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.
“lifetime” experience
July 20, 2022
Head of School Josh Wolman is in Israel this month, representing the United States at the Maccabiah Games, where more than 10,000 Jewish athletes gather for friendly – but serious – competition in 47 sports. Check out this video story from Josh’s alma mater, Colby College.
a celebration of learning
April 28, 2022
Students grow and learn so much in one year. Springtime presentations and culminating activities allow students to demonstrate all they have learned.
Coming soon: STARSTRUCK
April 22, 2022
What happens when a moonshot goes off course and some ingenious students wind up among the stars? Come find out at the 2022 musical at the Wheeler.
Introducing: The Social Institute & #WinAtSocial
April 13, 2022
Starting next year, children in Fourth through Eighth Grades begin to use the “#WinAtSocial” program, an interactive learning platform that students at other independent schools nationwide have described as fun, engaging, and thought-provoking. Learn more about The Social Institute.
Young Entrepreneurs at Work
March 15, 2022
Culminating in the Economics Fair, the Second Graders’ study of business, entrepreneurship, and money is always a highlight of the year. The young business people even made commercials. Check them out!
Alumni Journeys: conservation watchdog
March 4, 2022
Being on the Green Team — is that what made Will Roush ’98 choose a career in the environmental movement? Maybe not directly, but this well-known leader of conservation efforts credits his Country Day experience with an early connection to the natural world.
Geo Bee returns!
March 4, 2022
A sense of where you are: developing students’ awareness of the wider world is an essential part of our mission to create responsible global citizens. In that spirit, we’re excited to announce the return of the popular Geography Bee this year!
A story of your own, from a Sixth Grade friend.
February 28, 2022
Sixth Graders learned about the classic story structure of the Hero’s Journey, then used it to write personalized tales for their friends in Kindergarten. Now you can listen to the podcast anytime you want to hear a good story!
Expert guidance
February 11, 2022
How does a school adjust, and readjust, how it operates during a pandemic? A new Medical Advisory Team is helping Aspen Country Day School take on these questions.
Accreditation: quality assurance for schools
January 31, 2022
Independent schools establish their own curriculum, financial footing, policies, and culture. So how do you know they are fulfilling the promises they make to foster excellence in education? One answer: accreditation.