The 5-star preschool

The acclaimed early childhood program at Aspen Country Day is the only one in our region with the highest rating of five stars from Colorado Shines. Learn more about PreKindergarten.

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

Video: Mission possible: Third Graders engineer space exploration projects

The challenge: find a planet, research its conditions and challenges, plan a mission to investigate it, design and build a spacecraft, and report back on the findings. A new project in Third Grade teaches students important skills in problem solving, engineering, and making effective presentations. Check out their video!

Truth Is: Second Graders tell

Inspired by the New York Times "Truth is Hard" campaign, Second Graders recently created their own posters about truth in a fascinating writing lesson with teachers Trish and Alexandra.

They'll leave the light on for you: Fourth Grade science project

Project-based learning example: Fourth Graders study electricity in science class, so they worked in teams to create an electric power grid. From tiny houses to solar panels, they connected it all, making sure that each porch light could shine bright. Best of all, it's 100% powered by renewable energy, just like our own City of Aspen!

Parenting Adolescents: how to get back in the driver's seat

Thoughts about parenting adolescents from Head of Middle School Brenda Stockdale. How to navigate the bumpy road to adulthood, whether it's about social media, homework, nutrition, sleep, or other challenging family topics.

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

- FriApr26 All-School Play, Wheeler Opera House, first performance
- SatApr27 All-School Play, Wheeler Opera House, second performance
- MonApr29 Grandparents & Special Friends Day
- MonApr29 Sixth Grade Outdoor Ed, canoe/kayak, returning Friday
- TueMay07 Moveup Meetup: parents of next year's EIGHTH Graders 2:30 pm Middle School Atrium
- TueMay07 Moveup Meetup: parents of next year's FIRST Graders, 8:15 am Lower School Commons