Welcome to our Warrior Connection Newsletter for the 2026/2027 School year. This newsletter will be sent out twice a month to share events, updates, resources and reminders throughout the school year. It will have some very important information inside, please make sure to check it out every other week!
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school year information
school year information
If you missed it a couple weeks ago, please review each of the following items for information about the upcoming school year!
year at a glance calendar
year at a glance calendar
Click here for our school calendar! Things may be updated through the school year.
Updated Bell Schedule
Updated Bell Schedule
We have a new Bell Schedule! Please click here to view.
parent/student handbook
parent/student handbook
For our handbook, please click here to review. See Updated policies below.
ID Policy
Late work policy
Field Trips
Schedule change policy
Academic Honors Opportunities
Off Campus Policy
Student-Organized Events
5 star mobile App Download
5 star mobile App Download
Click to download the 5star app to start earning points (you can start earning points starting August 11th at Warrior Check in Day, mkae sure you check in!)! Lots of new things for 5 star for the upcoming school year! Stay Tuned.
Athletics offered and contacts
Athletics offered and contacts
Click here to view the sports we offer as well as the coach contacts to find out more information!
Activities Offered and Contacts
Activities Offered and Contacts
Click here to view the clubs we offer as well as the sponsor contacts to find out more information!
Student Fee Letter and Schedule
Student Fee Letter and Schedule
Click here for information about students fees and click here for fee schedule.
Course Catalog
Course Catalog
Parking Form
Parking Form
Parking spaces is now open to juniors and seniors. The Google form has been sent to their ERA email. Please make sure your student fills this form out if they would like to park on campus this year!
The form will be sent to the sophomore class the first week of school! Please watch for an email.
meet our new principal:
meet our new principal:
Kelly k. SMith
Kelly k. SMith
Kelly Smith was serving on the Curriculum and Learning Design Team in Thompson School District, where she collaborated closely with Learning Services teams to support principals and teachers district-wide. She has a diverse 30 year background in K–12 education. Previously she has served as a high school mathematics teacher, middle school math specialist, K–8 Dean of Students at New Vision Charter School, and Head of School at Colorado Early Colleges Windsor 6–12 charter school. Kelly holds a B.A. in Mathematics from Texas Tech University, an M.Ed. in Education and Policy Studies from the University of Northern Colorado, in addition to a Colorado and Texas Mathematics teaching licences, and a Colorado State Principal’s License.
Grounded in a deep passion for Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Kelly firmly believes that all students can reach grade-level expectations and beyond when given the right environment and support. She knows that strong relationships are essential to creating a warm, welcoming culture, and she utilizes restorative principles to build a strong sense of community, accountability, and mutual respect. As principal, she is dedicated to providing a happy, healthy, and safe environment where students and staff alike are encouraged to set high goals, take risks, and achieve great things.
Outside of school, Kelly enjoys spending time with her husband camping, fishing, and hiking. Her favorite hobby is visiting her adult children and grandchildren. She also loves to relax by reading, swimming, or watching sports—especially cheering on Texas Tech football and basketball (Wreck ‘em Tech!). She is excited to join the Eagle Ridge Academy community and become a Warrior!
upcoming events
upcoming events
August
7th: Fall Sports Registration Closes
10th: Fall Sports Tryouts Begin
11th: Warrior Check in Day (9th-10th: 8am-10am, 11th-12th: 10am-12pm)
11th: Schedule Changes (This is the only day counselors are changing schedules)
11th: Golden Music Exhibition (See Flyer Below)
12th-14th: Band Camp (See Flyer Below)
12th: Fall Sports Parent Meet (Mandatory)
19th: 9th Grade Orientation
19th: Placement Testing
20th Senior Sunrise
20th: First Day for All Students
20th: Picture Day
20th: Back to School Night @ 5pm-7pm
25th: Benchmark Test #1
25th: Back to School Assembly (Assembly Bell Schedule)
28th: Back to School Dance
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ATTENTION WARRIOR PARENTS
ATTENTION WARRIOR PARENTS
Here's a way to get involved! Email Mrs. Abby to join! apollard@erawarriors.org
Student IDs
If your student Id is not working or if there is a misspelling, please come to the front office for us to reprint your ID.
