Boulder Valley School District
Stay Together BVSD

BVSD's response to COVID-19:  We've made it After four years of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, the public health approach to COVID has changed and BVSD has aligned with National and State recommendations to keep kids safe and healthy.

Updated March 4, 2024

We came through this ~ together

In March 2024 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released updated guidance for COVID-19.  Based on high population immunity, effective vaccines and treatments, the rates of hospitalizations and deaths have dramatically decreased since the height of the Omicron wave which has resulted in COVID becoming more similar to that of other common viral respiratory illnesses.

Beginning on March 4, 2024 BVSD's COVID guidance aligns with the State and National guidance on other viral respiratory illnesses.

If someone tests positive for COVID, Flu, RSV, OR is experiencing any respiratory illness

  • They should stay home until symptoms are improving and for at least 24 hours after fever has resolved without the use of fever-reducing medications

  • When going back to normal activities, take added precautions over the next five days, such as hand and respiratory hygiene, masks, physical distancing, and/or testing when you will be around other people indoors. 

You can find more information on respiratory and other common illnesses, and guidelines for school attendance in CDPHE's How Sick is Too Sick and through your school's health team.  

Latest Update

Updates (English)

Last night the Boulder County Board of Health unanimously voted to rescind both Public Health Orders, 2021-07 and  2021-08, including the indoor mask requirement for public spaces, K-12 schools and childcare settings, effective Friday, Feb. 18 at 5 p.m. Click here for their media release

This means that beginning Friday Feb. 18, after school, masks will no longer be required in BVSD buildings. 

Updates (Spanish)

Anoche el Consejo de Salud del Condado de Boulder votó por unanimidad eliminar las Órdenes de Salud Pública 2021-07 y 2021-08, que incluyen el requisito de usar máscaras en espacios públicos interiores, escuelas de K-12 y ambientes de guardería, a partir del 18 de febrero a las 5 p.m. Siga este enlace para leer el comunicado de prensa

Esto significa que las máscaras ya no serán obligatorias en las escuelas después de que las clases terminen el viernes 18 de febrero.

Our Priorities

Reintroduction priorities

From the beginning of the pandemic, BVSD has operated from the same four priorities:

  • Maximize student academic growth
  • Provide supports to teachers and staff
  • Ensure health, well-being and safety of all students and staff
  • Assure operational and financial viability

Help is Here

  1. Questions about academics?
    • Start with your teacher
    • If you need further help, reach out to your principal. 
  2. IT trouble?
    • Visit bvsd.org/ithelp for tips
    • Contact the IT Service Desk at 720-561-HELP
  3. Need emotional/counseling support?
    •  Reach out to your school counselor
    • If you or someone in your family is experiencing a crisis please call Colorado Crisis Services at: 1-844-493-TALK (8255) or text Text “TALK” to 38255 for free confidential support 24/7
  4. Questions about health issues?
  5. If you have a need that your school cannot address, please contact the Family Help Line at 720-770-0102 and leave a message with your full name and what you need assistance with. A bilingual member of our Equity & Partnerships team will return your call promptly.