Karrie Meyers – Highlands Ranch, Colorado … Mile High Academy (MHA) in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, proudly opened its doors for the 2024-2025 school year, August 14, with a record-breaking enrollment of 260 students, surpassing last year’s total of 248. This continued growth is a testament to the Academy’s commitment to providing exceptional education in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment.
This year, MHA is excited to welcome four new faces to its outstanding faculty: April Zimmerman joins the team as the first-grade teacher, Jason DuBose takes on the fifth-grade classroom, Doug Zimmerman will be inspiring fitness as the Lower School physical education and health teacher, and Carolyn Irby will be the Lower School art and after-school care director.
The first day kicked off with a special welcome chapel service led by Chaplain and Upper School teacher R.D. Gallant, setting a positive tone for the year. He shared with the students the theme for the school year, “Abide.” Through demonstrations of the fruit on a tree, Gallant emphasized the importance of staying connected with Jesus to obtain the fruits of the Spirit. He tied his lesson with John 15, I am the true vine, and my father is the gardener … Abide in Me, and I in you.
Following the chapel, parents were invited to participate in the cherished annual prayer walk, where they joined together to pray over the school, students, community, and staff.
The Early Childhood and Lower School students spent their first day getting acquainted with their classmates and settling into their new classrooms. Meanwhile, Middle School students enjoyed an afternoon of team building and swimming at Bear Creek Lake in Lakewood, Colorado, fostering camaraderie and a spirit of collaboration. Upper School students began their journey with a focus on what it means to be an Upper School student. The day also featured fun activities organized by this year’s Student Association (SA).
MHA principal Andrew Carpenter expressed his enthusiasm for the start of the new school year, saying, “We are incredibly excited to begin another exceptional year at Mile High Academy. It’s humbling to see our enrollment continue to grow, and we firmly believe that God has a special plan for MHA this year. We’re also thrilled to welcome our new teachers who bring a wealth of talent and passion to our community. We look forward to watching our students grow academically, spiritually, and personally as we journey together through the year.”
—Karrie Meyers is the marketing and development coordinator at Mile High Academy. Photos supplied.
