High Peaks Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award & John Irwin Award

Coral Barnett and Carolyn Menees are identical twins, can you tell? And both are kitchen satellite leads at schools in BVSD. Coral has run the kitchen at Sanchez for two years, and Carolyn has done the same at Horizons K-8 for 8 years. Their younger sister Kelli Quimby is also a Food Services Assistant Floater who occasionally helps in both of her sister’s kitchens.

What brought this family to BVSD? A love for serving kids, a pride in their work, and most importantly the feeling of support and camaraderie they feel with the BVSD food services staff

BVSD’s nontraditional schools offer courses, programs, schedules, and options for students that are different from a traditional high school experience. This can include CTE courses in specialties like criminal justice and construction trades, it can look like New Vista, offering more independent thesis-based learning with models that differ from larger traditional high school courses, or alternative schools that support students who also work or have other situations or needs that require increased support and flexibility. 

The BVSD community was proud to come together on Nov. 13 at New Vista High School to officially celebrate the grand opening of the new building with students, staff, families and alumni. New Vista is just one of many nontraditional education options that BVSD offers, with a goal of providing different learning experiences, structures and support for each student to best support their learning goals and needs.

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. 

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.