YOU MUST BE WEARING YOUR LANYARD AROUND YOUR NECK WITH YOUR ID AT ALL TIMES
After 3 times of losing or forgetting your ID, you will be given a Lunch Detention. Having your ID on you is not only for hall passes, but it is also for security and safety.
There is a $5 fee assessed on IC for every ID you need reprinted.
Student Parking
This is a friendly reminder about our student parking expectations on campus.
Students who park on campus must have a valid parking pass displayed in their vehicle at all times while parked on school grounds. Vehicles parked on campus without a parking pass will be towed at the owner’s expense.
We also want to remind families that students must have a valid driver’s license in order to legally drive to school. Students without a license should not be driving or parking on campus. If a student is found driving or parked on school grounds without a valid license, they may be subject to ticketing or other legal consequences.
Our goal is to help keep our campus safe and ensure we are following school and state regulations. Parents, please take a moment to review these expectations with your student.
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Off-Campus Lunches
There is a change when it comes to off-campus lunches for our upper-classmen (11th & 12th graders) this year! As many of you know, both 11th and 12th graders are given permission to leave campus for lunch. This is not changing! However, Eagle Ridge Academy will not have parental permission forms that go out at the beginning of the school year. This privilege is given to all upperclassmen to enjoy off-campus lunch, and Eagle Ridge Academy will not deny any upperclassmen the privilege. If parents/guardians do not want their upperclassmen to leave the campus, this must be communicated and enforced by the parents/guardians to their student(s).
Off-campus privileges may be taken away by Eagle Ridge Academy Administrators due to any disciplinary, attendance, and academic issues that may arise throughout the school year. Also, ERA will still use the 5 Star Students scanning system for a sign-in and sign-out policy as well. This has proven to increase safety and security for our students that choose to leave campus during lunch.
Off Campus Food and Delivery Options
Just a friendly reminder, the use of GrubHub, DoorDash, Uber Eats, or any other delivery service to drop food off at the school is not permitted. This is a safety concern with random delivery drivers showing up to our campus unannounced.
Parents/Guardians are more than welcome to drop off food for their students at the front office. We will make sure your student receives the food. Also, the food should only be for your student. Parents/Guardians are not authorized to bring food back for groups of students. Since ERA is a federally funded school, and we operate under the "Competitive Food Service" under the Colorado Department of Education and United States Department of Agriculture we have to follow these guidelines.
Any food confiscated will be discarded. Please have a conversation with your student about food delivery services at Eagle Ridge Academy.
Counselors Corner
Counselors Corner
Our school counselors are here to support both you and your student. If you would like to contact your student’s counselor, please reach out to:
Mrs. Irving (Students A-L): Airving@erawarriors.org
Mrs. Scarsi (Students M-Z): Bscarsi@erawarriors.org
School counselors support students in several key areas, including:
1. Academic Support
1. Academic Support
Helping with study skills and time management
Assisting with course selection, scheduling, Concurrent enrollment
Providing guidance on college and career planning
Addressing academic struggles and learning difficulties
Credit checks, credit charts, and credit recovery
2. Social & Emotional Support
2. Social & Emotional Support
Offering counseling for stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges
Helping students navigate peer relationships and conflicts
Supporting students dealing with family issues or personal struggles
Promoting positive self-esteem and resilience
3. Career & College Readiness
3. Career & College Readiness
Assisting with college applications and financial aid
Helping students explore career paths and job opportunities
Providing resources for internships, scholarships, and vocational training
Teaching resume writing and interview skills
Connection starts here.
Connection starts here.
Welcome an exchange student into your home!
Welcome an exchange student into your home!
EF High School exchange year is looking for host families. When you host an international exchange student, you’re not just offering a place to stay - you’re opening your door to a new culture, new traditions and a new way of seeing the world. Along the way, you’ll build real connections, share everyday moments and create memories that stick.
It’s easier than you think - and more rewarding than you can imagine.
- Over 45 years bringing students to the USA
- Connected over 100,000 students with host families
- Officially designated by the US Department of State
Interested in learning more? Don’t hesitate to reach out.
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