Dear WAC Parents,
This week’s update is packed with important information as we head into the final stretch of the school year, including end-of-year assignment deadlines, our Exceptional Student newsletter, and a new parent video in the Parent Video Library. Please take a few moments to read through so you don’t miss anything! As always, thank you for staying connected and supporting your student’s journey at WAC.
Warmly,
Heidi Mitchell
Executive Director, Williamsburg Academy of Colorado
Action Items
New Parent Video! Check out our latest video, Helping Your Student Develop Willpower. In just five minutes, discover how the famous Marshmallow Experiment unlocks key lessons to help your student build grit, resilience, and lasting willpower. Watch it now!
Announcements
Keeping or Returning a School Computer? Students registered for next school year may keep their WAC-issued computers over the summer. Families who need to return a device will receive an email with instructions.
WAC Open Meeting: WAC will hold its quarterly Open Meeting Tuesday, May 13, at 2:30 PM MT via Zoom. All parents, mentors, and community members are welcome to attend. This public forum is a great opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and share feedback on the current school year. For more details, visit the Public Meetings web page.
May Exceptional Student Newsletter: As we wrap up the school year, this month’s Exceptional Student Newsletter highlights support options—like Pomodoro Sessions, tutoring, and catch-up work sessions—to help students finish strong. You’ll also find ideas for keeping routines, practicing life skills, and supporting well-being as we head into summer. Let’s finish the year with pride and positivity—together, we’ve come so far!
End-of-Semester Due Dates: Now is a great time to check in with your student about their progress and review upcoming assignment deadlines. All live class assignments are due by Tuesday, May 20 at 9:00 PM MT, and self-paced course assignments must be submitted by Friday, May 23 at 5:00 PM MT. Staying on top of final due dates can help your student finish strong and avoid last-minute stress—thank you for your support!
WAC End-of-Year In-Person Events: Let’s celebrate the end of a great school year together! We’re hosting a series of fun, in-person events across the state for you and your family—and we’d love to see you there. For full event details and to RSVP, visit our End-of-Year Celebrations event page.
Here’s a quick look at what’s coming up:
★ Southwest Colorado
Date: Friday, May 9
Highlights: Pizza lunch (on us!) and roller skating fun
★ Denver
Date: Monday, May 12
Highlights: Mediterranean dinner from Spitz and classic lawn games
★ Northern Colorado
Date: Tuesday, May 13
Highlights: Mac and cheese buffet from Mac & Noodles and roller skating
★ Colorado Springs
Date: Thursday, May 15
Highlights: Pizza lunch (on us!), arcade games, bowling, and laser tag
Upcoming Events
Weekly (Monday through Thursday): Pomodoro Study Lab (Check the WAC Hub Student Support page for the Zoom links)
Session 1—1:00-2:30 PM MT
Session 2—2:30-4:00 PM MT
Weekly (Monday through Thursday): Drop-in Math and Language Arts Tutoring—2:30-4:30 PM MT (Check the WAC Hub Student Support page for the Zoom link)
Weekly (Friday): “Burger” Catch-Up Day—9:00 AM-12:00 PM MT (Check the WAC Hub Student Support page for the Zoom link)
May 2: LAU & Williamsburg Prom (Hosted by LAU)—8:00–11:00 PM MT
May 9: Southwest Colorado End-of-Year Celebration—11:30 AM-2:00 PM MT
May 12: Denver End-of-Year Celebration—6:00-8:00 PM MT
May 13: Northern Colorado End-of-Year Celebration—6:00-8:00 PM MT
May 13: WAC Open Meeting—2:30 PM MT
May 15: Colorado Springs End-of-Year Celebration—5:30-8:30 PM MT
May 20: Final Day to Submit Assignments (Live Classes)
May 21: Finals Study Day (No Live Online Classes)
May 22: LAU & WL Lagoon Day (Hosted by LAU)—9:30 AM-4:00 PM MT
May 22-23: Finals Testing (No Live Online Classes)
May 23: WAC Graduation (Held at The Hudson Gardens)—6:00-9:00 PM MT
May 23: Final Day to Submit Assignments (Self-Paced Classes)
June 13: Final Grades Available
