The kindness of strangers Dr. Mike Davis·February 11, 2021My family is celebrating my birthday this weekend. My mom and dad, who live in Tucson, reminded me...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Leaving a legacy of care Dr. Mike Davis·February 4, 2021The world lost a couple of giants this week. They were not giants because they were regularly in...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolHorizons
Successful COVID-19 testing leads to more ‘first days’ Communications·January 28, 2021This school year, 2020-2021, has been a year of many “first days.” There was the first day of...All-School NewsFeaturedOn CAmpus NewsletterUpper School
Activities, laughter, learning return to campus Dr. Mike Davis·January 28, 2021The energy on campus was amazing this week! This past Monday, our Grade 9 and Grade 8 students...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Do you know Claudette Colvin? Dr. Mike Davis·January 28, 2021I bet you have heard of Rosa Parks. Did you know that nine months before the world got...FeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Remembering baseball legend Hank Aaron Dr. Mike Davis·January 25, 2021I was five years old when Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s home run record. Even though I was...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Sharing history so the future never forgets Dr. Mike Davis·January 21, 2021This coming Wednesday is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Among the many disturbing moments at the January 6 insurrection...FeaturedHead of School
A powerful day for teaching at CA Dr. Mike Davis·January 7, 2021I wake up every day and am psyched to come to work. I am grateful to be at...AcademicsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021: Lessons I will take with me into the New Year Dr. Mike Davis·December 28, 2020I think we would all agree that we are glad to see 2020 in the rearview mirror. I...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Good things did happen in 2020 Dr. Mike Davis·December 17, 2020It’s so easy to go negative. In fact, it’s too easy. Even when we aren’t in a pandemic,...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Taking stock of student feedback Dr. Mike Davis·December 3, 2020How did the week feel? For me, it was just too quiet. I missed seeing students and faculty...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolMiddle SchoolUpper School
Looking forward to the Leach Center for the Performing Arts Vicki Hildner·December 2, 2020It stood for 43 years, providing a home for countless plays, musicals, meetings, concerts, assemblies, recitals, and Town...ArtsEditor's PicksFeatured
The power of playing the wrong note Dr. Mike Davis·November 23, 2020In the age of COVID-19, I have found music to be a source of healing and relief. Not...FeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Middle School Birding Club generates interest in birds on campus and beyond Rebecca Risch·November 20, 2020Slow down, observe, listen. At Colorado Academy, there are soaring, chirping, and fluttering rewards in taking that moment....Editor's PicksExperiential EducationFeaturedMiddle SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Living the Mission: Leaders Vicki Hildner·November 13, 2020Editor’s Note: This is one of a series of articles about ways that Colorado Academy is living its...All-School NewsFeaturedLower SchoolMiddle SchoolOn CAmpus NewsletterUpper School
CA alumni raise awareness of Veterans Day Dr. Mike Davis·November 10, 2020At Monday’s Upper School Town Hall, Colorado Academy Junior Helen Blake organized a celebration for Veterans Day. Helen...FeaturedHead of School
Living in an anxious age: Take advantage of this 3-day weekend Dr. Mike Davis·November 5, 2020I sadly have to write about this topic too much, but the pressures of the past year are...FeaturedHead of School
Parade and popsicles create ‘best day ever’ Vicki Hildner·November 1, 2020“I’m hot!” That was the only complaint costumed Colorado Academy Lower School students had as the annual Halloween...FeaturedLower SchoolOn CAmpus NewsletterStudents & AlumniVideos
CA and Election 2020 Dr. Mike Davis·October 30, 2020I am writing today on a difficult subject—American politics. I think it’s important to prepare our community for...FeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Our social dilemma Dr. Mike Davis·October 22, 2020A few years ago, I quit Facebook and Twitter. At first, it was hard. I felt like I lost...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolUpper School
‘One day this will go down on your permanent record’ Dr. Mike Davis·October 15, 2020It’s a classic line from the great Violent Femmes song “Kiss Off?” As a young student. I vividly...AcademicsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
