Fundamental to Vail Mountain School’s mission is to “to prepare students intellectually, emotionally, and ethically to thrive in a collegiate setting and beyond with the life-long purpose of active participation in global citizenship.” Multifaceted programming, including academics, arts, athletics, community service, outdoor education, and daily “homebase advisories” is inextricable from the school’s success in achieving this mission. Moreover, in keeping with the school’s belief in the educative and moral efficacy of an age-integrated environment, faculty leadership develops and guides myriad cross-age interactions within these programs that range from individual events to full year curriculum.