Education
The Monte Vista School District boasts over 1,400 students and about 100 faculty. Our teachers are exceptionally creative in meeting the needs of our talented students. Ethnically rich, about 55% of our students are of Hispanic descent with the remaining 45% of Anglo background.

Our district is the perfect size - large enough to offer a wide variety of educational and extracurricular programs and small enough to provide personal attention to each student.

Marsh Elementary School serves students in preschool, kindergarten and first grade. The learning environment is marked by nurturing teachers and excitement for learning. There is always something interesting going on! Recent examples include a visit by Mickey Mouse, the Three-Piggy Opera and a week-long stay by several teachers from Japan. Physical education, music, and computer classes are integral parts of the curriculum. Class sizes average 20 students.

Bill Metz Elementary School (grades 2-5) emphasizes child development and dynamic instruction. Parents may choose from multi-age, looping or single-age options. Featuring technology instruction, vocal and instrumental music, art, physical education, swimming, gifted and talented programming and many tutorial programs, the staff offers all students the opportunity to excel. Reading, composition and mathematics are stressed and the school's computerized library offers a rich learning resource.

Monte Vista Middle School (grades 6-8) bridges the gap between elementary and high school. Its energetic teachers make a great match for young adolescent students. A full complement of intramural (6th grade) and extracurricular (7th and 8th grade) sports are offered and everyone gets a chance to play! Monday Afternoon Club activities are also a plus. Science and history fairs, science olympiad activities and other academic competitions are included too. The library is fully computerized as well. Class sizes range from 20 to 28.

Monte Vista High School (grades 9-12) offers championship programming in a four-period block schedule. Science students annually win regional, state and international honors. Our marching band has won the state championship numerous times. The technology program is also superb and the library is computerized. We also have an agreement with Adams State College wherein students can earn college credit while taking upper-level high school coursework - paid entirely by the district! Class sizes range from 15 to 30.

The Byron Syring DELTA Center has an outstanding schedule of Adult Basic Education, GED and high school completion programs for adults, English as a Second Language instruction, alternative programming for high school aged youth, and a wide variety of community education classes in such areas as computers, crafts, dance, photography, parenting and others. The instructors are personable, helpful, and very interested in personalizing educational programs to help participants reach their highest aspirations.

The Monte Vista On-Line Academy is a very unique program that delivers high school diploma services via the internet to students residing anywhere in Colorado. This is yet another example of the vision and innovation of district staff and students.

For more information on the Monte Vista Schools, contact: Administration Office, District #8, 345 East Prospect Avenue, Monte Vista, CO 81144, (719) 852-5996.

Head Start is a comprehensive development program designed to assist families and children during the developmental years. The program provides health care, educational, and special needs services for the child and family. Head Start's educational program is designed to meet each child's individual needs. It also aims to meet the needs of the community serviced as well as ethnic and cultural characteristics.

Sargent School District is a reorganized school in an agricultural area located seven miles north of Monte Vista. They have a complete K-12 program. The grade school has an enrollment of around 210 pupils, and the secondary school (grades 7-12) has enrollment of approximately 208 students.

In addition to the regular curriculum, the school provides an enrichment program, a second language program in the elementary school, special reading, music, physical education, and guidance programs. Athletically, Sargent participates in 11-man football, wrestling, track, volleyball and basketball.

For more information on Sargent School, contact Administration Office, District 33J, 7090 North County Road 2 East, Monte Vista, CO 81144, (719) 852-4023.

Located 17 miles from Monte Vista in Alamosa is Adams State College. Adams State College is a state supported liberal arts college which grants graduate and undergraduate degrees. Adams State College is fully accredited and has a student body of approximately 2,000 students. For more information, contact: Adams State College, Alamosa, CO 81102, (719) 589-7011.

Trinidad State Junior College - Valley Campus in Alamosa offers associate of applied science, associate of general studies and certificate programs. The campus is located at 1011 Main in Alamosa, but seven satellite campuses serve other areas. For more information, call Trinidad State Junior College at (719) 589-1513.