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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.
2023 BVSD John Irwin Award 2024 BVSD John Irwin Award
District News
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Only a couple weeks into the new semester, Boulder Valley School District students were already immersed in the challenges we face due to climate change and considering how they might take action.
During a special workshop, organized like a conference at Platt Middle School, groups of students from Platt, Centaurus and Fairview high schools moved from session to session over the course of a Thursday morning, learning about everything from climate-related careers and art to climate justice to the legislative process and how they can participate, by testifying.
![Business courses at Broomfield High earn students college credit, industry certifications, and most importantly, career exploration opportunities]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768503690/bvsdorg/bskzhhobmndvnfigr30h/Walter_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768503690/bvsdorg/bskzhhobmndvnfigr30h/Walter_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768503690/bvsdorg/bskzhhobmndvnfigr30h/Walter_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768503690/bvsdorg/bskzhhobmndvnfigr30h/Walter_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768503690/bvsdorg/bskzhhobmndvnfigr30h/Walter_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768503690/bvsdorg/bskzhhobmndvnfigr30h/Walter_1.jpg","width":2044}])
On a Tuesday in Kelly Walter’s Business classes at Broomfield High School, students collaborate in scavenger hunts relating to cognitive bias, open surprise miniature products to create marketing campaigns, pay simulated bills and balance mock bank accounts. You would never guess that these classes are only one week into a new semester.
![Newly unveiled renovations at Apex accelerate post-high school success]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768504622/bvsdorg/oncvaxbmxbejynzvppaw/Screenshot2026-01-15at121646PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768504622/bvsdorg/oncvaxbmxbejynzvppaw/Screenshot2026-01-15at121646PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768504622/bvsdorg/oncvaxbmxbejynzvppaw/Screenshot2026-01-15at121646PM.png","width":773}])
Students and staff at BVSD's Career and Technical Education Center, Apex (formerly Boulder TEC) returned from Winter Break to some more completed updates to their learning spaces, thanks to renovations provided by the Building for Student Success program.
The Biomedical Sciences, Sports Medicine, Emergency Medical Technician, Criminal Justice and Teacher Academy programs are starting the second semester in larger, updated, professional-feeling new labs and classrooms. The renovated spaces feature settings for hands-on experiences and are designed to emulate the professional work environments that students will encounter when they move into careers.
![Get to know Board Member Deann Bucher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768436767/bvsdorg/zb8zkcqnedeajixzasyn/DeannHorizonal1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768436767/bvsdorg/zb8zkcqnedeajixzasyn/DeannHorizonal1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768436767/bvsdorg/zb8zkcqnedeajixzasyn/DeannHorizonal1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768436767/bvsdorg/zb8zkcqnedeajixzasyn/DeannHorizonal1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768436767/bvsdorg/zb8zkcqnedeajixzasyn/DeannHorizonal1.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768436767/bvsdorg/zb8zkcqnedeajixzasyn/DeannHorizonal1.png","width":2100}])
For Deann Bucher, joining the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is not a departure from her life’s work—it is a continuation of it. After more than 30 years as an educator, Bucher brings deep institutional knowledge, a classroom-centered perspective, and a strong commitment to equity to her new role as one of BVSD’s newest board members.
![Get to know Board Member Ana Temu Otting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768344640/bvsdorg/uzgiwiuggvdib3texpi4/AnaHeadshot.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768344640/bvsdorg/uzgiwiuggvdib3texpi4/AnaHeadshot.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768344640/bvsdorg/uzgiwiuggvdib3texpi4/AnaHeadshot.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768344640/bvsdorg/uzgiwiuggvdib3texpi4/AnaHeadshot.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768344640/bvsdorg/uzgiwiuggvdib3texpi4/AnaHeadshot.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768344640/bvsdorg/uzgiwiuggvdib3texpi4/AnaHeadshot.png","width":2100}])
As one of BVSD’s newest Board of Education members, Ana Temu Otting brings a lifetime of advocacy, organizing, and lived experience to the role—along with a clear belief that schools are not just places of learning, but powerful engines of opportunity and community transformation.
![Happy Holidays, BVSD!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766182775/bvsdorg/oynj4s6xyahpqj7nc0gb/HappyHolidayssquare.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1766182775/bvsdorg/oynj4s6xyahpqj7nc0gb/HappyHolidayssquare.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1766182775/bvsdorg/oynj4s6xyahpqj7nc0gb/HappyHolidayssquare.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1766182775/bvsdorg/oynj4s6xyahpqj7nc0gb/HappyHolidayssquare.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1766182775/bvsdorg/oynj4s6xyahpqj7nc0gb/HappyHolidayssquare.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1766182775/bvsdorg/oynj4s6xyahpqj7nc0gb/HappyHolidayssquare.jpg","width":2200}])
Thank you for your patience and understanding this week as our community experienced unusually high winds that impacted our schools. I know this disruption—especially so close to Winter Break—was not how anyone hoped to begin the holiday season.
While this is the first time BVSD has been forced to close schools due to a high wind event of this nature, we recognize that similar challenges may arise again. We are committed to continuous improvement and will use the lessons learned this week to strengthen our plans moving forward.