Category: News

Student Leaders Organize Inaugural Inclusion Night

Empowered by a desire to create a more inclusive world, a passionate group of St. Vrain Valley Schools (SVVSD) students are gearing up to host the district’s first-ever Inclusion Night. Led by high school students Anya Wieder, Claire Schultz, and Whitney Zanini, with the support of teachers Liz Wieder, Erin Quakenbush, and Nathalie Tuhari-Katz, the […]

Enrich Your Child’s Early Education Pathway: Pre-K Wraparound Care Registration Open for 2024-2025

Discover St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Wraparound Pre-K Care, extending the preschool experience for children ages 3 to 5 across the following district schools. This program seamlessly complements preschool and offers a childcare option for those not yet ready for preschool. Designed to engage students in early learning experiences, Wraparound Pre-K Care fosters collaboration with families […]

SVVSD Innovation Center hosts Gov. Polis, education leaders

St. Vrain Valley Innovation Center students taught state education leaders and officials, including Gov. Jared Polis, how to program social robots, explained artificial intelligence principles used in self-driving cars and demonstrated using cybersecurity concepts to solve a murder mystery. The Tuesday visit highlighted how St. Vrain Valley is designing, testing and scaling its practices, including […]

Niwot High School Student Brings Joy to Pediatric Hospital Patients

As part of Niwot High School’s International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, students are required to fulfill three core elements designed to enhance their education. One of these elements is the Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) project, which involves a series of experiences and a larger project focused on various aspects of personal development and community involvement. The […]

Middle School Social Studies and High School Mathematics Adoption Public Review

St. Vrain Valley Schools is currently piloting new instructional resources for middle school social studies and high school mathematics. The resources will be available for introduction and review in-person at the Learning Services Center, 401 S. Pratt Pkwy., in Longmont. Teachers, administrators, students, families, and community members are all welcome to evaluate the materials and provide […]

Middle School Students Engage in St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Theater Day

St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Theater Day attracted more than 100 middle school students to participate in a variety of theatrical workshops led by the district’s high school teachers and students with topics including, lighting and sound, set design, technical theater, acting, audition preparation, hair and makeup, improv, dance, and more. Janay Bird, Fine Arts Coordinator […]

Championing Fiscal Responsibility and a Strong Return on Investment, St. Vrain Valley Schools Lowers Rates for Property Taxes Collected in 2024

Championing Fiscal Responsibility and a Strong Return on Investment, St. Vrain Valley Schools Lowers Rates for Property Taxes Collected in 2024 Over the past decade, the St. Vrain Valley has experienced significant growth and is considered one of the most desirable places for outstanding public schools, jobs in fast-growth industries, abundant outdoor recreation, and an […]

Ritzenhein receives Gatorade National Girls Cross Country Player of the Year Award

Addison “Addy” Ritzenhein, a standout sophomore and reigning National Cross Country Champion at Niwot High School, experienced a monumental surprise winning the coveted 2023-24 Gatorade National Girls Cross Country Player of the Year Award. The highly anticipated moment unfolded on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. as Ritzenhein was completely unaware of the tremendous honor that was […]

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