VMS inspires tomorrow’s ethical leaders by developing character, seeking knowledge, and building a community of lifelong learners from the heart of the Colorado mountains to the world beyond.
To find out more about the Vail Mountain School community and what it has to offer, please explore www.vms.edu.
Supports provided to SSCV Athletes:
Vail Mountain School’s Full-Time Athlete Program Manager works in conjunction with Student Support Services to provide support to all Full-Time snow sports athletes. The Program Manager coordinates after school tutoring, skier transportation to and from the hill, is the liaison for students in Ski & Snowboard Club Vail, and is responsible for advocating for full-time winter student-athletes at Vail Mountain School.
This person also provides additional support for students and faculty in the areas of testing, accommodation plans and differential instruction as a member of the Student Support Services team.
Families of Middle and Upper School student-athletes who miss class for training two or more mornings/afternoons per week may utilize in person tutoring, online tutoring, or a combination of both in order to supplement missed class time. Starting in the 4th grade, Lower School student-athletes who miss up to two half days of school participate in one afternoon per week of catching up/tutoring with VMS teachers.
Admissions Process:
The Vail Mountain School admission process is an exciting journey to be traveled by the school and family. It is designed to build a partnership that allows both the parents and the school to collaborate in answering the question, “Are they ready for us, and are we ready for them?”
To apply, please contact VMS directly. You may also visit their admissions page for more information.
VMS Admissions
Kristen Olsen
Tel: (970) 477-7175
Email: admissions@vms.edu
Located in Minturn, Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy (VSSA) is the country’s first public ski and snowboard academy, which provides opportunities for student athletes to achieve their full potential. Full time, committed athletes have the opportunity to balance world-class training and competition while developing independent learning skills essential for future collegiate and Olympic athletes.
To find out more about Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy please explore vssa.eagleschools.net.
Admissions Process:
To apply, please complete an interest form on the VSSA Application Page. You will then receive an automated email with links for the student application, teacher recommendations, parent information sessions, and shadow days.
Application Dates for New Incoming Families- 2025-2026 School Year
12/1/25- VSSA Online Application Opens
12/4/25 Parent Info Sessions begin (4:00-5:00pm)
1/8/26- Shadow Days begin
2/2/26- Deadline for 1st round of applications*
2/11/26- 1st round decisions are shared with families
Rolling Admissions after 2/11/26
*To be considered in this round, athletes must have an application with a current grade report and two teacher recommendations on file. Athletes must also be accepted to an approved full time athletic program.
Supports provided to SSCV Athletes:
VSSA offers an adapted bell schedule that shifts throughout the year in order to accommodate SSCV training for full time 5 day+ athletes who train in the mornings and on weekends. For the highest traveling athletes VSSA can accommodate hybrid or online learning.
In addition, All VSSA students pay a fee that covers the cost of providing 5 Academic Coaches who can push into classes, help students with missed curriculum, provide guidance when preparing for travel, and support students during study hall.
Established in 1977 and rebuilt in 2019, Red Sandstone Elementary School (RSES) is a true community school that is nestled in the beautiful mountains of Vail. RSES focuses on providing a strong foundation for all students in both academics and character development from PreK through 5th grade. Our mission is to encourage all students to be lifelong, collaborative learners driven by inquiry and empowered by curiosity to solve tomorrow’s challenges.
To find out more about Red Sandstone Elementary School please explore rses.eagleschools.net.
Enrollment Process:
Ski and Snowboard Club Vail athletes who live in Eagle County but are outside of the RSES boundaries must complete the ECSD Open Enrollment Application.
Important Details for Open Enrollment
Supports provided to SSCV Athletes:
RSES has developed a cooperative program with SSCV that allows SSCV full time athletes in grades 3- 5 to be excused from class in order to attend training on Wednesday and Friday afternoons (plus every other Tuesday for Alpine U12 athletes).
On the days that they miss class, student-athletes in the cooperative program attend a 1 hour study hall at the SSCV Clubhouse after training. During study hall, student-athletes complete targeted work that has been provided by their classroom teacher.
