December 13, 2019, 1:31pm | St Vrain Valley School DistrictBy St. Vrain Valley School District Fall River’s hallways were filled with a taller group of students this week as Sunset Middle School eighth graders paid a visit to their younger peers to read and deliver handmade books as the culmination of their language arts unit. At the
Sunset Middle School eighth grade students create books for Fall River kindergarteners Read More
The sound of saxophones and trumpets filled the air as jazz bands from Westview Middle School, Lyons Middle Senior School, and Silver Creek High School performed in a concert at Planet Bluegrass in Lyons on Monday night. Westview kicked off the night with a toe-tapping performance that set the stage for an evening of musical
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This year, three district high schools have added a unified percussion ensemble program to their offerings and one high school has added it as a club. Mead High School (MHS) paved the way for other programs by starting their unified percussion ensemble four years ago. Former Mead High School Band Director, Chad Lemons, developed the
SVVSD Percussion Ensembles Will Come Together for a Unified Performance at St. Vrain Band Night Read More
Reading, ’riting and ’rithmetic? Think energy production, bioscience and visual and performing arts. These are just a few examples of the rigorous coursework offered by “focus academies” in St. Vrain Valley Schools’ high schools. Focus academies are designed for high school students interested in a specific career to learn not only about the fundamentals, but
Community partnerships have significant impact on focus programs Read More
Each spring, the Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley hosts the Tribute to Teachers, which honors and recognizes the excellence of our teachers. Students, parents, colleagues and community members are invited to nominate teachers, and three from each school are selected to attend the event as finalists. During the event, one teacher from each
Education Foundation honors outstanding SVVSD teachers Read More
Three years ago, St. Vrain Valley Schools set out to inspire Colorado’s next generation of educators. Through a customized pathway program, students can pursue teaching careers in high school by getting a head start on their post-secondary education. The Pathways to Teaching (P-TEACH) program offers aspiring young teachers the opportunity to earn college credits through
Pathways to Teaching program graduates 29 future educators Read More
It’s the process, not the product. This piece of educational wisdom, especially popular in early childhood, can serve us well throughout many aspects of life. Then again, sometimes process and product become so intertwined they attain a rare gleam wherein neither is completely distinguishable from the other. So it might be said of the incredible
Beacon of Innovation: Innovation Center InvenTeam Sets a Shining Example Read More
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. Preschool openings available at the following schools: If your child
Enroll Now: Space Available in Preschool and Wraparound Pre-K Programs for 2024-2025 Read More
Frequently Asked Questions What is the Wellness, Culture and Safety Inventory (WCSI)? St. Vrain Valley Schools replaced the state-wide health survey, Youth Risk Behavior Survey/Healthy Kids Colorado Survey (YRBS/HKCS), with the Wellness, Culture and Safety Inventory (WCSI) to provide ongoing information in a more timely, shortened and user-friendly format. The WCSI asks questions about different
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Event Summary St. Vrain Band Night provides an opportunity for students to showcase their marching band skills to a live audience, but also to learn from the other programs throughout the district and state. Additionally, judges will be present to give each band feedback outside of a competitive environment. Event details Special Guests in the
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