Northeast Early College

Wolfpack Weekly

Family Newsletter 7/24/25
Northeast Early College Banner: image of a wolf; text that says: Act Bravely, Be Curious, Think Boldly: Run with the Wolfpack

Greetings NEC Families,

We hope you have been enjoying the summer! We are already back in action, preparing for this upcoming school year to ensure your students have a rewarding and positive learning experience!

The summer can bring many adventures and even some unexpected challenges, but we want to assure you, NEC is here to support you and your students to ensure you are welcomed, valued, and safe here at NEC!

Below you will find many highlights from last year as well as other information you will find helpful as we prepare for the upcoming school year.

We look forward to seeing you for our registration days! Please reach out if you have any questions!

With Gratitude,

Jennifer Warren

Principal

Jennifer_Warren@dpsk12.net

2024-25 School Year Successes and Highlights

NEC's Graduation

We celebrated 97% graduation rate of our Class of 2025 at the beautiful Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre! You can enjoy pictures from the ceremony here.

Full NEC graduating class sitting the bleachers posing for the camera
Stage full of NEC graduates in their caps and gowns.

CCA's Graduation

34 Seniors graduated with an associate degree from CCA and were honored during the CCA Commencement Ceremony. You can enjoy pictures from the ceremony here.

CCA graduates walking on the lawn in their caps and gowns
CCA graduates walking on the lawns in their caps and gowns. One student waves at the camera.

Transition Graduation

We celebrated our students in the Transition program with a ceremony!

students sitting at tables in Northeast Early College

Project SEARCH Graduation

We honored our Interns for the completion of their internship with a ceremony at St Joseph Hospital!

6 students in caps and gowns and 2 adults facing the camera

Back to School Night

students milling around tables set up in the gym
students stopping at a table in the gym

Student Learning

Our students engaged in high quality learning experiences throughout the school year!

students working at their desks in a classroom
5 students smiling and holding up peace signs
students sitting at desks watching their teacher

Pep Rallies

5 students smiling at the camera with the wolf mascot in the gym
Students playing tug of war in the gym

Homecoming Dance

5 students posing in their homecoming outfits in the gym. 4 wearing crowns.
Students dancing in a dark gym at homecoming

National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

Students and teachers standing behind a table with a "National Honor Society" tablecloth and candles.
Students standing at the front of the gym in front of tables of parents. Students are holding certificates.

Spirit Weeks

5 students smiling with the principal, who wears an emoji outfit
3 students standing together, one is wearing a hoodie over their face, another is kneeling on the ground with hands on hips

Concerts

Students playing keyboard, guitar and drums at the front of a low-lit, red room

New Exterior Signage

Exterior of Northeast Early College with a mural of colorful faces, the NEC logo, and the words "Perseverance, Accountability, Courage, Knowledge" and "Run with the Wolfpack"
Exterior of Northeast Early College with a mural of colorful faces and "we are family" written over it.

Celebrating Our Artists

colorful student drawings hanging up
colorful student drawings hanging up

Senior Field Trip

Selfie of 7 students smiling in green/red lighting
6 students sitting at a table with food and drinks, smiling at the camera

Prom

2 students in their prom outfits, wearing sashes that say "prom princess, prom prince, prom queen, prom king" and crowns
Low lit prom venue with students sitting at tables and a stage at the front of the room
4 students in their prom outfits standing in front of the stage
students dancing at prom

Seal of Biliteracy Ceremony

3 students wearing medals stand next to the principal
Students stand onstage with balloons

Senior Decision Day

4 students holding up a frame that says "Future First Gen College Grad, Class of 2025"
5 students smiling and wearing college gear and holding college memorabilia
8 students smiling and holding college memorabilia and certificates
4 students holding college memorabilia and a frame that says "Future first Gen College Grad, Class of 2025"

Awards Ceremony

students holding certificates under a sign that says "Northeast Early College Awards Ceremony"
Students wearing stoles under a sign that says "Northeast Early College Associates Degrees"

Restroom Remodel

Our students voiced the need for our restrooms to be updated, and we listened! Over the summer, we have been a construction site! We are proud to see the progress and look forward to sharing the final reveal soon!

Start of construction:

torn up bathroom
deconstructed bathroom

Construction progress:

bathroom with fresh tiles and flooring
bathroom with fresh tiles, flooring and toilets

Denver Library of Things

Denver Public Library not only has books and other media available, but also a Library of Things! You may find just what you have been needing on this list!

Upcoming Events

  • Ninth Grade Academy: August 5-8

  • First Day of School: August 18

  • Picture Day: September 10

  • Back to School Night: September 11

Upcoming School Year Information

  • NEC Cellphone Policy Students and Guardians