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Every Student. Every Day.

Mission: Create a safe, supportive environment where students thrive academically
and develop the skills, character, and mindset to engage with the world.

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School of Choice Since 2006!

Banning Lewis Academy is an established, tuition-free, public charter school with a reputation for excellence

Capturing Kids’ Hearts® School

Since 2018 Banning Lewis Ranch has used Capturing Kids Hearts as our character education program.

Welcome to Banning Lewis Academy!

We are a tuition-free public charter school authorized by D49, proudly serving the Banning Lewis Ranch community and surrounding neighborhoods in Colorado Springs since 2006. With two campuses located just a mile apart, we provide an award-winning, seamless K-12 education. Our approach combines traditional and modern programming to create dynamic and engaging learning experiences. Our dedicated staff delivers a well-rounded, research-based education enriched with character development and a variety of extracurricular opportunities in sports, arts, and other activities.

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Banning Lewis Academy Featured on Fox21 News

School spirit is at an all-time high at Banning Lewis Academy! Director Rick Dahlman joined Fox21 News to showcase the academy’s vibrant culture and explain how the "Give Campaign" funds vital resources for families—from mental health workshops to the "Saddle Up for School" celebration. Read the full story here!
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2025-26 Back to School Headquarters

Get all your need-to-know information for the 2025-26 school year in one convenient place! Check back often as more information is added. Go to Headquarters Page

Banning Lewis Academy Wins Top Honors at ACCEL Leadership Summit

Banning Lewis Academy took home three major awards at this year’s ALIVE25 Summit, the annual gathering of ACCEL Schools leaders from across the country. The school earned the prestigious ACCEL Gold Award for overall excellence and Principal of the Year honors for Jordan Voltz’s standout leadership. Rounding out the accolades:…

Banning's Matthew Lebron Named News5 Athlete of the Week

Banning Lewis basketball player Matthew Lebron was named News5's Athlete of the Week, which honors special teens working hard and playing right, all while making parents and coaches proud. Thanks to Dante Williams at KOAA News5 for featuring this story. Read the full story at koaa.com.

Banning Lewis Academy Wins Gold School & Outstanding Student Attendance Awards

Congratulations to Banning Lewis Academy on winning the coveted Gold School award at ACCELence2024, the annual leadership summit hosted by ACCEL Schools. The Gold School Award recognizes the highest-achieving schools in the ACCEL network that demonstrate strong academic outcomes and positive enrollment growth. The school also won an Accely for…

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👏 Celebrating Perseverance! 👏

This month, we are proud to recognize our April Students of the Month for demonstrating the powerful character trait of perseverance!

These outstanding Stallions show what it means to keep going, even when things are challenging. Their hard work, determination, and positive attitude do not go unnoticed!

To celebrate, students enjoyed a special pancake breakfast with their principals and teachers—a well-deserved recognition for their efforts. 🥞

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👏 Celebrating Perseverance! 👏 This month, we are proud to recognize our April Students of the Month for demonstrating the powerful character trait of perseverance! These outstanding Stallions show what it means to keep going, even when things are challenging. Their hard work, determination, and positive attitude do not go unnoticed! To celebrate, students enjoyed a special pancake breakfast with their principals and teachers—a well-deserved recognition for their efforts. 🥞 Way to go, Stallions! We are so proud of you! 💛🐴Image attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment
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Moments like this are what make our school so special 💛

Ms. Wilcox’s kindergarteners took time to write notes and deliver them to their 5th grade reading buddies. From our youngest BLRA students to our oldest, we’re seeing a strong start built on effort, respect, and meaningful connections.

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Moments like this are what make our school so special 💛 Ms. Wilcox’s kindergarteners took time to write notes and deliver them to their 5th grade reading buddies. From our youngest BLRA students to our oldest, we’re seeing a strong start built on effort, respect, and meaningful connections. We’re proud of our Stallions!Image attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment
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What a great idea and so much fun for both classes.

I love this!! I used to do this in my own classroom! ♥️

We still have spots available for our Youth Mental Health First Aid training on May 2!

This full-day training gives you real tools to support youth in moments that matter most.

📅 May 2 | ⏰ 8:00 AM–4:00 PM | 📍 BLPA
🍽️ Lunch provided

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