We Are Overland
Overland Academy is a nurturing community rooted in academic excellence, personal growth, and character development. Here, we guide students —body, mind, and spirit—on a joyful journey of discovery and purpose.
Our Students
Each child brings their unique spark to Overland Academy. Together, our students form a vibrant, dynamic learning community where academic excellence and individuality is celebrated.
Primary
(Grades K-2)
Primary school is the beginning of formal education for a student. Children this age are just learning how to “do school”. Time is spent learning how to follow procedures, make friends, and listen attentively to a teacher in a group setting. Primary children in this Grammar phase of learning are particularly adept at memorization. These young children learn songs and rhymes and recite facts with relative ease. Primary children begin to learn the basics of reading, writing, and math that will support learning throughout their lifetime.
Elementary
(Grades 3-6)
Elementary students are in the later part of the Grammar phase. They are increasing in their ability to read, write, and do math with greater complexity. In science and history, children memorize facts, names, dates, important people, and basic ideas. During the later years of Elementary grades, students begin to connect learning and ask deeper levels of questions, seeking to understand how facts, ideas, and information are connected. This starts the transition to the Logic stage in learning.
Junior High
(Grades 7-8)
For students in Junior High, the Logic phase involves ordering facts into organized statements and arguments. Students often develop a propensity to discuss, critique, and argue. We teach children in this Logic phase to argue well through the study of formal logic. Teachers encourage the use of questioning, debate, and argumentation in each subject. Again, each subject has its own logic. In science, we use the development and testing of hypotheses. In math, we develop a student’s ability to logically orient numbers through the more abstract concepts of algebra.
High School
(Grades 9-12)
These students have matured into the Rhetoric stage of learning, which is the art of communicating well. Once a student has obtained a knowledge of the facts (grammar) and developed the skills necessary to arrange those facts into arguments (logic), he/she must develop the skill of communicating those arguments to others (rhetoric). Classical education philosophy helps students develop their minds to think and articulate concepts to others. Writing, researching, and presenting ideas are skills purposefully developed in most subjects. Socratic debate is an important part of the high school experience. This style of teaching enhances career and college readiness.
Opening Overland Academy
Opening Fall 2026 or 2027
We are excited to announce that Overland Academy is preparing to open its doors in the Fall of 2026 or 2027. Our goal is to create a vibrant, dynamic learning environment that will grow and thrive for generations to come.
Together, we are building something extraordinary. We can’t wait to welcome your family to Overland Academy.
Location — To Be Determined
We are actively working with both Poudre School District and Thompson Valley School District, in close collaboration with our future families, to select the best location for Overland Academy. Your input is important to us as we lay the foundation for a school community that is both accessible and inspiring.
Starting with K–5, Growing to K–12
Overland Academy will initially serve students in Kindergarten through Grade 5, with plans to expand year by year into a full K–12 institution. Our long-term vision is to offer a complete educational journey—one rooted in academic excellence, character development, and a strong sense of community.
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Our Approach
Our graduates will leave Overland Academy with the Knowledge, Skills, and Character to:
- PURSUE their personal and academic goals,
- THRIVE in their chosen careers, and
- FLOURISH in all areas of life.
This guiding vision shapes everything we do, from our academic programming to our culture of community and character development.
About Overland Academy
Overland Academy of Excellence is a proposed K–12 public charter school in Northern Colorado dedicated to academic excellence, character development, and a joyful learning environment.
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Character Development
Overland Academy of Excellence develops students of strong character and academic achievement, preparing them to thrive in life with integrity, resilience, and purpose.
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Parent Partnership
Overland Academy of Excellence partners with families to provide a knowledge-rich, supportive, and inclusive school community focused on academic achievement and strong character development.
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Get in Touch
📍 Location:
Final location to be announced — Northern Colorado (Poudre or Thompson Valley School District area)
📞 Phone:
Coming soon!
📧 Email:
info@overlandacademy.org
🌐 Website:
www.overlandacademy.org
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Join Us
Overland Academy is more than a place of learning—it is a place where young minds grow, futures are forged, and dreams are made possible.
We invite you to join our journey as we build a new standard of excellence for Northern Colorado.