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Head of School

Veterans Day 2024: Saluting One of Our Own

Dr. Mike Davis·November 7, 2024

As Veterans Day approaches, I feel it is important to share the reflections of one of our team...

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The Importance of Annual Fundraising for Our School Community

Dr. Mike Davis·October 24, 2024

As the Head of School, I am often asked why we need to engage in annual fundraising efforts,...

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Reflections on the October 7 Attacks

Dr. Mike Davis·October 3, 2024

Monday marks the one-year anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas on Israel, in which thousands...

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Lower School Principal

FAMILIES Cultivate Belonging

Angie Crabtree·September 27, 2024

At Colorado Academy, we believe that connections are important, and these connections are essential not only in same-age...

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Angie Crabtree: 2024 Grade 5 Continuation

Angie Crabtree·June 3, 2024

Welcome students, parents, family, friends, faculty, and staff to the Colorado Academy Fifth Grade Continuation ceremony. We are...

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Celebrating Our Lower School Teachers

Angie Crabtree·February 29, 2024

“Every student is special, and you have to give them your best, and you hope they will carry...

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Middle School Principal

Removing the Filter

Nick Malick·February 5, 2024

A few years ago, I was attending my daughter’s ballet recital, a bouquet under my seat; and like...

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Intentionally Building Community in Middle School

Nick Malick·November 1, 2023

If you had a chance to attend one of our grade-level coffees this fall, you heard how complicated...

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Meet Middle School Principal Nick Malick

Bill Fisher·August 22, 2023

When he was in first or second grade, Nick Malick wanted to be the ice cream man; in...

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Upper School Principal

Upper School Principal Max Delgado: Class of 2024 Commencement Speech

Max Delgado·May 31, 2024

Good morning. Graduates, it’s my honor today to take a few moments to speak to you on behalf...

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Building a Schedule, Building a Culture

Max Delgado·November 1, 2023

All trimesters bring newness, but this trimester had it in spades. With our new schedule, teachers and students...

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Lessons from Great Teachers: 2023 Commencement Address by Max Delgado

Max Delgado·June 2, 2023

Last week, I was lucky enough to take a group of Seniors on an Interim trip to Utah....

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Arts Director

Creativity: Discomfort Is Real

Katy Wood Hills·March 4, 2024

Throughout my career as an art educator and artist, I have heard countless people express that they wish...

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CA Athletes, Artists, and Students in the Wild: Interim 2023

Katy Wood Hills·June 1, 2023

I have been guiding Colorado Academy students into the backcountry every May for the past 15 years. Each...

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What Do You Enjoy Struggling Through?

Katy Wood Hills·March 26, 2023

One of my favorite experiences at CA has been serving as an Upper School advisor. When a student...

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Athletic Director

Athletics Banquet Celebrates Fall 2024 Teams

Bill Fisher·November 19, 2024

On November 17, 2024, Colorado Academy student-athletes, families, coaches, and fans packed the Athletic Center’s Field House for...

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Casey Powell, Lacrosse Hall of Famer, Joins CA

Communications·December 4, 2023

Colorado Academy welcomes Casey Powell, a Hall of Fame American former college and professional lacrosse player, as CA’s...

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Jon Hill is Director of Athletics

Bill Fisher·August 30, 2023

Now in his eighth year as a leader within Colorado Academy’s Department of Athletics, Jon Hill knows well...

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College Counseling Director

Reframing college selection goals

Sonia Arora·October 3, 2022

We are in full swing here in the College Office, hosting admissions representatives from around the country and...

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Meet David Jones ’09, Associate Director of College Counseling

Sonia Arora·August 29, 2022

When you return to the Froelicher Upper School this fall, you’ll notice some changes up here on the...

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Puzzling through it all

Sonia Arora·February 9, 2022

On the Colorado Academy campus, our trees are not abloom, and the days feel only slightly longer. Nonetheless,...

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Libraries Director

Veterans Day at the Library

Allison Peters Jensen·November 4, 2024

As November begins, we look forward to Veterans Day on November 11, a time to help students understand...

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Celebrating the Freedom to Read

Allison Peters Jensen·September 26, 2024

Librarians and educators nationwide marked National Banned Books Week from September 22-28, 2024. This important week highlights the...

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Encouraging a Love for Reading at Home: A Caregiver’s Guide

Allison Peters Jensen·August 29, 2024

As we embark on a new school year, the Library Department is enthusiastic about two goals aimed at...

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Parent Association President

A Challenge to Our Parent and Guardian Community

Meg Braun·August 31, 2023

At this time of year, we urge our children to approach school with courage, curiosity, and kindness. We...

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2023 Parent Appreciation Breakfast

Bill Fisher·May 15, 2023

Colorado Academy parents and family members gathered in the Campus Center on May 11, 2023, for the annual...

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For the PA, It’s the Season of Gratitude

Communications·April 30, 2023

As the school year quickly winds down, the Parent Association focuses its time on transitions and, most importantly,...

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Horizons Director

Horizons and Colorado Academy: Partnering in Learning, Community, and Joy for 26 Years

Kelly Holley·September 27, 2024

Horizons Colorado at CA (HCCA) proudly celebrated its 26th summer this year. Horizons exists to advance educational equity...

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Celebrating our Graduating Class of 2024 and Welcoming New Horizons Students to the Colorado Academy Family!

Daniela Meltzer·May 31, 2024

This year we are excited to celebrate 11 graduating high school students who have been with our program...

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Life’s Joys and Heartaches

Daniela Meltzer·May 3, 2024

This month’s reflection centers around opposite ends of the spectrum: altruism and unimaginable loss. To be human is...

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Inclusivity Director

The Most Difficult Emotion

Collinus Newsome·May 1, 2023

Joy Noun: a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. “Tears of joy.” Beloved Community, Beloved. I promised I...

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Culture and Community at CA

Collinus Newsome·April 3, 2023

“Being disconnected from your cultural heritage can lead you to question who you really are and where you...

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Award-winning author meets with literature class

Sarah Wright·January 30, 2021

Hailed as “the new Toni Morrison” by the American Booksellers Association, two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward...

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