Founding Principal Jenna Reeves, Board President Lewis Ortiz, and NHA Founder J.C. Huizenga spoke to a crowd full of families and community partners. Before cutting the ribbon to officially open the school, all three shared their excitement for what’s ahead.
NHA Founder J.C.Huizenga (second from left) and Capstone Principal Jenna Reeves (right) join three students for the pledge of allegiance at the school’s ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Reeves said she is looking forward to creating a vibrant, welcoming, and joyful school culture for students, staff, and families.
“Creating a culture of joy and high expectations is important to me,” Reeves said. “I’m excited to develop not only our students’ academic success but also help them become good people through our Moral Focus™ virtues.”
Capstone Principal Jenna Reeves (left) and NHA Founder J.C. Huizenga (right) take in the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Capstone Academy.
Families and members of the Commerce City community were also welcomed in for tours, photo opportunities, and light refreshments. Reeves said the school community has been engaged in the lead-up to Capstone’s inaugural year.
“From participating in events to voting for our school mascot, our community’s participation has been so important,” Reeves said. “It’s our school and it will be what our community makes it. We have really enjoyed getting to know our Capstone families at different events and can’t wait to open the doors for students on Aug. 13.”
Board President Lewis Ortiz makes comments at the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Capstone Academy.
Starting with grades K-6, the school will add one grade level per year until it supports grades K-8.
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About Capstone Academy
Capstone Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school in Commerce City, Colorado, serving students in kindergarten through sixth grade. It is part of the National Heritage Academies (NHA®) network, which includes more than 100 tuition-free, public charter schools serving more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through high school across nine states. For more information, visit nhaschools.com.
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