Partners in Energy & Environmental Education We are fortunate to have many local partners who are eager to offer our students environmental education, enlightening them on topics such as recycling, stormwater protection, climate change, circular economies, agrivoltaics, environmental stewardship, renewable energy, and more! Eco-Cycle Essential to Eco-Cycle’s mission is teaching the next generation about
Energy & Environmental Education Read More
Dear St. Vrain Valley Community, Thank you for your partnership and support as we continue to navigate the evolving coronavirus pandemic. Over the past several months, numerous members of our community have expressed vastly different thoughts, opinions and suggestions related to our learning models for delivering instruction. We are very appreciative of all of this
Return to Hybrid In-Person Learning Read More
Overview Home schooling is deregulated in the state of Colorado, therefore, parents take on all of the responsibility for their student’s education including acquisition of books, supplies, tests, and maintaining permanent records. A parent or guardian who intends to establish a nonpublic home-based education program is required to: Provide written notification explaining the intent to
Home School Education Read More
Department Forms Women, Infant & Children (WIC) Resources WIC promotes and maintains the health and well-being of nutritionally at-risk pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women and infants and children by providing: To learn more: Child & Adult Food Program (CACFP) The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program that provides reimbursements for
Parent Resources & Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Read More
Safety & Security The Office of Safety and Security is responsible for ensuring the safety of all students, staff, and visitors to any St. Vrain Valley School. Our mission is to enhance the educational environment, ensuring each and every student has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential for academic achievement and success.
Safety & Security Read More
Licensing You must hold a valid Colorado teaching license before beginning your licensed assignment with St. Vrain Valley Schools. A copy of your teaching license is due to Human Resources upon the completion of your employment paperwork. Below is a listing of the different types of licenses: Initial License This license is issued to new
Licensing Requirements Read More
Concurrent Enrollment Student Checklist You have indicated that you are interested in enrolling in a college course while a high school student. The State of Colorado provides several options for students who meet high school standards to begin college early. The purpose of these options include promoting content standards, academic challenge and enrichment, and providing
Concurrent Enrollment Read More
September 2023Striving Toward Thinking Classrooms By and large students spend most of their class time not thinking, at least not in ways we know they need to think in order to be successful … If they’re not thinking, they’re not learning. — Peter Liljedahl Mimicking is not thinking. Thinking requires students to engage in listening,
Elementary Updates 2023-24 September Read More
By Don Haddad, Ed.D., the superintendent, and Kerri McDermid, the chief communications and global-impact officer, both of St. Vrain Valley Schools “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” The famous line from John F. Kennedy resonates with many who understand the impact our communities can have
Advancing Public Education Together: Parent Leadership, Powerful Messaging, and the Strength of the Community Read More
Mentor Support Peer Mentors are assigned to experienced teachers (those with three or more years of teaching experience) who are new to St. Vrain. A minimum of eight hours is spent with the inductee to orient them with school and district policies, offer guidance about professional expectations for behavior and performance, provide district and building timelines (e.g.,
Mentor Support Read More
