James Irwin Charter Schools is a network of six schools, four campuses and over 2000 students. Please visit www.jamesirwin.org.
James Irwin Charter Schools has won 2015-2024 Gazette Best of the Springs awards for best educators, elementary school, middle school, high school and technical school. The first James Irwin school was created in 2000 and the last (James Irwin Elementary - Canada Drive) in 2024.
06/22/2026
Jimmy the Astronaut is back on another summer adventure! 🚀
Mission 5: The Mediterranean Sea! 🌍
Where will Jimmy go next? Stay tuned!
Jimmy is officially out of the office and ready for adventure! 🚀
Mission 5: The Mediterranean Sea!
Where in the world will Jimmy go next? 🌍
Follow along this summer!
06/17/2026
Jimmy the Astronaut is back on another summer adventure! 🚀
Mission 4: Delphi, Greece! 🌍
Where will Jimmy go next? Stay tuned!
Jimmy is officially out of the office and ready for adventure! 🚀
Mission 4: Delphi, Greece!
Where in the world will Jimmy go next? 🌍
Follow along this summer!
06/15/2026
Admin summer break is in full effect! We'll be back on Tuesday, July 7th.
06/15/2026
Jimmy the Astronaut is back on another summer adventure! 🚀
Mission 3: To the Colosseum in Rome! 🌍
Where will Jimmy go next? Stay tuned!
06/10/2026
Jimmy the Astronaut is back on another summer adventure! 🚀
Mission 2: Twin Lakes near Leadville, CO 🌍
(Look closely—you might spot Jimmy enjoying the view!) 👀
Where will Jimmy go next? Stay tuned!
Jimmy is officially out of the office and ready for adventure! 🚀
Mission 2: Look closely for Jimmy at Twin Lakes near Leadville, CO
Where in the world will Jimmy go next? 🌍
Follow along this summer!
06/08/2026
Even astronauts need summer break! 🚀
Meet Jimmy, a tiny traveler accompanying staff from James Irwin Charter High School on their summer adventures.
Mission 1: Rio Grande Gorge near Taos, NM 🌍
Where will Jimmy go next? Stay tuned!
06/05/2026
Students from Power Tech, a James Irwin Charter School & James Irwin Charter High School Cheerleading had the opportunity to visit the Colosseum, one of Italy’s most iconic landmarks!
05/28/2026
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/
05/27/2026
Choosing the right middle school is a big decision—come see what sets James Irwin Charter Middle School apart.
Join administrators, staff, and students for an inside look at our award-winning, tuition-free program, where leadership, academics, and character development come together to prepare students for success.
✨ Tour our campus
✨ Learn about our unique programs
✨ Ask questions and meet the team
📅 Tuesday, June 2
🕔 Tours at 5:00 PM | Presentation at 5:30 PM
We invite prospective families to discover why JICMS was named Best of the Springs – Gold (2026).
05/14/2026
Way to go, Jags!
Oh, us? Just competing at the State Championships—no big deal…
Actually, it’s a very big deal. We’re so proud of our athletes!