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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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We have made updates to several of our school bus routes to help streamline pickups and drop-offs.
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The Steamboat Springs School District (SSSD) has been recognized by the Colorado Department of Education with an “Accredited with Distinction” rating, the highest accreditation a district can receive in the state. This marks the second year in a row the district has received this accolade. Only 12 districts in Colorado received this honor, placing SSSD among the top 7% statewide.
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Board of Education Communications and Meetings: Board of Education Business Meeting and Work Session
Board of Education Business Meeting and Work Session, August 24, 2026 at 4:30 pm at SSMS
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While classrooms sat quiet over the summer, our facilities team was hard at work investing $1.2 million into sweeping upgrades across the district. Wrapping up in early August just before students and staff returned, this summer’s effort blended major structural overhauls with essential, behind-the-scenes maintenance.
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The Steamboat Springs School District has selected Derek Fettig as its new Director of Finance and Operations. Fettig brings more than ten years of financial leadership and operational management to the role, combined with a strong personal commitment to the Steamboat Springs community.
Upcoming Events
September 2026
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Sunday, August 30
Monday, August 31
Tuesday, September 1
Wednesday, September 2
Thursday, September 3
Friday, September 4
Saturday, September 5
Sunday, September 6
Monday, September 7
Labor Day - No School
All Day
Tuesday, September 8
Wednesday, September 9
Steamboat Schools Board of Education - Board Chat
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Off the Beaten Path, 68 9th St, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487, USA
Thursday, September 10
Friday, September 11
Saturday, September 12
Sunday, September 13
Monday, September 14
SSSD Board of Education Business Meeting
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Steamboat Springs Middle School, 39610 Amethyst Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487, USA
Tuesday, September 15
Wednesday, September 16
Thursday, September 17
Friday, September 18
Saturday, September 19
Sunday, September 20
Monday, September 21
Tuesday, September 22
Wednesday, September 23
Thursday, September 24
Friday, September 25
Saturday, September 26
Sunday, September 27
Monday, September 28
SSSD Board of Education Work Session
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Steamboat Springs Middle School, 39610 Amethyst Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487, USA
Tuesday, September 29
Wednesday, September 30
Thursday, October 1
Friday, October 2
Saturday, October 3