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.
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.
Five Early Childhood Wisdom Takeaways for Parents
September 16, 2025
In a world where guidance can feel overwhelming, these ideas cut through the noise.
Meet Sara Lowe: Champion of Student Support & Enrichment at Aspen Country Day
September 5, 2025
At Aspen Country Day School, a long tradition of student support and enrichment is now entering an exciting new chapter under the leadership of Sara Lowe.
The Middle School Model
August 12, 2025
curious about what happens in Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grades at Aspen Country Day School? Middle School Head Mark Bosick explains the philosophy and practice that guide our rewarding work with this age group.
Arts for everyone
August 12, 2025
The creative arts are central to the educational journey at Aspen Country Day School. Read about how a new Creative Arts program is unfolding for 2025-26. It deepens the artmaking experience for Middle School students, all while Lower School art classes continue to build a solid foundation for creative expression.
Early School expanding this fall
August 4, 2025
Big things are happening for Aspen Country Day School’s youngest learners. The Early School program is growing — with new teachers, an additional classroom, and an enhanced play-based curriculum designed to build confidence, resilience and joy in learning for every child.
New math paths in Middle school
August 1, 2025
New in 2025-26, students in Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grades at Aspen Country Day School have more choices in their course progression in mathematics. This is part of a curriculum initiative designed to ensure that all students experience an engaging, vibrant education and are prepared for the next steps in their learning journey.
About our new English Language Arts curriculum for K-Fifth Graders
July 30, 2025
A great literacy curriculum helps teachers guide their work to create enthusiastic, strong readers and writers. Aspen Country Day School recently chose a vibrant new program called RedThread, launching in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade in fall 2025.
A leader in learning
July 12, 2025
Aspen Country Day School always looks forward—toward a future where joyful, confident learners are prepared not only for high school and college, but for lives of meaning and purpose. As we deepen our commitment to academic excellence, we are thrilled to welcome Bo Adams to a new role at our school: director of curriculum & instruction.