Dear FVS Parents and Students,
Over the past month, the School has been closely monitoring the global impact of the COVID-19 virus and evaluating potential risks for our students and faculty during Interim. In recent days, information has emerged indicating greater uncertainty about how the virus is spread, and the number of cases without explained origin continues to climb.
This morning the school’s leadership determined that the risks to the health and safety of our community posed by traveling for Interim outweigh the rewards. As a result, we have decided to cancel all Interim trips this year and students will be released for Spring Break this Friday, March 6. Students may depart starting on Friday morning.
Campus will remain open and staffed during the week previously scheduled as Interim until all students are able to depart for Spring Break. Plans are already in place to house students who are not able to return home due to travel restrictions and health concerns. We are also prepared to welcome any additional students who may unexpectedly need to stay on campus during Spring Break given new developments with the situation.
The Deans’ Office will be communicating logistical details in the coming days. I ask for your patience so that they may focus on this work; however, if you have any urgent questions, please contact the Deans’ Office by emailing
deansoffice@fvs.edu
. In addition, we are exploring the financial impact of this change and will share updates as soon as we have information.
Please know that the decision to cancel Interim was not made lightly and I am deeply sorry that we must forgo this experience. The information in this email was shared with students and faculty during an All-School meeting this afternoon. We will hold follow up meetings on Tuesday during Advisory and on Wednesday during the time already scheduled for Interim meetings.
Thank you for your partnership and understanding as we navigate this difficult situation.
Sincerely,
William Webb
Head of School
Fountain Valley School of Colorado
6155 Fountain Valley School Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
