Frequently Asked Questions

BVSD has returned to in-person learning:

• Preschool is in Phase 4 - In-Person Learning  with four days of in-person learning a week

• Elementary students are in Phase 4 – In-Person Learning with four days of in-person learning a week.

• Middle school students are in Phase 3 - Hybrid Learning, with two days of in-person learning a week. Middle school will return to Phase 4 – In-Person Learning on March 30.

• High school students are in Phase 3 - Hybrid Learning, with two days of in-person learning a week. High school will return to Phase 4 – In-Person Learning on March 30.
  Exceptions: Boulder TEC and Arapahoe Ridge High School are currently operating in Phase 4 – In-Person Learning four days of in-person learning a week.

Yes, childcare will continue to be offered when schools reopen. See childcare.bvsd.org for the most up-to-date information.

Food bag distribution will continue as is on Mondays. Visit food.bvsd.org for complete details. 

Holiday Closures: Mondays, Jan. 18 and  Feb. 15. No food distribution will occur on these days. Double food will be provided the week before each Holiday.

Yes, free breakfast and lunches will be provided through the end of the school year. 

CovidCheck Colorado, in partnership with the CDPHE, is offering free tests for students, staff and families. To schedule a test, visit the CovidCheck Colorado website. Testing location site choices are given as you go through the registration process. NEW LOCATION: Centaurus High School, now open.

Mobile testing is available for staff and students. View the schedule and register.

You can also visit the county website here for more testing sites

Mobile sites will also be opening over the next couple of weeks. Schedules will be posted once they are available.

View additional testing FAQs.

We know that many students struggled social-emotionally during our previous stretches of Home Learning. We are incredibly concerned for the mental health of our students. It will take all of us working together to support them during this time. Please know that our school counselors, social workers and psychologists are here to support you. If you don’t know who to speak to, reach out to your principal.

If you or someone you know is struggling right now, encourage them to call Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-TALK (8255). The line is open to everyone – children and adults.

Additionally, Mental Health Partners offers the several resources and virtual events.

For additional support information, visit the Family Learning Hub for academic and social support resources.

Please note: Students are expected to engage in independent learning activities each Monday. Prior to Monday, teachers will provide resources, assignments and tasks for students to complete during their Independent learning time. 

Monday Launch Day is important because:

• Teachers will have the opportunity to participate in professional learning and plan time for the week 

  • Note: Typically, teachers have plan time throughout the week, but in this phase Monday is the only plan time they will have.

• Teachers will have time to collaborate with their colleagues (virtually or in-person) to create more engaging online content & lessons

• Parents and students will know what is expected of them for the remainder of the week and how to receive additional support if needed

• Teachers will have uploaded their class content into the Learning Management System (PK-3: Seesaw | 4-12: Schoology) for the week. 

  • Throughout the course of the year, this will be beneficial to families as it allows students to access their content anytime, even as we move into in-person learning opportunities. 

• Our intensive programs at all levels, including ICAN, ILC and Newcomers programs, will be returning to in-person learning four days a week, corresponding with the school level dates, as listed above.
  
  Amongst these programs will be the Aspen Creek Pre-K ILC – the district’s only intensive program of preschoolers which will be returning to 4 days of in person learning on January 5th.

Yes, those who have been learning remotely can continue to do so.

If you want to now choose to opt out you can as well. Just let your school know.

Please work with your school if you would like to opt back in to in-person learning.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has the most up-to-date information about the virus. Contact them through CO Help at 1-877-462-2911 or https://cdphe.colorado.gov/co-help

BVSD Staff who qualified for Phase 1.B.1 began to get vaccinated in January and educators and other school staff became eligible with Phase 1B.2 in February. See our staff vaccination page for more information.

We currently have a team looking at logistics for next year. We are hopeful that we can have a sense of normalcy in the fall. 

CHSAA (Colorado High School Activities Association) has designated  the start of season B sports as Jan. 18 for the first practice, and Jan. 25 for when the first game can be scheduled.

Only high school sports are covered in the Governor's approval of CHSAA's variance application. So middle school would not start until students are back in person 4 days a week.