Daily Camera
During this pandemic that struck Boulder Valley in March 2020, BVSD stood out for its leadership and tireless work to support students. As we embark on a new school year we are continuing to lead the way, offering improved remote learning and equitable services to meet the needs of all of our students and families.
Air purifiers add one more layer of safety
BVSD has long been a leader in indoor air quality. During COVID-19 our team redoubled its efforts. This winter break, however, it took the entire BVSD team coming together to add one more safety layer -- air purifiers in every classroom and classroom.
Making Specials special in every learning mode
During the pandemic, our specials teachers (those that focus on art, music and physical education in elementary schools) have had to find new ways to connect with students regardless of where or how they're meeting on any given day, whether learning was in-person, remote or outdoors.
Expanding learning to the great (and safer) outdoors
The Boulder Valley School District has encouraged schools and teachers to expand instruction, by going outside of the school walls, knowing the benefit to students learning through exploration, as well a way of limiting their exposure to COVID-19. BVSD Sustainability Coordinator Dr. Ghita Carroll and BVSD's Operational Services department, in collaboration with our partners at Growing Up Boulder and Thorne Nature Experience, have worked to identify existing and improve outdoor learning areas, as well as provide guidelines and encouragement to BVSD educators.
Exploring HyFlex instruction
Several teachers at Superior Elementary are exploring the best ways to provide HyFlex Instruction. That is when a portion of your students are in-person and some are learning remotely from home.
Returning to in-person instruction
Between September 29 and the end of October, students at all levels had the opportunity to return to in-person learning. The students were excited, but we think the teachers were even more excited to have them back.
Videos to support elementary teachers
Over the summer, a group of elementary teachers, led by Foothill Elementary principal Nicholas Vanderpol, developed thousands of instructional videos to support elementary teachers and students. It was a labor of love meant, aimed at supporting their colleagues during the pandemic.
Bus drivers pitch in, while waiting for students to return
Boulder Valley School District bus drivers are excited to be back behind the wheel now, serving students across BVSD. During the pandemic, when school buildings were closed, the drivers and transportation aides proudly served the school district helping schools remain clean, address the backlog of maintenance tasks and even created traffic gardens.
Back to School during a pandemic
The Boulder Valley School District returned to school in remote learning. Our educators and students made the best of this unusual start to school. Teachers have worked to improve Home Learning, making it more engaging and increasing communication with parents.
Equipping students for the new school year
School supplies were given out to students in need during Impact on Education's annual Crayons to Calculators school supply drive.
Supporting students every step of the way
Our caring educators miss the daily interaction with our students, but they found new ways to connect with families, providing support and encouragement to both students and parents alike.
Ensuring families didn't go hungry during the crisis
When schools closed to in-person learning in March 2020, one of the first concerns was ensuring that our students who depend on free or reduced-cost breakfast and lunch didn't go hungry. Our Food Services team, however, went further, creating food bags to ensure that entire families were fed during the crisis. Plus, our community liaisons worked to ensure that these meals got to families who couldn't make it to the distribution point.
Impressively responsive tech support for remote learning
Technology plays an essential role, when a school district moves to remote learning. In BVSD, our Information Technology department was up to the challenge, working tirelessly to ensure that students not only had technology and internet connections -- but that they and their families could count on solid tech support.
Navigating a new mode of learning
With only one week of preparation, BVSD teachers made a tremendous transition to Home Learning. It was an entirely new mode of instruction and learning that required having teachers learn how effectively teach over Google Meet, as well as shooting and editing educational videos.
Equipping students for remote learning
BVSD moved quickly to provide each and every student with a Chromebook. Behind the scenes, that meant a lot of work in preparing the computers and ensuring that the distribution kept everyone safe during the pandemic.
Backpacks filled with supplies and lessons
While COVID-19 had closed our schools, our goal during the early days of March was to keep students engaged and learning. Knowing that many families did not initially have technology and internet access, BVSD staff got to work, building backpacks filled with supplies and age-appropriate educational activities.
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Student-First Response
BVSD's employees jumped into action shortly after the pandemic struck Boulder Valley. While school buildings were closed, they were there ensuring that students were cared for.
Prepared for the New School Year
The Boulder Valley School District has built a comprehensive 5-phase Back Together BVSD reintroduction plan that is flexible enough to meet any challenge we might face during this pandemic.
New and Improved Home Learning
This summer we have been diligently working at improving Home Learning. We have worked to make it a more rigorous and engaging learning opportunity for our students.
Always Ready to Help
We know this time is difficult for our families, so we are dedicated to making assistance as easy as possible.
Made Possible Through Partnership
Serving the students and families of Boulder Valley is only possible through the support of our community and especially our partners at Impact on Education. Our foundation has been with us every step of the way, raising funds and coordinating volunteers. With their help, we've been able to ensure our students do not have to go without food, face coverings and school supplies. Join the effort by filling out the form on this website.