As school begins, everyone is looking forward to meeting new friends. We get a head start with a new family cookout for children and parents! Those invited have received a message to RSVP in ParentSquare.

For new students who want to see where they'll be going on the first day of school, a quick orientation on the Friday before Labor Day is an optional event -- a chance to calm those butterflies of excitement. RSVP in ParentSquare.

Middle School backpacking expeditions begin in the first week of school, and all other grades from Kindergarten up venture out throughout the fall for hiking, climbing, mountain biking, and more. Get outside and enjoy the mountains -- our best classroom! More on all the trips at aspencountryday.org/outdoor

A super-fun day out for families with young children. Come enjoy canoe rides, bubbles, outdoor games, face painting, music, and yummy food on the spectacular campus of Aspen Country Day School. This event is free and open to the public. Bring friends!

Come to the Middle School building to meet your child's teachers and hear about plans for the year ahead. You'll visit each class and have time for questions. Then, after the classroom portion, make your way to the lawn by the ponds for a social gathering with fellow parents and school leaders.

Psychologist and wildly popular parenting expert Dr. Becky Kennedy is coming to Aspen Country Day School to share her new book, Good Inside, and her groundbreaking approach to raising resilient, emotionally healthy kids. This event is at capacity, no more RSVPs are being taken. Thank you!

Start in the Castle Creek building at 5 pm to meet teachers and hear what's ahead for your children this year. That's the first hour. Then enjoy a social gathering on the lawn by the ponds from 6-7 pm.

Come to your child's classroom in the Lower School building to hear from teachers and ask your questions about the year ahead. Followed by a reception on the lawn by the ponds. This is a great way to start the parent-school partnership off for a successful year.

Start the year off right! Explore your child's classroom in the Lower School building and hear teachers' plans for the year. That's the first hour - bring your questions! Then, enjoy a casual social gathering with fellow parents and school leaders on the lawn by the ponds.

Interested in learning more about independent school choices for grades 9-12? Here's a chance to hear from representatives of boarding schools across the country and closer to home. Bring your questions! Open to any and all interested parents and students.

Interested in options for high school beyond your own hometown? The fair is a great way to learn more about all the opportunities out there, with representatives of more than 50 schools from all over the country and the world. Free and open to the public. The fair opens at 1 pm, with a free

A night of pure gratitude and celebration of all you love about Aspen Country Day School. Live auction, drinks, dancing, and a performance by the legendary DAD BAND. On campus this year!