Watershed School

A progressive independent school in Boulder, CO for grades 6-12,  Watershed School is committed to a program and school culture that inspires and educates students to become highly capable, healthy, wise, and engaged citizens who are prepared to take on the world’s great challenges. Our students engage in work that matters—work that is important to the student and has a positive impact beyond the walls of the school. We believe schools should not just help students develop the skills and habits for future success, but should awaken their curiosity, expand their view of the world, and empower them to make a difference in their local, regional, and global communities.

Testimonials

"At Watershed, I wake up every morning excited and inspired to go to school. I am learning real life skills and information that transcend the classroom, and will help me thrive in the real world, college, and beyond." - Student '24

"I support Watershed because it prepares kids for the future. At Watershed, kids learn how to learn. They learn how to ask the right questions and, importantly, how to acquire the skills and collaborations they need to answer those questions. Watershed is a smart investment now because it’s a smart investment in my child’s potential and in our collective future."   - Alumni Parent

"Watershed's method of teaching ignites a love of learning that will last a lifetime."  - Parent '27 

“What makes Watershed great is that everyday I walk through the double set of doors, I feel seen. I feel like a valued individual, not just another face.”   - Student ‘22

“This school is the future of education.”   - Alum ‘16

"When you dream of a school that your kids will come home from every day excited about what they've learned, you're dreaming of Watershed."  - Parent '24, '26

"Watershed sets up students for success and sets up our world to be a place that is filled with changemakers."  - Alum '13

"Traditional school limited both of my kids, but in different ways. My son’s teachers were concerned that he colored outside the lines. Conversely, they praised my daughter for coloring within the lines. Watershed freed both of my kids to venture outside the lines."   - Alumni Parent