Open Houses & Events

Find open houses and receptions for Sun Valley Community School.

Open House Details:

Wed., January 14, 2026  - Sun Valley, ID

Virtual Event
Sun Valley Community School
6:30pm (MST) - 7:30pm (MST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Christy Giles, (208) 622-3960 Ext. 243, admissions@communityschool.org

Candidates applying to grades 9-12 are invited to learn what it's like to be a student at Sun Valley Community School during this virtual panel with SVCS students and teachers. Time will be reserved for a Q and A session at the end. Bring your questions and learn what it's like to be a Cutthroat! Email our office to sign up, and a Zoom link will be sent to registered families before the event.

Tue., January 27, 2026  - Sun Valley, ID

Virtual Event
Sun Valley Community School
7:00pm (MST) - 8:00pm (MST)

RSVP needed: Yes
Further information: Christy Giles, (208) 622-3960 Ext. 243, admissions@communityschool.org

We invite prospective Upper School families who are looking at our boarding program to meet the Director of Residential Life, Clay Wawner, and other members of the boarding community to learn what life is like as a resident of Rufus M. Brown Hall at SVCS. Current boarding students and parents will be on hand to share their experiences in the program. Email us to sign up and a Zoom link will be sent to registered families before the event.

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