Innovation Center Students Inspire Young Scientists at Indian Peaks Elementary

High School bioscience students from the Innovation Center led a microbial inquiry lab for 5th graders at Indian Peaks Elementary in early October. Together they conducted hands-on experiments to study the presence and behavior of microorganisms on various surfaces.  A microbial lab is a specialized laboratory where students explore and cultivate tiny living organisms known […]

Open House Dates 2023

Secondary schools in St. Vrain Valley Schools are hosting open houses to answer questions and share information about the many program offerings available across the district as families begin planning their transition to middle and high school next year. Below are upcoming open house dates across the district. For questions regarding open houses, programming, or […]

Cafecitos Brew Stronger Bonds Between Parents and School

In the cafeteria at Indian Peaks Elementary, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air as parents and guardians come together for the monthly Cafecito. Cafecitos, which translates to “little coffees” in Spanish, are parent meetings designed to provide families with essential resources and information about the school, school district, and community. Blanca Perez, […]

Superintendent’s Update: A National Model of Success

It has been an outstanding start to the 2023-2024 school year, with so much energy and engagement throughout every school in St. Vrain.

Leadership St. Vrain Now Accepting Applications

Leadership St. Vrain is a program designed to provide parents and other community members the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of our district’s mission, operations and strategic priorities. The program is especially beneficial for those who want to obtain a foundation in district operations and governance and become more active participants in St. Vrain Valley […]

2023 St. Vrain 4.0+ Grads Around the World

 We are preparing our students for their future by giving them a strong competitive advantage and cultivating a drive for learning and continued growth.  See where our 4.0+ graduates are attending college in the fall. Students who have graduated with a 4.0 GPA or higher: Cullen Aasmundstad-WilliamsCassidy AdamsHosannah AdamsMadelynne AdamsJaedyn AdlerHugo AguirreAndrew AlbertsKaterina AleksievGutierrez AlexandraAlyse […]

Innovation Center Summer Camp Spaces Available for June and July

There are still some spaces available for various Innovation Center camps in July. From innovation and design to robotics and filmmaking, these camps offer a wide range of activities catered to different age groups. The cost of camps ranges from $125-225, and there is financial assistance available for qualifying families. Don’t miss out on this […]

Ignite Curiosity this Summer: Register Now for Innovation Academy’s K-2nd Grade Program

For over a decade, St. Vrain’s Innovation Academy has been at the forefront of empowering students, fostering innovation, and promoting lifelong learning. This year, the summer program is specifically designed to cater to the district’s youngest learners, and is accepting students from kindergarten through second grade. Innovation Academy lays a solid foundation of critical thinking […]

Department of Early Childhood hosts family literacy event “Coloring Your World through Blue Skies” on April 24 at Rocky Mountain Elementary from 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Join the Department of Early Childhood for this experiential art and reading event with local author, Lulu Buck. Our youngest learners are invited to paint during the hands-on art experience, “Design Your Own Sky.” Children will walk away with a small painting to remind them of their uniqueness and the importance of accepting people around […]

Local Artist Inspires Students at Indian Peaks Elementary

In the bustling art room at Indian Peaks Elementary School, a class of enthusiastic 5th graders is engrossed in creating Mexican nichos, small 3D shadow boxes filled with special treasures or photographs. Armed with cardboard, paint, and other embellishments, they are fully immersed in designing and crafting their unique masterpieces. Thanks to a grant from […]

High School Students of Today are the Medical Professionals of Tomorrow

Members of the Future Medical Professionals Club (FMPC) got a glimpse into the world of healthcare at a health panel hosted by UCHealth at Longs Peak Hospital on February 2. The panel was composed of medical professionals from various departments at the hospital. Panelists shared personal experiences and insights about their respective careers, highlighting the […]

Community Curriculum Review

St. Vrain Valley Schools will be holding  a Community Review for the following content areas: Elementary Language Arts Middle and Elementary School Science This event will be at the Timberline K-8 Community Room from 5:00-7:00 pm on Wednesday, February 1. Timberline K-8 is located at 233 E. Mountain View Ave Longmont, CO 80504. Thank you for expressing interest in […]

School Accomplishments

The St. Vrain Valley School District continues to celebrate a growing list of accomplishments and successes. The fall 2022 semester achievements are listed below.  Elementary Schools PK-8 Schools Middle Schools High Schools Alternative Schools

Celebrate Chinese New Year at Silver Creek High School, February 4

Silver Creek High School will host the annual Chinese New Year celebration on February 4, 2023 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. This Zero Waste event is free and open to the public and will include cultural performances, games, hands-on activity booths, and Chinese food samplings.

Preschool Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year Begins in January

Preschool registration looks different this year. The Preschool Department is excited for the opportunities that Universal Preschool (UPK) will bring to our community. Universal Preschool will bring the following changes to our programming and processes: A new “universal” application will be used for the application process ALL children who are four-year olds, by October 1, […]

PK-5 STEAM Carnival Night at the Innovation Center

St. Vrain elementary families are invited to explore STEAM at the Innovation Center’s STEAM Carnival Night. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math and is happening across St. Vrain Valley Schools. The event will take place on Wednesday, November 30 and Thursday, December 1 from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Innovation Center of St. Vrain […]

SVVSD partners with CU Denver to add STEM P-TEACH pathway

St. Vrain Valley students considering education as a career will have more options to prepare for a career as secondary science, technology, engineering or math teachers. The St. Vrain Valley School District is part of a new University of Colorado Denver initiative, supported by Apple, to increase access to tech education and expand the district’s […]

Open House Dates 2022

Secondary schools in St. Vrain Valley Schools are hosting open houses to answer questions and share information about the many program offerings available across the district as families begin planning their transition to middle and high school next year. Below are upcoming open house dates across the district. For questions regarding open houses, programming, or […]

Water Quality Testing

Ensuring the health and safety of our school environments continues to be our highest priority. Toward this end, over the summer of 2022, we conducted proactive water quality testing at schools serving elementary-aged students. Water quality can have some variability by municipality, and the district has many proactive measures that can be put in place […]

Free, reduced-price meal applications available for the 22-23 school year

St. Vrain Valley Schools’ department of Nutrition Services provides quality, nutritious, and well-balanced meals for all students across the district. Due to the expiration of federal pandemic waivers, there will be a cost to school meals for the 2022-2023 school year. All families who believe they may qualify for free or reduced-price meals are encouraged […]

Advancing Excellence by Design

Despite many challenges over the past several years, St. Vrain Valley Schools continues to advance excellence and student achievement to unprecedented levels. Below are just a few of the hundreds of celebrations that demonstrate the highest levels of success due to the support of our students, families, teachers and staff, business leaders, elected officials, and […]

Those who can, teach.

There is no more noble and important profession in our society than that of our educators. With over 90% of our nation’s children attending a public school, it is our teachers and staff, in partnership with parents and families, who are shaping the future of our world. 

A Strong Foundation for Global Acceleration

By Don Haddad, Ed.D., Superintendent As I reflect on the past three years in St. Vrain Valley Schools, and all that we have achieved during a time of great global disruption, I am reminded of the strong investments we’ve made over a decade ago that have propelled our acceleration and success in a time of […]