Highlands Elementary
In partnership with our community, Highlands Elementary celebrates creative, curious and empathetic learners, empowering all to reach their full potential and positively impact our global society.
Erie Feeder Strong
We are the Hawks
Where everyone dreams, wonders, creates, and innovates
John Irwin Award
Highlands Elementary has been recognized as a John Irwin School of Excellence. The John Irwin awards are given to schools that demonstrate exceptional academic achievement over time.
Fostering Student Innovation
Our focus around design thinking promotes a culture of wonder, creativity and innovation in all students.
Supportive Community
We encourage all students to be the very best they can be, while providing an environment that promotes excitement for learning and a love for school.
Recent Updates
View our latest news and announcements.
Parent University Session, February 20
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 spring sessions are from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. and will be held virtually. Spanish translation services will be available. Join us on Zoom, Feb. 20 from 5-6:30 p.m.Adolescent […]
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Innovation Center Hosts Second Annual Accessibility Night
Empowering Students to Build a More Accessible Community St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD) students are leading the charge for inclusivity and accessibility with the district’s second annual Accessibility Night, scheduled for February 21, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Innovation Center (33 Quail Road, Longmont). The event is free and open to […]
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Registration for Community Schools Wraparound Pre-K and School Age Summer Camps Opens February 20
Community Schools will open registration for its 2025 summer camps on February 20. The camps provide high-quality and robust summer care for children ages 3–12, offering a range of activities designed to promote learning, play, and exploration in a safe and structured environment. Programs will run from June 2 through August 1, with locations across […]
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District News
Check out the latest featured news from St. Vrain Valley Schools.

Historic Graduation Achievement
Dear St. Vrain Valley Community, Thank you for your extraordinary partnership in advancing excellence across our system. Today I am proud to share that together, we have achieved an unprecedented milestone – the highest graduation rate in St. Vrain Valley Schools’ history at 94.3%. This places us 10.1 percentage points above the state average of […]
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Those who can, teach.
There is no more noble and important profession in our society than that of our educators. With over 90% of our nation’s children attending a public school, it is our teachers and staff, in partnership with parents and families, who are shaping the future of our world.
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Public Education, Our Greatest Investment
Public education is America’s most significant investment and – second only to parenting – is the greatest contributor to the future of our world. The quality of our schools impacts and strengthens our economy, public health and safety, national security, the quality of our service industry, residential and business property values, public health, our democracy, and so much more.
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Contact Us
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- Postal address
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475 Highlands Circle
Erie, CO 80516
- Phone number
- 303-702-8040
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