St. Vrainnovation – Empowered Learning for a Strong Competitive Advantage

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.

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From the Publisher

Dear St. Vrain Valley Community, Welcome to ST. VRAINNOVATION, a publication celebrating the impact of education in our community. Public education plays one of the most significant roles in the advancement of our nation. To ensure the success of our children, economy and our future, it is essential that we prepare students to meet the challenges they will face. Please join us in celebrating the incredible achievements of our students, staff and community. Together, we are building a stronger future. Sincerely, Don Haddad, Ed.D.Superintendent, St. Vrain Valley Schools@SVVSDSupt

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May 5, 2026

From Caterpillars to Butterflies: Kindergarten Classes Watch Transformation Unfold

There’s a certain kind of excitement that fills a kindergarten classroom when something small and alive is changing right before your eyes. At Burlington Elementary, that excitement has been building for weeks. It started with caterpillars – tiny, wiggling, and full of questions. Day by day, students watched them grow, form chrysalises, and quietly transform....<br><a title="From Caterpillars to Butterflies: Kindergarten Classes Watch Transformation Unfold" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/05/05/from-caterpillars-to-butterflies-kindergarten-classes-watch-transformation-unfold/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">From Caterpillars to Butterflies: Kindergarten Classes Watch Transformation Unfold </span>Read More</a>

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 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>

Burlington Elementary School