In the world of young inventors, dreams often serve as a driving force behind innovation. For 13-year-old Wolf Danzer, a seventh-grader in the APEX Homeschool Program, this sentiment rings true. Inspired by his family’s love for games and a memorable blanket fort, Wolf designed a game called Blanket Kingdom, earning him the Most Authentic Award
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2019 Graduates are Taking the World by #StVrainStorm See where our 4.0+ graduates are attending college in the fall. Outstanding Graduates Meet just a few of the appoximately 2,000 students who will walk across a stage this week to receive their St. Vrain Valley Schools diploma. Congratulations to all students in the Class of 2019!
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Elementary school is a time for learning, growth, building friendships, and having fun. Staff and students at Centennial Elementary are working together to create an inclusive environment for all students through their Unified Sports Program and other school activities. Amanda Krell, SSN teacher, and Jillian Vickland, paraprofessional, have been instrumental in developing the Unified Sports
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“Being a teacher is the most impactful and fulfilling profession there is,” shared Leticia Melendez. “As little as the impact may be, being part of kids’ lives and seeing them do great things, you always hope that you can become one of those teachers that opened the door for them.” With more than 18 years
Rocky Mountain Elementary Teacher Comes Full Circle Read More
Since its inception in 2017, the Innovation Fair at Longmont Estates Elementary has evolved into a cornerstone of creativity, exploration, and collaboration for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Initially centered around engineering design projects, the fair has expanded its scope in response to students’ interests and aspirations. In 2019, it broadened to
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In January, Chad Lemons, music teacher at Mead Elementary, presented at the Colorado Music Educators Association (CMEA) Conference about the importance of Unified Percussion programming. The CMEA Conference is held at the end of January every year, drawing music educators, musicians, clinicians, vendors, and more to the beautiful Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. This year, Lemon
SVVSD Music Teacher Inspiring Others to Advocate for Inclusive Music Programs Read More
Two Trail Ridge Middle School (TRMS) Unified Bowling teams won the gold and silver medals at this year’s Special Olympics State Bowling event. On Friday, November 18, 2023, just over 600 bowlers from across the state came together to showcase their bowling skills and celebrate the joy of the sport. TRMS has a robust Unified
Trail Ridge Middle School Unified Bowlers Win Top Spots at State Tournament Read More
For Noreen Reeder, teaching is more than a profession; it’s a calling deeply rooted in her passion for nurturing young minds. As a teacher at Spark! Discovery Preschool, Reeder brings enthusiasm, innovation, and a heartfelt commitment to creating an engaging learning environment for her students. Reeder began her career as a Special Education Paraprofessional at
Exploring Early Childhood Education: A Reflection with Noreen Reeder Read More
This year’s unified basketball season ended on a high note at the Unified Basketball Day of Champions, which took place at Skyline High School on February 25, 2023. Unified basketball players from Mead HS, Skyline HS, Main Street School, Frederick HS, Longmont HS, Silver Creek HS, Niwot HS and Erie HS gathered for a fun
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Lasting friendships between students with intellectual disabilities and those without are being formed at Mead Middle School through their Best Buddies program. Best Buddies is a global organization whose mission is to help build one-to-one friendships between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities through shared interests, experiences, and activities. Kristina Miller, special education
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