As we approach our Open Enrollment season, which begins on November 1, are excited that more students and families can take advantage of our high quality schools and hope that you will help us get out the word.

The Colorado Department of Education recently released test scores and performance ratings for school districts across the state and the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) did exceedingly well, thanks to the work done through the All Together for All Students Strategic Plan. 

For the third year, the Boulder Valley School District will be hosting the BVSD Community Leadership Academy, in partnership with Parent Engagement Network. The program is an opportunity for parents and community members to deepen their understanding of the Boulder Valley School District and our work.

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.