We are the future of America.
We are providing current and future generations a strong competitive advantage so that all students can achieve success in a globalized world.
Advancing Academic Excellence
credits required for graduation – among the most rigorous requirements in the state.
industry certifications earned by students in the 2021-2022 school year.
million dollars received in competitive grant awards since January 2018.
district-level partnerships and 435+ direct to school partnerships.
Academics
St. Vrain provides a rigorous academic foundation designed to prepare students for career and postsecondary readiness. Additionally, we offer a robust portfolio of focus schools, giving families choice in selecting a program that best fits the needs and interests of their student. With over 70 programs to choose from, ranging from aerospace to visual and performing arts, students graduate prepared for success in the complex, globalized world.
Safety & Well-Being
Students safety and well-being is paramount in St. Vrain, with over $45 million invested in safety and security upgrades over the past ten years. Additionally, St. Vrain prioritizes student well-being and mental health support, with a robust social emotional (SEL) curriculum at all schools, counseling staff at the elementary schools, and investments in additional counseling support at the middle and high school levels.
Get Involved
St. Vrain has many opportunities for parents and caregivers to be involved in their student’s education. In addition to volunteer opportunities within the schools, St. Vrain Valley Schools runs a nationally recognized parent engagement committee called Leadership St. Vrain. The program is especially beneficial for those who want to obtain a foundation in district operations and governance and become more active participants in the district.
Community Schools
St. Vrain supports working families by providing high-quality before- and after-school childcare programming. Available in all elementary school communities, the Community Schools program is committed to student academic growth and safety while providing a fun and engaging environment. Additionally, Community Schools offers extended day learning opportunities through various enrichment classes.
Enrollment
Choosing a school for your student is an important personal step in charting their future path. St. Vrain Valley Schools promotes open enrollment so that families can select the program that best meets their students interests and needs. The open enrollment window begins in December with preschool and kindergarten enrollment beginning in January.
Get Social
St. Vrain promotes communication and safe interaction on social media to promote parent, student, and community engagement with our schools and programs. To this end, we maintain a complete directory of official school and district social media accounts
Concurrent Enrollment
Students in St. Vrain have many opportunities to earn college credit while in high school. In addition to Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses that may lead to college credit, students can concurrently enroll in courses with partner community colleges and universities.
Athletics & Activities
St. Vrain offers a robust portfolio of athletics, arts, and other activities to engage students beyond the school day. To learn more about your school’s specific offerings, visit your school counseling office. Additionally, students can access high school athletic schedules, along with game live streaming options through their high school athletic websites.
Advanced Placement
The AP® Program is continuously introducing new resources and processes designed to help students earn college credit and placement. St. Vrain Valley Schools is an AP Honor Roll district, providing many opportunities and supports for students engaging in rigorous AP courses.
Graduation
St. Vrain has some of the most rigorous graduation requirements in Colorado, designed to best prepare students for postsecondary success. High school counselors can provide additional information to support your path to graduation, including the completion of your ICAP and required course credits.
Innovation Center
Student learning at the Innovation Center transcends the traditional classroom and provides experiential opportunities that are developing today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders, innovators, and changemakers. In addition to rigorous extended learning and mentorship opportunities, students gain valuable experience through employment that focuses on designing and engineering technology solutions for industry and community partners.
Career Development Center
The CDC offers classes that provide real-world, hands-on experiences in pathways that are high-wage, high-growth, high-demand, and with a post-secondary trajectory. These pathways provide students with opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills linked with specific post-secondary programs leading to a two-year or four-year degree, and provide students industry certifications giving them a jump start in their careers.
Curricular Resources
To meet the needs of our students in times of exponential change, our content leadership teams designed a set of 21st century curricular resources to supply our students with a guaranteed and viable curriculum aligned with the new Colorado Academic Standards.
Benefits
St. Vrain values the health and well-being of its employees and seeks to establish and maintain a culture of health and wellness. As part of that commitment, the district offers a choice of medical plans and access to comprehensive wellness programming.
Open Positions
We hope you will consider a career with St. Vrain Valley Schools and join our highly effective and supportive team of professionals who are having a significant impact in the lives of many students and families. Additional details and specific openings are listed on Frontline Education, St. Vrain Valley Schools’ application management system.
Professional Development
There are many professional development opportunities available to build the capacity of all district employees through staff development that improves the learning of all the children we serve.
Human Resources
The Department of Human Resources is dedicated to supporting our employees, retirees and applicants. We select, recruit and retain exceptional employees who exemplify the vision and goals of St. Vrain Valley Schools by meeting the educational, emotional, and social needs of our students.
Wellness
St. Vrain Valley Schools values the health and well-being of their employees. In an effort to improve the health of all SVVSD employees, increase productivity, decrease absenteeism, and have a healthier and happier workforce, the district has established an active Worksite Wellness Program.
Mobile Innovation Lab
The ST. VRAINNOVATION Future-Ready Innovation Lab is a cutting-edge technology and innovation center in a mobile environment, emphasizing virtual reality, augmented reality, robotics, design-thinking, aeronautics, as well as STEM and early learning experiences that will excel students’ learning and extend public education beyond the classroom.
