Earthworm Superpowers Teach Lessons in Sustainability Bill Fisher·December 1, 2022The Colorado Academy Pre-Kindergarten students busily working in the Lower School science classroom of teacher Jeff Goldstein ’88...AcademicsFeaturedLower SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Scenes From the Principal’s Window Angie Crabtree·December 1, 2022I remember moving into my office at Colorado Academy in July 2019. One of the things I immediately...Lower SchoolLower School Principal
Do We Dewey? Yes We Do! Allison Peters Jensen·December 1, 2022Librarians are frequently asked, “So, do you still use the Dewey Decimal System, ha ha ha?” Honestly, this...Libraries DirectorLower SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Creativity and Fun Take Center Stage in Halloween Parade Bill Fisher·October 31, 2022With nearly every student, teacher, and staff member in costume, Halloween festivities in Colorado Academy’s Lower School carry...FeaturedLower SchoolOn CAmpus NewsletterStudents & AlumniVideos
Celebrating FAMILIES Angie Crabtree·October 28, 2022In October, we launched the FAMILIES program in the Lower School. A FAMILY consists of one adult and...Lower SchoolLower School PrincipalOn CAmpus Newsletter
Senior-Kindergarten Buddy match draws nerves, excitement Rebecca Risch·October 4, 2022With this year’s Senior-Kindergarten Buddy match delayed by a week, the Class of 2023 and the Class of...All-School NewsEditor's PicksFeaturedLower SchoolUpper School
The ‘I Love’ game Angie Crabtree·October 1, 2022Last week I joined a group of students for lunch. As I began eating, the students shared that...Lower SchoolLower School PrincipalOn CAmpus Newsletter
CA Outdoor Programming – Fall 2022 Abby Page·September 7, 2022Colorado Academy offers challenging and fun outdoor programming for students of all ages, which teaches outdoor skills and...All-School NewsEditor's PicksExperiential EducationFeaturedLower SchoolMiddle SchoolUpper School
Joy, laughter, and friendship: The first day in the Lower School Angie Crabtree·August 31, 2022When the school year ends in May and the students leave for the summer, I am always a...Lower SchoolLower School PrincipalOn CAmpus Newsletter
First day in Lower School full of smiles Bill Fisher·August 31, 2022Lower Schoolers arrived for the first day of school, August 23, 2022, to find Principal Angie Crabtree, coaches,...All-School NewsLower SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Families build connections at 2022 All-School Picnic Bill Fisher·August 25, 2022The recipe for a great back-to-school event calls for mild, sunny weather; plenty of shade for relaxing; a...All-School NewsFeaturedLower School
How the Fifth Grade became difference makers Angie Crabtree·June 1, 2022Editor’s note: This is the address Colorado Academy Lower School Principal Angie Crabtree delivered at the Fifth Grade...Lower SchoolLower School PrincipalOn CAmpus Newsletter
2022 Fifth Grade Continuation Vicki Hildner·June 1, 2022“It’s All Right,” the Colorado Academy Fifth Graders sang at their 2022 Continuation to Middle School, under the...Editor's PicksFeaturedLower SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Crow Canyon comes to CA Vicki Hildner·April 27, 2022There is just something magic about making fire—especially when you do it without a match, or a lighter,...AcademicsExperiential EducationLower SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Voices of Change takes on big problems, finds innovative solutions Vicki Hildner·March 29, 2022What is on the minds of Colorado Academy’s Fifth Graders these days? You may be surprised to find...AcademicsLower SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
New members join Health Team Vicki Hildner·February 24, 2022During COVID-19, the Colorado Academy Health Team worked tirelessly to monitor the health and safety of CA students....Faculty/StaffLower SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
CA Lower School celebrates being 100 days smarter Rebecca Risch·February 23, 2022Decked out in hats, shirts, wigs, canes, and huge smiles, CA Lower School students and teachers celebrated being...Lower School
2022 Lower School Grandparents & Special Friends Day finally arrives! Vicki Hildner·January 31, 2022View and download more photos from Lower School Grandparents and Special Friends Day. For the second year in...Lower SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
The Formative Five Vicki Hildner·December 21, 2021 Colorado Academy Lower School Principal Angie Crabtree discusses the foundation for Lower School learning—the Formative Five....Lower SchoolOn CAmpus NewsletterStudents & AlumniVideos
‘Be the Light’ with the Lower School Choir Vicki Hildner·November 30, 2021Among the many firsts associated with the Leach Center for the Performing Arts this year, November 9 brought...ArtsLower SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Social emotional learning in the Lower School Vicki Hildner·November 29, 2021 Counselor Brooke Hamman talks about how social emotional learning is woven throughout the Lower School experience...Lower SchoolOn CAmpus NewsletterStudents & AlumniVideos