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.
Superintendent’s Update: Opportunities Abound
As we approach our 2024 graduation celebration, I want to take a moment to recognize the unwavering drive, strength of character, and rigorous academic preparation that our approximately 2,200 graduates have demonstrated throughout their time in St. Vrain.
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St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National District of Distinction Award for Transformative Graduation Initiative
St. Vrain Valley Schools has been named a 2026 District of Distinction by District Administration, receiving national recognition in the Culture, Vision & Strategic Planning category for our innovative approach to ensuring every student graduates prepared for success. The award honors the district’s comprehensive graduation initiative, which combines the internally-developed GradTracker system with proactive intervention […]
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2026-27 Preschool Registration Begins December 9
Registration for the 2026-27 school year begins Dec. 9, 2025. St. Vrain Valley Schools offers high-quality, five-day preschool programs across the district, with half-day and select full-day options for families. The Colorado Universal Preschool application is included in St. Vrain’s application form and families are encouraged to apply early to increase the opportunity of placement […]
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District News
Check out the latest featured news from St. Vrain Valley Schools.
Congratulations Dr. Jackie Kapushion, Superintendent of St. Vrain Valley Schools
The Board of Education has appointed Dr. Jackie Kapushion as the next Superintendent of St. Vrain Valley Schools, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Kapushion brings exceptional qualifications to this role, including 36 years of experience in public education.
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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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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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