James “Jamie” Bachant ’75, a member of the last all-boys class at Fountain Valley, reflects on the School’s transition to a co-educational model in the fall of 1975. As he prepares for his 50th reunion, Jamie recalls his time as a boarding student on the Prairie where joint classes and theatrical productions with a local all-girls school had become a weekly highlight.

For Class of 2017 alumnus Nicholas Jenkins, mountain biking quickly evolved from a mere hobby into an unstoppable passion that shaped his lifelong pursuits. From leading the FVS mountain bike team to a top-four state championship finish – and conquering the prestigious Dakota Five-0 Mountain Bike Race during his college years – to tackling the challenges of law school, Nic continues to push boundaries both in the classroom and out on the trails while remembering to have fun.

Effective January 20, 2025, Fountain Valley School is excited to announce the appointment of Jeffrey D. Clark as Director of Advancement and Dawn Clark MSN, RN, ANP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES as our new Director of Health Services.

From FVS red to the red carpet, Briona R. '25 had the experience of a lifetime this fall when her documentary, “Not To Be Denied", premiered at the prestigious 2024 All American High School Film Festival in New York City.

This fall, Fountain Valley School’s (FVS) Sustainable Science students are turning fresh, local produce into delicious jams and salsa—a project also turning heads in the local community with all proceeds benefiting CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Pikes Peak.

Each semester, the Froelicher Society aims to recognize those students who demonstrate curiosity toward learning, a willingness to go beyond the basic requirements of their classes, and a consistent capacity for independent work.

Fountain Valley School's "Decision 2024" elective educates high school students on the electoral process as well as the important role they will play as the youngest generation of voters.

On October 25, 2024, Fountain Valley School took an intentional pause from its structured academic schedule to host Unity Day, an event that pays tribute to various cultures and identities, and encourages students to embrace the concept of belonging. 

In the fall of 2024, Fountain Valley – the only Round Square partner school in Colorado – sent a delegation of five students and two faculty to Bogotá, Colombia for an International Conference centered on reflecting on one’s roots, learning from the past, and paving the path toward a better future.