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.
Message from the Director
September 07, 2019
Dear Colorado SKIES Academy Families and Friends, Words cannot adequately express how important the warm wishes, friendly waves, happy smiles, and contributions of time and energy have been as we moved into our modulars! Yes, we are IN! We had…
Take a Tour Tuesday & Shadow Day at CSA!
September 07, 2019
To gain insight regarding the mission, vision, and culture of our school, 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 from…
Staff Spotlight: Zach Vine, Director of Staff and Learner Programs
September 07, 2019
Who is that guy you see everywhere you turn? It’s Zach Vine! As Director of Staff and Learner Programs at Colorado SKIES Academy, Zach provides instructional leadership to our facilitators and helps ensure our academic programs are preparing learners for…
Wingman for a Day
September 07, 2019
Join us for our Wingman for the Day back to school night, on Tuesday, Sept. 10. We will begin at 6 p.m. with presentations from our very own School Director, Suzanne Acheson. Then you will have the opportunity to accompany…
Update from the PAC (Parent Action Committee)
September 07, 2019
Do you love planning events? Do you love hosting parties? If you are that person, please reach out to me! It would be very appreciated having you by my side planning some amazing events for our school! There is still…
Looking for a Carpool?
September 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…
No Scanner? No Problem! Registration is Easy
September 07, 2019
You can just snap a photo of each of your documents if you do not have an inexpensive scanner app or access to a scanner to create PDFs. Then each item can be easily uploaded into the SchoolMint account for…
School Pool Helps Parents Manage School Commute: ‘Builds A Sense Of Community’
September 03, 2019
Read more on CBS Denver
Aerospace middle school Colorado Skies Academy opens at Centennial Airport
September 03, 2019
Read more in the Parker Chronicle
Message from the Director
August 31, 2019
Dear Colorado SKIES Academy Families and Friends, The most pressing question on everyone’s mind is, “When do we get into the modulars?” This is a question I have been asking throughout the week. During our regular Thursday OAC (Owner-Architect-Construction) meeting…
Take a Tour Tuesday & Shadow Day at CSA!
August 31, 2019
To gain insight regarding the mission, vision, and culture of our school, 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 from…
Wingman for a Day
August 31, 2019
Join us for our Wingman for the Day back to school night, on Tuesday, Sept. 10. We will begin at 6 p.m. with presentations from our very own School Director, Suzanne Acheson. Then you will have the opportunity to accompany…
Volunteer Corner
August 31, 2019
We have been working so hard and setting up the first week! We definitely couldn’t have done it without our amazing parents! If you are not on our volunteer list, please make sure that I have your contact info! Bri…
Update from the PAC (Parent Action Committee)
August 31, 2019
Do you love planning events? Do you love hosting parties? If you are that person, please reach out to me! It would be very appreciated having you by my side planning some amazing events for our school! There is still…
Looking for a Carpool?
August 31, 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…
No Scanner? No Problem! Registration is Easy
August 31, 2019
You can just snap a photo of each of your documents if you do not have an inexpensive scanner app or access to a scanner to create PDFs. Then each item can be easily uploaded into the SchoolMint account for…
Message from the Director
August 25, 2019
Dear Colorado SKIES Academy Community, Our inaugural week was phenomenal! Our learners experienced firsthand what an engineering design challenge is all about, from a rudimentary beginning to a much more refined end product with additional constraints needing to be met….
Staff and Learner Program Updates
August 24, 2019
Dear Colorado SKIES Academy Parents and Supporters, Our first five days of school were a tremendous success! Throughout the week, our learners were laughing and smiling and thinking critically, not to mention throwing water balloons, playing sports, and making new…
Thank You!
August 24, 2019
Thank you for making our first week amazing! We love all the feedback we’ve been getting and welcome you leaving it on the school’s public Facebook page or private CSA Family Connections group. You can DM (direct message) us on…