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SVVSD gives freshmen a high school preview

Incoming freshmen at Lyons Middle/Senior High School have two weeks to use science to solve the mystery of a kidnapped fox, then participate in a mock trial to make a case for or against the person they determine was the villain. They looked at evidence that included fingerprints, footprints, DNA and a mystery metal, as
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‘You learn by doing’ SVVSD Innovation Center, Northrop Grumman offer STEM camps

Students at St. Vrain Valley’s Innovation Center got a hands-on lesson this week in artificial intelligence as they learned to program a DeepRacer self-driving car, then tested them on a large track. “You learn by doing,” said Dominic Herrera, a Longmont High School incoming sophomore. “It’s race cars. It’s competitive. I signed up for the
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SVVSD hosts ‘AP for All’ teacher workshops at Erie High

As Christine Sparks adjusted some finicky lab equipment for an experiment on solubility, she shared a story with fellow AP chemistry teachers about a similar experiment that went wrong in one of her Lakewood High School classes. Going into her sixth year as an AP chemistry teacher, Sparks said she signed up for this week’s
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SVVSD offers new music innovation camp

About 40 middle and high school students are spending the week exploring many aspects of music at St. Vrain Valley’s Innovation Center, from playing classical music to composing with GarageBand software to learning about the music business. Tom Darcy, director of advanced technologies and innovation, said the new Composing Innovation summer camp was designed to
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SVVSD awarded $7 million state Opportunity Now grant for career pathways

The St. Vrain Valley School District recently received a three year, $7 million state Opportunity Now grant to invest in career pathways with three other school districts, focusing on education, advanced manufacturing and information technology. “We have found that providing students with career exploration is what really ignites their passions,” said St. Vrain Chief Academic
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Innovation Center’s Aeronautics Program Receives Grant to Implement LiDAR Technology

The Innovation Center’s Aeronautics program has been granted a remarkable opportunity to further enhance its curriculum. With a commitment to staying relevant and preparing students for the best career prospects, the program has continually invested in new technology and equipment. This summer, the program secured a $60,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation to
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Sunrise Stampede 5K in August will support SVVSD teacher grants

The 38th annual Sunrise Stampede 5K and fun run will be held Aug. 12 in Longmont to raise money for teachers in the St. Vrain Valley School District. The course for both the 5K race and 1-mile fun run begins and ends at Silver Creek High School, 4901 Nelson Road. The St. Vrain Valley Schools
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SVVSD’s Project Launch gives students extended learning time

Many St. Vrain Valley students are getting an extra dose of school this summer through the district’s annual “Project Launch” program, with a goal of boosting their confidence and background knowledge. Project Launch is operating at 17 elementary school sites plus a virtual option this month, extending the school year by four weeks for about
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St. Vrain Valley Schools Hosts MATE Aquatic Robotics World Championships

Erie High School sophomores Vanicia Thomas (left) and Sebastian Delgado Martinez (right) compete with the Innovation Center Aquatic Robotics team. St. Vrain students competed among the world’s best, but it was the connection with others and experience that mattered most. The Aquatics Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools recently served as a hub of innovation
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SVVSD hosts global robotics competition

High school and college students from around the world are spending three days at Longmont’s Silver Creek High School for an underwater robotics competition showcasing how remotely operated vehicles can operate in the real world. Altogether, about 60 teams are participating from 11 countries and 18 U.S. states. Along with St. Vrain’s Innovation Center team,
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