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Yampa Valley High School serves students who are seeking a learning environment that can better meet their personal and educational goals. Our school facilitates a supportive learning community that respects all individuals and their overall well-being.
YVHS is an accredited public school in the Steamboat Springs School District. There is no cost for attendance. Any high school aged student living in Routt county is encouraged to apply for admission.
Why Yampa Valley High School?
Yampa Valley High School, an alternative high school in the Steamboat Springs School District, offers individualized education pathways, small class sizes, and a supportive atmosphere for students who seek a different type of high school experience.
News & Announcements
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Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Steamboat Springs School District Board of Education for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and has been filed in the office of the superintendent where it is available for public inspection upon request.
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The Steamboat Springs Board of Education unanimously adopted a resolution supporting Initiative 195 during its June 8 meeting.
Board of Education Business Meeting, June 8, 2026
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The district's preschool programs at Sleeping Giant School, Soda Creek Elementary School, and Strawberry Park Elementary School each achieved the Level 4 designation through Colorado Shines, the state's quality rating and improvement system for licensed early childhood programs.
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Applications are open now through August 23. It only takes a few minutes to apply. This application is for coursework taking place during the 2026 through 2027 school year as well as summer 2027
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The Steamboat Springs School District honored Kirsten Brendtro as its 2025-2026 Educator of the Year during the district's end-of-year celebration on May 28, 2026. Brendtro was selected from a group of building-level Educators of the Year who were nominated by staff and later interviewed for the districtwide honor.
Upcoming Events
June 2026
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Sunday, May 31
Monday, June 1
Tuesday, June 2
Last Day of School
All Day
Wednesday, June 3
Staff Work Day
All Day
Thursday, June 4
Friday, June 5
Saturday, June 6
Sunday, June 7
Monday, June 8
SSSD Board of Education Business Meeting
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Steamboat Springs Middle School, 39610 Amethyst Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487, USA
Tuesday, June 9
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Monday, June 22
SSSD Board of Education Business Meeting
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Steamboat Springs Middle School, 39610 Amethyst Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487, USA
Tuesday, June 23
Wednesday, June 24
SSSD Board of Education Retreat
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Bud Werner Memorial Library, 1289 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487, USA
Thursday, June 25
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