Crow Canyon, Community, and Collaboration Dr. Mike Davis·April 17, 2025Thank you to everyone for your patience and flexibility during this week’s unexpected gas leak. I first learned...Experiential EducationFeaturedHead of SchoolLower SchoolNews
Why Financial Aid Matters at Colorado Academy: Changing Lives Through Philanthropy Dr. Mike Davis·April 10, 2025At Colorado Academy, education is more than a curriculum—it’s a transformative journey. From Pre-K through 12th Grade, students...All-School NewsHead of School
2025 State of the School Bill Fisher·March 20, 2025Colorado Academy Head of School Dr. Mike Davis began his 2025 State of the School remarks to families...All-School NewsFeaturedHead of School
Grit, Growth, and Gene Hackman Dr. Mike Davis·March 4, 2025Gene Hackman’s passing this week really struck me. His performances in classic films like Bonnie and Clyde, The...All-School NewsFeaturedHead of School
Why Kindness Matters Now More than Ever Dr. Mike Davis·February 5, 2025One thing I love about Colorado Academy’s mission statement is that we aspire to be a kind community....All-School NewsFeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Looking Back at King’s “Mountaintop” Dr. Mike Davis·January 16, 2025This week I gave a talk about the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. and his important legacy. I shared...All-School NewsFeaturedHead of School
The Quarter Century in Education Dr. Mike Davis·January 7, 2025I gave a talk recently, and when I was being introduced, the speaker reminded the audience—and me—that I...All-School NewsFeaturedHead of School
After Election, Our Strength Lies In Our Shared Values Dr. Mike Davis·December 5, 2024In the wake of our recent election, I spoke to our Upper School students and offered some reflections...All-School NewsFeaturedHead of School
Veterans Day 2024: Saluting One of Our Own Dr. Mike Davis·November 7, 2024As Veterans Day approaches, I feel it is important to share the reflections of one of our team...All-School NewsFaculty/StaffFeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
The Importance of Annual Fundraising for Our School Community Dr. Mike Davis·October 24, 2024As the Head of School, I am often asked why we need to engage in annual fundraising efforts,...FeaturedHead of School
Reflections on the October 7 Attacks Dr. Mike Davis·October 3, 2024Monday marks the one-year anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas on Israel, in which thousands...All-School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Admission Preview Pride and Teamwork Dr. Mike Davis·September 26, 2024There have been so many nights I go home filled with pride. The camaraderie of this community humbles...AdmissionEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Good and Evil and Civil Discourse: A Day with David Brooks Bill Fisher·September 12, 2024When honest, unrehearsed remarks about the U.S. Presidential candidates’ September 10 debate performances served as the warmup in...All-School NewsFeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus NewsletterUpper School
CA Hosts David Brooks Dr. Mike Davis·September 12, 2024New York Times columnist and PBS NewsHour contributor David Brooks was Colorado Academy‘s featured guest at the first...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Surgeon General’s Warning: Parenting is Hard! Dr. Mike Davis·September 3, 2024It was striking to see Dr. Vivek H. Murthy issue a Surgeon General’s Advisory about parenting. Typically, we...FeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Being Seen at Colorado Academy Dr. Mike Davis·August 23, 2024What a fantastic first week of school we’ve had! It’s been wonderful to see our students back on...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Dr. Mike Davis: Commencement Speech for the CA Class of 2024 Dr. Mike Davis·May 31, 2024I want to welcome all of you to the Colorado Academy Commencement Exercises of the Class of 2024....FeaturedHead of SchoolNewsOn CAmpus NewsletterUpper School
Take a Moment to Reflect This Memorial Day Dr. Mike Davis·May 23, 2024One of the most sacred of all national holidays is Memorial Day. This day serves as a solemn...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Senior Recital and Recognition Dr. Mike Davis·May 16, 2024As Katy Hills, CA’s amazing Director of Visual & Performing Arts, said, “There are few better CA traditions...ArtsEditor's PicksFeaturedHead of School
Advice in a Time of Protest Dr. Mike Davis·May 8, 2024This week, we met with our Senior class to go over all the details related to CA end-of-year...All-School NewsFeaturedHead of School
Advice for Summer Dr. Mike Davis·May 2, 2024May is a crazy month in the life of any school. At a dynamic institution like Colorado Academy,...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolMiddle School