School Overview

Mead High School (MHS) offers a rigorous curriculum with courses in
Advanced Placement, Honors, and concurrent enrollment options with Front Range Community College and Aims Community College. All students have access to a full continuum of academic course offerings and a diverse selection of extracurricular and co-curricular activities. MHS is also home to the Mead Energy Academy, a program that prepares students for college studies, technical education, certification programs, and the workforce by studying today’s energy fields. Students are engaged in a variety of activities that ignite their passion for academic and personal excellence. Our faculty is highly involved with the success of each student and is supported by energized and involved parents.


The Maverick Way

Mission:  “We are an inclusive community that is civically and academically engaged. We foster a love of learning through collaboration, communication and innovation. We prepare students for the ever-changing world.”

Core Values:

Respect

We will…

  •      Maintain a positive and productive learning environment for all.
  •      Accept each other’s differences and celebrate uniqueness.
  •      Take responsibility for the impact of our words and actions.

Integrity

We will…

  • Honor the academic process and each other’s learning by consistently doing our best work.
  • Consistently own our behaviors and practice honesty, kindness, and reliability.

Resilience

We will…

  • Persevere in pursuit of personal and academic excellence.
  • Strive to overcome adversity and setbacks within ourselves and our community.

Responsibility

We will…

  • Take initiative in our learning and know when to ask for help.
  • Cultivate a safe and inclusive environment for all.
  • Follow school rules and report any unsafe or concerning behaviors.

Service

We will…

  • Seek opportunities to actively care for and connect with others.
  • Find positive ways to contribute to our school and community.

           Excellence For All, From All

School Administrative Team

Recent News

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Apr 29, 2026

St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year

St. Vrain Valley Schools has been recognized by the NAMM Foundation as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education, marking the district’s sixth consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. This national designation celebrates school districts that demonstrate exceptional commitment to ensuring all students have access to high-quality music education as part of a...<br><a title="St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/04/29/st-vrain-valley-schools-earns-national-recognition-as-a-best-community-for-music-education-for-sixth-consecutive-year/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year </span>Read More</a>

Mar 23, 2026

Student Leaders Experience Government in Action at the Colorado State Capitol

On March 13, student leaders from across St. Vrain Valley Schools stepped beyond the classroom and into the heart of Colorado’s legislative process. As members of the district’s Student Advisory Council—a group of high school students representing their schools and helping inform district decisions—these students traveled to the Colorado State Capitol for a firsthand look...<br><a title="Student Leaders Experience Government in Action at the Colorado State Capitol" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/03/23/student-leaders-experience-government-in-action-at-the-colorado-state-capitol/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">Student Leaders Experience Government in Action at the Colorado State Capitol </span>Read More</a>

Mar 25, 2026

ParentSquare: Our New District Communication Tool

St. Vrain Valley Schools will begin using ParentSquare, a new district communication tool that allows families to receive notifications based on their preferences. St. Vrain’s communications team will pilot ParentSquare for the remainder of the school year with the plan to expand access to schools at the start of the new school year. We’re excited...<br><a title="ParentSquare: Our New District Communication Tool" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/03/11/parentsquare-our-new-district-communication-tool/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">ParentSquare: Our New District Communication Tool </span>Read More</a>

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