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Coming Up

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

Centaurus CTE mockup

If you are driving on Arapahoe Rd., near 65th street, you may see some heavy equipment bringing life to a recent bond measure- expanding Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs within Boulder Valley School District. While Apex , BVSD’s Career and Technical Education Center, serves as the flagship of the CTE programming in BVSD, you may be surprised to know that career pathways are expanding in each of the comprehensive high schools.

Read More about Exploration to application: Career pathways at all comprehensive high schools
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Studies show healthy students excel in learning, experience well-being, and maintain consistent attendance. The Health Services Department at BVSD is dedicated to supporting holistic student health daily, ensuring safety, support, and readiness for learning.

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A three million dollar check is presented to Flatirons Habitat for Humanity by the Community Foundation of Boulder County during a ceremony at BoulderMOD

A $3 million investment from Community Foundation Boulder County will help bring permanently affordable homes to neighborhoods impacted by the 2021 Marshall Fire — with Boulder Valley School District students playing a hands-on role in the rebuilding effort. On Thursday, February 20, the foundation awarded Flatirons Habitat for Humanity $3 million to support construction of 10 permanently affordable homes in Louisville.

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  • The third Annual Enrollment Trend report provides enrollment projections for each school. Aligning with overall district enrollment projections, most elementary schools will continue to decline over the next 5 years. 
  • Due to the number and districtwide distribution of elementary schools with enrollment projected to dip below two classes per grade, BVSD will be looking at regional options for reshaping the district’s portfolio of schools.
  • District leadership and Board members have been holding teacher roundtables at elementary schools to hear from educators about the impacts of enrollment decline and what needs to be protected as BVSD considers how to reshape its portfolio of school buildings. 
Read More about Latest enrollment data confirms need for holistic action
Chavez Feature

A Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) K-12 alum, turned Platt night custodian and full time student became Emerald Elementary’s award-winning, innovative Physical Education teacher who is beloved by students, staff and the Broomfield community.

Read More about BVSD Staff Profile: BVSD alum, Tim Chavez offers an exceptional PE experience for students at Emerald Elementary