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Aspen Academy Students Attend 2025 STAMP Conference at CSU Spur
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  • 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.

Keeping Our School Community Informed about Weather Closures
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

Save the Date: Halloween and Trunk-or-Treat!
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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!

5 Tips for Middle School Students and Parents
  • 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. 

A More Private, Secure Way to See Your Student’s Aspen Academy Moments
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A More Private, Secure Way to See Your Student’s Aspen Academy Moments
Aspen Academy Contributors

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 a secure, private platform that puts your family in control. Read on for more details.

Uniforms Philosophy and Dress Code at Aspen Academy
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Uniforms Philosophy and Dress Code at Aspen Academy
Aspen Academy Contributors

The purpose for the dress code stems from our collective aim of ensuring an atmosphere that supports high quality learning, community engagement, belongingness as well as supports safety and security. Learn more about changes for 2022-2023 in this blog. 

3 Data-Driven Wins That Define a "Best Denver Private School" Education
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  • The Aspen Difference
3 Data-Driven Wins That Define a "Best Denver Private School" Education
Aspen Academy Academic Leadership Team

This year at Aspen Academy, students soared — with over 90% performing at or above grade level in both reading and math. Backed by exceptional teaching and a tightly connected curriculum, our learners didn’t just grow — they thrived. Here's a look at proof points that show what made 2024–25 our strongest year yet.