Grandparents Zoom in for their big day
It was the wrong month, and it wasn’t in person. So would grandparents stay away from Colorado Academy’s...
Lower School
Even in a pandemic, we celebrated the 100th Day of School
Wear 100 objects! Dress like 100 years ago—1921! Dress like 100 years in the future—2121! Dress like you...
New playgrounds designed by and for CA students
If children could design their dream playground, what would it look like? At Colorado Academy, we are about...
How the librarians help students immerse themselves in Black History Month
To mark the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to kick off learning for Black History...
Why we chose Colorado Academy: The Wall family
When it came time for Amanda and Jimmy Wall to send their oldest child, Conrad, to elementary school,...
Living the Mission: Leaders
Editor’s Note: This is one of a series of articles about ways that Colorado Academy is living its...
Middle School
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...
Upper School
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...
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...
Senior REDI Lab launches entrepreneurs
When Senior Ulisses Rico Moncada started REDI Lab during the second semester, he had no way of knowing...
Portfolio Shows, a pandemic, and parents
About 10 minutes into the second evening Portfolio Show of the year, Director of Visual & Performing Arts...
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...