The PreK to Eighth Grade difference

You only get one chance to build a solid educational foundation, and it happens in the earliest years. Learn more about the Aspen Country Day journey.

Spectacular new campus

What a place to learn and grow! Limited openings. Inquire today.

Arts at the heart

Fostering creativity through music, drama, and art. Read more.

Project-based learning

A part of every child's experience at Aspen Country Day School. Read more.

The way school should be

Authentic learning with skilled, caring teachers to guide the journey. Meet the people of Country Day.

Learning. It's personal.

Inquire today. We know what works in education for PreK through Eighth Grade.

A solid academic foundation

A balance of nurture + rigor fosters confident, independent learners. Explore our program grade by grade.

What we treasure at ACDS

Character. Respect. Responsibility. Community. Perseverance.

Become your best

Graduates excel at their next schools, whether public or private, boarding or day, nearby or far away.

Aspen Country Day School

a personal approach to excellence in academics, arts, and outdoor education for PreKindergarten through Eighth Grade

On the Journey View All News

Renowned expert on social-emotional learning to visit ACDS

One of the world's leading experts on Social-Emotional Learning is coming to campus for a three-day visit to observe the Aspen Country Day community and culture. Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl of the University of British Columbia will be at a parent coffee Tuesday, December 11 at 8 am, open to all.

Vaping and e-cigarettes: what parents need to know

Colorado youth have the nation's highest rate of using e-cigarettes and nicotine vaping devices, and while this is still largely a high school issue, it's never too early for parents to be aware. Here are valuable facts and tips shared by one of our fellow independent schools.

Living our mountain heritage: a morning with Mike Marolt

Continuing their deep interdisciplinary dive into the world of Himalayan mountaineering, Middle School students got a chance to quiz Aspen's Mike Marolt, veteran of 13 high-altitude ski expeditions, on topics ranging from expedition planning to oxygen deprivation.

Middle School Advisory: What's It All About? Connecting.

Each morning in the Middle School building, you'll find Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Graders circling up with their advisors and seven to nine of their classmates for a thoughtful start to the day. Here's an update on this year's Advisory program.

The Power of Three

Academics

Strong, solid foundation: children become critical thinkers prepared for a lifetime of purposeful learning.

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Arts

Commitment to creativity: the arts, an essential part of school life, foster the growing imagination.

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Outdoors

Reslience & grit: children grow up at home in nature, building self-confidence and a sense of community.

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Coming Soon View All Events

- MonNov19 Thanksgiving break, one week
- MonNov26 School resumes after Thanksgiving break
- WedNov28 Meeting of the Board of Trustees
- WedDec05 Shakespeare Festival Day 1
- ThuDec06 Shakespeare Festival Day 2
- FriDec07 Kindergarten Open House, 8:30 am, for interested families for September 2019