Boulder Valley School District welcomed the community in celebrating the Grand Opening of its newest High School, New Vista, on Thursday, November 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

After the opening ceremony, all were conducted on a tour of the new building, at 700 20th Street in Boulder.

The $52.4 million construction project created a new 76,000-square-foot building that will serve students for 70 years with significantly better energy efficiency and reduced ongoing maintenance costs. In addition, the new building design supports the educational program better, with features such as a modern performance space/auditorium, outdoor learning spaces, and flexible learning spaces.

The project is part of the $350 million bond issue generously approved by voters in 2022, which will provide improvements to school buildings across the district.

New Vista High School was founded as a focus school in 1993 and currently serves an enrollment of approximately 325 students. 

New Vista actively engages every student in rigorous learning. The school’s program includes high academic and behavioral expectations for all students; personal relationships built on mutual respect with all adults in the building; an advisor who supports each student from enrollment through graduation; choices that allow students to shape the educational program to meet their needs and interests; active learning within all classrooms as well as varied and engaging course offerings; and significant opportunities to learn in the community.

The New Vista school culture  values individuals, community, and learning with an explicit emphasis on understanding and valuing diversity.