Colorado Springs, CO – A newly filed WARN Act notice confirms that all employees at two schools in Colorado Springs will be laid off by the end of June, following a decision to terminate operations.
According to a letter submitted April 30, 2026, to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, ACCEL Services LLC will end all employment at Banning Lewis Ranch Academy and Banning Lewis Preparatory Academy. The filing states that layoffs are expected to be permanent, with separations scheduled for June 30, 2026.
The notice indicates that all job titles will be affected, and no bumping rights will be offered to employees. While the exact number of impacted workers was not specified in the document, the scope of the action suggests a full workforce reduction across both campuses in El Paso County, part of the Colorado Springs metro area.
According to the filing, employees have already been notified of their layoff dates. The company also confirmed that Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade has been informed of the situation.
The closures stem from a decision by Banning Lewis Academy to terminate its relationship with ACCEL Schools, the operator managing the institutions. Both campuses are located on the city’s northeast side and serve a significant student population in the growing community.
State officials typically use WARN notices to prepare rapid response efforts, including job placement assistance and unemployment resources for affected workers.
Further details about transition plans for students or potential school replacements have not yet been released.
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