Learning Our Letters: Kindergarten Adventures in Literacy!
This fall, our kindergarten classrooms on the Mountain Academy Jackson Campus have been buzzing with excitement as our youngest learners dive into the world of literacy! Each day, students eagerly explore letters—their shapes, their sounds, …
Celebrating Maria Vazquez: 2025 Champion of Children Award Winner
At Mountain Academy’s Jackson Campus, we are fortunate to work alongside educators who inspire, challenge, and nurture our youngest learners every day. This month, one of our own received an honor that truly reflects the impact of her dedication and passion. …
Jack Shea Innovation Fund Supports Teacher-Led Place-Based Initiatives at Mountain Academy
Written by Katie Rose Griffith, Farm and Garden Coordinator, Mountain Academy Teton Valley Campus
Over the past six years, the Jack Shea Innovation Fund has been a gift to my programming, providing vital equipment and funding for hands-on learning in our farming, …
Rooted in Place, Growing with Purpose: Mountain Academy’s Teton Valley Campus
Tucked in the middle of Victor, Idaho, the Mountain Academy Teton Valley Campus is more than just a school; it’s a learning community rooted in curiosity, compassion, and a deep connection to place. As we participate in this year’s Tin Cup Challenge, …
Mountain Academy Jackson Campus Announces 2025–26 Faculty Team
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jackson, Wyoming—Mountain Academy of Teton Science Schools is pleased to share a first look at the 2025–26 faculty team at the Jackson Campus. We are thrilled to welcome several outstanding new educators and celebrate the return of experienced faculty members who bring passion, …
Mountain Academy Students Cook Up Learning in the Lower School
In a sunlit kitchen on the Mountain Academy Jackson Campus, Lower School students roll up their sleeves and get to work—measuring cornmeal, seasoning chicken, and stirring with care. But this isn’t just cooking—it’s learning in action. …
Mountain Academy Students Visit Teton Raptor Center
For one wide-eyed student, time stands still as a majestic raptor stretches its wings just feet away. On a K–8 field experience to the Teton Raptor Center, learning takes flight—quite literally—through hands-on discovery and awe-inspiring encounters. …
Early Childhood Students Meet Search and Rescue Heroes!
Mountain Academy’s Jackson Campus early childhood students recently embarked on a thrilling field trip to the local search and rescue headquarters. Greeted by real-life rescuers, students explored emergency vehicles, examined essential equipment, and watched a live demonstration of how teams respond during a rescue mission. …
Empowering Young Explorers: How Student Committees Support Risky Play at Mountain Academy
At Mountain Academy’s Early Childhood program, learning isn’t just about letters and numbers—it’s about fostering independence, problem-solving, and confidence in young children. One powerful way this happens is through Student Committees, a practice that Early Childhood faculty member Danny Martin has been using for years to prepare children for risky play. …
Exploring Winter Through Hands-On Learning at Mountain Academy
At Mountain Academy, we are passionate about connecting students with the natural world, and our middle school Winter Journey is a perfect example of how we make that happen. Recently, our middle school students had the incredible opportunity to immerse themselves in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem for a hands-on learning experience like no other. …
