it all happen.

We want to give a huge shoutout to Katie, who somehow manages the daily whirlwind of the lunchroom with grace, patience, and a whole lot of heart. Keeping that space running is no small task, and she does it like a pro.

And of course, we are so grateful for our amazing kitchen team, Mr. Teri, Mrs. Nancy, Mrs. Heather, and Mrs. Christi, who show up every day to prepare and serve meals for our students. They are up early, working hard, and making sure our kids are fueled and ready to learn.

They may work behind the scenes, but their impact is felt all across our school.

If you see any of our lunch heroes today, take a moment to say thank you, give a smile, or share a kind word. It truly means the world.

To our entire lunch crew, thank you for everything you do. You keep our school running in more ways than one!

05/01/2026

Today we have the honor of celebrating someone who pours her heart into our school every single day, our incredible principal, Mrs. Nicole Parker.
Mrs. Parker gives endlessly of her time, her energy, and her care to make Grand Peak Academy a place where students, staff, and families feel seen, supported, and valued. She leads with kindness, compassion, and a steady presence that keeps everything moving forward, even on the busiest days.

She is the first to think of others, the one checking in, solving problems, lifting people up, and making sure our school continues to be a place where everyone can thrive.

Quite simply, she is the best.

We are so grateful for her leadership, her heart, and the way she shows up for this community day in and day out.

If you see Mrs. Parker today, take a moment to share your appreciation. A kind word or quick thank you will go a long way in recognizing all that she does behind the scenes.

Mrs. Parker, we appreciate you more than words can say. Thank you for everything you do for GPA!