- August 11th – 1st-5th grade Back to School Night/Supply Drop Off 4-5pm
- August 11th &12th – Kindergarten Assessments
- August 13th – 1st day of school: 1st – 5th grade
- August 13th – Kindergarten teachers email class lists at 4pm
- August 14th – Kindergarten Back to School Night/Supply Drop Off 4-5pm
- August 13th/14th – Preschool Orientation (see below for details)
- August 15th – 1st day of school: Kindergarten
- August 18th – 1st day of school: Preschool
- September 2nd – Picture Day
- September 3rd – Late Start
Join us for Back to School Night on Monday, August 11th 4-5pm. This a great opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, drop off school supplies, and explore the classroom together. It’s a wonderful way to kick off the school year and start building strong home-school connections. We’re looking forward to welcoming our students and families back into the building and can’t wait to see you there!
The 1st Day of Kindergarten is Friday, August 15th!
Our Kindergarten team is very excited to meet their new students at Kindergarten Back-to-School Night on Thursday, August 14th at 4pm! It’s a great opportunity for families to visit classrooms, meet teachers, drop off school supplies and get ready for a fantastic year ahead.
Class assignments will be shared via email on Wednesday, August 13th by 4pm, please keep an eye on your inbox for a message from your child’s teacher.
We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners to the school community!
Preschool Orientation
August 13th OR 14th.
Morning Class: 9am – 10am
Afternoon Class: 1pm – 2pm
Orientation is a great time to meet our teachers and see the classroom. Please choose one day to come within this time range, and stay as long or short as you would like – there’s not an expectation that you stay the whole time. It will be informal. It is a great time to meet the teacher and other students, ask questions, explore the classroom and complete any paperwork. The first day of Preschool is Monday, August 18th!
We are excited to offer a 5-day-a-week preschool program with both morning and afternoon sessions!
- AM Session: 8:50 – 11:30 AM
- PM Session: 12:40 – 3:20 PM
We can’t wait to welcome our youngest learners and begin a year filled with growth, discovery, and fun!
Health Office Announcements
Medication Drop Off
All emergency and daily medications can be dropped off to our health clerk, Christina Haid, during back to school night. Please bring the medications in their original packaging with the orders signed from your doctor. If you need a copy of the required documents or you have any questions please email [email protected]
Student Attendance
School attendance is the foundation to a successful family partnership that ensures the ongoing academic growth and advancement of your student. We strive for students to have no more than 10 excused absences each school year. A student will be considered “chronically absent” if they have missed 10% or more of the days enrolled during the public school year, whether the absences are excused or unexcused. To report an absence please email Tanya Vigil or call the front office at 303-702-8040.
Nutrition Services
Free Meals for All Students — Plus Extra Benefits for Your Family!
Nutrition Services is excited to share that all students will continue to receive free lunch each school day during the 2025–2026 school year regardless of a student’s
free or reduced eligibility.
But did you know that completing the Education Benefits Form can unlock even more support for your family and school community? A new form must be submitted each year to qualify for these additional benefits:
Extra Perks for Families Who Apply and Qualify Include:
● Increased funding for your school to support classrooms and programs
● Reduced fees for iPad insurance, athletics and activity participation, course materials, eCredit recovery, and much more!
● Access to Summer EBT benefits – grocery funds for summer months
● Discounts on select local utility services
Please contact Nutrition Services at [email protected] or 303-702-
8409 for more information.
iPad Updates for the 25/26 School Year
Message from District Technology Services
Dear St. Vrain Valley Families,
Thank you for being such an important part of the St. Vrain Valley Schools community and supporting our students, teachers, staff, and schools. District Technology Services is dedicated to providing the best possible digital learning environment for all students. With that goal in mind, we want to share important updates to your child’s district-assigned iPad for the upcoming school year. These changes are designed to keep technology use at school and home focused on learning and are part of our Learning Technology Program, which offers students opportunities to investigate, communicate, collaborate, create, model, and explore concepts and content in authentic contexts.
Please review the updates for your child’s grade level. If you have any questions, please contact your school’s main office.
Updates for All Students
New Internet Filter: Securly
To further enhance student safety when using their iPads at school or at home, we have implemented a new internet filter called Securly. This filter works alongside existing protections, including the content blocking required by the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), and adds an extra layer by also blocking additional categories such as:
- General gaming websites (many educational games are still allowed)
- Online shopping
- Social media platforms
- Unapproved AI tools
Securly respects privacy by not collecting or viewing private information like passwords or emails, and it does not use the camera or microphone.
Elementary-Specific Updates
Passcodes for Grades 4 and 5: Students in fourth and fifth grade will now use a passcode to protect their device and information. Staff will guide students through this process and assist if needed. Please encourage your child to keep their passcode private.
Standard Background Image: All elementary iPads now display a district-branded background to create a consistent look across devices.
Student Fees & Payments
We kindly ask families to pay their student fees and field trip/activity payments through Infinite Campus, RevTrak, or by check.
The school does not accept cash or have a credit card machine.
If you are a returning family and haven’t activated your Infinite Campus account yet, please contact the school office.
New families will receive an automated email on August 21st once Infinite Accounts are active. Keep an eye out for a ShoutPoint reminder as access will be time sensitive.
LTP Student iPad Insurance Program
The LTP Student iPad Insurance window for the 2025-2026 school year opens August 1st and closes on September 15th. Parents who wish to join the insurance pool for this year must make at least a partial payment within this window.
This insurance fee will be added for every eligible K-12 student on August 1st. Please note that any student with an unpaid balance for iPad insurance from the previous year will not be eligible to join the pool this year until their previous balance is paid in full.
2025-2026 LTP Student iPad Insurance: $25
The iPad insurance fee will be waived for homeless students as defined by McKinney-Vento and reduced for students eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch. To be eligible for a reduced fee, guardians must waive their rights to privacy regarding this information through Nutrition Services. Please contact Nutrition Services with any questions about eligibility for reduced fees.
Read more about the LTP Student iPad Insurance Program.
Pets
To help keep everyone safe and comfortable, we kindly ask that pets stay off school grounds during the school day—including during drop-off and pick-up times.
For families who walk dogs to school, we’ve set up two designated pet-friendly waiting areas:
- Near the preschool playground (front of the school)
- On the back field
We invite you to use these areas when waiting with your pet. Please look for the green pet signs to help guide you!
Thanks so much for your understanding and support in keeping our school a safe space for all students.
Stay Connected – Visit our School Website
Looking for the latest updates, event details, or important school information? Be sure to check out our school website! It’s your go-to spot for calendars, announcements, teacher contacts, and more. Bookmark it and check back often to stay in the know all year long!
Helpful Links:
Free and Reduced Lunch/Education Benefit Form
Hawks News – A Weekly Update for Families
Hawks News is a weekly publication designed to keep our families informed and connected. Each Friday, we share important updates, upcoming events, and highlights from around the school. Be sure to check your inbox every week to stay up to date!
Recent Updates
View our latest news and announcements
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