Skyline feeder schools celebrate music

Bustling viewers and booming orchestras could be heard from the parking lot of Skyline High  School. Despite the never-ending drizzle of the gloomy Saturday, something warm and unique was flowing through the hallways.  On May 13th, the Skyline Feeder held their third-annual music festival, bringing together all of the bands and music departments of the feeder schools. […]

<strong>Skyline’s Annual Music Festival Returns with Live Performances and Family Fun</strong>

Music lovers of all ages are invited to join us for Skyline’s Annual Music Festival on Saturday, May 13, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the East Parking Lot of the school.  This will be a fun-filled event featuring special music selections from all of the Skyline feeder schools, showcasing the talents of choir, orchestra, […]

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 […]

Rocky Mountain Elementary receives Governor’s Math Bright Spot Award

Rocky Mountain Elementary is among a dozen Colorado schools that have received the Governor’s Math Bright Spot Award, the state announced Tuesday. The award is given to schools that have demonstrated “exceptional growth in math achievement” since 2019, a press release from Gov. Jared Polis’ office read.

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, […]

Rocky Mountain Elementary Receives Governor’s Bright Spot Award

Rocky Mountain Elementary is among 21 schools across the state to receive the Governor’s Bright Spot Award. The award recognizes schools who have demonstrated strong growth in student achievement since 2019, as well as excellence and the ability to advance learning through challenging times. “This recognition is a direct tribute to our teachers, staff, students, […]

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 […]

Nutrition Services Summer Meal Distribution Program

St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Nutrition Services Department will once again offer summer meals at no cost to families from June 6-30 on Monday-Thursday each week. Drive-through meal service will provide breakfast and lunch each day. Double meals will be handed out on Thursdays. The curbside meal program will be available at the following locations: Altona […]

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. 

Strong Bonds between Staff and Students Promotes Family Environment at Rocky Mountain Elementary

Oftentimes we only focus on the impact that teachers and principals have on learning and education, but the impact that other staff like our custodians and nutrition services team members make behind the scenes can not be overstated.  When you ask Paxton Heifner, Lead Custodian at Rocky Mountain Elementary School, what his favorite part of […]

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 […]

3.8 Million Meals and Counting

St. Vrain Valley Schools has a strong focus on nutrition and has received many recognitions such as the USDA’s Once in a Melon Award for administering an exemplary farm to school program. Additionally, the 3.8 millions meals that our Nutrition Services team serves each year includes local produce – including organic produce from Colorado’s Western Slope – whenever available. Other […]

Specials Team Inspires Creativity at Rocky Mountain Elementary

Classes like art, music, and physical education (PE) are a place where many elementary students begin to learn how to express themselves. These classes form an integral part of their school experience. For students like Elijah Young, fourth grader at Rocky Mountain Elementary School, specials is a place “where we can learn how to work […]

Update Regarding Masking Protocols in St. Vrain Valley Schools

Dear St. Vrain Valley Schools Teachers, Staff, and Families, Thank you for your continued partnership in advancing the well-being and success of our students. Throughout the pandemic, we have continued to work closely with our county and state health agencies regarding COVID-19 safety protocols. Last night, the Boulder County Board of Health voted to end […]

Space available in high-quality preschool programming options across St. Vrain Valley Schools

St. Vrain Valley Schools’ preschool department has space available in high-quality preschool programming options across the district. If your child is 3-4 years old and you are interested in enrolling your child in one of our district’s preschool programs for the current school year, please contact Bertha Olivares, Early Childhood Family Liaison at 303-702-8370 or […]

Rocky Mountain Elementary Teacher Comes Full Circle

“Being a teacher is the most impactful and fulfilling profession there is,” shared Leticia Melendez. “As little as the impact may be, being part of kids’ lives and seeing them do great things, you always hope that you can become one of those teachers that opened the door for them.” With more than 18 years […]