Tradition of Excellence Foundation
Our Mission
The Tradition of Excellence Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization created to promote and support programs of academic, artistic, and athletic excellence. Founded in 1988, the Foundation provides a tax-deductible vehicle for citizens, businesses, and foundations to contribute to Cheyenne Mountain School District 12. The Tradition of Excellence Foundation operates independently from, but in cooperation with, the District 12 Board of Education and district administration officials and staff to identify specific needs that the school district is unable to fund, either by law or by budgetary limitations.
For further information on how you can help support the Cheyenne Mountain School District through the Tradition of Excellence Foundation, contact Eric Scott, Tradition of Excellence Foundation President.
Supporting Cheyenne Mountain Schools Since 1988
"Excellent schools equal excellent communities, and the fundraising efforts of
The Tradition of Excellence Foundation not only helps District 12 maintain the quality educational programs we have come to expect, but also add value to the entire Cheyenne Mountain community."
How Your Donations Help Our Students
Because of generous donations that were given to the Foundation through the annual 12 For 12 campaign, the Legacy Circle, the bi-annual district auction, and designated gifts, $50,000 was awarded in grants in May to support academics, athletics and the arts in District 12 schools. Thank you to all our donors and volunteers who made these grants possible.
Recent Teacher Grant Awards
Broadmoor Elementary School
STEAM Innovation Station Equipment
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School
Playground Equipment
LCD Projectors
Cheyenne Mountain High School
Console Digital Pianos
Electronic Pottery Wheels and Clay Mixer
Indoor Turf Surface Mats
Environmental Science Ten-Parameter Test Kits
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School
Scientific Calculators
Molecular Model Kits
LED Microscopes
Cañon School
Indoor Recreation Equipment
Gold Camp Elementary School
Responsive Classroom Training and Implementation
Piñon Valley Elementary School
Primary Grades Playground Equipment
"Kid Power" Programming
Skyway Elementary School
Support for "The Leader In Me" Program
Leveled Library Materials
Total Grant Funds Awarded: $50,000
Support the Foundation
Donate
Tax-deductible donations to The Tradition of Excellence Foundation can also be mailed to:
The Tradition of Excellence Foundation
c/o Cheyenne Mountain School District 12
1775 LaClede Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Thank You to Our 150 Year Celebration Sponsors
150th Presenting Sponsor
GE Johnson
Partners in Education Sponsor
El Pomar Foundation
Mehall Family Foundation
The Broadmoor
The Faricy Boys
Pard Morrison
Continuing Excellence Sponsor
Sally and Kyle Hybl
Carrie and Kevin Kaveney
Carol and John Kleiner
Stapp Law Firm
Arran Huckstep
Bruce Archambault
Ann and Tom Naughton
Brandon Johnson
Clement/Marzolf - RE/MAX Properties Inc
Kratt Family Foundation
Sharp General Contractors
O Technical Solutions
Northwestern Mutual
Winslow BMW of Colorado Springs
Dana and David McDermott
The Loo Family
Chris and Shawn Morland
Sign Shop Ltd.
Community Champion Sponsor
Monica Dobbins
Batterson Orthodontics
Lori and Walt Cooper
Quadhammer Family
Lindsey and Michael Suggs
Omelets Etc.
Freeman Family
Wright Family
Colorado Springs Dermatology Clinic, P.C.
Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery Associates
Monica Furey, Declan, Lucy, and Dori Peloso
Feffer Family
Eric Scott - LIV Sotheby's International Realty
Cheyenne Supporter Sponsor
Cheyenne Canon Dental
Brooke Family
Sarah and Richard Miller
Grage Family
Sara Martin
Clement/Marzolf - RE/MAX Properties Inc.
Susan and Brent Mellow
Mallory and Darren Sharp
Stephanie and Steve Mulliken
Furda Family
Taylor Fence
Huebner Family
Eclipse Jet Charter
Biggs Kofford (Chris Blees and Deborah Helton)
Hubert Family
Bailey Family
Brie and Morgan Moon
Cornelius Kugler
Jenny and Matt Craddock
The DePeppe Family
Jill and Aaron Smith
Charity and David Peak
Crista and Mark Muchmore
Kriss Family
Cheyenne Spirit Sponsor
Maria Randolph Photography
Michael Grage
Betsy Kleiner and Kurt Steinbach
Schneider Family
Dentists of Broadmoor
Sheree and Jeff Ahrendsen
Kate and John Koehnecke
Broadmoor Dental
Doherty Family
Katherine Lewis
Antles Family
Stapp Family
Mika Family
Foundation Board of Directors
Eric Scott, President Carol Kleiner, Vice President
Melody Antles, Treasurer Kara Mehall, Secretary Ann Naughton, Director
Steve Mulliken, Director Carey Stark, Director Walt Cooper, Director Lindsey Suggs, Director
Steve Parker, Ex Officio (DAAC Chair) Dr. David Peak, Ex Officio (Superintendent)
