After presenting to FVS students, faculty and staff in April 2025, Chris Sanchez ’90, P ’22 took some time to reflect on the significance of the people, place and programs found only at Fountain Valley School in this Q&A.

Kate Faricy Maiurro '00 credits her time at Fountain Valley School for shaping her life and legacy as a steward in the nonprofit world of philanthropy. Like those whose guidance helped her along her journey, Kate hopes to one day pass the spirit of FVS onto her two daughters, noting that her own Fountain Valley School story is far from finished.

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.

We are pleased to introduce Amy Walia-Fazio as Fountain Valley School’s (FVS) Dean of Enrollment Management effective July 2025.

Jonathan T. Patten '60, P '85, '87, '89 passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 16, 2025.

This year, Fountain Valley School is celebrating four senior athletes—Lily C., Sofia B.C., Tyler S.N., and Allie H.—selected to continue their competitive journeys at the intercollegiate level.

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.