Each and every child expects and deserves to attend a school where everything possible is done to ensure the halls are safe and that a sense of belonging is fostered in the classrooms.

I am reaching out to you today to share the steps we are taking here in the Boulder Valley School District as we continue to endeavor to reach this goal, while also acknowledging that we have fallen short of our ideals.

We are thrilled to announce that BVSD has a new messaging system! BVSD is using Apptegy, an app-based messaging tool that all families can download to communicate with schools, their teachers, and the district.

All schools, all in one place for BVSD families. The app features a live feed of news and updates, the ability to receive push notifications, and 2-way communication between teachers, coaches and parents.

A new school year means a new opportunity to create a transportation plan that works for your family. Whether your student walks, bikes, rides the school bus, carpools, takes RTD, or uses another option, planning ahead reduces stress and helps minimize traffic congestion around schools, improves air quality, creates safer school zones, and supports healthier, more connected communities.

The BVSD Help Center is located at 6500 E. Arapahoe Road. Boulder. It will be held 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, Thursday, August 6, and Friday, August 7.

The Boulder Valley School District takes all allegations of discrimination and harassment seriously. We continue to focus on improvements to our policies, reporting systems, practices, and education efforts—all with the goal of ensuring every BVSD student feels safe, welcomed, and a strong sense of belonging.

Read a statement from BVSD Superintendent, Rob Anderson.

From the beginning of our community engagement effort, our commitment was to listen before taking action. The values, priorities and perspectives shared by our community will help guide the difficult decisions ahead, as we consider how best to position BVSD for the future.

One message was clear: our community understands that declining enrollment presents real challenges and that maintaining high-quality educational experiences for students may require change. We also heard a strong desire to preserve what makes BVSD special—excellent teaching and learning, strong school communities, and opportunities for every student to thrive.

At a worksession this month, the Board of Education told staff and the community that it is looking to make big changes in order to be able to provide experiences identified as priorities during recent community engagement efforts.  

As school lets out, I want to take a moment to thank everyone for making this an outstanding school year. The Boulder Valley School District has a lot to celebrate as we kick off Summer Break. 

The Colorado Department of Education recently announced its annual awards for 2025 and 29 Boulder Valley schools were among those honored.

A traditional high school diploma signifies a student has achieved the basic requirements of course completion and state performance measures in math and language arts. This graduation season, many students have gone above and beyond the standard requirements of a diploma thanks to BVSD’s Grad Plus framework.

For kids at Nederland Elementary School, some of Boulder County’s best beginner mountain biking trails begin just steps from the classroom door. Through the Ned SHRED MTB program, those trails have become a place for adventure, confidence-building, and a connection to nature for students in second through fifth grade.

This month, 51 BVSD seniors will proudly wear natural cotton cords and medals made of sustainably sourced wood at their graduations, signifying they earned the Seal of Climate Literacy. 

“The SCL is a perfect fit for BVSD students, since it naturally aligns with our greenBVSD efforts. It also leverages Grad+ (BVSD’s career and college readiness framework) and BVSD partner relationships,” BVSD science coordinator Erin Greenwood explained. “We are committed to creating opportunities for every student to graduate with climate literacy and college and career readiness.”