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For the third summer in a row, the Young Americans Center for Financial Education, a Denver-based pioneering nonprofit, will lead its award-winning, week-long Young Ameritowne on the Road Summer Camp, for students entering third through sixth grade, at Sunset Middle School. The traveling camp is a recent innovation, bringing the camp, which covers financial literacy, local […]

Dear St. Vrain Valley Community, Public education is the cornerstone of our democracy. The impact of our schools and their role in shaping the future success of our society extends far beyond the smart boards, desks and walls of our classrooms. From economic development, to national security, to home and commercial property values, to business […]

Dear St. Vrain Valley Schools Community, This time of year often causes us to reflect on the important things in our lives – the people around us, our core values, our achievements over the past year and the contributions we have made to better our communities. In St. Vrain Valley Schools, we have so much […]

Across St. Vrain Valley Schools, we are advancing public education for our community, state and nation. St. Vrain prepares students for their future by giving them a strong competitive advantage that will empower their success in a complex globalized economy. Learn more in the 2017-2018 edition of St. Vrainnovation Magazine, now available online >>   […]

Dear St. Vrain Valley Community, It has been an outstanding start to the academic year and I want to thank our students, families, teachers, staff and other partners for continuing to support St. Vrain Valley Schools’ drive for excellence in serving our community and advancing public education.  Over the past couple of months, I have […]

St. Vrain Valley Schools is one of the fastest growing and most innovative school districts in the nation. This is a result of strong leadership and a commitment to strengthening infrastructure, technology, high-quality instruction and overall student achievement. This success is also built upon interconnected partnerships with our teachers, staff, students, parents, business and corporate partners, […]

Dear St. Vrain Valley Community, The start of a new academic year is one of my favorite times to visit our schools and talk with our students, families, teachers and staff. Our hallways are filled with a palpable optimism and drive to continue our momentum toward the highest levels of academic growth and success.  As […]

As St. Vrain Valley Schools continues to advance our programs that support our youngest learners, we are proud to announce a new partnership with the LENA Research Foundation and the OUR Center in Longmont that will prepare infants and toddlers (0-3 years) for school by encouraging parents to talk and engage more with their children. […]

As the countdown to summer winds down, students and teachers across the district are gearing up for camp season and it’s not too late to sign up.  Performing arts, financial literacy and STEM camps are among the district’s summer programs that still have openings.    The camps are open to the public and kick off in June.  As […]