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Weekly Parent Update

August 7, 2026

Dear Parents,

As we welcome a new school year at Williamsburg Academy of Colorado (WAC), I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to all of our returning students and families, and an especially warm welcome to those joining our community for the first time this year. We are so excited that you are part of the WAC family!

This week, many of us had the chance to connect at our first WAC family event at the Colorado Rockies game. It was wonderful to meet so many families and begin building the relationships that make our school community so special. Moments like these remind us that WAC is more than a school. We are a community where students and families are known, valued, and supported. Together, we remain committed to our mission of preparing promising students for meaningful lives as principled leaders.

Our mission comes to life each day through our core values of Culture of Belonging, Right Action, and Growth. A Culture of Belonging is not just something we talk about. It is part of who we are. We strive to create a place where every student feels seen, every family feels welcomed, and everyone knows they have an important place in our community. When students experience belonging, they are empowered to take right action, embrace challenges, and grow into confident learners and principled leaders.

As we prepare for the first day of school, be on the lookout for more information about Set Up for Success Week, which begins next week with Live Student Orientation. I look forward to personally welcoming your students as we kick off another exciting school year together.

Finally, I am also pleased to introduce our new Assistant Executive Director, Jennifer Hesse. Jennifer brings 20+ years of experience as a school administrator. Her expertise, leadership, and dedication to students will be a tremendous asset to our community. You'll have the chance to hear more from Jennifer throughout the year, and I know you'll join me in giving her a warm WAC welcome.

Thank you for partnering with us as we begin this new year. Together, we'll continue building a community where every student belongs, every family is valued, and every learner is prepared for a meaningful life as a principled leader. Welcome back to WAC!

Warmly,

Heidi Mitchell

Executive Director, Williamsburg Academy of Colorado

Action Items

Student Orientation and Benchmark Assessments: To gain access to their other Canvas courses, all WAC students must complete Orientation coursework and Benchmark Assessments in Canvas. Orientation helps students get familiar with their classes, while Benchmarks allow us to personalize learning and improve our course curriculum. They will have Monday, August 10 and Tuesday, August 11 during Set Up for Success Week to work on them, but students may start early if they'd like.

If you or your student has any questions, please contact our Student & Family Engagement Coordinator.

Note: Your student will need an SIS login to complete these items. If they haven't created one yet, setup instructions are on page 5 of the WAC Welcome Packet.

Announcements

Set Up for Success Week: Success Week (August 10-14) is the first week of school and includes a series of important events designed to help your family start the school year strong. All parents should have received an email on Thursday, August 6, with links to your student's Live Orientation Days, a Tech Support Room, and more. Links will also be available to families on the Homepage of the WAC Hub Monday morning.

Be sure to have your student attend both sessions of Live Student Orientation. Doing so will allow them to work on their required Canvas Orientation assignments and Benchmark Assessments.

Parent Back-to-School Night Recording: Our Parent Back-to-School Night was held on Thursday, August 6. If you missed this fun and informative event, you can still catch up by watching the recording here. It's a great way to get oriented, hear from WAC team members, and feel confident heading into the school year.

Tutoring & Study Support: If your student needs help with math or language arts, has questions about another course, or would benefit from extra support this year, they can join our Llama Learning Labs, offered every weekday starting Wednesday, August 12:

  • Monday-Thursday - 1:30-3:30 PM MT

  • Friday - 10:00-12:00 PM MT

No sign-up is required for drop-ins, but appointments are also available. Students can access the labs directly through the link in the WAC Hub.

Upcoming Events

August 10: Fall Semester Begins

August 10-11: Live Student Orientation Days—9:00 AM MT (Zoom Link Available on the WAC Hub Homepage)

August 12: Live Online Classes Begin

August 31: Course Add/Drop Deadline

Please check the Parent Resource Center for links to view past Weekly Parent Updates, our Parent Video Library, info about in-person activities, and more!

 

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