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High Peaks Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award & John Irwin Award
The Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award. This award celebrates schools that demonstrate exceptional student growth. On the school performance framework that is used by the state to evaluate schools, these schools "exceed" expectations on the indicator related to longitudinal academic growth and "meet or exceed" expectations on the indicator related to academic growth gaps.
2023 BVSD Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award 2024 BVSD Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award
The John Irwin Award .This award is given to schools that demonstrate exceptional academic achievement over time. High Peaks received an Exceeds Expectations rating on the Academic Achievement indicator of the School Performance Framework reflecting exceptional performance in Math, English Language Arts, and Science.
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District News
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One of the wonderful things about living in Colorado is the ability for families to choose the school that best fits their child’s needs and interests. Learn about the many transportation options available to make getting to school easier and more sustainable, even when attending a school outside of your neighborhood.
![2025 Elections Resources: Boulder, Weld & Broomfield Counties]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696348603/bvsdorg/h0jxkwmqmi1lznxgnl5n/BVSDvoteicon.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696348603/bvsdorg/h0jxkwmqmi1lznxgnl5n/BVSDvoteicon.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1696348603/bvsdorg/h0jxkwmqmi1lznxgnl5n/BVSDvoteicon.jpg","width":800}])
This fall’s November election will feature both statewide ballot measures and, depending on where you live, local candidate and/or ballot measures. Find key dates and local voting resources.
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October is Bilingual Child Month, a time where we recognize the cognitive and cultural benefits of bilingualism in children, and celebrate the parents and educators who are fostering bilingualism at home and in schools. BVSD’s Bilingual and Proud campaign elevates bilingualism as a super power for our students and families.
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Imagine feeling the touch of a phantom in the bathroom or hearing the footsteps and laughter of otherworldly children in the hallway. A math teacher shares her supernatural encounters at Casey Middle School.
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On Saturday, Boulder Valley School District’s first all-female Flag Football team’s inaugural season came to an end. While, of course, the team had visions of making it all the way to the championship game – the prospect of a team, let alone a playoff berth, was unimaginable only one year ago.
![BVSD Board Supports Ballot Measures to Extend Free Meals Beyond 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760993879/bvsdorg/zcxhyeoothbgriwjsprz/IMG_4669-X2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760993879/bvsdorg/zcxhyeoothbgriwjsprz/IMG_4669-X2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760993879/bvsdorg/zcxhyeoothbgriwjsprz/IMG_4669-X2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760993879/bvsdorg/zcxhyeoothbgriwjsprz/IMG_4669-X2.jpg","width":1126}])
Since school meals have been free lunch participation increased by 40% and breakfast by 90% district-wide. Now voters will decide whether to continue funding the program.
