Fountain Valley School STORIES
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Fountain Valley School students proudly represent over 20 countries and 20 states. Regardless of where they're from, boarding and day students discover a second home at FVS, inspired to follow their dreams, explore new passions, and embrace people across a variety of cultures.
Alexandrea R. '14
Surprise, Arizona
Meet Alexandrea
FVS helped Alexandrea grow from a shy, reserved student into a confident, capable individual. With support from her dedicated advisor and through transformative experiences like Interim Expeditions, Alex developed the courage, skills, and mindset needed to thrive in adulthood.
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Tony W. '17
New York, New York
Meet Tony
Tony, an international student from China, credits his time at Fountain Valley with broadening his perspective and igniting a strong passion for mathematics. Inspired by his math teacher, he explored advanced topics that ultimately shaped his career as a quantitative trader in New York City.
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Casey L. '14
Chicago, Illinois
Meet Casey
From her role as a student leader to exploring the world through Interim Expeditions, FVS shaped Casey into a confident, globally-minded individual with a drive to succeed. She reflects on the lasting lessons and lifelong friendships she gained at FVS, noting their impact on her future.
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Kaleb G. '24
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Meet Kaleb
As a high school student in the American West, Kaleb engaged with a community of boarding students from around the globe, experienced learning in real life at remote historical sites, and refined his leadership skills with support from passionate and knowledgeable faculty.
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Meryland G. '24
Watts, California
Meet Meryland
Maryland's academic journey – from FVS to UC Berkeley – was marked by a unique blend of athletic ambition, leadership, and community commitment that has since inspired her to give back to and guide young kids locally through the development of a youth boxing project.
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Mason B. '22
Sugar Land, Texas
Meet Mason
Mason’s AP Environmental Science teacher’s passion, support, and energy for sustainability inspired his decision to pursue a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering and minor in Mathematics in his home state at Texas A&M University.
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Natalie H. '23
Moab, Utah
Meet Natalie
Natalie credits Fountain Valley School's stimulating and comprehensive curriculum, structured schedule, and academic resources for laying a strong foundation for her current success.
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Garrett V.W. '15
Seattle, Washington
Meet Garrett
Before joining FVS, Garrett had always considered himself an athlete first. With support from his teachers, he soon began to realize his potential as a student and a leader, too.
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Hannah P. '14
Anchorage, Alaska
Meet Hannah
Drawn to Fountain Valley School's close-knit community, Hannah quickly found her voice in the theater, made lifelong friends while swimming, and discovered a newfound confidence through various leadership opportunities. She has since made her mark as an award-winning filmmaker.
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Campus Life
Boarding + Day life
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Fountain Valley School has been named the #1 Best Boarding High School in Colorado State according to Niche.com's 2024 "Best Schools" rankings and grades. FVS is proud to offer 10 beautiful, adobe residential houses as well as daytime, evening and weekend activities for day and boarding students to engage, have fun, and experience characteristics of the American West with faculty and friends.
ACADEMICS
ACADEMICS
A PASSION FOR LEARNING
Fountain Valley's comprehensive college preparatory curriculum offers over 100 interdisciplinary courses designed to expand students' insights into learning. A range of honors and advanced-level courses as well innovative technologies challenge learners to think big, while small, in-depth discussions enable students to share their opinions, engage in lively conversation, and embrace a global perspective.
Athletics
Athletics
REACH FOR NEW HEIGHTS
Set amid a majestic Rocky Mountain landscape, Fountain Valley takes full advantage of its unique location in the American West to provide a one-of-a-kind and inspiring athletic experience. In addition to offering traditional sports such as basketball, lacrosse, soccer and swimming, FVS proudly offers non-traditional mountain sports ranging from climbing to biking to skiing and three-season Western and English Riding programs.
Western Immersion
WESTERN IMMERSION
EMBRACE THE AMERICAN WEST
Fountain Valley offers a unique twist on the traditional boarding school experience. The School's location in Colorado State provides immediate access to countless natural resources that promote outdoor education in one-of-a-kind learning environments. Whether attending an ecology lesson outdoors on FVS's 1,100-acre Prairie or exploring art in nature at the School's 40-acre Mountain Campus, students gain a deeper understanding of the land and its people.
Signature Offerings
SIGNATURE OFFERINGS
DARE TO BE BOLD
Fountain Valley School aims to cultivate change-seekers who embrace the world around them, advocate for both themselves and others, and take action in their local communities and beyond. A variety of signature offerings, ranging from global immersion programs such as Round Square and Interim to in-depth research projects like the Senior Capstone and Global Scholar/STEM Diploma, pave the way for college and beyond as students explore their passions.
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Join the Office of Admission for a 30-minute webinar, followed by a Q&A forum with faculty, parents, alumni or students. Registration is required to attend.
meet our TEAM
![Chuck Greene, Acting Director of Admission]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736361495/fvsedu/uqkwqoek7pjdf0sj5gen/ChuckGreene.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736361495/fvsedu/uqkwqoek7pjdf0sj5gen/ChuckGreene.png","width":480}])
Chuck Greene
ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL
ACTING DIRECTOR OF ADMISSION
cgreene@fvs.edu
O: (719) 391-5248
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Kiira Walsh '14
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSION
kwalsh@fvs.edu
O: (719) 391-5277
C: (719) 357-6455
Schedule A Virtual Meeting
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Jennifer Karibian
ADMISSION COORDINATOR
jkaribian@fvs.edu
(719) 391-5250