Union Colony Elementary School in Evans, Colorado, is thrilled to share that we are a Capturing Kids’ Hearts® National Showcase School! This award celebrates schools that excel in creating emotionally safe, relationship-driven learning environments where students feel connected and eager to learn. This recognition places Union Colony Elementary among a select group of schools nationwide that are committed to nurturing supportive and inclusive educational environments. It reflects our K-12 school's commitment to fostering a culture where students feel valued and empowered to reach their fullest potential.

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Capturing Kids’ Hearts

"Capturing Kids' Hearts® has given our teachers and students a blueprint for creating a school environment that reflects on personal character, recognition, and meaningful engagement with each other." Jemiah Fowler, Executive Director, Union Colony Schools

The Capturing Kids’ Hearts® (CKH) process emphasizes building strong relationships between educators and students, fostering a positive school culture, and enhancing student engagement. Schools recognized as National Showcase Schools have demonstrated measurable improvements in attendance, academic performance, and reductions in disciplinary incidents. Further, Capturing Kids' Hearts® relationship-building approach to discipline creates self-managing groups. Through experiential training, expert coaching, a character-based curriculum for students, and personalized support, CKH equips professionals in K-12 education to implement transformational processes focused on social-emotional wellbeing, relationship-driven campus culture, and student connectedness.

Fewer than 500 schools nationwide earn the Capturing Kids' Hearts® National Showcase title each year. UCS worked hard and is proud to be among this hand-picked cohort of schools.

UCS elementary school students in class.

Making Safe Spaces Together

At Union Colony Elementary, the CKH philosophy is evident daily among our teachers and students. Our classrooms encourage curiosity and emotional well-being. Our dedication to one another ensures that our students not only achieve academic success but also develop the social and emotional skills necessary for lifelong learning. Come see for yourself why we are the only school in our area that is a CKH National Showcase school. Tour Union Colony Elementary and meet the people behind the award-winning connectedness. We’d love to meet you.

About Union Colony Schools
Union Colony Schools’ innovative approach provides a tuition-free education rich in arts, music, technology and athletics to students in the greater Greeley, Colorado area. With two convenient campuses serving K-5 and 6-12, our dedicated teachers educate for a life of leadership and academic success. Join our close-knit, thriving K-12 schools, where the community is the heart of our mission, and everyone knows your name. We're enrolling.
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Capturing Kids’ Hearts® National Showcase School!