Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we wrap up the first half of this school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on how incredible it has been. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and families, we’ve achieved so much.
We recently completed our mid-year assessments, and I’m thrilled to share that the results are some of the best we’ve seen in our school’s four-year history. This growth is a testament to the collective commitment to learning and excellence that defines our school community.
As we head into winter break, I hope everyone enjoys a restful and rejuvenating time with family and friends. When we return, we have some exciting events to look forward to, including parent-teacher conferences and our annual winter dance. These are great opportunities to celebrate our students’ achievements and continue fostering connections within our school community.
Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to seeing everyone in the new year as we embark on another successful semester together!
Ryan Ball
Principal, Highlands

In preschool, we’ve been making cards for students in our class. We’re learning to recognize each other’s names in print and write them. We’re also practicing writing our letters neatly so the mail carrier can read it to be delivered.
Important Upcoming Dates
- December 17th – Preschool Registration
- December 20th through January 6th – Winter Break
- No Late Start in January
- January 20th – No School

2025 -2026 Preschool Registration
- December 17th: 25-26 Preschool Registration Begins – All families who plan on having their student attend a SVVSD preschool program next year must register even IF their student is enrolled in a district preschool program currently.
- Priority placement – UPK prioritizes placement for returning students, siblings who attend (anywhere in the district) or a child of an employee. Parents please be SURE to mark this information in your application if it applies to you.
- For preschool registration questions please contact Susan Mills at the SVVSD Preschool Department at (303) 702-7815 ext 58363
Visit svvsd.org/preschool for more details and registration information

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.

Winter Reading Challenge

Hawk’s Nest News
Hi Highlands Families:
Sanaa here, I hope it’s been a wonderful semester for you all. I have been working on some new afterschool programming for your kiddos. The flyer below has a few upcoming options but there are many more to come. In addition to the ones in the flyer, we are planning a Lego Builders, Sports Sampler, Stop Motion Creation, and another Slime Time class.
If you ever have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to me: [email protected]
Register for Magical Mixtures Here
Register for Stuff a Buddy Here




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