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What Chapter Will You Write at FVS?

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.

Kaleb G. '24

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Kaleb and Horse
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

Meryland Gonzalez Herrera
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

Mason Burdett
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

Natalie Haase
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

Garrett at Commencement
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

Hannah P in FVS Musical
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

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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.

Niche 2024 Best Schools Badge

ACADEMICS

Outdoor Classroom

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.

 

Makerspace

Athletics

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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.

 

Ski jumping

Western Immersion

Cattle

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.

 

Student Painting Mountain Landscape

Signature Offerings

Student dancing to music in the Middle East.

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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