Stories from the Journey
The strength of our school community is built on the continued commitment of faculty, students, and families to support each other as they learn and grow. Here are stories of the people, places, and experiences that make up the Aspen Country Day School journey.
Macbeth With A Modern Pulse
January 30, 2026
Middle Schoolers brought Macbeth to life with Shakespeare’s words, modern music, and fearless creativity.
Where Confidence Finds Its Sound
January 23, 2026
Through collaboration and creative risk taking, music is helping discover confidence and joy at the heart of learning.
Third Graders Explore Identity Through Storytelling
December 15, 2025
Third Graders are discovering who they are as writers by turning identity webs into vivid, personal stories.
Middle School Drops Everything to Read
December 10, 2025
Drop Everything and Read offers Middle School students a weekly moment to slow down, choose a book that speaks to them, and rediscover the joy of reading simply for its own sake.
Student Leadership in Action
November 13, 2025
A school-based leadership program has ACDS Middle Schoolers fostering agency, voice, and community.
Pedals into Proportions
October 21, 2025
Outdoor Ed brings classroom learning to life: for Fourth Graders, this means putting math into motion on the trail. Students discover how gear ratios power their mountain biking adventure.
Reading happiness ahead: Airstream Library returns
October 10, 2025
From adventure and fantasy to science, history, and picture books, the Aardvark Library is packed with stories waiting to be discovered.
The Science and Spirit of Play: A Conversation with the National Institute for Play
October 3, 2025
Play is not just for children—it’s a lifelong catalyst for innovation, wellbeing, and community building.
Full Circle: Maria Semple, ACDS Alum, Back in Aspen
September 24, 2025
We’re revisiting an interview with writer and ACDS alum Maria Semple.
Putting Pencil to Paper: Why Middle Schoolers Still Use Planners
September 17, 2025
With so much of life managed on screens, Aspen Country Day School Middle Schoolers still carry something deliberately low-tech: a written planner.









