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Everyone is welcome! Polaris Expeditionary Learning School is an experiential, child centered school for children kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Polaris CTC is a volunteer group of community members, teachers, and students working together to support our school through events, fundraising, and appreciation efforts. Here students are challenged to make the connections between the classroom and the outside world. Learning is hands-on, minds-on. Polaris ELS is a place where kids are encouraged to ask questions, think critically, and develop a love of learning. "The child's mind is a fire to be ignited, not a pot to be filled." —John Locke

Expeditionary Learning is a comprehensive school model that encompasses learning expeditions, active pedagogy, and the building of character and culture. Students and teachers engage in authentic, multidisciplinary studies that create a depth of knowledge and love of learning. These learning expeditions connect students to the larger world through fieldwork, experts and compelling questions. Through adventure, personal discovery is fostered, confidence is built, and trust is developed.

10/17/2026

Discover Extraordinary Learning at Polaris Expeditionary Learning School! 🌟

Looking for a middle or high school where your student doesn’t just learn, but leads?
Join us on Monday, November 10th for our upcoming Open House and Information Nights!

Polaris is a 100% tuition-free public school of choice in Poudre School District (not a charter school), offering hands-on, expeditionary learning that prepares students for college, careers, and life.
Come tour our campus, meet our educators, and hear directly from our students!

📅 Date: Monday, November 10th
📍 Location: Polaris Expeditionary Learning School
⏰ Event Schedule:• 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | 6th–12th Grade Student-Hosted Secondary Open House(Experience our school through the eyes of our students! Tour classrooms, explore projects, and ask questions.)

• 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Kindergarten Information Night (For the 2027–2028 School Year)

• Current Polaris 8th Graders- Please join us for the Open House and stay for a circle up with Starr at 6:30

✨ Why Families Choose Polaris (Grades 6–12):
🌲 Exclusive Outdoor CTE Pathway: Northern Colorado’s only Outdoor Recreation CTE Pathway with concurrent college credit options!
🎓 Free College Credit: Over 35% of our high school students take Campus Select courses, and graduates access programs like FRCC Ascent for a free year of college tuition.
🗣️ Student Voice & Leadership: Public speaking, community service, and real-world project work are built into every grade level.
🤝 Supportive Community: A school environment where students are supported in navigating both successes and challenges.

👉 Mark your calendars, bring your prospective student, and see what makes the Polaris community special!

Click here to learn more about Poudre School District's school of choice process. Click on the image below to watch a short movie about Polaris. School Hours: High School: MTTF- 8:15-3:20/ Wednesday 8:15-1:25Click here for the 26/27 school year bell schedule.Click here for th...

10/11/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out for our Chipotle FUNdraiser last week!

It was so fun seeing so many Polaris families there, whether you stayed to eat and hang out or grabbed dinner to go! We really appreciate everyone who made Chipotle part of their dinner plans and helped support Polaris.

Stay tuned to find out how much we raised!

10/08/2026

We had some awesome submissions for our T-Shirt Design Contest, and now it’s time to pick a winner!

Voting is open to all Polaris students, so parents, be sure to get your kiddos to vote for their favorite!

🗳️ Cast your vote: https://forms.gle/YrFTwsXsQdPF2hNR9

A big thank you to all the students who submitted designs! We love seeing your creativity and Polaris spirit!

10/07/2026

Tonight’s dinner plans = Chipotle!

Stop by the Midtown Chipotle off Drake & College (by the new King Soopers) anytime from 4–8 PM and 25% of your purchase will be donated back to Polaris!

Just show the fundraiser flyer or mention Polaris at checkout. Ordering online? Use code ZLM7KDX.

Grab some dinner, skip the cooking, and support Polaris at the same time. Win-win!

10/06/2026

CTC meeting tonight!
Come hang out with us at 6 PM at Avogadro’s Number to hear what’s coming up, share your ideas, and help us plan all things Fun Night.
New faces are always welcome. Hope to see you there!

09/30/2026

LAST CALL, POLARIS ARTISTS!

Today is the final day to submit your design for the Polaris T-Shirt Design Contest!

Have an idea you’ve been meaning to finish? Now’s the time! Get those final touches on your masterpiece and submit it before the end of the day.

We can’t wait to see all of your designs!

Submit designs here: https://sites.google.com/view/polarisctc/events/shirt-design-contest

09/16/2026

We loved getting this sweet note from Liz! 💙

Thank you again to everyone who helped us stock the teacher lounge with snacks, bubbly waters, tea, and coffee at the start of the year. It sounds like they’ve definitely been appreciated!

The CTC is going to keep helping with snacks and drinks throughout the year. And if you ever want to grab an extra box on your grocery run and drop it off at school, we know it will be appreciated 😊

(note is shared with permission)

09/09/2026

You ate pizza & Polaris raised $619.66! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who came out for our MOD Pizza FUNdraiser! Every pizza ordered helped us raise money to support our Polaris students, teachers, and community.

Thanks for showing up and making our first FUNdraiser of the year such a success! 💙

09/02/2026

Today’s the day! Give yourself a break from cooking and grab MOD Pizza while supporting Polaris!

Stop by MOD Pizza today and a portion of your purchase will come back to the CTC to help support our students, teachers, and school community.

Ordering online? Use code MODGIVES25.

Ordering in person? Just show this fundraiser flyer at checkout.

Good pizza + supporting Polaris = an easy dinner win. 🍕🙌

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