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How can we protect what matters most?

Dr. Mike DavisAugust 29, 2019

I truly love the start of the school year at Colorado Academy. There is an energy and excitement that is palpable. It begins with pre-season sports camps, as st...

Editor's PicksFeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter187 views

Picnic, All-School Assembly, Parent Association kick off new year

Vicki HildnerAugust 29, 2019

With a perfect picnic evening, an All-School Assembly where Dr. Mike Davis told students to "Shoot for the moon," and a morning of eager parents signing up to v...

All School NewsOn CAmpus Newsletter161 views

What is the right thing to say to your young artist?

Katy Wood HillsAugust 29, 2019

Parents, have you ever looked at your child’s work of art or left a recital or performance and not known what to say? Don’t worry! This is not uncommon. ...

Arts DirectorOn CAmpus Newsletter66 views

Horizons at CA celebrates 21st summer of exploration, learning, and community building

Daniela MeltzerAugust 29, 2019

On the heels of my first Horizons Summer program and the 21st one for Horizons at CA, there is much to reflect upon and be proud of: the students’ smiling faces...

HorizonsHorizons DirectorOn CAmpus Newsletter30 views

The Guo Family: Why we chose a private school

Vicki HildnerAugust 29, 2019

Vicky Chao was an educator in Taiwan before immigrating to the United States, so it’s no surprise that she considered choosing a school for her son, Yowei, as a...

AdmissionLower SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter281 views

Department of Athletics welcomes six new team members

Bill HallAugust 29, 2019

You will see six new faces around Colorado Academy Athletics this school year, including four new heads of programs and two new members of the department. As th...

Athletic DirectorOn CAmpus Newsletter151 views

The best time of year

Bill Wolf-TinsmanAugust 29, 2019

Summer is a wonderful thing—a time for reading, family and play; yet, in my opinion, nothing beats the first day of school. The anticipation of a fresh start, t...

Middle School PrincipalOn CAmpus Newsletter37 views

How can you make the most of Upper School?

Sara PurvianceAugust 29, 2019

As a college counselor, I have the privilege of witnessing students reflect on their time at Colorado Academy and helping them weave their experiences, joys, fa...

College CounselingOn CAmpus NewsletterUpper School104 views

Gatorade Colorado Girls Soccer Player of the Year pays it forward

Vicki HildnerAugust 29, 2019

Annest after scoring the go-ahead goal in the State Championship Colorado Academy alumna Mari Annest ’19 has been named the 2019 Gatorade Colorado Girls Soc...

AthleticsHorizonsOn CAmpus Newsletter218 views

Welcome back from the Parent Association

Jill Boat Rakowski '92August 29, 2019

Welcome Back! I am honored to be leading the Parent Association this year and wanted to welcome you back to a new school year. Colorado Academy is a speci...

On CAmpus NewsletterParent Association17 views

One of CA’s best kept secrets

Allison JensenAugust 29, 2019

As a child, my dad and I visited our public library every Saturday morning during weekend errands. One of my favorite things to do on those mornings was to sit ...

Libraries DirectorOn CAmpus Newsletter65 views

2019 Grandparents Day: Save the date!

Vicki HildnerAugust 29, 2019

With charming musical performances by students, entertaining and enlightening classroom visits, and a delicious Colorado Academy lunch, Grandparents Day is alwa...

All School NewsOn CAmpus Newsletter205 views

The benefits of multi-age experiences

Angie CrabtreeAugust 29, 2019

The Six Cs of 21st Century skills—Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Cultural Competence, and Character Developmen...

Lower School PrincipalOn CAmpus Newsletter36 views

Don’t miss CA Homecoming 2019

Vicki HildnerAugust 29, 2019

Save the dates now for Colorado Academy Homecoming 2019, so you won't miss the spirit, games, car show, bike parade, carnival, or the bake sale. It's Friday,...

All School NewsOn CAmpus Newsletter119 views

Senior leaders bond at 10,000 feet

Dr. Jon VogelsAugust 29, 2019

Over the mid-summer weekend of August 9-11, 23 eager soon-to-be Colorado Academy Seniors went to the High Mountain Institute in Leadville to take part in a lead...

On CAmpus NewsletterUpper SchoolUpper School Principal70 views

Middle School students travel to Peru

CommunicationsAugust 29, 2019

By Ellen Clowes Grade 8 Global travel is a key element in being educated and expanding one’s comfort zone. In the Summer of 2019, I had the opportunity to t...

Experiential EducationMiddle SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter209 views

2019-2020 First day of Middle School!

Vicki HildnerAugust 27, 2019

“Welcome to Middle School! Have a great year!” That was the chalk art greeting at the entrance to Chowdry Middle School at Colorado Academy on the first day...

Middle SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter471 views

2019-2020 Opening day All-School Assembly

Vicki HildnerAugust 27, 2019

“Shoot for the moon!” That was the heart of Dr. Mike Davis’s greeting to Colorado Academy’s entire student body during the 2019-2020 opening day All-School A...

All School NewsOn CAmpus Newsletter633 views

2019-2020 Parent Association Get INvolved

Vicki HildnerAugust 27, 2019

Red, white, and black balloons marked the spot for the Colorado Academy Parent Association Get INvolved event in the Maloy Courtyard outside Welborn House on th...

On CAmpus NewsletterParent Association218 views

2019-2020 All-School Picnic

Vicki HildnerAugust 27, 2019

The universal greeting of the evening was a hug—as students, parents, faculty, and staff reunited after the summer at the annual Colorado Academy All-School Pic...

All School NewsOn CAmpus Newsletter335 views

Class of 2020 greets the Freshmen

Rebecca RischAugust 27, 2019

In one of Colorado Academy’s favorite and most endearing traditions, Seniors greeted the Freshmen with great enthusiasm and excitement on their first day of Upp...

Editor's PicksFeaturedNewsOn CAmpus NewsletterUpper School1127 views