St. Vrain’s Unframed Art Show live at the Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall from April 16-21

St. Vrain Valley Schools will host its annual art show at the Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall. Community members are invited to view student art from all grade levels and schools across the district from April 16-21. The event is free and open to the public: Please join us in celebrating our students’ talent, hard […]

You’re Invited to St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Career and Job Fair, April 26

St. Vrain Valley Schools is committed to providing our students with diverse learning opportunities to pursue their career interests and broaden their learning experiences through advanced technology courses, industry certifications, career and technical education training, and more. We are pleased to invite you to the third annual St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Career and Job Fair, […]

St. Vrain Valley Student Film Festival: A Showcase of Emerging Talent

The St. Vrain Valley Student Film Festival is set to welcome local high school and middle school students for an inspiring evening of film and creativity on May 4th at the Niwot High School Auditorium. From 6:00 to 9:00 pm, the community gathers not just to watch a series of short films, but to celebrate […]

Student Leaders Organize Inaugural Inclusion Night

Empowered by a desire to create a more inclusive world, a passionate group of St. Vrain Valley Schools (SVVSD) students are gearing up to host the district’s first-ever Inclusion Night. Led by high school students Anya Wieder, Claire Schultz, and Whitney Zanini, with the support of teachers Liz Wieder, Erin Quakenbush, and Nathalie Tuhari-Katz, the […]

SVVSD Innovation Center hosts Gov. Polis, education leaders

St. Vrain Valley Innovation Center students taught state education leaders and officials, including Gov. Jared Polis, how to program social robots, explained artificial intelligence principles used in self-driving cars and demonstrated using cybersecurity concepts to solve a murder mystery. The Tuesday visit highlighted how St. Vrain Valley is designing, testing and scaling its practices, including […]

Reminder: Upcoming Parent University Sessions, March 6 and March 11

St. Vrain’s Parent University program provides training, information, and resources to parents and caregivers in order to support the well-being and success of their children. All events are from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Please note, sessions vary from in-person and virtual. Spanish interpretation will be available at every session and childcare will be available […]

Silver Creek High School to Host Annual Lunar New Year Celebration, February 24

Silver Creek High School is proud to announce the hosting of the annual Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 2 to 5 p.m. This event is free and open to the public and will include a variety of cultural and musical performances, games, food samplings, and hands-on activity booths such as […]

Superintendent’s Update: We are the #StVrainStorm

It has been an outstanding start to the 2023-2024 school year, with so much energy and engagement throughout every school in St. Vrain.

Championing Fiscal Responsibility and a Strong Return on Investment, St. Vrain Valley Schools Lowers Rates for Property Taxes Collected in 2024

Championing Fiscal Responsibility and a Strong Return on Investment, St. Vrain Valley Schools Lowers Rates for Property Taxes Collected in 2024 Over the past decade, the St. Vrain Valley has experienced significant growth and is considered one of the most desirable places for outstanding public schools, jobs in fast-growth industries, abundant outdoor recreation, and an […]

Primero Youth Leadership Summit flashes a bright horizon

St. Vrain Valley Schools, or SVVSD, played host to the Primero Youth Leadership Summit on Saturday with a youth leadership conference designed to empower first-generation students towards college and career opportunities.  The event, held at the Innovation Center, served as a meeting place of support for students seeking guidance, resources and connections for navigating the […]

SVVSD teacher receives Fullbright US Distinguished Teaching Award

Jayme Sneider is a biosciences teacher at the St. Vrain Valley School District Innovation Center and was selected for the Fullbright U.S. Distinguished Teaching Award. Sneider is among 20 U.S. citizens traveling to 14 countries across the world this year. The award winners will collaborate in school projects, teacher training, government ministries and educational non-governmental […]

Advanced Placement for All: Elevating Educational Excellence in St. Vrain Valley Schools

In the landscape of contemporary education, the St. Vrain Valley School District stands out for its ambitious and successful “AP for All” initiative. This program is not just about providing access to Advanced Placement (AP) courses; it’s about redefining educational excellence and creating a culture of high achievement and inclusivity. The Essence of AP for […]

St. Vrain Valley Schools Achieves the Highest Graduation Rate in Denver Metro Area

St. Vrain Valley Schools has achieved the highest on-time graduation rate in the district’s history, at 93.3%. This is also the highest graduation rate of any district in the Denver Metro area, and the highest of any district in Colorado with more than 300 graduates.

