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.
Future Ready Festival: Experience the St. Vrain Advantage Featured
St. Vrain Valley Schools invites the community to attend the Future Ready Festival. This district-wide open house allows visitors to explore the innovative programs and pathways that define the St. Vrain Advantage. Date & Time Saturday, March 72:00-6:00 p.m. Location Silver Creek High School Who Should Attend Families, students, educators, alumni, community members, partners, and […]
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St. Vrain Valley Schools to Host Early Access to Kindergarten and First Grade Informational Meeting, Feb. 17
St. Vrain Valley Schools is hosting an Early Access to Kindergarten and First Grade Informational Meeting on February 17 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. For families of highly advanced gifted children under the age of six, the district offers an early access pathway designed to ensure students whose academic needs exceed typical preschool experiences can […]
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You’re Invited: Supporting Behavioral Development in Early Childhood, Feb. 4
St. Vrain Valley Schools Department of Early Childhood Presents: Supporting Behavioral Development in Early Childhood, a parent session Join Us for an Immersive Parent Session: St. Vrain Families are invited to attend an engaging parent training session designed for parents, caregivers, and educators of young children that will focus on supporting behavioral development in early […]
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District News
Check out the latest featured news from St. Vrain Valley Schools.
Getting to Know Our New Superintendent
Dr. Jackie Kapushion officially became St. Vrain Valley Schools’ new superintendent on July 1, 2025 after serving as Deputy Superintendent for the past eight years. We sat down with Dr. Kapushion to learn more about her journey, her passion for education, and her vision for our district’s future.
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Opportunities Abound
One of the most frequent questions children get asked is, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Their faces light up with wonder as they imagine a future without limitations. After a moment’s thought, they excitedly share answers ranging from impactful careers like a teacher, first responder, or doctor, to more imaginative […]
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The Sound of St. Vrain
As the grand finale of St. Vrain’s districtwide Band Night begins, hundreds of high school musicians take to the stadium field after two hours of individual performances. Thousands of spectators cheer as the percussion, brass, and woodwind musicians from more than ten schools unite in a single soaring sound – a powerful showcase of the […]
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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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