At the end of last  school year, responding to feedback from the community, the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) Board of Education updated Policy JN, greatly reducing school and classroom fees.

School emergencies can be a frightening experience for everyone, from students to teachers to parents. For students with special needs, these situations can be especially daunting. Boulder High School recognized these unique challenges, following a swatting event at the school in February of 2023, and wanted to ensure that all of their students felt secure and cared for even in the most stressful times.

Electric-assist e-bikes are booming across the Boulder Valley School District. It’s important that students and parents understand the rules for safe riding and most importantly—when selecting an appropriate e-bike for your student—knowing what is and isn't a safe, appropriate and in many cases, legal option, based on the student’s age.

As students return to class, they will be greeted by a new attendance policy. In May, the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education passed an update to Board Policy JH - Student Absences and Excuses. The goal was to align attendance practices across the district, reduce punitive punishments and encourage students to attend and engage fully in their learning.

Ask nearly any elementary student what their favorite part of the school day is and you are likely to hear a resounding, “RECESS!” This welcome break in the school day brings a chance to get outside, play, socialize, and recharge. However, for students with physical, emotional or cognitive disabilities, play equipment options can be limited and hard to get to.

Boulder Valley School District’s Grad Plus framework was built on the idea that every student should graduate from high school in BVSD with more than a diploma. This graduation season, students have a way to show that they’ve gone above and beyond the piece of paper.