Niwot High junior wins bronze award in worldwide AI competition

Niwot High School junior, Malcolm Smith, emerged victorious in the global arena of artificial intelligence, securing the prestigious bronze award for the World Artificial Intelligence Competition for Youth, WAICY, which took place on December 2 and was announced on December 4.  The Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools’ FishNET team clinched the gold medal in […]

St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Beth Cerrone receives 2023 High School National Presidential Cybersecurity Award

Beth Cerrone, Cybersecurity Instructor at the Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools, has been named the 2023 High School recipient of the National Presidential Cybersecurity Award, sponsored by the National Department of Education. This annual recognition is awarded to one exceptional high school teacher in the nation. Cerrone has been instrumental in developing a […]

Problem-solving shines at SVVSD’s inaugural ‘Day of AI’ event in Longmont

The Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools brought the community together on Saturday to show what artificial intelligence is capable of at the district’s first “Day of AI” event. Innovation Center AI program manager Mai Vu coordinated the event, which ran from 2 to 5 p.m. Vu said she wanted the event to show the public […]

Innovation Center to Host ‘Day of AI’ Event as Part of Computer Science Education Week

The Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools is set to host a Day of AI event on December 2 from 2-5:00 p.m. as part of this year’s Computer Science Education Week. The event will feature a variety of activities designed to engage, educate, and inspire attendees about artificial intelligence (AI). Students, parents, educators, and […]

Innovation Center Welcomes Community to PK-5 STEM Open House on Dec. 6

As part of Computer Science Education Week, St. Vrain PK-5 elementary families are invited to explore STEM at the Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools. The event will take place on Wednesday, December 6 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Innovation Center. Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of educational offerings including coding, […]

Serving Smiles: St. Vrain Students Shine at CHSAA Volleyball Tournament

A Tradition of Engagement and Inspiration For 25 years, students from the St. Vrain Valley School District have exclusively played a unique and cherished role in the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) state volleyball tournament. Beyond the pivotal task of being ball shaggers, these students get a chance to immerse themselves in the tournament’s […]

Superintendent’s Update: Advancing Achievement and Success

Student Spotlight Letter from the Superintendent Dear St. Vrain Valley Community, Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we advance excellence across our system to support the ongoing success and well-being of our students. It has been an outstanding semester in St. Vrain, with so much to celebrate throughout our system. Recently, we […]

World Artificial Intelligence Competition for Youth (WAICY)

The Innovation Center will be a local host of this global artificial intelligence. Please join us for both the competition and the AI Showcase event. There will be more information of the AI Showcase Event on December 2nd from 2-5PM to follow. Below please find the video to explain the contest and how to submit […]

SVVSD hosts inaugural InspirED Conference for future educators

St. Vrain Valley hosted its inaugural InspirED Conference for future educators on Wednesday at Longmont’s Innovation Center as the district works to inspire more students to become teachers — and help more districts offer grow-your-own programs. St. Vrain created the conference as part of a three-year, $7 million state Opportunity Now grant that the district received to […]

Innovation Center Students Inspire Young Scientists at Indian Peaks Elementary

High School bioscience students from the Innovation Center led a microbial inquiry lab for 5th graders at Indian Peaks Elementary in early October. Together they conducted hands-on experiments to study the presence and behavior of microorganisms on various surfaces. A microbial lab is a specialized laboratory where students explore and cultivate tiny living organisms known […]