Newsletter

Apr 10 | Grades 3-8 CMAS Testing, Final Day to Order a Custom Page in your Yearbook

Apr 13-14 CMAS Testing 5th & 8th Grade

Apr 16 | 4th Grade Field Trip History Colorado Center

Apr 17 | Musical Cast Spirit Day: All school wear Orange

Apr 22 | Parry's Pizza Spirit Dress Day & Agriculture Day Volunteer Sign-up

Apr 24 | 2nd Grade Zoo Field Trip

Apr 26 | Chalk the Sidewalks with Teacher Appreciation Notes

Apr 27-Apr 30 | Teacher Appreciation Week

Apr 27 | Tacky Tourist Spirit Day: bring teacher/staff an appreciation note

Apr 28 | 4th Grade Science Fair, Fashion Week in Paris Spirit Day: bring teacher/staff a flower

Apr 29 | Greek Spirit Day: bring teacher/staff favorite beverage

Apr 30 | PJ Spirit Day: bring teacher/staff a gift card

Week 1 of Testing Concluded

As we conclude a successful week of CMAS testing, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support. Your partnership in ensuring that our students were well-prepared, well-rested, and confident played a pivotal role in their success. Thank you to the many parent volunteers who donated and helped sort snacks and the parents who assisted with decorating doors.

We are on to week 2 of testing, 5th and 8th grade students will complete CMAS Science testing April 13-14. During testing days please refrain from making any avoidable appointments for your student(s) as make-up testing takes students away from structure class time.

Available Year Round

We have some exciting news for our Cougar families! We are officially launching a brand-new online apparel store that completely changes the way you shop for WCA approved informal uniform apparel and gear.

Gone are the days of waiting for a specific two-week window to order your spirit wear. We know our students grow fast and school spirit doesn't have an "off-season," so we’ve moved to a permanent online platform that is open 24/7, 365 days a year.

What’s Available?

Whether you are prepping for the new school year or looking for summer gear, the store has you covered:

Uniform Approved Outerwear: You can now order the approved WCA crewneck sweatshirt and hoodie (MS 5-8 only) and zip up hoodie (MS 5-8 only) anytime you need a replacement.
Cougar Spirit Wear: Show your pride all summer long! The store features a wide variety of items including T-shirts, baseball hats, bags, and more.

Why the Change?

We wanted to provide a more convenient experience for our families. No more rushing to meet a deadline or missing out on a "pop-up" sale. Now, you can order exactly what you need, exactly when you need it, and have it shipped directly to your door.

We are so excited to bring this new level of flexibility to our community. Head over to the link below and grab your new favorite WCA gear today!

Order Apparel Here

Go Cougars!

Nominate World Compass Academy

We’re excited to share a special state-wide opportunity to celebrate World Compass Academy! From April 15 - May 15, Colorado Parent Magazine opens nominations for their annual Family Favorites list, a reader-voted guide to the best schools and family-friendly spots in Colorado. Look for a text on April 15th with the direct link so you can nominate World Compass Academy in four categories:

✨ Best Charter Elementary School

✨ Best Charter Middle School

✨ Best Charter Elementary School Principal (Bethany Merkling)

✨ Best Charter Middle School Principal (Bethany Merkling)

This is our first time participating, and every nomination counts. We need as many nominations as possible submitted in April and May to qualify for the public voting round in late summer. The final voting round will be in late summer. Vote to make World Compass Academy the winner in each category.

Nominations are open to families, staff, friends, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and anyone who believes in World Compass Academy! Let's show Colorado our Cougar Pride!

It's time to order your 2025-2026 WCA Yearbook. Order by April 23, 2026 to have delivered to school in time for the yearbook signing day in May. Friendly reminder: the deadline for yearbook personal pages is April 10, 2026. Make your yearbook truly unique by adding your own special touch with personalized pages. Purchase your $34.00 Yearbook Here. For more information visit the WCA website.

Honoring Nominations: Colorado Teacher of the Year

We’re incredibly proud to share that WCA’s own Erika Kellar and Kelly Tabaka have been nominated for Colorado Teacher of the Year! This honor reflects not only their exceptional skill in the classroom but their hearts as lifelong learners, dedicated mentors, and passionate champions for their students and the teaching profession. Erika and Kelly embody what it means to inspire every day, in every lesson. Congratulations Erika & Kelly!

Erika Kellar

Kelly Tabaka

3rd Grade Math

Mrs. Campell's 3rd Grade students turned geometry into a business venture this week! They started by precisely measuring and calculating the area of twin rectangles to create their very own "squishies." After cutting, coloring, and stuffing them with polyfil, the real work began. Students became entrepreneurs, calculating potential profits for a future Farmer’s Market. It’s amazing to see area and multiplication come to life through a little creativity and a lot of polyfil!

Hatching Eggs

Throughout March, Ms. Estrada and Ms. Schnakenburg’s kindergarten students explored STEM through a hands-on hatching eggs project by designing nests, naming their chick, and celebrating as the eggs finally hatched. It was a joyful blend of science, care, and wonder that brought learning to life! 🐣

5 Senses Day

After studying the five senses in class, our kindergarten students came together for a joyful, hands-on community-building event—rotating through interactive stations that brought each sense to life in a fun and memorable way.

Volleyball Summer Camp

Registration Link Coming Soon

WCA Theatre Camp

Registration Link

RJ Summer Camp

DC High School

Summer Strength Camp

Youth Police Academy

Bike Safety Event

Registration Now Open

DC Cheer Camp

2026 Huskie Pup Summer Cheer Camp dates have been set and registration is LIVE! Sign up below to lock in your spot for camp May 29th & 30th.

Details:

Friday, May 29th @ 4-7pm (snacks and dinner provided)
Saturday, May 30th (9am-3pm with lunch and snacks provided)
Final Performance will be May 30th at 3:05pm
Ages: 3 years old (must be potty trained) through 8th Grade
Location: Douglas County HS - South Building Commons

Important Information: You must sign up and pay to be fully registered for camp. There are two separate links so please complete both! :)

Info page: CountyCheer.org. Registration: Sign Up Here! Cost: $100 - pay here!

(includes lunch - day 1 & 2 and snack both days + t-shirt)*DC Rec athletes receive the discounted rate

It's not too early to think about Summer Reading! Students can register beginning Friday, May 1 for Douglas County Libraries Summer Reading 2026. Kids can earn prizes for themselves and compete for a cash gift for schools. Visit DCL.org for

At WCA, we hold our alumni close to our hearts and are always delighted to hear about their accomplishments and adventures! We celebrate our alumni's successes and are proud to have been a part of their journey. Keep soaring, Cougars, and don't forget to keep us updated on your latest achievements! Go Anywhere! Do Anything!