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Exploring the West
Freshman Overnight Retreat
The Class of 2028 will be venturing to Bent’s Old Fort and the Sand Creek Massacre site as part of an overnight retreat from Wednesday, Oct. 9 through Thursday, Oct. 10. Students will depart from campus at 8:45am on Oct. 9 and return by 3:30pm on Oct. 10. During the retreat, they will visit Bent’s Old Fort to explore cultural interactions between Native American tribes, Mexican and Spanish settlers, French fur trappers, and early Anglo settlers. Meanwhile, the Sand Creek Massacre site will enable students to reflect on key moments in our nation's history. Parents / guardians should be on the lookout for an email containing additional information, including the overnight packing list.
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Ski & Ride Season Is Coming!
Now that October has arrived, ski and ride season is just two months away! If you need to rent ski or snowboard equipment, Christy Sports in Colorado Springs offers reasonably priced rentals. FVS will be providing a shuttle for gear rentals on Sunday, Oct. 20, and Sunday, Nov. 3. More details to come.
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Fri., Oct. 4
Danesapalooza | 6:30pm
Graduation Lawn
Sign-up to perform
Sat., Oct. 5
SAT Testing | 7am–1pm
Old Gym and Rooms #115 & #116
Wed., Oct. 9 – Thurs., Oct. 10
Freshman Overnight Retreat
Wed., Oct. 9
Modified School Day
(attendance mandatory)
10th Grade PSAT
11th Grade PreACT
12th Grade College Counseling Day
Fri., Oct. 11
Quarter I Ends
Sat., Oct. 12 – Tues., Oct. 15
Long Fall Weekend – No homework weekend for all courses
Campus will remain open throughout Long Fall Weekend and airport shuttles will be unavailable. Students may depart from campus after their last engagement on Friday, and must return by 7pm on Tues., Oct. 15. If departing, please submit an Orah request by Wed., Oct. 9.
Wed., Oct. 16
Quarter II Begins
Fri., Oct. 18
Admission Open House | 12:30pm
Spread the word
Fri., Oct. 18
Barn Dance
Fri., Oct. 25
Unity Day & Potluck Dinner
Day busses depart from campus at 6:45pm.
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This Weekend in Fountain Valley School Athletics
We hope to see you at an upcoming match this weekend. For those unable to attend in-person this season, please refer to the FVS Live Stream calendar to watch select teams on YouTube.
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Thurs., Oct. 3
Girls' Volleyball vs. Calhan
JV at 5pm | Varsity at 6pm
JV Boys' Soccer vs. Atlas Prep
4pm
Fri., Oct. 4
Cross Country @ Courser Lightning Invitational
Boys' Tennis @ Pueblo County
4pm
Boys' Soccer vs. Atlas Prep
4:15pm
Sat., Oct. 5
Mountain Biking @ Nathrop
English Riding @ Hunt Seat: Hunter Run
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COLLEGE CORNER
The below colleges and universities will be visiting our campus over the next week:
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Elon University (N.C.)
Thurs., Oct. 3 | 12:15pm
Maine College of Art & Design
Thurs., Oct. 3 | 12:15pm
Scripps College (Calif.)
Fri., Oct. 4 | 8am
Franklin & Marshall College (Pa.)
Fri., Oct. 4 | 12:15pm
St. John's College, Santa Fe (N.M.)
Fri., Oct. 4 | 12:15pm
Lake Forest College (Ill.)
Mon., Oct. 7 | 9:45am
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New York University
Mon., Oct. 7 | 12:15pm
Denison University (Ohio)
Tues., Oct. 8 | 12:15pm
Lafayette University (Pa.)
Tues., Oct. 8 | 12:15pm
University of California, Davis
Tues., Oct. 8 | 12:15pm
Furman University (S.C.)
Thurs., Oct. 10 | 10:25am
Colby College (Maine)
Thurs., Oct. 10 | 12:15pm
Davidson College (N.C.)
Thurs., Oct. 10 | 12:15pm
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Interim Sign-up Dates Announced
Parents and guardians, please check your inboxes for important details regarding each student's upcoming Interim Expedition. Included in Monday's communication, parents / guardians can find the 2025 Interim Brochure and details on their student's respective Interim sign-up window.
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Tell a Friend About Our Fall 2024 Admission Open House
According to a study by Nielsen, 92% of consumers trust recommendations from friends and family over other forms of advertising. Spread the word about all of the things that make FVS so unique and invite your friends and family to attend the Office of Admission's Fall Open House on Friday, Oct. 18, beginning at 12:30pm MT.
Read more on what to expect
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More than 100 Visitors Participate in FVS's Annual Fall Family Weekend Festivities
This past weekend, faculty, staff, and students welcomed parents, siblings, and more to campus for the School's annual Fall Family Weekend. During their visit to FVS, families shadowed students in their classrooms, connected with faculty and advisors, heard from Head of School Megan Harlan, and shared in the spirit of our community. For those who joined us, we kindly ask you take a few minutes to share your thoughts in this survey.
View photos from the weekend
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Adults Invited to Attend Mirasol Screening and Reception at FVS
The FVS adult community is invited to attend an exclusive screening of Mirasol – presented by the Palmer Land Conservancy – in the Lewis Perry Jr. Chapel on Thursday, Oct. 24, beginning at 5:30pm. A social hour will follow the film.
Register to secure a seat
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International Families Invited to Celebrate FVS at Evening Receptions in Vietnam and China
Fountain Valley School is excited to host a series of evening receptions in Vietnam as well as in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing, China, where we'll celebrate the unique people, place, and programs that define our School. These gatherings provide a great opportunity to connect with global members of the FVS community and discover what makes our School so special. Click the links above to learn more and register.
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Mr. Shadle, math and science faculty, will be performing with the Colorado Springs Chorale on Saturday, Oct. 19. The concert, If Music be the Food of Love...Choral Settings of Shakespearean Fancies, will feature a variety of Shakespearean-inspired choral works, creating a beautiful blend of music and poetry.
The program includes works by Matthew Harris, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Bob Chilcott, and more. If there is enough student interest, Fountain Valley will also be offering a weekend bus for those wishing to attend.
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