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St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Curriculum Does Not Include Critical Race Theory

St. Vrain Valley Schools has received many questions regarding the national conversation around Critical Race Theory. The St. Vrain Valley School District adheres to Colorado State Academic Standards. These Standards do not include the topics of Critical Race Theory, and the district curriculum does not include Critical Race Theory. Additionally, our Board of Education and Superintendent
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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 full in-person learning (five-days per
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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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St. Vrain reaffirms our unwavering commitment to the human rights, respect, and safety of each and every person

Yesterday, it was brought to my attention that a disturbing and disgusting social media post depicting the re-enactment of the murder of George Floyd was made by a group of students from Mead High School. We in the St. Vrain Valley Schools strongly condemn, and have no tolerance for, racism in any form and will be addressing this extremely serious matter immediately and accordingly. Our district reaffirms its commitment to diversity and equality in our schools and in our operations.
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St. Vrain Valley Schools Awarded $1.3 Million Grant in Partnership with the City of Longmont’s NextLight Program, to expand quality internet access for low-income students

St. Vrain Valley Schools has received a $1.3 million grant from the Colorado Department of Education to support a partnership with NextLight®, the City of Longmont’s publicly-owned, 100 percent fiber-optic internet service to provide high-quality internet access for low-income students. The proposal was funded as part of the Connecting Colorado Students grant program, which was
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Silver Creek Leadership Academy – Creating Future Leaders

Becoming a leader often means being a person who creates a future that inspires and motivates others and engages them in a shared vision of the future. Silver Creek High School’s Leadership Academy is doing exactly that – creating tomorrow’s leaders from the ground up. In a typical year, Silver Creek Leadership Academy seniors create
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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 year, we have so much
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Coronavirus Supports, Safety, and Well-Being Measures

Dear St. Vrain Valley Families, As we look forward to a great second semester in St. Vrain Valley Schools, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy New Year. Also, thank you for your ongoing support as we continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic, and implement programs and services to support
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Coronavirus Update: Second Semester

Thank you for your continued partnership and support during this challenging and complex time for our schools and community. As our students have engaged in learning remotely over the past three weeks, we have continued to closely partner with our state and county health agencies on a plan that will allow for a safer and operationally sustainable plan to return to some form of in-person learning. We have also worked closely with our community, including meeting with our Teachers Advisory Council, Parent Coronavirus Update and Advisory Committee, SVVSD Leadership and Health Services Team, Teacher’s Association Leadership, public health officials, and our Board of Education.
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A Strong Competitive Advantage

“Good afternoon, Mr. Chairperson and distinguished members of the committee. My name is Katelyn Wojniak and I am a senior at Skyline High School in the St. Vrain Valley School District.” This was the opening scene as Katelyn and two fellow students from St. Vrain Valley Schools sat alongside Colorado Senate President, Kevin Grantham (R-Cañon
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