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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. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access. Schools can earn this recognition
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Columbine Elementary’s Biliteracy Literacy Club Inspires Students to Excel in Two Languages

At Columbine Elementary School, the Biliteracy Literacy Club, led by second grade teacher Jamie Schroeder, is giving students in grades three through five the opportunity to strengthen their bilingual skills. The club, which meets for an hour after school on Tuesdays, encourages students to build literacy in both English and Spanish with the goal of
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St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Support Staff Job Fair, Oct. 14

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. Event Details:Date: Monday, October 14Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Location: Main Street School, 820 Main St. Longmont St. Vrain has a variety of opportunities available in
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St. Vrain Valley Schools Hosts Band Night, Oct. 9

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. The event will be held at Everly Montgomery Field at Longmont High School. The showcase features nine high school bands:
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SVVSD Adds Another Pathway to Teaching For Aspiring Educators

In its inaugural year, seven aspiring teachers are taking advantage of St. Vrain Valley School District’s new Alternative Licensure Pathway to Special Education (ALPSE) teaching program. Some of these individuals were former paraprofessionals, custodians, and long-term substitutes already working in the district. This two-year program is designed for individuals who are seeking their initial licensure as
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Erie HS Students Are Gaining “Real World” Experience Through Their Tiger Cafe

From Caramel Macchiatos to English Toffee Cappuccinos, students in the Significant Support Needs (SSN) classroom at Erie High School are whipping up concoctions that will satisfy any coffee lover’s heart. Twice a week, Special Education Teacher Ally Krause turns her classroom into an adaptive coffee shop where students prepare drinks for staff at EHS. Thanks
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Northridge Elementary is Engaging Students With Their Interactive Sensory Wall

Activating one’s sense of touch through a sensory wall can be an impactful tool used to help students learn how to recognize, understand, and regulate their emotions at school. The new sensory wall at Northridge Elementary is an interactive board covered with different textured surfaces designed to provide a range of sensory experiences for children.
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St. Vrain Valley Schools Hosts Annual Musical Instrument Drive

St. Vrain’s Fine Arts department is hosting its annual musical instrument collection drive. Members of the community are invited to donate gently used instruments to St. Vrain Valley Schools’ music program and receive a donation receipt from the St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation. There are two drop-off dates at the Lincoln School building on
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Full Circle: From Student to Special Education Teacher at Alpine Elementary School

Alpine Elementary School has been a big part of the community for 20 years, and few people embody that legacy quite like Leslie Cortez. A former student of the school, Cortez now serves as the Special Education teacher, returning to the place where her journey began. As part of Alpine’s first class of students, Cortez
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Building Connections at Trail Ridge Middle School, One Minute at a Time

At Trail Ridge Middle School, Counselor Sarah Nazari makes it her priority to ensure every student feels supported, connected, and seen. In her fourth year at the school, Nazari has implemented “minute meetings” with students, a strategy she uses to build relationships and better understand the needs of the students she serves. “Being visible and
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