Founded by Renee Fauset in 1980, Mountain School was created as an alternative for students and families who desired a different learning experience.  Parents and teachers collaborated to provide opportunities designed with active learning as the core of the curriculum. Through consistent parent support the volunteer model at Mountain School was developed. The school was chartered in 1996, and in 2002 realized a long time goal, and moved out of rental facilities into its very own building in Ponderosa Trails. In its 4th decade, the school has grown from a small private setting with 19 students to a thriving charter school with 200 students in Kindergarten-5th grade, plus an on-site private PreK.  We continue to have parents as an integral part of our programs and school community.