On CAmpus is a publication of Colorado Academy. Published monthly September through June.
Taste of CA 2023
The annual Taste of CA celebration, held this year on April 24, brought together more than 500 students,...
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2023 Faculty and Staff Appreciation Reception
On April 13, we held the annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Reception, a time when we come together...
Students Decry Gun Violence During Upper School Walkout
Hundreds of Upper School students walked out of class at Colorado Academy on April 5, 2023, to condemn...
Senior Artists Make a Statement
According to the artist statement that Spencer Mills hung next to his detailed black-and-white drawings in the second...
Culture and Community at CA
“Being disconnected from your cultural heritage can lead you to question who you really are and where you...
The State of the School 2023
For 15 years I’ve used my State of the School presentation as an opportunity to share my thoughts...
Help Us Keep Your Family Data Up to Date
It’s almost time to review and update your parent/student profile forms online! Be sure to circle May 1...
What Do You Enjoy Struggling Through?
One of my favorite experiences at CA has been serving as an Upper School advisor. When a student...
The Power of Indigenous Wisdom
I have been interested in the philosophy and worldview of Indigenous cultures for most of my life. When...
Fad or Enduring Truth?
I’ve been doing this a while, so I have seen some things come and go over the last...
Critical Thinking: More Critical than Ever
Colorado Academy’s yearlong Seventh Grade Critical Thinking class is just what its name implies: a learning experience designed...
Shane Boris ’00 Wins Oscar for Documentary ‘Navalny’
Film producer Shane Boris ’00 was part of the five-person team that took the stage to accept the...
Putting Climate Change Under the Microscope
What’s interesting about Climate Change, an advanced science course for Colorado Academy Eleventh and Twelfth Graders, is that...
Ribbon Cutting Marks Ambitious Expansion of REDI Lab Program
“REDI Lab is just the beginning of a lifetime subscription to learning,” said Tom Thorpe, the Director of...
Collinus Newsome Has a Calling
In November 2022, Collinus Newsome arrived at Colorado Academy to lead the school’s Office of Inclusivity. A nationally...
Musicians Thrive in Growing Middle, Upper School Programs
It is fortunate that Phil Jones, Colorado Academy’s Music Department Chair, plays more than one instrument—a lot more....
What Is on the Minds of Independent School Leaders
This past week, I attended the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) annual conference. NAIS is a professional...
Summer Is Around the Corner
As I type these words, the mercury is hovering around five degrees, a full 27 degrees below freezing;...
Pre-K through Grade 12 Spanish Program Educates Global Citizens
Spanning the entire curriculum from Pre-K to Grade 12, the Spanish language program at Colorado Academy embraces bilingualism...
Future City Team Earns a Shot on National Stage
The catchiest tune in the blockbuster Lin-Manuel Miranda musical Hamilton is “My Shot,” in which a young Alexander...
Foundation for Environmental Stewardship Elevates Student Voices
Colorado Academy’s ongoing sustainability work received a substantial boost during a weeklong Upper School residency with the Foundation...