Academy District 20 Earns 18th Consecutive Top Accreditation — October Events for D20 Families

Academy School District 20 has earned Colorado's highest district accreditation rating for the 18th consecutive year, the district announced this fall. The milestone is notable precisely because of its consistency — 18 years is a long track record of meeting the state's top standards for academic performance across all 40 schools and more than 26,000 students in the district.

Colorado's accreditation system measures school quality on a five-tier scale. The highest tier, which D20 holds, reflects strong academic outcomes, growth measures, and school performance across the full district. Maintaining that rating across nearly two decades — through changes in state standards, curriculum, and student population — is a genuine achievement.

The October Calendar for D20

Beyond today's schedule, the month ahead includes several dates D20 families should have on their radar. Quarter 1 ends October 9 — the last day to check grades before the report card cycle closes. Parent-Teacher Conferences fall on October 13 and 14, with schools closed to students on October 15 and 16. That makes the week of October 13 a shortened school week.

Quick Reference: D20 October Dates

What's Next

For D20 families watching the upcoming calendar: there's no extended fall break for D20 the way D49 has one (October 12-23). D20's Q1 conference period (October 13-14, closed October 15-16) is the main schedule interruption this month. Stay connected through your school's communication channels and the D20 district calendar at calendar.asd20.org for any additional schedule updates as October continues.