Dozens of independent high schools on site to meet with prospective students, offer insight into boarding school programs, residential life, athletics, and more. Open to all families in the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond. See schools that will be represented at the fair.
Mountain biking in Western Colorado -- what could be finer? Students camp out and put their biking skills to use on the network of trails near Fruita.
Join fellow parents, alumni, and friends of Country Day at River Valley Ranch for the return of the Aspen Country Day Cup golf tournament.
No school for students this day. All teachers and staff are engaged in professional development to further their practice and skills as educators.
A pause in the school year for all families and faculty. School resumes Monday, October 25.
No school for students this day. Parents are invited to structured conversations with homeroom teachers and advisors to discuss children's educational progress. These are held in person if possible, otherwise on Zoom.
No school for students this week. School resumes Monday, November 29.
School is closed for winter break. Classes resume Monday, January 3.
Aardvarks of all vintages are invited to the newly reopened Limelight Hotel in Aspen to catch up with schoolmates and some surprise teachers. If you are in town for the holidays, please stop by!
Ski touring to backcountry huts in the Tenth Mountain Trail Association network. Grades, dates, and details to come.
Federal holiday, school is closed.
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Federal holiday, school is closed.
A two-week spring break, all grades. Classes resume Monday, April 4.
In spring, head west to the desert -- that's the ski-town way. All grades venture out to explore the rivers, deserts, and mountains of Colorado and Utah. Dates and destinations to come.
It's the annual benefit bash to celebrate another successful year of in-person learning. And this year, to introduce the exciting new faculty housing initiative at Aspen Country Day School. A don't-miss event with drinks, live band, and a few surprises! Theme: Wizard of OZ
Aspen Country Day School is excited to hold its sixth Geography Bee. This new academic competition was formerly the National Geographic Bee. The National Geographic Society has permanently canceled its national program. But at ACDS, we believe that the GeoBee was an important way for students to meaningfully engage with geographic literacy. We're excited to
Children and teachers ask the question of the year: "What can I do to help?" The whole school community collaborates on cleaning up, revitalizing, and appreciating the natural world of the Roaring Fork Valley.
DISCONNECTED is the annual original musical created by the Eighth Grade graduating class of 2021. Join them as they venture into the world of AI, VR, and super apps. Exact time and location of shows TBD.
As the school year draws to a close, there's so much going on. Here's the complete schedule of events for parents, grandparents, special friends to enjoy. Come witness all that Aardvarks have learned this year!
exact dates & program to be confirmed: From a base camp in Western Colorado, students have a week-long, multi-sport rally: canyoneering in Colorado National Monument, rock climbing in Unaweep Canyon, and paddling on an overnight raft/inflatable kayak trip on the legendary Ruby-Horsethief section of the Colorado River.
The capstone adventure of the Aspen Country Day School journey is a multi-day river trip for students. On the eve of their graduation, they head to the desert for a rafting trip on a classic itinerary on the Green River.
The final school day for students in PreK through Seventh Grade. See you in the fall!
Pausing to take a moment to remember our country and those who have safeguarded it over the years.
An outdoor celebration of the graduates of 2021, with each student speaking about the journey now ending and adventures to come.
