Uniquely VMS
Our Teachers
To achieve our Mission, faculty at Vail Mountain School are singularly focused on one thing—your child. They bring their passions into the classroom and develop deep, caring relationships that inspire a true love of learning.
Our teachers pay close attention to the social, emotional, and academic needs of each individual, adapting curricula and lessons that fuel the fire. Put simply, a good school knows your child by name, a great school knows your child by heart.
Our Curriculum
VMS is the only independent K-12 school in Eagle and Summit Counties, and we embrace the freedom this provides. Our college preparatory curriculum readies students for challenges both in and out of the classroom.
The experience is enriched by athletics, independent projects, service learning, in-depth Intraterm classes, winter hut trips, outdoor education, and Ski Days. We believe teachable moments are everywhere, and we are bound neither by belief nor government mandate to teach in only one way. Every student’s journey is personal, and so is our approach.
Our Location
Our community shares a deep love for the active mountain lifestyle—one that’s inspired countless visitors to become lifelong residents. Our truly unique location allows us to offer an education found nowhere else. Just beyond our doors lie the world-class Vail Mountain and trails that lead to alpine peaks, wildflower meadows, waterfalls, and rich ecosystems. With quick access to Denver, Boulder, and the desert landscapes to the west, our setting is as expansive as the learning it inspires.
Our Community
At Vail Mountain School, we believe emotional well-being is essential to academic success. That’s why every day begins with Homebase—a unique advisory program that builds community, strengthens character, and fosters ethical decision-making. In close partnership with parents, teachers guide students through challenges and model positive, proactive behavior.
Whether in the classroom, on the field, online, or beyond, students are encouraged to be their best selves. We celebrate individual achievements, support each other through struggles, and create a caring community where the strength of many uplifts the greatness in each.