St. Vrain Valley Schools is celebrating the dedication and impact of its classified employees by recognizing their vital roles in supporting students, staff, and school communities across the district. The recognition is part of the annual Classified School Employees Week, observed Oct. 13-17, which honors the district’s 1,550 classified staff members who serve in more than 118 positions.
With a total workforce of about 5,500 employees, St. Vrain Valley Schools is the largest employer within its 411-square-mile area. Classified employees form the backbone of day-to-day operations, ensuring students have safe, clean, and nurturing environments to learn and thrive. Their work spans student support, transportation, maintenance, nutrition, administration, and technology.
Among the key contributions celebrated:
- Nutrition Services: 250 staff members serve more than 18,000 meals per day, earning the nickname “the largest restaurant in town.”
- Transportation: Over 180 bus drivers transport more than 6,000 students daily, covering nearly 2 million miles annually.
- Maintenance and Custodial Teams: 200 employees maintain 4.9 million square feet of facilities and 893 acres of grounds, equivalent to 677 football fields.
- Instructional Support: 640 paraeducators and support staff provide over 454,000 hours of academic and social support through rigorous programming.
- School-Based Support Staff: Office professionals, health clerks, and campus supervisors keep schools running smoothly, managing 500,000 greetings, 245 million steps, and 180,000 student health visits each year.
- Central Office Support: 100 staff members handle more than 55,000 paychecks, 70,000 financial transactions, and 8,000 technology help tickets annually.
- Before- and After-School Care: More than 180 Community Schools staff members support 27 program sites that serve 4,850 children during the school year and 2,200 more through non-school-day and summer programs.
As the district celebrates Classified School Employees Week, St. Vrain Valley Schools extends its deepest gratitude to every classified team member whose dedication keeps schools running and students thriving. Their service is the foundation of St. Vrain’s success and their impact is felt in every classroom, hallway, and bus route across the district.