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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…

Banning Lewis Prep Raising Funds to Work Magic for a Local Girl

This courageous little girl’s greatest wish is to go to Harry Potter World -- and Banning Lewis Preparatory Academy is “Banning Together” to make this happen for her! “We’re doing Wish Week this week,” said Banning Lewis Prep junior Hector Gonzalez. “Basically, we just have a themed spirit week based…
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☀️🍧 Summer Recess & Ice Pops is back! 🍧☀️

BLRA families, join Mrs. Voltz for some summer fun on the playground!

📅 June 24
📅 July 16
⏰ 2:30–3:00 p.m.
📍 Meet at the playground gate by the digital sign

Come enjoy a cool ice pop, connect with friends, and spend some time playing on the playground while school is out.

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☀️🍧 Summer Recess & Ice Pops is back! 🍧☀️ BLRA families, join Mrs. Voltz for some summer fun on the playground! 📅 June 24 📅 July 16 ⏰ 2:30–3:00 p.m. 📍 Meet at the playground gate by the digital sign Come enjoy a cool ice pop, connect with friends, and spend some time playing on the playground while school is out. We cant wait to see our Stallions this summer!
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🧥👟 Ranch Rescue Rack! 👟🧥

Our lost and found collection has officially overflowed! Before we donate the remaining items, we’re giving BLRA families one last chance to reclaim anything that may belong to your student, and "shop" the selection that has been left behind.

Everything will be placed outside on the sidewalk for families to browse and claim FREE of charge.

📍 BLRA Campus
📅 Monday, June 1
⏰ 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

We encourage families to stop by and take a look. There are jackets, hoodies, water bottles, lunch boxes, and more!

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🧥👟 Ranch Rescue Rack! 👟🧥 Our lost and found collection has officially overflowed! Before we donate the remaining items, we’re giving BLRA families one last chance to reclaim anything that may belong to your student, and shop the selection that has been left behind. Everything will be placed outside on the sidewalk for families to browse and claim FREE of charge. 📍 BLRA Campus 📅 Monday, June 1 ⏰ 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM We encourage families to stop by and take a look. There are jackets, hoodies, water bottles, lunch boxes, and more! Any unclaimed items remaining after June 1 will be donated.
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That’s awesome, is there a local charity organization that could use that to donate to people in need?

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🎒 Have you ordered your school supplies yet?

Save time, skip the crowds, and get everything delivered straight to your home.

🛒 www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks

School Code: BLR001
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🎒 Have you ordered your school supplies yet? Save time, skip the crowds, and get everything delivered straight to your home. 🛒 https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks School Code: BLR001 Deadline: June 17
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Yes! One was sent at the beginning of May, and 2 more reminders will go out via email.

Will we also get this in a parent email?

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