Author: Colorado SKIES Academy

Colorado SKIES Academy is a free public charter school authorized by the Cherry Creek School District, open to students throughout the Arapahoe County and Douglas County areas. This STEAM middle school serving grades 6-8 is located at Centennial Airport next to Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight.
CMAS Info & Volunteer Opportunities

CMAS testing is right around the corner (starts April 3rd) and we need your help! CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) is a super important tool for measuring our school’s overall success. We want each learner to do their best…

Q4 After School Cooking Club

We are so happy to announce that we will be running our popular after-school Cooking Club on Mondays throughout Quarter 4! The calendar/menu is listed below. Please be sure to complete and submit a Permission Slip for the club the…

End of Quarter 3 Dates

With only a couple weeks left in the third quarter, we want to be sure everyone knows about logistics and important dates for the end of the quarter. As always, if you have specific questions regarding any class, please reach…

Coming Soon – End of Year Information!

At the end of each school year, we like to reach out to gather various forms of information from our families. This includes the following: Parent, Student, and Staff Surveys – to provide us with important feedback and guiding information…

Thought of the Week

“Spring adds new life and new beauty to all that is.” -Jessica Harrelson

Director Katie’s Message

Dear Colorado Skies Academy Families, Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour tonight, as Daylight Saving Time begins Monday morning at 2:00 am. (On a related note, happy “How Do I Change the Clock on My Microwave” Day!) Monday,…

Nothing Bundt Cakes Fundraiser

We are so excited to announce the beginning of a school fundraiser sponsored by Nothing Bundt Cakes! Monday, March 13 – Sunday, March 26, CSA students will be taking orders for $6 Nothing Bundt Cakes “bundtlets,” which are personal-sized, incredibly…

Drone Soccer Regionals

CSA’s Drone Soccer Team is competing in the U.S. Drone Soccer’s Mountain District IX Tournament on Saturday, March 18! This regional tournament includes student drone soccer teams from Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, South Dakota, and North Dakota. Although we are…

Coming Soon – End of Year Information!

At the end of each school year, we like to reach out to gather various forms of information from our families. This includes the following: Parent, Student, and Staff Surveys – to provide us with important feedback and guiding information…

End of Quarter 3 Dates

With only a couple weeks left in the third quarter, we want to be sure everyone knows about logistics and important dates for the end of the quarter. As always, if you have specific questions regarding any class, please reach…

Yearbook Orders

What better way to commemorate another great school year at Colorado Skies Academy than with a yearbook?  In order to guarantee that your child will receive a yearbook, please pre-order your copy today! Payments and order forms are due to…

Volunteers Needed for Lunch & Recess

We are entering a unique time of year where several factors will be contributing to a need for additional adult help each day from 11:15 am – 12:30 pm for lunch and recess. If you are able to help us…

Thought of the Week

“I love losing an hour of sleep at the start of Daylight Saving Time; it means Monday starts a whole hour earlier!.” – No one, ever (but in all seriousness, we wish you and your family a great night of…

Upcoming Events

Date(s) Event Feb. 23 – Mar. 13 CSA Spirit Wear SALE – Free Shipping! March 6 – 31 Fuel Up with School Breakfast Month – buy school breakfast and be entered in a drawing to have a Denver Broncos player…

Director Katie’s Message

Dear Colorado Skies Academy Families, It’s difficult to believe that it’s already March! To celebrate March Madness (and highlight Cherry Creek’s excellent school breakfast and lunch program), we encourage all of our students to buy and eat breakfast and lunch…

Upcoming Events

  Date(s) Event Feb. 23 – Mar. 13 CSA Spirit Wear SALE – Free Shipping! March 6 – 10 National School Breakfast Week – eat school breakfast this week and be entered to win tickets to the Denver Zoo! March…

End of Quarter 3

With only a couple weeks left in the third quarter, we want to be sure everyone knows about logistics and important dates for the end of the quarter. As always, if you have specific questions regarding any class, please reach…

Yearbook Orders

What better way to commemorate another great school year at Colorado Skies Academy than with a yearbook?  In order to guarantee that your child will receive a yearbook, please pre-order your copy today! Payments and order forms are due to…

Chromebook Use (and Abuse)

We are seeing a dramatic increase in the number of students who are making unacceptable choices regarding their use of technology at school. We’ve noticed a rise in the number of inappropriate Google searches, abusive/inflammatory language in emails, and a…

Volunteers Needed for Lunch & Recess

We are entering a unique time of year where several factors will be contributing to a need for additional adult help each day from 11:15 am – 12:30 pm for lunch and recess. If you are able to help us…

Postponed: Spring MAP Window

Standardized testing is a big part of how schools and students are evaluated each year. While we always want our students to show growth and meet their goals on any test, this year it is even more essential as one…

Thought of the Week

“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” – Audrey Hepburn