On January 10, 2024, the Jeffco Board of Education authorized Jefferson Academy to open a charter school in Coal Creek Canyon. This was celebrated as “a testament to the unwavering dedication, collective efforts, and spirited collaboration of the entire Coal Creek Canyon community.”

Kevin Carroll, Principal of Coal Creek Canyon K-8 and Omotayo Adeeko, PhD, Executive Director of Charter Partnerships, write: “As we embrace this exciting transition, it’s important to acknowledge the closure of Coal Creek Canyon K-8 at the end of the 2023-24 school year. The school’s boundary will merge with that of Three Creeks K-8 on July 31, marking a new chapter in our district’s history.

“We understand that change can bring a mix of emotions, and we are committed to supporting our students, staff and families through this transition.”

Important Next Steps for Families: If you have not enrolled your student yet, we encourage you to take action and submit your application to Jefferson Academy Coal Creek Canyon through EnrollJeffco. If not enough students enroll for the 2024-25 school year, Jefferson Academy, even though authorized, may not be able to open.

Visit EnrollJeffco and submit a choice enrollment application to “Coal Creek Canyon Charter School (Pending Approval Jan 2024).” All applications submitted to this school are for Jefferson Academy Coal Creek Canyon. An option for enrolling in PreK and the Super Friday program is available in EnrollJeffco as well. If you have completed an application through EnrollJeffco, you do not need to take further action.

As a reminder, Dan Cavaliere is the Enrollment Specialist serving Coal Creek Canyon and he is available to answer any enrollment questions you might have. You can contact him at ccck8enrollment@jeffco.k12.co.us or 303-982-6100.

Additional Information About Enrollment for Jefferson County Residents: When you log in, you might see that your expected school is listed as “Coal Creek Canyon K-8 - Closing Spring 2024.”

This is simply because your student is currently attending CCCK8. If you reside in Jeffco, you will also see “Neighborhood School: Three Creeks K-8”, which is an indication that you have guaranteed enrollment in Three Creeks due to living in the school’s new boundary area.

Option 1: Enroll in Three Creeks K-8 only as your new neighborhood school. If you take no action in EnrollJeffco, you will be automatically enrolled at Three Creeks K-8.

Option 2: Submit an “intent to enroll” in Three Creeks to reserve a spot and submit choice enrollment applications, including “Coal Creek Canyon Charter School (Pending Approval Jan. 2024).”

Option 3: Only submit choice enrollment applications. This could include “Coal Creek Canyon Charter School (Pending Approval Jan 2024)” or any other Jeffco school of your choice.

You must submit a choice enrollment application if you want to attend Jefferson Academy Coal Creek Canyon.

Gilpin and Boulder County Residents: When you log in, you might see that your expected school is listed as “Coal Creek Canyon K-8 - Closing Spring 2024.” This is simply because your student is currently attending CCCK8.

Option 1: Submit choice enrollment applications. This could include “Coal Creek Canyon Charter School (Pending Approval Jan 2024)” or any other Jeffco school of your choice. You must submit a choice enrollment application if you want to attend Jefferson Academy Coal Creek Canyon.

Option 2 (not in EnrollJeffco): Enroll in your neighborhood school in Boulder Valley School District (home school district for both Boulder and Gilpin residents). If you take no action in EnrollJeffco, the district will assume you are planning to attend a BVSD school.

The two officials concluded:

“Thank you for your continued commitment and trust in this journey. You’ve been instrumental in making this dream a reality. Here’s to a bright future at Jefferson Academy Coal Creek Canyon!”