
Mountain Valley School District strives to create a welcome, safe and healthy environment that inspires lifelong learners who are positive, ethical, accountable and kind. Our staff works to build relationships and provide an inclusive community for all of our students.
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
7:50 am-4:00 pm
Closed June and July


NOTICE OF BOARD VACANCY AND REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENTS
The Board of Education of Mountain Valley School District RE-1 is accepting applications from persons interested in serving on the Board of Education from the date of appointment in March 2026 until the next regular biennial school election in November 2028.
To be eligible for appointment, each candidate must:
• Be a registered elector of the school district
• Have resided in the school district for at least twelve (12) consecutive months prior to the date of appointment
• Be a resident of the director district in which the vacancy exists
How to Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and wishes to be considered is invited to file a written notice of such intention with the Secretary of the Board of Education:
Phyllis Christensen, Board Secretary
Mountain Valley School District RE-1
403 Pitkin Avenue, Saguache, CO 81149
Email: christensenp@valley.k12.co.us
Application Deadline: Written notices must be received no later than March 18, 2026.
Candidate Interviews: The Board will interview prospective candidates on March 24, 2026 at a public meeting.
For further information, contact:
Phyllis Christensen
Phone: 719-655-2578
Email: christensenp@valley.k12.co.us


Just a reminder that we have Parent /Teacher Conferences starting today at 1:30pm. Students will be released at 1:00pm

The School Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday 2/17/26 has been postponed until Tuesday 2/24/26

Monday, February 16 students will be released at 1:00pm and P/T Conferences will be held from 1:30pm-7:00pm. We will only be holding conferences one night this semester!
Mountain Valley families — parent-teacher conferences are right around the corner! This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with your child's teachers, discuss academic progress, and collaborate on goals for the rest of the school year. We encourage all families to attend and be an active part of your student's educational journey.
If you have questions, please call the front office: 719-655-2578

Tuesday January 20, 2026
5:30pm Board Work Session
6:30pm Regular Board Meeting
Location Mountain Valley School Upstairs Media Room
Here is the link to the agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bwhrZPQU63zgilikzOclKx5u6HSR_iyRJqXP-7an9hg/edit?usp=sharing

6:00pm Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Location Mountain Valley School
Upstairs Media Room
Here is the link to the agenda:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jgIwIsNw4TkctoPg_yyB1drkI_p9csQXDpKoBpApX2w/edit?usp=sharing

Mountain Valley School District conducted a Lock Down Drill today at approximately 2:20 PM.
This was only a drill.
All students and staff are safe. Thank you to our students and staff for their cooperation and professionalism during this important safety practice.