Blog

Student coding robot as part of STEAM class exercise at Aspen Academy
  • Academics
3 Fun STEAM Project Our Middle School Students Love
Brian Hostetler

Discover 3 fun steam activities for kids that middle schoolers love! From LEGO robotics to Bloxels game design and stop motion animation, explore creative steam project ideas and STEAM Fair Project ideas to spark innovation.

Aspen middle school students prep for AMP'd performance
  • Admissions
  • The Aspen Difference
4 Tips for a Successful Private School Tour for Your Child
Diana Agostini

Choosing the right school is one of the most meaningful decisions you’ll make as a parent—and a private school tour is your first glimpse into your child’s future. But how do you know what to look for, what to ask, or how to truly evaluate the experience? In our latest blog, “4 Tips for a Successful Private School Tour for Your Child,” we share practical guidance to help you move beyond the surface and uncover what really matters: culture, leadership, partnership, and purpose. Discover how to make the most of your visit, engage your child in the process, and see whether Aspen Academy’s commitment to developing “humans of consequence” aligns with your family’s highest ideals.

Taxes
  • Admissions
  • Financial Literacy
Is Private School Tuition Tax Deductible? How to Claim Aspen Academy Tuition
Lynda Sailor

Private school tuition and taxes can feel like a maze—especially for Colorado families trying to think strategically about long-term educational investments. In our latest blog, “Is Private School Tuition Tax Deductible? How to Claim Aspen Academy Tuition,” we cut through the noise and explain what actually applies (and what doesn’t), from 529 plan realities to Educational Trust strategies and the Colorado Child Care Contribution Credit. If you’re a business-minded parent looking to fund an education of consequence with clarity and precision, this guide offers straightforward insight—plus the right questions to bring to your CPA. Discover how to approach tuition with a long-game mindset and confidence.

Aspen Academy teacher, Sadie Dahlman, greeting a student
  • The Aspen Difference
Why should teachers move from public to private school?
Lisa Teets and Sadie Dahlman

Is your teaching spark flickering? Meet Sadie Dahlman, an 8th Grade teacher who traded massive rosters and administrative red tape in the public sector for the life-altering small class sizes at Aspen Academy. 

Student visitor with Aspen Academy students.
  • Admissions
Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for 4th-7th Grade at Aspen Academy
Diana Agostini

This guide walks confident, forward-thinking families through Aspen Academy’s 4th–7th grade admissions process with clear steps, high standards, and no guesswork—showing exactly how character, leadership, and fit matter as much as academics. It’s written for parents who value intention and trajectory, and who want a school that treats admission not as a transaction, but as the start of a long-term partnership.

Julie Roos, Student Achievement Manager
  • The Aspen Difference
Thinking of Leaving the Classroom? Why a Change of Scenery Might Be the Answer
Aspen Academy Contributors

Burned-out teachers don’t always need to leave the profession—they may just need a healthier environment. This blog explores how educators who moved from public schools to Aspen Academy rediscovered balance, autonomy, and joy in teaching through specialization, supportive leadership, and a whole-teacher approach.

Student walking to school with parent in cold weather
  • Academics
Why January Transitions Can Be Wonderful for Young Children
Diana Agostini

A January transition can be an ideal time for young children to join a nurturing, research-driven learning environment like Aspen Academy—recognized as one of the best private schools. Young children adapt quickly, benefit from richer developmental opportunities, and avoid competitive admissions pressures, making a mid-year move a smooth and confident start.

Aspen Academy Students Attend 2025 STAMP Conference at CSU Spur
  • Leadership
  • The Aspen Difference
Aspen Academy Students Attend 2025 STAMP Conference at CSU Spur
Jessie Skipwith

Nine Aspen Academy students joined middle school peers from across Colorado for the annual STAMP Conference, hosted this year at the Colorado State University SPUR campus. The conference—whose theme, “Justice with Passion: Dive into Action,” called all participants to recognize that “Water Is Life”— inviting students to reflect on how they can take meaningful action to make progress in their schools and communities.

Best Denver Private School | Top Greenwood Village Middle School | Weather closure information
Keeping Our School Community Informed about Weather Closures
Aspen Academy Safety Team

It’s the time of year we experience blizzards, icy road conditions, extreme cold, and more. We understand that school closures due to weather can be disruptive and create challenges for your family. We want to assure you that the decision to close our schools is never taken lightly

Introducing Waldo Photos: How the System Will Work
Introducing Waldo Photos: How the System Will Work
Peter Buchholz

We are streamlining how we share school photos and moving away from private grade-level Instagram accounts. This year, you'll receive access to your child’s photos through Waldo—a secure, private platform that puts your family in control

Best Denver Private School | Top Greenwood Village Elementary School | Halloween costumes
  • The Aspen Difference
Save the Date: Halloween and Trunk-or-Treat!
Aspen Academy Academic and Community Engagement Teams

We are delighted to share that Aspen Academy is expanding our cherished traditions by introducing something new and exciting this year—our first-ever Halloween Parade and Trunk-or-Treat Festivity!

Best Denver Private School | Top Greenwood Village Middle School | Aspen Academy Students at Recess
  • Child Development
5 Tips for Middle School Students and Parents
Christina Baudis

Middle school isn’t just a grade level—it’s a world all its own. And for many students, it’s where self-confidence starts to wobble, social pressure intensifies, and communication with parents starts to feel more like guesswork than connection. Read on for 5 Tips.