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Character
GO WITH COMPASSION
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Innovation
GO CREATE
Innovation isn’t an option, it’s a way of life. -
Enriched Learning
GO FURTHER
Learning happens in all ways at Graland in and out of the classroom. -
Inspiring Faculty
GO INSPIRE
Teachers connect with students encouraging them to reach further as lifelong learners. -
Hands-on Lessons
GO DEEPER
Creative techniques lead children to understand concepts in exciting ways.
discover a love of learning
discover a love of learning
Students who go Graland are the kind of forward thinkers who can go anywhere and do anything.
Since 1927 we’ve gone to great lengths to give every child the best education possible. Why? Because we want them to reach higher and go deeper. We want them to pursue excellence with passion and intent.
Graland serves Denver-area children starting in Preschool and from Kindergarten through Grade 8.
Our Community
Here, you'll never go alone.
Our school community is dedicated to bringing people together in a journey that lasts all the way through middle school graduation and beyond.
50
things to experience at Graland
Unique moments happen every day at Graland. Will your child go cross country skiing on our campus? Practice Spanish at a farmer’s market? Lead an assembly? Here are 50 things to look forward to.
News and Events
Graland Today
Recent News
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Grade 1: Hopes and Dreams Take Flight
Grade 1 students in Mrs. Kelly Palma’s class began the school year by thinking about what they hope to learn, practice, and accomplish in the months ahead.Read More -
Kindergarten: Small Movements, Growing Skills
This month, students in Mrs. Helen Valiant’s and Mrs. Sabrina Haug’s Kindergarten class rotated through fine motor stations that combined hands-on practice with early math and literacy skills.Read More -
Pre-K and Grades 7/8 Make Their Mark
What happens when painters put down their paintbrushes and pick up marbles, feathers, combs, pom-poms, and scrub brushes instead?Read More -
Grade 5: Short Stories From a Big Adventure
Read MoreAfter returning from their class trip to La Foret, Grade 5 students in Ms. Kimm Lucas’ English class turned memorable moments from the experience into short stories. -
Grade 3: Learning All They Knead to Know About Colorado
This month in Grade 3 social studies, students learned about Colorado’s five geographic regions: the High Plains, Front Range, Rocky Mountains, Western Slope, and San Luis Valley.Read More -
Grade 6: Thinking Outside the Box
Over the summer, Grade 6 students chose one of four books to read: “Alone” by Megan E. Freeman, “The Last Musketeer” by Stuart Gibbs, “The Academy” by T.Z. Layton, or “Amari and the Night Brothers” by B.B. Alston. This month, they revisited their summer reading in Mrs. Katie Singleton’s English class through a creative “Book in a Box” project, transforming their understanding of each story into a three-dimensional display.Read More -
Meet Kerry Pearson: GPA President Q&A
When Kerry Pearson, Graland’s newest GPA president, and her husband, Robbie, were exploring school options for their children, they were looking for great teachers who would foster a love of learning and a place where their children could be challenged while feeling safe to take risks. They chose Graland, and in 2022, their son, Arthur, began Kindergarten with Mrs. Valiant. This August, Arthur and their daughter, Annie, will enter Grades 4 and 1.Read More -
Grade 8: From Research to Real-World Action
Grade 8 students recently completed their Capstone projects, a culminating Middle School experience in which students explore issues connected to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including poverty, public health, education, environmental sustainability, and more.Read More -
Grade 5: A Royal Graland Tradition
This May, Grade 5 students completed their journey to knighthood, a Graland rite of passage that has connected generations of students for more than 75 years.Read More -
Kindergarten Rodeo Rounds Up a Year of Learning
Graland recently celebrated the annual Kindergarten Rodeo, a tradition that began in the 1960s and marks the culmination of a yearlong study of Colorado’s western heritage and traditions.Read More -
Grade 4: Math Class in Full Swing
What do you get when you combine math, teamwork, creativity, and mini golf? A life-sized course designed and built by Grade 4 students.Read More -
Pre-K: Tiny Homes for Tiny Garden Helpers
Pre-K students recently channeled their inner architects during Tinker Time with Mrs. Elizabeth Leddy by creating tiny homes for insects while learning about the important role bugs play in helping gardens grow.Read More
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Shaping the Future of Education: Graland’s Sphere Compensation Model Earns Further National Recognition
Graland has been awarded the 2025 Jeffrey Shields Innovation in School Business Operations Award for its faculty Sphere Compensation Model, a unique system designed to reward teachers based on professional growth and impact rather than tenure. The prestigious recognition was presented on February 26 at the 2025 NBOA Meeting in New York City, where Head of School Josh Cobb and Director of Finance and Operations Juan Botello accepted the award on behalf of Graland.Full Story
Graland Country Day School
Graland Country Day School is a private school in Denver, Colorado, serving students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. Founded in Denver in 1927, Graland incorporates a rich, experiential learning approach in a traditional classroom setting, emphasizing the development of globally and socially conscious leaders who excel academically.
