Superintendent’s Update: Advancing Excellence

Thank you St. Vrain community for coming out to support our students and staff in our Public Ed on Parade. Watch our parade highlights here or check out the full parade recording made possible through Longmont Public Media.


Superintendent’s Update

Dear St. Vrain Valley Community,

As we reflect on the start to what promises to be another remarkable year, I am filled with a deep sense of gratitude for your unwavering partnership and support. Together, we continue to elevate excellence across our system, fostering an environment where our students thrive both academically and personally.

The start of this year has been marked by numerous achievements and milestones that showcase the vibrancy of our educational community. Our Public Education Parade in September was a testament to the enthusiasm permeating our district and community. It highlighted the numerous opportunities our students have to immerse themselves in academics, the arts, athletics, and much more. We’ve also witnessed, as our students have demonstrated, remarkable academic results, with notable advancements in our Colorado Measures of Academic Standards (CMAS) scores and overall student achievement levels, as well as another anticipated increase in our on-time graduation rate for the Class of 2024, building on our position as the Denver Metro Area school district with the highest graduation rate while maintaining the most rigorous graduation requirements.

In the weeks ahead, we look forward to a series of exciting events that will showcase our students’ talents. These include St. Vrain Band Night featuring our exceptional marching bands, the All St. Vrain Elementary Honor Choir performance, a number of high school and middle school theater productions, fall music concerts, and various athletic competitions highlighting our students’ sportsmanship and skills.

Your involvement remains crucial to our success. We’ve seen impressive participation in our parent and community Leadership St. Vrain initiative, our informative fall town hall meetings, and numerous additional school and community events. As we approach the school open enrollment period, we eagerly anticipate welcoming families to our school open houses, providing a glimpse into the outstanding educational experiences that are offered across our entire system.

To our parents, teachers, staff, and community members – your dedication to excellence is the cornerstone of our achievements. The positive news headlines and celebrations our students, teachers, and staff have garnered are a direct result of your commitment. Because of you, St. Vrain students continue to receive unparalleled educational opportunities that will shape their futures in profound ways. As our district continues to grow and advance, we will continue to update you regarding our various programs, results, initiatives, challenges, and successes.

Thank you for being an integral part of our educational journey.

Sincerely,
Don Haddad, Ed.D.
Superintendent
@SVVSDSupt


Featured Stories

AP Science students

Your school, Your choice

Open Enrollment

St. Vrain is proud to offer a wide-range of rigorous academic school focus programs that provide your student with choice in selecting a school that best aligns with their interests. Our middle and high schools are hosting open houses to answer questions and share information about the many program offerings and opportunities available across our district as families begin planning their transition to middle and high school next year.
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Dr. Haddad at Graduation

Leadership Excellence

SVVSD receives prestigious education award

The Colorado Association of School Executives has awarded Dr. Haddad with the Colbert Cushing Award, recognizing individuals who have made an outstanding contribution and/or service to education on a national level. The award is the highest recognition CASE bestows each year.
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Student in an AP science class

Academic Excellence

St. Vrain High Schools Achieve Recognition on College Board’s Advanced Placement School Honor Roll

Eight high schools within St. Vrain Valley Schools have been honored with the distinguished College Board Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll designation, acknowledging outstanding student performance on college-level Advanced Placement exams.
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In the News


Important Reminders, Events, and Opportunities

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Community Events

Band Night

St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Department of Athletics, Activities, & Fine Arts invites the community to enjoy performances from high school bands across the district. This year’s Band Night event is October 9, at 6:00 p.m.
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Preschool students sitting on the floor

High-quality early childhood

Preschool Space Available

St. Vrain Valley Schools offers a variety of high-quality early childhood education options, including preschool and wraparound pre-k care programs, designed to meet the needs of families in our communities. St. Vrain Valley’s programs provide a comprehensive and supportive learning environment for our youngest learners.
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ComMunity Connection

St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Support Staff Job Fair

Individuals passionate about education who desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students are invited to attend the St. Vrain Valley Schools Support Staff Job Fair on Monday, October 14.
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Stapp Inspires Educator Highlight

In partnership with Stapp Toyota we recognize Delaine Plakorus and Tony Delisa-Ludwig, the counseling team at New Meridian High School for their exceptional and inspiring work.
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