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.
Keeping teaching “human centered” in the age of AI
June 10, 2026
Summer learning at ACDS began with a faculty workshop examining the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence.
Honoring Excellence in Teaching
June 1, 2026
Great teaching is celebrated at Aspen Country Day School in many ways, including with the awarding of the Sanger and Wesner awards at the end of each school year. Read the tributes to 2026’s honorees.
“State of the School” in the students’ own words
May 26, 2026
A new State of the School video captures learning and life on the Castle Creek campus through the voices and experiences of Aspen Country Day School students.
Sixth Grade Heroes’ Journeys
May 14, 2026
Sixth Grade brought the Hero’s Journey to life in Humanities through original storytelling, graphic novel work, and imaginative world-building.
When Third Graders Meet a Changemaker
April 14, 2026
Third Graders met an Olympic hopeful and explored how persistence and visibility can help move a sport toward inclusion.
First Grade Innovators Learn How Bright Ideas Change the World
February 20, 2026
Curiosity, research, design, and writing come together as First Graders discover what it means to be an innovator.
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.