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‘Leaders set tables:’ Vail Mountain School students learn how to build connection over a meal
‘Leaders set tables:’ Vail Mountain School students learn how to build connection over a meal (opens in new window/tab)

Vail Mountain School teaches its students a kind of leadership that prioritizes empathy and humility. On Wednesday, April 9, students also learned how to be the type of leaders who create belonging by setting tables for others.

“Our goal, always, is to build community within our community,” said Kate Blakslee, Vail Mountain School’s alumni relations and community engagement coordinator. “We share so much more than we have differences, and I think even in a school community, we have a lot to learn about each other, and telling stories is how people relate to each other.”

Welcome, Serena! A New Mountain Local Scholar Joins Vail Mountain School
Welcome, Serena! A New Mountain Local Scholar Joins Vail Mountain School

At Vail Mountain School, we believe in the power of community, character, and opportunity. That’s why we are thrilled to welcome Serena and her family into our community as one of our Mountain Local Scholars for the 2025-2026 school year. Their story is one that resonates with so many in the valley—a family that arrived for a season, fell in love with the mountains, and chose to make Vail their home.

Alexa Castillo Martinez Newest Taft Conlin Scholar
Alexa Castillo Martinez Newest Taft Conlin Scholar

We are excited to announce that Alexa Castillo Martinez has been selected as the recipient of the Taft Conlin Scholarship for the incoming freshman class of 2025-2026. Alexa, an eighth-grade student at Berry Creek Middle School, demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement throughout the competitive selection process. She will receive a full scholarship to attend Vail Mountain School through graduation.

New Middle School Experiential Learning Day
New Middle School Experiential Learning Day

On Tuesday, November 19, the entire middle school of Vail Mountain School had our first iteration of an Experiential Learning Day. While Vail Mountain School has always had success with experiential learning via our robust outdoor education program, the new Learning Elevated Strategic Plan emboldens the school to become an established leader in this method of instruction. The middle school decided to seize the opportunity to adapt former programming to better tie student experiences into the curricula.

Learning Elevated: 10 Bold Initiatives for a Decade
Learning Elevated: 10 Bold Initiatives for a Decade

We're excited to share that Vail Mountain School has officially launched our Strategic Plan, Learning Elevated: 10 Bold Initiatives for a Decade. This comprehensive plan is a forward-thinking blueprint that builds on our commitment to educating and elevating individuals for the greater good.

VMS 2022-2023 Annual Magazine
VMS 2022-2023 Annual Magazine

It is with great pleasure that we share with you our recently published 2022-2023 Annual Magazine, a testament to the remarkable achievements and vibrant spirit of our beloved school community. This report not only encapsulates the academic milestones we've achieved but also highlights the invaluable contributions of each member to our shared journey of excellence.