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.
Flight Crew Spotlight: Mary Gispan
October 20, 2019
FUTURE FOCUS: What about working at Colorado SKIES Academy are you most excited? Being able to connect even more with my older son, Brady, who is an astrophysics major, in his junior year at CU Boulder. To be able to…
Take a Tour Tuesday & Shadow Day at CSA!
October 20, 2019
To gain insight regarding the mission, vision, and culture of Colorado SKIES Academy, we highly encourage families to take a tour of our site. Tours last approximately one hour and include a time for Q&A. Tours are available every Tuesday…
Fall Festival is Coming Up
October 20, 2019
Please join us for our very first Harvest Festival Saturday, 11/02, from 12- 3 p.m. Be a trick-or-treat parent: bring a bag of candy (or healthy alternative), and help us with trick-or-treating! Your kids may get involved and develop a…
A Way to Support CSA Learners
October 20, 2019
Support Mrs. Pierce’s classroom with a gift that fosters learning. Please consider donating to a donors choose fund for 3D filament and robotics add-on items. All learners will have access to these items. An anonymous donor is matching donations (of…
Looking for a Carpool?
October 20, 2019
Colorado SKIES Academy has teamed up with Way to Go to offer Schoolpool, a safe carpool matching service. Schoolpool connects neighboring families who may be a good fit for driving, walking, or biking to school together. Learn more HERE. Ready…
Message from the Director
October 13, 2019
Hello, Colorado SKIES Families! As all of our learners enjoy a well-deserved Fall Break, we are already preparing for their return. On Tuesday, October 22nd, Lifetouch will be taking school pictures from 8-10:30 a.m. A flier was sent home with…
Flight Crew Spotlight: Zachary Leins, Science & Mathematics Facilitator
October 13, 2019
My name is Zachary Leins, and I was born and raised in Littleton, CO. I attended CU Boulder and graduated with a degree in Integrative Physiology. Outside of school, I love spending time with my family and friends. Two of…
Take a Tour Tuesday & Shadow Day at CSA!
October 13, 2019
To gain insight regarding the mission, vision, and culture of Colorado SKIES Academy, we highly encourage families to take a tour of our site. Tours last approximately one hour and include a time for Q&A. Tours are available every Tuesday…
Fall Festival is Coming Up
October 13, 2019
Please join us for our very first Harvest Festival Saturday, 11/02, from 12- 3 p.m. Be a trick-or-treat parent: bring a bag of candy (or healthy alternative), and help us with trick-or-treating! Your kids may get involved and develop a…
Looking for a Carpool?
October 13, 2019
Colorado SKIES Academy has teamed up with Way to Go to offer Schoolpool, a safe carpool matching service. Schoolpool connects neighboring families who may be a good fit for driving, walking, or biking to school together. Learn more HERE. Ready…
Message from the Director
October 07, 2019
Hello Colorado SKIES Families! We are anxiously awaiting our first Individualized Learning Plan meetings with you and your learner. You should have received information from your Advisory facilitator to sign up for your ILP meeting. The times are: Thursday, October…
Flight Crew Spotlight: Aubree Keys, Language Arts
October 07, 2019
My name is Aubree Keys, and I’m a Facilitator at Colorado SKIES Academy. I provide guidance in the subject area of language arts to help learners develop the reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills that will aid them now and…
Take a Tour Tuesday & Shadow Day at CSA!
October 07, 2019
To gain insight regarding the mission, vision, and culture of Colorado SKIES Academy, we highly encourage families to take a tour of our site. Tours last approximately one hour and include a time for Q&A. Tours are available every Tuesday…
Update from the PAC (Parent Action Committee)
October 07, 2019
Do you love planning events? Do you love hosting parties? If you are that person, please reach out to us! It would be very appreciated having you by my side planning some amazing events for our school! There is still…
Looking for a Carpool?
October 07, 2019
Colorado SKIES Academy has teamed up with Way to Go to offer Schoolpool, a safe carpool matching service. Schoolpool connects neighboring families who may be a good fit for driving, walking, or biking to school together. Learn more HERE. Ready…
Facilitator Newsletters
October 07, 2019
Stay up to date with our classrooms? Click here to read newsletters from our facilitators.
‘It Was Really Cool’: 8th Graders Leave Classroom Behind, Take Lesson Plan Up In The Air
September 29, 2019
Read more at CBS4
Upcoming Events
September 29, 2019
Click here for the academic calendar Oct. 10, 11, 14: ILP meetings
Message from the Director
September 29, 2019
Happy Fall to Our Colorado SKIES Community! On October 10th, 11th, and 14th, we will be conducting our first Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) meetings with learners and their parents/guardians. These are a lot like Parent/Teacher Conferences, with a twist. Since…
Flight Crew Spotlight: Bri Jones, Office Manager/Registrar
September 29, 2019
My name is Brianna Jones, but kids just call me “Ms. Bri.” I am the Office Manager and Registrar, and handle Community Engagement at Colorado SKIES Academy. I am proud to be part of the team at CSA. I am…