Dear FVS Community,
I’m writing to share an update about student participation in off-campus athletics and activities. As noted in Mr. Webb’s email update last week, the regional COVID-19 landscape has improved such that we feel comfortable considering requests from students who wish to participate in off-campus athletics and activities.
A committee convened to evaluate outside activities met yesterday to consider proposals submitted by students in the past week that included complete documentation of the safety protocols in place at the outside organizations that sponsor the proposed activities.
I’m pleased to share that we will be able to support these students and have approved all complete requests that have been submitted. Some requests were not considered because they lacked required documentation. I want to acknowledge and applaud the students who have stepped forward and submitted thorough and thoughtful documentation in support of their aspirations.
The approved off-campus activities include martial arts, dance, orchestra, and diving, which are classified as low risk of exposure, and club soccer and volleyball, which are considered increased risk sports. Though the clubs sponsoring these sports have robust health and safety protocols in place that complement those in place at FVS, students participating in the increased-risk sports are required to be tested for COVID-19 via PCR test each week as an additional precautionary measure.
It is our hope and intention to support our students, whenever possible, in their pursuit of diverse interests and passions beyond the bounds of our campus, but it is a non-negotiable obligation for us to protect our community. We are confident that we can do both at this point in time, amidst the current landscape; however we will continue to proactively evaluate risk and, should the need arise, we will reconsider participation in off-campus athletics and activities.
Please feel free to reach out to me should you have any questions or wish to gain greater understanding of the many elements that led us to make this decision in support of our students and our community.
Sincerely,
Steve Tulleners
Director of Athletics
Fountain Valley School of Colorado
6155 Fountain Valley School Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
