Banning Lewis Academy
Important K-12 Information Going Into Summer
Thank you Families!
Happy Summer Stallions! 🍉
Summer Building Hours
Both campuses will run on the following summer schedule:
OPEN May 31st-June 10: 9:00am- 2:00pm
Both campuses are CLOSED June 13th -July 8th
OPEN July 11-July 27th: 9:00am-2:00pm
Both Campuses will be CLOSED July 28th and July 29th for all staff training
OPEN August 1st for normal hours-8:00am-3:30pm
Summer email contact: info@blracademy.org
Security Guard at BLA
Dear Banning Lewis Academy Community,
Our mission is to create a safe, positive environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and a thirst for discovery where students and staff succeed through exceptional programs.
After research and collaboration with stakeholders, Banning Lewis Academy is entering into a one year contract with Rupp Investigations & Security LLC to have one armed security guard presence for both BLA campuses starting the 2022/2023 school year. We explored opportunities with School Resource Officers through CSPD, El Paso County, and District 49 Trained Security Personnel. Unfortunately, those entities do not have staffing available for schools at this time. We will remain in communication with them to explore future opportunities. We are in the final stages of the waiver approval process with District 49 and are confident that we will be proceeding towards the next phase of having an armed security presence at BLA. Over the summer administrators and our security guard will establish clear expectations, processes and procedures for operating in a safe and responsible manner. The current timeshare at each campus has been set at 90% Preparatory Campus and 10% Ranch Campus.
We understand this may be a sensitive topic and we know that you will have questions. As processes and procedures are developed, the school will clearly communicate with the community. Please ask your questions so we can address those concerns and we can maintain trust and confidence with all stakeholders. We believe that safety is paramount and we look forward to welcoming our new security guard this fall.
We value the safety of every one of you, from our students and staff to our parents and the broader community. We welcome your comments and questions as we finalize our partnership with Rupp Investigations & Security LLC.
BLA Administration
August Dates for Your Calendar
Aug 3: BLA ROUND-UP (Meet teachers, turn in supplies, pay fees)
Aug 4: First day of school- All Students Report
August 11 & 12th: Assessment Days
Banning Lewis Academy
Email: info@blracademy.org
Website: https://blracademy.org
Location: Banning Lewis Ranch
Phone: 719-638-3040
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BLRAcademy