Food is a part of our everyday lives and it’s a powerful way to connect with students. There are so many skills that can be learned from cooking and exploring food. From fine motor and language skills, to math and functional skills. Cooking and trying new foods creates a shared experience and forms an instant
Cooking for Learning: Special Education Staff Using Food to Connect With Students to Encourage Functional Skills and Foster Independence Read More
Students from Silver Creek High School, Skyline High School, and Frederick High School will be competing at the upcoming CHSAA State Unified Bowling Tournament on Friday, November 19. Silver Creek HS earned first place at regionals with a score of 333. They will have three athletes competing and no mentors. The entire group of bowlers
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Employee Assistance Program Life events can affect the lives of team members both at home and at work. That is why St. Vrain Valley Schools offers a district-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through ComPsych. All services are provided at no-cost to you and your eligible family members and all services are strictly confidential. Call ComPsych
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Video Spotlight Superintendent’s Update Dear St. Vrain Valley Schools Community, As we celebrate another unprecedented year of success in St. Vrain Valley Schools, I want to take a moment to recognize our incredible students, teachers, staff, families, community members, and supporters who have been champions of excellence and community strength. I am so proud of
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Kindergarten students at Prairie Ridge Elementary delved into the wonders of plant life cycles through an engaging seed planting unit, enhancing their understanding of nature and sparking their curiosity. “We were inspired to incorporate seed planting into our curriculum as it gives students firsthand experiences with the plant life cycle,” shared Katy Pelenis, Kindergarten teacher
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Front Range Range Community College (FRCC) and St. Vrain Valley Schools have been awarded a $494,175 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support the opening of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program in cybersecurity. The grant was awarded as part of NSF’s Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program, which focuses on education for high-technology fields that drive the nation’s economy.
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St. Vrain Valley School Special Education Staff are exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI) to personalize educational content in order to create a more inclusive learning environment that empowers students with disabilities to thrive academically and socially. Imagine being able to cater teacher lessons to students’ specific interests and likes, such as sports, animals, travel, and pop
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What began as a class assignment landed Silver Creek junior Brooke Wager at the state Capitol where she had the eyes and ears of the House Education Committee.In March, the 16-year-old and her classmate told committee members about the limitations that expensive college tuition places on students and their families, and suggested solutions to minimize
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Mead High School Unified Percussion Ensemble (MHS UPE) was founded in the fall of 2019 and inspired by the Special Olympics Unified Sports and the Free Players, a drum and bugle corps for adults with intellectual disabilities. The programs vision and mission is to provide a performance-based music ensemble for students in the exceptional learning
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For the last 15 years, Mead Middle School’s Drama Club, with the support of the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC), has been entertaining audiences with its annual dinner theater production. This year’s performance of “Murder at Aunt Agatha’s” brought the school community together for an evening of mystery, comedy, and ghostly surprises. Directed by Janet Benter,
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