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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 367 students in Kindergarten through 8th grade, creating an intimate learning community where every child is known and valued.

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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.

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Green Momentum: BVSD Exceeds climate goals and prepares for the next five years

The district is wrapping up the final year of a five-year effort towards our latest set of sustainability goals detailed in the Sustainability Action Plan and Green New Deal resolution. BVSD has had a formal sustainability program with established goals since 2009. Staff will present an official update on progress to the Board of Education next week. 

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Student Spotlight: As they prepare to graduate, two seniors look back at their contributions to BVSD’s sustainability work

As they prepare to graduate, two BVSD seniors share their experiences serving on the Green Youth Council and the District Sustainability Advisory Committee, along with their lessons learned, passion for sustainability and hopes for the future.

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BVSD continues to push building performance in energy efficiency

With over 4.8 million square feet of building space and 650 acres of grounds, how BVSD builds and operates its buildings and sites is a core part of our sustainability efforts. This large footprint creates a tremendous opportunity to reduce resource consumption and emissions, and improve the health of building occupants and the planet. Some of BVSD’s recent efforts in this area include planning for decarbonization, collecting better data about energy use and expanding our solar power. 

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Earth Day, April 22 is Bike & Roll to School Day in BVSD

On Wednesday, April 22, Boulder Valley School District students, families, and staff celebrated Bike and Roll to School Day, an annual spring tradition that encourages active transportation, builds community, and highlights the importance of sustainable choices. This year’s event carries added significance, as it lands on Earth Day, highlighting the connection between how we travel and the health of our planet.

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