October News: Celebrating Fall Milestones and Our Fall Interns
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Celebrating Fall Milestones
October 2025
IN THIS ISSUE
FEATURED
Academy of Arts & Knowledge (CO)
High Rockies Community School (CO)
Next Gen Charter Schools in Texas
OUR TEAM
NorCal Welcomes Fall Interns
UPCOMING EVENTS
FRED Conference
Dear Friends and Partners,
As we move deeper into fall, our team is celebrating meaningful milestones, new partnerships, and our fall interns.
In Colorado, the Academy of Arts & Knowledge closed financing with Equitable Facilities Fund for its permanent home in Fort Collins. Up in the mountains, our partners at High Rockies Community School began renovation on their new Education Center, another step forward in connecting students to the land through hands-on learning.
In Texas, we’re excited to partner with three brand new charter operators—The Museum School of East Dallas, Fort Worth STEAM Academy, and Arcadia High School—along with Aristoi Classical Academy in Houston.
We also welcomed our fall interns from Lighthouse Community Public Schools and Oakland Unity High School, who are diving into the world of real estate development and learning what it takes to build spaces where students thrive.
And with conference season in full swing, you can find me at the FRED Conference in Nashville this November.
Thanks for being part of this journey with us.
Warmly,
John Sun, CEO
FEATURED
Celebrating AAK in Colorado!
We’re thrilled to announce that the Academy of Arts and Knowledge (AAK) in Fort Collins has closed financing with Equitable Facilities Fund (EFF). With this financing, the school has acquired its current building and will begin construction in November to accommodate their increased student enrollment, with Blueprint serving as the project manager.
AAK provides a joyful, arts-integrated education to a diverse student community, and this project ensures the school has the space and stability to grow and continue its inspiring mission.
This marks an exciting milestone as we deepen our impact in Colorado and celebrate AAK’s continued success!
Breaking Ground in the High Rockies!
We are celebrating with our partners at High Rockies Community School on the renovation of the newly designated Education Center at Sacramento Creek Ranch! This new school will connect students and the South Park community to the land through hands-on, place-based learning.
Blueprint is proud to support this milestone alongside Himmelman Construction, Inc., Adragna Architecture, and other dedicated local partners.
Supporting the Next Generation of Texas Charters!
We’re excited to announce new partnerships across Texas with The Museum School of East Dallas, Fort Worth STEAM Academy, and Arcadia High School, three innovative, mission-driven charter operators recently approved to open in 2026 and recently named NewSchools 2025 Ventures.
We’re also partnering with Aristoi Classical Academy in Houston on a campus replication project, continuing our work to expand access to high-quality public education.
Blueprint is energized by the growth of the charter school sector in Texas and honored to help create affordable, sustainable spaces where students can thrive.
OUR TEAM
NorCal Team Welcomes Fall Interns
This fall, we’re welcoming four high school interns, Alexis M., Lina V., Marcos M., and Sergio V., from our charter school partners at Lighthouse Community Public Schools and Oakland Unity High School. They are joining us from October 1–December 10, gaining experience in real estate development and school facilities.
Special thanks to our longtime partner Colliers for sponsoring and supporting this internship program over the past three years!
EVENTS
Blueprint on the Road
FRED Conference: November 13, 2025, Nashville, TN. Blueprint CEO John Sun will be heading to Nashville.
