News – St. Vrain Valley Schools

SVVSD hosts education leadership conference

St. Vrain Valley this week is sharing its innovation successes with other school districts from around the country. The three-day Leadership Institute for Transformative Education, hosted by St. Vrain Valley in partnership with the Colorado Education Initiative, wraps up Thursday. Held at the district’s Innovation Center in Longmont, the conference includes school visits, Innovation Center program tours,
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SVVSD student ambassadors present dyslexia self-advocacy workshop

Lizzie Horton, a Silver Creek High School senior, said dyslexia “wasn’t a thing other kids knew about” when she was in elementary school, and she struggled. Though she was a “really, really shy” student, she ended up joining Colorado’s Yes! Ambassadors group in sixth grade when more students were needed for a panel. Now the
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Creating Connections Through Music at Eagle Crest Elementary

As you step into Katelyn Roberts’ music class at Eagle Crest Elementary, the sound of ukuleles strumming and children’s voices rising in harmony fills the air. The room is alive with the energy of students discovering the joy of music. Roberts, a graduate of St. Vrain Valley Schools, now teaches in the district that once
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Save the Date: Celebrate our Outstanding Students, Teachers, and Staff

You are invited to join us at one of our many upcoming events celebrating the talents, achievements, hard work, and accomplishments of our outstanding students, and the teachers and staff who support their continued success. In addition to many school-specific events, including athletic games, community nights, and school performances, there are many ways for our
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How Thunder Valley K-8 is Combining Literacy and STEM for Creative Learning

Katie Denny, STEM Teacher at Thunder Valley K-8, combines literacy with STEM to create engaging, hands-on learning experiences. In Denny’s classroom, each design thinking challenge starts with a story. Students read a book that sets the stage for a STEM project, connecting the characters’ experience to hands-on problem-solving tasks. The goal is to create empathy,
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Superintendent’s Update: Advancing Excellence

As we approach our 2024 graduation celebration, I want to take a moment to recognize the unwavering drive, strength of character, and rigorous academic preparation that our approximately 2,200 graduates have demonstrated throughout their time in St. Vrain.
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St. Vrain Valley Schools Hosts Preschool Literacy Night with Author Rosemary Wells, Oct. 15

Preschool families who live in St. Vrain Valley are invited to a special literacy night featuring renowned author Rosemary Wells. Event Details: Through a collaborative initiative between Rosemary Wells and St. Vrain’s Early Childhood Department to promote early reading, every preschool student in the district has received a copy of her book, “If You Believe
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Mountain View Elementary Students Enjoy Live Theater Performance Sponsored by Firehouse Art Center

On Tuesday, October 8, Mountain View Elementary students enjoyed a performance of Coyote & The Counting Game by the Creede Repertory Theater as part of their Annual Young Audience Outreach Tour. The play follows eight-year-old Gaby, who is struggling with math, her brother leaving for college, and her dream of owning a drum set. With
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Empowering Educators: Special Guest Patrice Bain Joins St. Vrain for a Transformative Learning Event

Join St. Vrain’s Office of Professional Development for an inspiring event with Patrice Bain, author of Powerful Teaching and newly released book featuring St. Vrain classrooms: Powerful Classrooms. Patrice Bain’s groundbreaking work empowers educators to create learning environments where students truly thrive. At this event, you’ll discover research-backed techniques that promote lasting learning, student engagement,
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Erie High School’s First Unified Percussion Program Brings Students Together

This year, Erie High School launched Unified Percussion, a program where students of all abilities come together to play music. This group meets every other day, and during these classes, students engage in activities such as learning percussion techniques and practicing as an ensemble. The program pairs students with and without disabilities, providing the opportunity
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