Watershed School

Watershed School Watershed is Boulder County, Colorado's only expeditionary school for grades 6-12.

A progressive independent school in Boulder, CO, the Watershed School is committed to a program and school culture that inspires and educates students to become highly capable, healthy, wise, and engaged citizens prepared to take on the world’s great challenges. Our students engage in work that matters—work that is important to the student and has a positive impact beyond the walls of the school. We believe schools should not just help students develop the skills and habits for future success, but should awaken their curiosity, expand their view of the world, and empower them to make a difference in their local, regional, and global communities.

What if school looked more like the real world?At Watershed, students learn through fieldwork, expeditions, travel, hand...
09/16/2026

What if school looked more like the real world?

At Watershed, students learn through fieldwork, expeditions, travel, hands-on projects, and real challenges - building the skills and confidence to make an impact now, not someday.

Boulder County’s only expeditionary school for grades 6–12. Schedule a tour and see it for yourself. Contact [email protected] to start exploring.

*Join us for our upcoming Watershed Explore Day on Sept. 18 to experience our Middle School program for grades 6–8. Learn more at watershedschool.org/admissions-process.

📣Calling all prospective middle school families - THIS FRIDAY! Curious about what middle school can look like at Watersh...
09/14/2026

📣Calling all prospective middle school families - THIS FRIDAY!

Curious about what middle school can look like at Watershed? Join us for Explore Watershed Day on September 18 from 9–11am to get a firsthand look at our 6–8th grade program.

Meet current students, parents, educators, and staff, tour our campus, and learn what makes Watershed a place where students are known, challenged, and inspired every day. RSVP here: https://www.watershedschool.org/admissions-process

The Drawing the World course is already living up to its name! Students have been out and about, sketching the world aro...
09/14/2026

The Drawing the World course is already living up to its name! Students have been out and about, sketching the world around them and honing their techniques in the field with pens, pencils, and watercolors. They’ve visited some beautiful areas outside Longmont (seen here) and are headed to NCAR today. Stay tuned to see some of their work!

Calling all Watershed parents! Join Interim Head of School Tracy Halgren and Watershed’s senior leadership team for an e...
09/10/2026

Calling all Watershed parents! Join Interim Head of School Tracy Halgren and Watershed’s senior leadership team for an evening of tacos, drinks, and conversation at Twisted Pine Brewing. It’s a chance to connect with fellow parents, get to know our leadership team, and build community beyond campus.

Open to all middle and upper school parents. Join us for either date below! RSVP by scanning the QR code on desktop or by emailing [email protected] 🌮

Tuesday • September 22 • 5–7 PM
Thursday • October 1 • 5–7 PM

Hope to see you there!

What does resilience look like when you’re tired, frustrated, outside your comfort zone, or facing something you didn’t ...
09/09/2026

What does resilience look like when you’re tired, frustrated, outside your comfort zone, or facing something you didn’t expect?

This year, resilience is setting the tone at Watershed. During orientation, students explored what it means to adapt, persevere, and support one another through classroom conversations, writing, museums, backpacking, camping, and plenty of real-world challenges. They didn't just talk about resilience - they practiced it.

Read the full story → https://www.watershedschool.org/blog/2026/9/4/on-the-trail-in-the-classroom-amp-beyond-resilience-at-watershed

The Dirt Jar! One of Watershed’s most beloved traditions is back to capture memories of this year's backpacking and camp...
09/08/2026

The Dirt Jar! One of Watershed’s most beloved traditions is back to capture memories of this year's backpacking and camping orientations.

Each advisory from middle and upper school added their own little piece of their adventure from their orientation trip - something from the journey that holds special meaning or captures a memorable moment along the way. Long live the Dirt Jar! 🫙

Discover what sets Watershed’s upper school apart! Join us for an on-campus information session to tour our campus, meet...
09/05/2026

Discover what sets Watershed’s upper school apart! Join us for an on-campus information session to tour our campus, meet current students, parents, educators, & staff, and get a closer look at an upper school experience designed to build confidence, independence, and the skills students need to thrive in college and beyond.

Come see what learning looks like when students are trusted to explore, engage, and take on the world.

*For students entering grades 9-12. RSVP on the Admissions Process page of our website!

Orientation may be over, but we’re still looking back on beautiful moments! Experiences like these are made possible by ...
09/04/2026

Orientation may be over, but we’re still looking back on beautiful moments! Experiences like these are made possible by the Watershed Fund.

Tuition covers 90% of our operating budget, but the other 10% comes from our community, helping support the real-world learning, fieldwork, global travel, small class sizes, college counseling, and more that make a Watershed education unique.

Thank you for investing in what tuition alone can’t provide. Make your gift at https://www.watershedschool.org/donate-now

ShedFest 2026! Thanks for to all of our Watershed students & families who came out to celebrate as a community last nigh...
09/02/2026

ShedFest 2026! Thanks for to all of our Watershed students & families who came out to celebrate as a community last night ahead of the first day of classes. And a big thanks to Kona Ice, Mustards Last Stand, & High Spun Sugar Co. for the delicious treats, and Mike Chiasson for the live tunes!

Happy first day of Semester 1, everyone!

Curious about what middle school can look like at Watershed? Join us for Explore Watershed Day on September 18 from 9–11...
08/29/2026

Curious about what middle school can look like at Watershed? Join us for Explore Watershed Day on September 18 from 9–11am to get a firsthand look at our 6–8th grade program.

Meet current students, parents, educators, and staff, tour our campus, and learn what makes Watershed a place where students are known, challenged, and inspired every day. RSVP on the admissions page of our website!

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5405 Spine Road
Boulder, CO
80301

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+13034407520

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