Welcome to Horizons K8 School!
Horizons K8 is a public charter school within the Boulder Valley School District, located in Boulder. Our school serves over 370 students in Kindergarten through 8th grade, creating an intimate learning community where every child is known and valued.
What makes Horizons Different?
As a teacher-led school, we are dedicated to developing the whole child. We create opportunities for experiential learning through outdoor education, winter sports, and project-based collaboration. Our small class sizes and combined grade levels foster a rich community that thrives on relationship-based learning—where students build meaningful connections with peers and teachers.
At Horizons K8, we are committed to creating a meaningful and engaging learning experience that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. By integrating real-world experiences and interdisciplinary learning, we make education relevant and inspiring, preparing students for a rapidly evolving world. Beyond academics, we foster a strong sense of community built on diversity, belonging, and inclusion. We welcome students from all backgrounds and perspectives, ensuring that every individual feels valued and respected.
We invite you to explore what makes Horizons K8 a unique and supportive learning environment for your child.
School Calendar
UPCOMING EVENTS
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District News
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Effective August 10, BVSD will disable access to social media websites and applications on all high school student accounts and district-managed devices, bringing them in line with the same restrictions currently in place for PK-8 students.
This is in addition to the restrictions placed on ChatGPT last year and our policy on cellphones, which restricts their usage for all students from bell-to-bell.
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We are thrilled to announce that BVSD has a new messaging system! BVSD is using Apptegy, an app-based messaging tool that all families can download to communicate with schools, their teachers, and the district.
All schools, all in one place for BVSD families. The app features a live feed of news and updates, the ability to receive push notifications, and 2-way communication between teachers, coaches and parents.
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A new school year means a new opportunity to create a transportation plan that works for your family. Whether your student walks, bikes, rides the school bus, carpools, takes RTD, or uses another option, planning ahead reduces stress and helps minimize traffic congestion around schools, improves air quality, creates safer school zones, and supports healthier, more connected communities.
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The BVSD Help Center is located at 6500 E. Arapahoe Road. Boulder. It will be held 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, Thursday, August 6, and Friday, August 7.
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The Boulder Valley School District takes all allegations of discrimination and harassment seriously. We continue to focus on improvements to our policies, reporting systems, practices, and education efforts—all with the goal of ensuring every BVSD student feels safe, welcomed, and a strong sense of belonging.
Read a statement from BVSD Superintendent, Rob Anderson.