2022 Eighth Grade Continuation Vicki Hildner·June 1, 2022There is always a special energy in the room during Eighth Grade Continuation at Colorado Academy. Family and...FeaturedMiddle SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Students gain real-world perspectives Jacque Montgomery·April 29, 2022New perspectives and lessons are giving Colorado Academy Middle School students experiences this spring that have left many...Middle SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Culminating experiences Bill Wolf-Tinsman·April 28, 2022Academic years are fast moving, tightly woven experiences for students. There is an arc, as well as a...AcademicsMiddle SchoolMiddle School PrincipalOn CAmpus Newsletter
Is AI a threat to humanity? CA Seventh Graders debate the case Rebecca Risch·March 30, 2022Colorado Academy Seventh Graders do not shy away from complex or controversial subject matter. When voting on this...AcademicsFeaturedMiddle SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Dreams of summer Bill Wolf-Tinsman·March 28, 2022The mercury almost touched 65 degrees today, which snapped my head away from the snow blower and on...Middle SchoolMiddle School PrincipalOn CAmpus Newsletter
How Middle School students observe Black History Month Vicki Hildner·February 24, 2022How would you do on the Colorado Academy Middle School scavenger hunt to find answers to questions about...Middle SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Future City Team triumphs for second straight year Vicki Hildner·January 27, 2022After winning the Future City Regional Competition last year when they were in Seventh Grade, Colorado Academy’s Eighth...Middle SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
2022 Middle School Interim Brochure Forbes Cone·January 27, 2022Interim provides opportunities to get out of the classroom to learn by doing, through exposure to new ideas,...Experiential EducationMiddle School
2021 Middle and Upper School Grandparents & Special Friends Day Vicki Hildner·December 21, 2021Months of planning go into making Grandparents & Special Friends Day a success at Colorado Academy, especially during...Middle SchoolOn CAmpus NewsletterUpper School
Cyberbullying expert connects with students and partners with parents Jacque Montgomery·November 29, 2021A fun approach with live polling during a cyberbullying presentation gave Colorado Academy Middle and Upper School students...All-School NewsMiddle SchoolOn CAmpus NewsletterUpper School
Alumnus brings maritime ‘Wonder’ to Middle School Vicki Hildner·November 29, 2021Do you ever read the Colorado Academy alumni class notes, so carefully curated by Alumni Director Sue Burleigh,...Alumni NewsletterMiddle SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Choosing wisely how to spend our parenting capital Bill Wolf-Tinsman·November 29, 2021When I used to be a varsity soccer coach—a long time ago—I knew that I only had one...Middle SchoolMiddle School PrincipalOn CAmpus Newsletter
Eighth Graders find challenge, connection on backpacking trip Rebecca Risch·November 1, 2021Camping is back at CA! After a lengthy absence from off-campus experiential learning due to COVID-19, Colorado Academy...Experiential EducationMiddle SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Cider making creates bonds, teaches teamwork Rebecca Risch·September 22, 2021Colorado Academy’s apple trees are having a banner year—the sight, smell, and taste of apples are everywhere on...FeaturedMiddle SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
First day brings fun with old and new friends Vicki Hildner·August 31, 2021Lower School The first day of school at Colorado Academy Lower School ran like clockwork, with parents waiting...Lower SchoolMiddle SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
A memorable Middle School Continuation Vicki Hildner·June 2, 2021Colorado Academy’s Eighth Graders, the Class of 2025, will remember their Middle School Continuation ceremony for many reasons, not...Middle SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Everybody won at the Field Day and Middle School Relays Vicki Hildner·May 27, 2021 From the Kangaroo Race to the Lax Throw, from the Frisbee Toss to the Hurdles, from Kick...Lower SchoolMiddle SchoolOn CAmpus NewsletterStudents & AlumniVideos
Day of Silence leaves lasting message Dr. Mike Davis·April 29, 2021April saw many schools and organizations recognize the national student-led Day of Silence. Across the United States, many...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolMiddle SchoolUpper School
Learning and practicing philanthropy in Middle School Vicki Hildner·April 28, 2021When the annual Philanthropy Essay assignment came due, Ryan Baumbusch wasn’t optimistic about how he would fare in...Middle SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter
Social media and the pandemic: another parenting challenge Dr. Mike Davis·April 1, 2021As people familiar with my blog know, I am not a big fan of social media. Recent events...Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolMiddle SchoolUpper School
Middle and Upper School Grandparents keep their date with Grandparents Day Vicki Hildner·March 27, 2021Colorado Academy Middle and Upper School Grandparents proved themselves to be experienced Zoom veterans, as they joined their...Middle SchoolOn CAmpus NewsletterUpper School