Superintendent’s Update: Advancing Achievement and Success

Student Spotlight Letter from the Superintendent Dear St. Vrain Valley Community, Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we advance excellence across our system to support the ongoing success and well-being of our students. It has been an outstanding semester in St. Vrain, with so much to celebrate throughout our system. Recently, we […]

Open House Dates 2023

Secondary schools in St. Vrain Valley Schools are hosting open houses to answer questions and share information about the many program offerings available across the district as families begin planning their transition to middle and high school next year. Below are upcoming open house dates across the district. For questions regarding open houses, programming, or […]

Innovation Center to host Student Team Job Fair, Oct. 3 from 4-7:00 p.m.

Current and incoming high school students and families are invited to attend the Innovation Center’s Student Team Job Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools. Student Teams are paid, work-based learning opportunities where high school students explore possible career options through various hands-on projects and […]

St. Vrain Valley Schools hosts annual musical instrument drive

St. Vrain’s Fine Arts department is hosting their fourth annual musical instrument collection drive. Members of the community are invited to donate gently used instruments to St. Vrain Valley Schools’ music program and receive a donation receipt from the St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation. There are two drop-off dates at the Lincoln School building […]

Superintendent’s Update: A National Model of Success

It has been an outstanding start to the 2023-2024 school year, with so much energy and engagement throughout every school in St. Vrain.

Leadership St. Vrain Now Accepting Applications

Leadership St. Vrain is a program designed to provide parents and other community members the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of our district’s mission, operations and strategic priorities. The program is especially beneficial for those who want to obtain a foundation in district operations and governance and become more active participants in St. Vrain Valley […]

2023 Mead High School Graduation Photo Album

Photos from our 2023 graduation ceremony taken by the St. Vrain Valley Schools Communications Department are now available for you to download and share to celebrate this momentous occasion for you and your student. Visit https://stvra.in/2023MHSgradphotos.

2023 Graduation Livestreams

St. Vrain Valley Schools is proud of our Class of 2023 and invites the community to join the celebration through a livestream of the ceremonies. Thursday, May 25 Friday, May 26 Saturday, May 27

2023 St. Vrain 4.0+ Grads Around the World

 We are preparing our students for their future by giving them a strong competitive advantage and cultivating a drive for learning and continued growth.  See where our 4.0+ graduates are attending college in the fall. Students who have graduated with a 4.0 GPA or higher: Cullen Aasmundstad-WilliamsCassidy AdamsHosannah AdamsMadelynne AdamsJaedyn AdlerHugo AguirreAndrew AlbertsKaterina AleksievGutierrez AlexandraAlyse […]

Five SVVSD seniors receive scholarships from American Legion Post 32

The American Legion Post 32, a veterans’ organization in Longmont, recently awarded scholarships to five high school seniors in the St. Vrain Valley School District. The recipients were Margaret Graves of Frederick High School, Wren Pritchett of Mead High School, Lilyana Sanchez of Silver Creek High School, Max Scherer of Silver Creek and James Wilson […]

Dear Future Self: Mead Middle School Students Share Their Hopes and Dreams

At Mead Middle School, eighth graders take part in a unique tradition that sets them on a path towards reflection and self-discovery. Every year, as part of a writing exercise, students write letters to their future selves, to be opened and read several years later, at a time when their lives will have taken on […]

Mead youth gathers local families involved in Special Olympics

Maya Thompson, a senior at Mead High School, has been a big influence on special needs organizations in the St. Vrain Valley area. Her legacy is one she hopes to leave behind. As a freshman, Thompson searched for something to get involved with and discovered the Unified Sports program at Mead High School. Initially she […]

Innovation Center Summer Camp Spaces Available for June and July

There are still some spaces available for various Innovation Center camps in July. From innovation and design to robotics and filmmaking, these camps offer a wide range of activities catered to different age groups. The cost of camps ranges from $125-225, and there is financial assistance available for qualifying families. Don’t miss out on this […]

Longmont high schools drumline places sixth at Winter Guard world championship Friday night

The Longmont combined schools drumline placed sixth at the Winter Guard International World Championships, the first time the group has made it to the finals of the competition in over 10 years. After a strong performance in the semifinals Friday morning, the drumline was one of 15 groups in its class competing in the finals […]

St. Vrain students win debate championships, head to national tournament

Students in the St. Vrain Valley School District were recently named champions in a Colorado debate tournament, and two students have qualified for a national tournament.  The Colorado High School Activities Association hosted its first Speech and Debate Tournament in late February, and students from Longmont, Silver Creek and Mead high schools were named champions. 

From cancer to championships: The comeback story of Mead’s Trey Tatham

Ten years ago, 9NEWS introduced our audience to a 5-year-old boy fighting cancer. Trey Tatham has since grown up and competed in the wrestling state championships. LONGMONT, Colo. — Mead High School freshman Trey Tatham recently accomplished a lifelong dream of competing at the Colorado state wrestling championships.

Breaking Barriers with Inclusive Education

It’s a Thursday afternoon, and two Mead High School student mentors are chatting with a special education student about her favorite movie. Talking about movies may seem like a typical thing for high school students to do while they’re waiting for the bell to ring, but for many students with disabilities, engaging in conversation is […]

This Colorado music teacher wants students with disabilities in the spotlight, not on the sidelines

One day, when teacher Chad Lemons was observing a high school band practice, a group of students with disabilities stopped by for a few minutes. He realized that was their only exposure to music class.  The moment inspired Lemons, who now teaches music at Mead Elementary School in northern Colorado and previously worked as the […]

High School Students of Today are the Medical Professionals of Tomorrow

Members of the Future Medical Professionals Club (FMPC) got a glimpse into the world of healthcare at a health panel hosted by UCHealth at Longs Peak Hospital on February 2. The panel was composed of medical professionals from various departments at the hospital. Panelists shared personal experiences and insights about their respective careers, highlighting the […]

School Accomplishments

The St. Vrain Valley School District continues to celebrate a growing list of accomplishments and successes. The fall 2022 semester achievements are listed below.  Elementary Schools PK-8 Schools Middle Schools High Schools Alternative Schools

Celebrate Chinese New Year at Silver Creek High School, February 4

Silver Creek High School will host the annual Chinese New Year celebration on February 4, 2023 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. This Zero Waste event is free and open to the public and will include cultural performances, games, hands-on activity booths, and Chinese food samplings.

Register Now for Your AP Exams

Dear Parents and Guardians of AP students, Thank you for registering for Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and giving your student a head start on postsecondary readiness and career preparation. Last year, St. Vrain students took 4,106 Advanced Placement exams, potentially saving families up to $4,000,000 in future college tuition costs. The AP exam payment window […]

Open House Dates 2022

Secondary schools in St. Vrain Valley Schools are hosting open houses to answer questions and share information about the many program offerings available across the district as families begin planning their transition to middle and high school next year. Below are upcoming open house dates across the district. For questions regarding open houses, programming, or […]