The Colorado Springs School Celebrates Completion Of Launch Pad Building With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony –You’re Invited - 02/09/26
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The Colorado Springs School Celebrates Completion of Launch Pad Building with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony –You’re Invited
Community invited to tour new facility for 4th and 5th grade students on February 13
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The Colorado Springs School (CSS) announces the completion of its Launch Pad building project and invites media and community members to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 8:15 a.m.
The new Launch Pad facility represents a significant milestone in CSS's commitment to ongoing program and facility expansions targeted toward the 4th and 5th grade transition to Middle School. The building will serve as the dedicated home for Lower School students, who will officially began classes in the space on Monday, February 2nd.
To learn about the specialized curriculum for these formative years and preparation for Middle School that includes emphasis on STEM providing hands-on gardens and horticulture, a year-round living laboratory, experiential learning, purposeful executive functioning skill development vital to the higher grades of Middle and Upper School Divisions – To learn more, visit the Launch Pad webpage here.
EVENT DETAILS:
- Date: Friday, February 13, 2026
- Time: 8:15 a.m.
- Location: The Colorado Springs School, Launch Pad Building (campus north)
The ceremony will feature brief welcoming remarks, the official ribbon cutting, and guided tours of the new facility and conclude at 8:40 a.m.
"This new facility marks the beginning of a new chapter for our Lower School community," said Erin Cerezo, Director of Lower and Middle School. "The Launch Pad building reflects our ongoing commitment to providing exceptional learning environments for all CSS students."
The project was made possible through the dedication and support of the entire CSS community, including families, faculty, staff, and donors.
Media representatives are welcome to attend the ceremony and tour the facility and must check-in at the front desk in the Trianon. Photography and interview opportunities will be available upon request.
About The Colorado Springs School (CSS):
The Colorado Springs School has been the leading independent (private) school since 1962 serving students from PreKindergarten through grade 12. Through experiential education and superior academics and mentoring, CSS prepares students to think independently and to meet the needs of a dynamic world through belonging, leadership, problem-solving skills, and personal integrity. Learn more at css.org. The school is located on a historic property of 28 acres at 21 Broadmoor Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80906