The official page for James Irwin Elementary School- Astrozon Campus.
It is the vision of James Irwin Charter Schools that all students can benefit from a rigorous college preparatory program that challenges them to achieve their academic potential. Further, students will be encouraged to recognize and value scholarship and character. We will provide an environment in which students are known respected and valued as individuals of potential and promise. Through a so
06/16/2026
Thinking about joining the James Irwin family? We invite you to our upcoming informational meeting to learn more about our elementary program, meet our team, and see how we help students thrive. Share with families who may be interested!
06/15/2026
Admin summer break is in full effect! We'll be back on Tuesday, July 7th.
06/07/2026
This week is a short one for our admin staff!
Office hours are adjusted for the season, and we’ll be closed June 10 through July 6—see this week’s schedule below.
05/28/2026
Great information!
Did you know? Students ages 18 and under can access free summer meals across Colorado Springs. Since JICS is part of three different districts, we’re sharing their information here, plus a few additional districts that support many of our students.
D2: https://www.hsd2.org/families/summer-supports
D49: https://www.d49.org/p/~board/2025-2026-news-in-district/post/d49-summer- meal-service-begins-june-1-2026
D11: https://www.d11.org/administration/operations/school/food-and-nutrition-services/summermeals
D3: https://www.wsd3.org/about-widefield/news/selected-news/~board/district-news/post/free-summer-meals
D8: https://www.ffc8.org/
05/28/2026
School may be out, but the work continues. Our staff comes together for School Improvement Planning meetings, collaborating to ensure the best possible outcomes for our students.
Throwing it back to our Kindergarten Community Helpers visits, when students explored Zach Williamson's tool truck and learned about the important role of providing tools and equipment to other professionals.
Thank you, Mr. Williamson, for giving our students a hands-on look at another way people serve our community!
05/20/2026
Princess Poppy reminds us to always get back up again—and Ms. Alyssa Potter models that every day! Congratulations on earning the Princess Poppy Teacher Award!
05/19/2026
Princess Poppy is known for her “get back up again” attitude—so it’s the perfect award for Ms. Hannah Lau Hee! Congratulations on earning the Princess Poppy Assistant Award, and way to go!
05/15/2026
Come see what makes our school stand out! Meet our principal and learn more about our incredible elementary program. Feel free to share with families who may be interested!
05/06/2026
Teacher Appreciation Week is our favorite week! Thank you to all of the families who helped make it special.