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.
Introducing our new Middle School leader
January 21, 2022
With deep gratitude to Scott Hicks, who is serving as interim Middle School Head this year, we are excited to announce the appointment of Jamie Hozack, currently upper school director at Telluride Mountain School.
Alumni Journeys: solving crimes
January 14, 2022
When we heard that this alumna had rushed into a burning trailer to save a woman’s life, we had to get the whole story. Meet a detective, mother, and advocate for victims of crimes against children.
Alumni Journeys: startup life
January 7, 2022
Aspen Country Day School alumni go on to all corners of the world and all sorts of careers. Here’s one story of a journey from Castle Creek to Silicon Valley.
Middle School exams: how & why
December 1, 2021
The experience of preparing for and taking a final exam, or completing a culminating project or presentation, is valuable for MIddle Schoolers and one of the ways Aspen Country Day School prepares students for the journey ahead.
Gratitude in action
November 29, 2021
Each month has its own theme, and November is “gratitude.” Teachers work with children to deepen their understanding of life skills and attitudes that will help them contribute to the greater good when they become adults.
Clean machine: new all-electric school bus hits the road
November 15, 2021
All aboard: The area’s first electric school bus hits the road thanks to a grant for Aspen Country Day School from the Regional Air Quality Council.
Halloween fun
November 4, 2021
In a ski town with a quiet off season, Halloween becomes a big deal. And this year, with October 31 falling on a Sunday, there was plenty of time to
ACDS in the Community: clothing pantry success
November 4, 2021
Parents rallied – spectacularly – for a fall clothing drive to donate warm-weather items to the Garfield County Family Resource Center in Rifle. Next up, a food drive!
Testing, testing: introducing MAP Growth
October 6, 2021
What’s the “why” behind Aspen Country Day School’s new testing program, MAP Growth? Lower School Head Adam Hancock explains. Children will take these tests three times per year starting in the fall of 2021.
Alumni Journeys: traveling poet and writer
October 6, 2021
Poet and artist Anne Sperry ’76, traveling around the country in her converted school bus/tiny home, stopped by campus to lead poetry workshops and reminisce about the (very!) early days of our school.