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.
Upcoming Events

Revised  Academic Calendar for 2022-2023 Prospective families, schedule a tour! See what our families are saying about Colorado SKIES Academy!

School Lunch

We have had several issues with our lunch program, but both the district and CSA are working to resolve these issues as quickly as possible. Below are a few answers to “Frequently Asked Questions;” please take a few moments to…

After-School Clubs

Starting Monday, August 22, we will be resuming our After School Club program! Clubs will be available Monday-Friday according to the following schedule: Monday: Drone Soccer* 3:45 – 6:00 pm (each session will “cost” 2 punches to attend) Tuesday: Conversational…

PowerSchool Updates

We are finally making headway on getting PowerSchool running correctly! We are hopeful that by Tuesday we will be able to access student schedules in PowerSchool — and you will be able to view their attendance and grade information as…

Communication Updates

Many of our methods of communication through Cherry Creek are still a work in progress, including Blackboard Connect, the software CCSD schools are allowed to use to send out emergency alerts, texts, etc. We continue to work with the district…

Ms. Subba’s Morning Tutoring

Ms. Subba will be offering math and science tutoring for our 8th grade learners each morning from 7:30 – 8:00 am, and is also available during her lunch time (which is the same as the 8th grade lunch period). If…

Staff Update: Goodbye, Ms. Kapp

Our School Counselor, Jenna Kapp, has been an integral part of CSA since she started. In the two weeks I’ve (Katie Dutton) been here, I’ve already come to admire and respect her as a hardworking, passionate, and knowledgeable human. She…

Back to School Information

Enrollment   The enrollment process here at Colorado SKIES Academy is to fill out an Intent to Enroll form. Once accepted, you will be asked to fill out our enrollment application. If you are living in the Cherry Creek School District…

We Are Hiring

We are actively seeking qualified individuals to work with your children. Unfortunately, we are not alone in being understaffed; every school and district across the country is struggling to hire highly qualified individuals. Educators and licensed staff are in high…

Upcoming Events

Revised  Academic Calendar for 2022-2023 Aug 15 – First Day of School  August 17 – Picture Day  August 18 – Back to School Night Prospective families, schedule a tour! See what our families are saying about Colorado SKIES Academy!

Colorado SKIES Academy Culture: Project-Based Learning

Editor’s note: This is one in a regular series of articles exploring the pillars and core principles of the CSA approach to education. Spend even just a few moments inquiring about Colorado SKIES Academy’s approach to education, and one of…

CSA Communications

Monday Message   The Monday Message is sent out each Sunday evening to all our families with articles, upcoming events, pictures of learners, updates, and other pertinent information  regarding school activities. Please sign up at the bottom of our homepage. You…

Fees and Lunches

The CSA Board will be implementing learner fees to offset costs associated with consumable supplies retained by the learner: textbooks, one-to-one computing devices, tests, and supplies for special projects; field trips; and materials/use fees for STEM. In addition, user fees…

Upcoming Events

Revised  Academic Calendar for 2021-2022 July 31 – Drone Soccer Tournament August 9 & 10 – New Learner Orientation   Aug 11 – All-School Block Party Aug 15 – First Day of School  August 17 – Picture Day  August 18 – Back…

New Learner Orientation

New learner orientation is coming up Tuesday, August 9th, and Wednesday, August 10th. Two sessions will be offered each day. 2-4 p.m. 5-7 p.m. Each family is required to select and attend one session per day.  Register here for new…

CSA Family Block Party

Bring the entire family for food, fun, music, and games. Families will also be able to visit information booths about Spirit Wear, Paying Fees, Carline SignUp, Lunch Program  Information, After School Clubs, and meet other families and facilitators. Thursday, August…

Fees and Lunches

The CSA Board will be implementing learner fees to offset costs associated with consumable supplies retained by the learner: textbooks, one-to-one computing devices, tests, and supplies for special projects; field trips; and materials/use fees for STEM. In addition, user fees…

CSA Communications

Monday Message   The Monday Message is sent out each Sunday evening to all our families with articles, upcoming events, pictures of learners, updates, and other pertinent information  regarding school activities. Please sign up at the bottom of our homepage. You…

Chromebooks

Learners will be issued devices for use in school. No home devices will be allowed. Click here for a copy of the Chromebook Agreement.

Back to School Information

Enrollment   The enrollment process here at Colorado SKIES Academy is to fill out an Intent to Enroll form. Once accepted, you will be asked to fill out our enrollment application. If you are living in the Cherry Creek School District…

We Are Hiring

We are hiring! Colorado SKIES Academy has the following openings: Social Studies Office Assistant Care Team Members Please contact the Colorado SKIES Academy office at 720-400-7612.

Upcoming Events

Revised  Academic Calendar for 2021-2022 May 23 – After-School Drone Soccer May 24 – CSA Field Day @ Dove Valley 9-3:30 Kona Ice May 26 – Last Day 1 pm Dismissal – NO AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS May 30 – Reports of…