Spring has arrived, which means state assessments are right around the corner. BVSD schools will start administering these tests in April which include the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS), PSAT or SAT tests. Available online is a general schedule of these assessments in the Boulder Valley School District, including the grades affected. If your student is scheduled to take one of these tests, please encourage them to participate.

The Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) is proud to launch an all new Strategic Plan Dashboard. This dashboard will show the staff and community our progress within the four key objectives of our All Together for All Students Strategic Plan. While we have access to a number of data visualizations in BVSD, this dashboard will serve as a common tool that all schools, staff and community can reference over the next five years as we set targets and celebrate improved outcomes for kids.

The Board continued its conversation about school attendance area boundaries at a work session earlier this month. This time, the Board took a closer look at elementary school boundaries in Boulder, which has seen greater enrollment losses than other areas of the district.  

Now when pedestrians approach the crosswalks on Baseline Road near 95th Street in Lafayette they are encouraged to “Take It to Make It.’ Willow Fletemeyer, an eighth grader at Nevin Platt Middle School, created red flags for pedestrians in the crosswalk to hold up to call attention to cars. Fletemeyer and her family felt like they had to do something, after two BVSD students, one from Platt Middle School and the other from Centaurus High School, were hit by cars, while crossing Baseline Road on back-to-back days last September.

With the arrival of warmer spring weather, more students are choosing to bike to school. This is a great trend for health, environmental sustainability, and reducing traffic congestion. However, it also requires extra awareness from drivers to ensure the safety of young bicyclists. Here are some important reminders on how to be a bicycle-friendly driver in school zones.

As the school year comes to a close, high school seniors eagerly anticipate the excitement of prom and other end-of-year celebrations. These milestones mark the end of an important chapter in their lives and offer an opportunity to create lasting memories. While these events are a time of celebration, it’s crucial to approach them with safety in mind. As families and students prepare for these memorable moments, it's essential to prioritize well-being, make informed decisions, and have open conversations about safe choices.

Every Wednesday morning, a group of students and parents hop on their bicycles and pedal toward Columbine Elementary School, creating a vibrant and inspiring sight. The “Columbine Bici Bus Crew” is redefining how students get to school, fostering a sense of community, sustainability, and accessibility along the way.

As part of the All Together for All Students Strategic Plan, every BVSD school is implementing Data-Driven Instruction. Learn why DDI is helping to boost the academic performance of students and why BVSD’s efforts are garnering some national attention.

The Boulder Valley School District’s (BVSD) Information Technology (IT) department partnered with teachers and administration at Platt Middle School to create the first digital music lab in the district, featuring equipment commonly used by music industry professionals. 

Aadi Sobti is a junior at Peak to Peak High School who unfortunately is familiar with the loss tied to the recent headlines of wildfires in California, as his family lost their home in the Marshall fire when he was in 8th grade, attending Monarch PK-8. A new found empathy and concern for his community and the world around him is one of the many important perspectives Sobti gained, ultimately inspiring a project that would earn him recognition by Congress.