We Can’t Wait to Meet You in Person!
Congratulations on your acceptance to the Mountain School!
We are eagerly awaiting your arrival.
We are looking forward to four months of building an interdependent community with you as you learn to know this place and take care of it. Come ready to spend time outside, challenge yourself in the classroom, and connect with others.
Below you’ll find essential information about semester dates, required forms, packing lists, and more.
If you have any questions, please email our admin team at info@mountainschool.org.
Essential Information and Forms
To complete your forms, go to Blackbaud and log in with your email address.
We recommend using “Sign on with Google” rather than entering your password manually.
Fall 2025 Dates
Opening Day || August 23, 2025
Arrive between 10:30am and 2pm
Fall Break || October 10 - 14, 2025
Students depart October 10 by 10am
Students return October 14 by 5pm
Thanksgiving Break || November 22 - December 2, 2025
Students depart November 22 by 1pm
Students return December 2 by 4pm
Closing Day || December 20, 2025
Students and families depart at 2pm
Spring 2026 Dates
Opening Day || January 31, 2026
Arrive between 10:30am and 2pm
Spring Break || March 14 - 31, 2026
Students depart March 14 by 10am
Students return March 31 by 4pm
Closing Day || May 30, 2026
Students and families depart at 2pm
If you need help organizing your travel to or from campus, please contact our Office Manager at info@mountainschool.org.
Common Questions
Here are some answers to commonly asked questions about a semester at The Mountain School
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There is wireless internet in the academic building, and in the dorms. Many students bring laptops, and the school has some available for loan if you do not have one of your own. You will not have access to your phone while at the Mountain School.
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Many students here are athletes and want to stay conditioned for their sport. We don’t have official athletic teams, but students often organize basketball or frisbee games, do pull-ups in the dorm, run on our trail network, etc. Disciplined athletes can stay fit here, by running on roads and trails, lifting and carrying during farm work or woods crew, or working out in our on campus gym. Our graduates have gone on to play sports in college and professionally.
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Yes, definitely bring it! The Mountain School attracts a lot of musicians. There are plenty of opportunities to play music alone or in groups. We have a piano on campus in the dining hall.
Key Enrollment Deadlines
All Students
Contracts due March 21, 2025
To accept your place at TMS, both parents will need to log in to Blackbaud and sign the enrollment contract. Your enrollment is finalized once your contract and deposit are received.
To pay your deposit, you can pay via ACH (direct debit) through Blackbaud when you sign the contract. If you wish to pay via paper check or Fed Wire transfer instead, please email business.manager@mountainschool.org for instructions. Please note that your enrollment is not secured until we receive the deposit payment and the check clears our bank.
Course selections will be made through Blackbaud and are due May 15, 2025.
Fall ’25
May 15, 2025 - Immunizations, Insurance Card, Physical Exam, Teacher Surveys due in Blackbaud
July 15, 2025 - Comprehensive Form, Handbook, Emergency Contacts, Media Release, Housing Acknowledgement, Housing Survey
Spring ’26
November 15, 2025 - Immunizations, Insurance Card, Physical Exam, Teacher Surveys, Comprehensive Form, Handbook, Emergency Contacts, Media Release, Housing Acknowledgement, Housing Survey due in Blackbaud
Tuition and Expenses
The Mountain School invoices families for tuition and fees through FACTS after students have accepted their place. Your tuition invoice will reflect the total amount of tuition and fees less Mountain School Financial Aid and financial aid from your home school, if applicable. For any questions about FACTS or alternative payment plans please contact our Business Manager. All students are provided tuition insurance by the school, and more information about this coverage is available after enrollment.
We require that students are covered by a health insurance plan during their time at the Mountain School. If you do not have insurance coverage you can explore options and receive information and support through healthcare.gov. For additional peace-of-mind we offer additional accident insurance but this is supplemental coverage only and cannot be purchased in lieu of health insurance. Contact our Business Manager to learn more.
Please note that our enrollment deposit is non-refundable. If you enroll and then forfeit your spot before the semester begins, we would refund any additional tuition paid beyond the deposit amount.
Standardized Testing
You can take the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams while attending the Mountain School. Learn more about standardized testing at the Mountain School.
Immunization Information
Immunizations are required for enrollment in all Vermont schools in order to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Information and new forms for school year 2024-2025 can be found at Health Vermont’s website:
2024-25 School Year Immunization Entry Requirements
Immunization Information for Child Care and School Providers
For information about Religious exemptions, please read the following information supplied by the VT Department of Health here: Parent Education for Religious Exemption (healthvermont.gov).
Medical Exemption Forms can be found here: Medical Immunization Exemption Form.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.