Watershed Charter School

Watershed Charter School is a K-8 public charter school in Fairbanks, AK, providing an inclusive learning environment. The school commits to non-discrimination, ensuring no student is denied participation due to a learning disability, handicapping condition, or special need. Support services include individualized education programs (IEPs), special education services, and developmental support.

The curriculum utilizes place-based education, integrating Alaska's interior history, culture, and ecology into daily learning through hands-on, outdoor science and social studies units. A robust creative arts program-encompassing visual, music, movement, and literary arts-is woven into the academic fabric.

Physical activity is central to the experience, with teachers leading at least 120 minutes of physical education weekly, often outdoors. Available clubs include Nordic skiing and cross-country running. As a school of choice within the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, admission is managed via the district's Centralized Application Portal through a spring lottery.