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...
Middle School
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...
Middle and Upper School Grandparents keep their date with Grandparents Day
Colorado Academy Middle and Upper School Grandparents proved themselves to be experienced Zoom veterans, as they joined their...
Living the Mission: Courageous
Editor’s Note: This is one of a series of articles about ways that Colorado Academy is living its...
CA Seventh Graders debate defunding the police
For their annual debate unit, Colorado Academy Seventh Graders did not shy away from tackling one of the...
Interested in moving? Consider Mångata Subexo!
What would a city on the Moon look like? Just ask Colorado Academy’s innovative and analytical Middle School...
‘Middle School Meetup’ keeps students connected
COVID-19 has disrupted daily life, long-term plans, and social interactions around the world, so it didn’t come as...
Why we chose CA: The Seitz-Yañez family
Joe Seitz describes his daughters as “two diamonds.” So it’s fitting that when he started looking for the...
Taking stock of student feedback
How did the week feel? For me, it was just too quiet. I missed seeing students and faculty...
Middle School Birding Club generates interest in birds on campus and beyond
Slow down, observe, listen. At Colorado Academy, there are soaring, chirping, and fluttering rewards in taking that moment....
Living the Mission: Leaders
Editor’s Note: This is one of a series of articles about ways that Colorado Academy is living its...
Living the Mission: Kindness
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles about ways that CA is living its...
How this STEAM class created a video game celebrity
Eighth Grader Alyssa Song had what she thought were realistic expectations for the video game she created and...
COVID-19 and the long road to greater independence
School is launched at Colorado Academy, and students are getting to know the teachers and our expectations for...