The National Honor Society has scholars that are available to support you and/or your child with e-Learning. We will adhere to all safety restrictions at this time. NHS students are ready to work with Kodiaks remotely, even if it's to say hello or for a read-aloud. If interested, please contact Amy Johnson-Smith at [email protected].

What is your role at CSS? I am the Creative Dramatics teacher for Kindergarten through 5th grade and the Middle School Drama Teacher.

What did you want to be growing up? When I was growing up, I wanted to be three things. An olympic swimmer, an opera singer and an astronaut. Although I didn't accomplish any of these titles, I believe I have the spirit of all three. When it comes to sports I can be pretty competitive. I love training for half marathons and playing sports. I am a classically trained singer, and I originally went to college for opera performance. I grew up singing in choirs and taking voice lessons, and I currently sing with the Colorado Springs Chorale. A love for music is still a big part of my life. I can't say too much about being an astronaut, except for that I love adventure and imagination. Being a theatre teacher definitely sparks both of those interests on a daily basis.

What draws you to teaching? What draws me to teaching is the challenge to create an environment where students are able to explore their individual creative potential. I am constantly trying to find ways to build a classroom where students are not afraid to be vulnerable and to take creative risks, ultimately being more confident in their artistic choices. Drama, by nature, is collaborative, instinctual and is an exploration of our environment. I love to see students working together, following their instincts, and making discoveries about themselves and the world around them.

What is one thing you enjoy about CSS? Something I love about CSS is the people. I've never been around a group of teachers that work so hard to build the best learning environment for their students. Everyone cares so deeply about each student. I also love the diversity of experiences that students are able to accomplish throughout their education at CSS. From experiential education to the arts, students have an array of educational opportunities to prepare them for the world.

From CHSAA:  We have proceeded with cautious optimism, holding on to a thread of hope that the spring season would be able to realistically resume, knowing that the health and safety of our sports communities would dictate our course of action. It was our hope to be able to create the memories because we understood what it meant to our high school communities - especially seniors - statewide.  Click here to read the full announcement.

Also related to sports, the CSS Booster Club's Cornhole Tournament & Fundraiser, which was scheduled for Saturday, May 2, has been postponed. A new date has not yet been set.

The 2019-2020 CSS Yearbook is available for purchase! Click here to order. You may choose options to customize your book. Remember to buy soon because there is a limited number available. 

Have you been spring cleaning? Your Parents Association garage sale team, Abby Ortega and Michelle Gates, are gearing up for the spring 2021 garage sale, which is held every two years. They will be accepting donations once campus re-opens. Please box up those household goods, toys, books, clothes, small furniture, and other treasures. Large items will be collected once a storage space is secured. If you have questions or a storage space for larger items, please contact Michelle Gates at (719) 440-2251 or [email protected] .