Community Strong
As we continue to expand instructional focus programs in leading industries, it’s imperative that business and industry leaders collaborate with public schools to develop curriculum, share expertise, and explore the passions and interests of our students and teachers.
Senior Volunteers
There are many ways for the community to get involved with our students and schools. Additionally, qualifying seniors or individuals with a disability can earn credit toward their property taxes by volunteering with the district.
Promotional Flyers
The Flyer Program supports the mission of the St. Vrain Education Foundation. Businesses and organizations seeking to distribute an electronic and/or hard copies of flyers to benefit the students and parents of the St. Vrain Valley Schools may do so by following the guidelines below.
Facility Use
Most of the St. Vrain Valley School District’s schools and fields are available for use by community groups. Schools are centrally located in most neighborhoods and are a logical focal point for community activities. We support and encourage community use with priority given to youth activities.
Education Foundation
The St. Vrain Education Foundation provides resources and educational opportunities across St. Vrain Valley Schools to enhance student success and teacher excellence. Programs include Crayons to Calculators, the Sunrise Stampede, Teacher Innovation Grants, and more.
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Featured Stories
Those who can, teach.
There is no more noble and important profession in our society than that of our educators. With over 90% of our nation’s children attending a public school, it is our teachers and staff, in partnership with parents and families, who are shaping the future of our world.
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Public Education, Our Greatest Investment
Public education is America’s most significant investment and – second only to parenting – is the greatest contributor to the future of our world. The quality of our schools impacts and strengthens our economy, public health and safety, national security, the quality of our service industry, residential and business property values, public health, our democracy, and so much more.
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“Education is Life Itself”
In March 2020, days before we were required to close our schools to in-person learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Vrain Valley Schools hosted a series of focus groups to engage our families, students, teachers, staff, and other community members in the question, ‘What is the purpose of public…
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A Strong Competitive Advantage
St. Vrain Valley Schools can proudly boast not one, but two 2020 Olympians in Stanford graduates Valarie Allman and Elise Cranny. These St. Vrain Valley Schools alumni and many more serve as inspiration for the current crop of superb students representing the district with academic and athletic excellence. Read the Full…
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Building Readers for Life
For young students, literacy is a vital foundation because it allows them to respond to what they are learning, supports their understanding to communicate, and helps them express and understand feelings. Literacy nurtures growth and contributes to students’ development, all while stimulating their imagination and expanding their understanding of the…
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Amplifying the Future
In a media landscape where video is consumed at greater and faster rates, students across the district are also gaining experience in front of and behind the camera. Schools in St. Vrain teach students in advanced thinking and to form ideas worth communicating. Read the Full Story on the Magazine Website
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Engineering Healthier Communities
St. Vrain students use their passions for STEM to serve and make advancements in the health and sciences fields – now and in the future. Students are engaging with health industry professionals now to serve as thought partners to improve systems, conducting cutting-edge research, and preparing for careers helping their community.…
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Open Enrollment and Preschool/Kindergarten Registration Window for the 2022-23 School Year Opens December 1
Dear Parents and Guardians, Thank you for your partnership as we continue to advance the academic success and well-being of our students. St. Vrain Valley Schools is proud to offer a wide-range of rigorous academic focus programs that give your student a choice in selecting a school that best aligns…
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Make a difference. Join the #StVrainStorm.
St. Vrain Valley Schools is hiring essential positions in the following departments: transportation services, before- and after-school childcare, nutrition services, custodial services, and special education paraprofessionals.
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We are Moving Forward
While this year presented many challenges due to the global pandemic, our community continued to move forward. Through our collective resilience, innovation, compassion, and ingenuity, together we have strengthened our public education system, and will continue to advance excellence for each and every student as we plan to return to…
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Our Graduates are Advancing the Future of America
It has been another extraordinary year in St. Vrain Valley Schools. One filled with many challenges due to the global coronavirus pandemic, but more importantly, it has been a year full of great resilience, outstanding student engagement, robust creativity, and compassionate community support.
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We are #greatFULL
Gratitude is scientifically proven to make you happier. The benefits of gratitude are amplified when you express your thankfulness to another person – not only do you feel good, but you spread joy to the person you thank. In St. Vrain Valley Schools, despite the challenges we have faced this…
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Upcoming Board Meetings
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Upcoming Superintendent’s Town Hall Meetings
St. Vrain Valley Schools invites parents, teachers, staff, and community members to join Superintendent, Dr. Don Haddad, for one of our upcoming Superintendent Town Hall meetings. These annual open forums in each of our geographic areas provide an opportunity for Dr. Haddad and other district leaders to listen to our…
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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…
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St. Vrain Valley Schools Hosts Annual Musical Instrument Drive
St. Vrain’s Fine Arts department is hosting its 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…
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Join the #StVrainStorm
Across St. Vrain Valley Schools, we are taking public education by #StVrainStorm – our shared passion and commitment to advancing academic excellence and student success.