Category: News

Career Elevation and Technology Center’s Annual Plant Sale Returns for 2024

Join us in supporting our Agricultural Sciences program at the Career Elevation and Technology Center’s annual plant sale. This event, a beloved community tradition and a culmination of the year-long efforts of St. Vrain’s agriscience students, showcases the program’s focus on providing students with hands-on experience and leadership development in agricultural careers. Students have cultivated […]

Career Elevation and Technology Center’s Annual Plant Sale Returns for 2024

Join us in supporting our Agricultural Sciences program at the Career Elevation and Technology Center’s annual plant sale. This event, a beloved community tradition and a culmination of the year-long efforts of St. Vrain’s agriscience students, showcases the program’s focus on providing students with hands-on experience and leadership development in agricultural careers. Students have cultivated […]

St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Special Education Department Hosts Parent Resource Fair, May 1

St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Special Education Department will host a parent resource fair, providing families of students with disabilities an opportunity to connect with a diverse range of community resources and external agencies at one event.  The fair will take place on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Skyline High […]

Blair Hunter’s Dedication to Special Education at Spark! Discovery Preschool

At Spark! Discovery Preschool, the commitment to embracing diversity in early childhood education is paramount. Blair Hunter, the Special Education Teacher in the Significant Support Needs (SSN) classroom, exemplifies this commitment through her dedication and compassion. A graduate of St. Vrain Valley Schools, Hunter began her career at Spark! as a part-time paraeducator while completing […]

Anima Arts Introduces Creative Collaboration with Spark! Discovery Preschool

The partnership between Spark! Discovery Preschool and Anima Arts is an example of the power of community connections. Anima Arts’ mission is to offer community-based art programs promoting public health education for children and their families, emphasizing the importance of healthy movement and artistic expression in overall well-being. Reflecting on the partnership’s origins, Mimi Ferrie […]

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 […]

Exploring Early Childhood Education: A Reflection with Noreen Reeder

For Noreen Reeder, teaching is more than a profession; it’s a calling deeply rooted in her passion for nurturing young minds. As a teacher at Spark! Discovery Preschool, Reeder brings enthusiasm, innovation, and a heartfelt commitment to creating an engaging learning environment for her students. Reeder began her career as a Special Education Paraprofessional at […]

Enrich Your Child’s Early Education Pathway: Pre-K Wraparound Care Registration Open for 2024-2025

Discover St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Wraparound Pre-K Care, extending the preschool experience for children ages 3 to 5 across the following district schools. This program seamlessly complements preschool and offers a childcare option for those not yet ready for preschool. Designed to engage students in early learning experiences, Wraparound Pre-K Care fosters collaboration with families […]

2024-2025 Preschool Registration: St. Vrain Valley Schools and Universal Preschool Congruent Registration Now Available

Family registration for 2024-25 Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK) is now available. All children in Colorado can register for up to 15 hours per week of funding for high-quality preschool in their year before kindergarten, and many may be eligible for additional hours based on qualifying factors. Families who have not yet pre-registered for Preschool with […]

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