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Middle school is a season of rapid growth, and at our school, we believe learning should extend far beyond the four walls of a classroom. In this post, Middle School Director Jennifer Gravlee shares how we utilize real world learning field trips for students in Denver to build community and spark curiosity. From our traditional overnight retreats in Colorado State Parks to high-energy middle school field trips at Wings Over the Rockies and iFLY, our students engage with science, history, and the arts in tangible ways. Whether it’s running a city at Young AmeriTowne or performing service work through SILC, these are the best field trips in Denver for fostering independence and empathy.

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.

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.

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. 

At Aspen Academy, critical thinking isn’t a class—it’s how kids learn every day, from running real businesses to solving real problems that matter. We focus on raising humans of consequence by teaching kiddos how to think, lead, and act with character in a world that’s still being built.

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.

SILC members chose to take action by organizing a collection of new toys to be donated to children currently being served at Urban Peak, helping ensure that these children experiencing homelessness could receive a holiday gift this season.