Little by little
Editor’s note: This blog was presented by Middle School Principal Bill Wolf-Tinsman as his Continuation address on Tuesday,...
Middle School
2022 Eighth Grade Continuation
There is always a special energy in the room during Eighth Grade Continuation at Colorado Academy. Family and...
Students gain real-world perspectives
New perspectives and lessons are giving Colorado Academy Middle School students experiences this spring that have left many...
Culminating experiences
Academic years are fast moving, tightly woven experiences for students. There is an arc, as well as a...
Is AI a threat to humanity? CA Seventh Graders debate the case
Colorado Academy Seventh Graders do not shy away from complex or controversial subject matter. When voting on this...
Dreams of summer
The mercury almost touched 65 degrees today, which snapped my head away from the snow blower and on...
How Middle School students observe Black History Month
How would you do on the Colorado Academy Middle School scavenger hunt to find answers to questions about...
Future City Team triumphs for second straight year
After winning the Future City Regional Competition last year when they were in Seventh Grade, Colorado Academy’s Eighth...
2022 Middle School Interim Brochure
Interim provides opportunities to get out of the classroom to learn by doing, through exposure to new ideas,...
2021 Middle and Upper School Grandparents & Special Friends Day
Months of planning go into making Grandparents & Special Friends Day a success at Colorado Academy, especially during...
Cyberbullying expert connects with students and partners with parents
A fun approach with live polling during a cyberbullying presentation gave Colorado Academy Middle and Upper School students...
Alumnus brings maritime ‘Wonder’ to Middle School
Do you ever read the Colorado Academy alumni class notes, so carefully curated by Alumni Director Sue Burleigh,...
Choosing wisely how to spend our parenting capital
When I used to be a varsity soccer coach—a long time ago—I knew that I only had one...
Eighth Graders find challenge, connection on backpacking trip
Camping is back at CA! After a lengthy absence from off-campus experiential learning due to COVID-19, Colorado Academy...
Cider making creates bonds, teaches teamwork
Colorado Academy’s apple trees are having a banner year—the sight, smell, and taste of apples are everywhere on...
First day brings fun with old and new friends
Lower School The first day of school at Colorado Academy Lower School ran like clockwork, with parents waiting...
A memorable Middle School Continuation
Colorado Academy’s Eighth Graders, the Class of 2025, will remember their Middle School Continuation ceremony for many reasons, not...
Everybody won at the Field Day and Middle School Relays
From the Kangaroo Race to the Lax Throw, from the Frisbee Toss to the Hurdles, from Kick...
Day of Silence leaves lasting message
April saw many schools and organizations recognize the national student-led Day of Silence. Across the United States, many...
Learning and practicing philanthropy in Middle School
When the annual Philanthropy Essay assignment came due, Ryan Baumbusch wasn’t optimistic about how he would fare in...
Social media and the pandemic: another parenting challenge
As people familiar with my blog know, I am not a big fan of social media. Recent events...