Compass Community Collaborative School Fort Collins

In early May, future Compass students officially got their first glimpse of middle school!

Incoming 6th graders spent time exploring Compass, meeting teachers and student leaders, and getting to know some of the people who will become part of their new community this fall.

They also tackled their very first Compass design challenge: creating the tallest hat possible using only the mystery materials provided in a Ziplock bag 😄 The results were creative and seriously impressive.

There were games, laughs, lots of questions, and maybe a few nervous butterflies—but by the end of the visit, the excitement was definitely building.

We loved getting to know the Class of 2033 and cannot wait to see the energy, creativity, and curiosity this group brings to Compass next year. Welcome aboard!

By the end of May at Compass, things get a little chaotic in the best possible way.

Backpacks are half-zipped. Energy levels are questionable. Everyone is talking about summer. But before the school year officially wraps up, there’s one tradition students look forward to all year: Advisory Olympics!

Compass advisories are groups that travel through the ups and downs of the year together, celebrate wins, support each other, and build authentic connections. So when Advisory Olympics arrives, the competition gets serious.

For two days, students take on everything from engineering builds and scavenger hunts to athletic challenges and team competitions all across town. Every event calls for creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and a little bit of chaos.

There’s cheering and even some trash talk. There are victories to celebrate and hilarious failures. And somehow, through all of it, the entire school community comes together in a way that feels uniquely Compass.

These are the moments students remember long after the school year ends.

The Compass Class of 2026 was filled with students doing remarkable things, and senior Bryson is no exception ✨

During his Senior Defense, Bryson reflected on some of the experiences that shaped his high school journey and helped prepare him for what comes next.

One standout experience was competing in the national Future City competition, where students imagined and designed what cities might look like 100 years into the future. Bryson also shared how much he grew through his three years in the Loveland Police Department Explorer Program, where he developed leadership skills, responsibility, and confidence through hands-on experience and service.

On top of all that, Bryson challenged himself academically by completing multiple college courses while attending Compass.

And he’s already launching straight into his future: Bryson has been hired as a Park Ranger and is currently completing water certification training that will qualify him to work on, in, and around water, including safety, rescue, and resource management. He graduates on Saturday and starts his job immediately after!

Bryson, your work ethic, determination, and drive have amazed us. We are so proud of you and cannot wait to see where your path leads next