Trinity Valley School
| Trinity Valley School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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7500 Dutch Branch Road , United States | |
| Coordinates | 32°39′14″N 97°25′36″W / 32.653829°N 97.426704°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Motto | Per Aspera Ad Astra "Through adversity to the stars" |
| Established | 1959 |
| Head of school | Ben Courchesne[1] |
| Faculty | 104 (Full-time) |
| Grades | PK-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,005 (2025-2026) |
| Campus | 75 acres |
| Colors | Columbia blue, Royal Blue, White |
| Mascot | Trojan |
| Website | tvs |
Trinity Valley School (TVS) is a PK-12, co-ed, independent school in Fort Worth, Texas. Trinity Valley School is a member of the Southwest Preparatory Conference and is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS).[2]
History
[edit]Trinity Valley School was founded in 1959 by George Bragg and Stephen Seleny. They were inspired to start a liberal arts school while on a tour of Europe with the Texas Boys Choir. Mr. Seleny became the school's first headmaster, a position he held until 1994.[3] Initially, it was an all-boys school. Girls were first admitted in 1971.[4] Today Trinity Valley School has approximately 1,005 students. Ben Courchesne serves as the Head of School.[5]
Programs
[edit]Trojan Outdoor Experience (TOE)
[edit]The Trojan Outdoor Experience (TOE) Program at Trinity Valley School provides activities including outdoor adventure, environmental education, experiential learning, and wilderness expedition programming. Participation in the program spans a student's entire academic career at the school, with events ranging from mandatory to elective. It started in 1980.[6]
Athletics
[edit]Fall
[edit]- Football
- Volleyball
- Cheerleading
- Field Hockey
- Cross Country
Winter
[edit]- Basketball
- Soccer
- Swimming
Spring
[edit]- Baseball
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Tennis
- Softball
- Track
Arts
[edit]The Fine Arts program at Trinity Valley School offers a curriculum that includes visual arts, music, theatre, and dance. The program is designed to serve all students, with additional opportunities available for those interested in pursuing the arts professionally after graduation.
The program includes extracurricular activities such as guest artist visits, field trips to museums and performances, and participation in workshops and conferences. This is supplemented by opportunities for students to attend the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) Fine Arts Festival annually.
The faculty of the Fine Arts department at Trinity Valley School consists of professionals who actively maintain and advance their expertise through ongoing education and participation in their respective arts communities, both in the U.S. and internationally.[7]
Notes and references
[edit]- ^ "TVS - Who We Are". www.tvs.org. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ "Fast Facts - Accreditation - Trinity Valley School". www.tvs.org. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ "History - Trinity Valley School". www.tvs.org. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ The TVS Story, accessed 4 July 2012.
- ^ "TVS - Who We Are". TVS. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
- ^ "TOE Outdoor Experience - Trinity Valley School". www.tvs.org. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ "Arts - Trinity Valley School". www.tvs.org. Retrieved July 2, 2024.