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.
Open House Dates 2024 Featured
Secondary schools in St. Vrain Valley Schools are hosting open houses to answer questions and share information about the many program offerings available across the district as families begin planning their transition to middle and high school next year. Below are upcoming open house dates across the district. For questions regarding open houses, programming, or […]
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St. Vrain Preschool Expands to Five-Day-A-Week Programs
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, St. Vrain Valley Schools will offer five-day-a-week preschool programs. Families can explore a variety of high-quality preschool options tailored to meet families’ unique needs, including half-day morning and afternoon sessions, with full-day programs available at select locations. Registration for the upcoming school year begins on December 17. Visit svvsd.org/preschool […]
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A heartfelt thank you to our community
Dear St. Vrain Valley Community, Yesterday marked a historic moment for our schools and community as voters overwhelmingly approved Ballot Issue 5C, demonstrating once again the extraordinary commitment our community has to advancing public education and creating a stronger future for all students. This $739.8 million investment represents far more than building improvements and new […]
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District News
Check out the latest featured news from St. Vrain Valley Schools.
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.
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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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