Welcome to Broomfield High School
Broomfield High School
Broomfield High School is a school within the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD). Located in Broomfield, Colorado, this tuition-free co-educational public school serves approximately 1,700 diverse students in grades 9-12.
School Calendar -- Granite Peaks League
The challenge for schools today is to meet the needs of students for tomorrow – to ready our youth for living and working beyond high school in a world that will be different from both the present and past.
We believe the high school experience is a vital, transitional stage in students’ lives as they move from adolescence into adulthood. During this time, skills, attitudes, and aspirations for life are forming. Our mission at Broomfield High School is to further develop the intellectual, vocational, creative, aesthetic, and physical capabilities of our students. Our commitment is to: provide the best possible learning opportunities for students; help students develop the knowledge, skills, and responsibility needed for a changing world beyond the high school years; and assist students in their emotional and social growth. We believe that a quality staff is the key to providing quality education. We are dedicated to the development of professional and personal skills of all of our staff members. We encourage the cooperation and involvement of parents and other community members in our educational process
Admin & Counseling Student Support Pairing by Last Name
Students and guardians are welcome to contact any administrator or counselor, but to ensure each student has a specific admin-counselor pairing, we use the alpha list below (alpha by last name). If you are not already working with a specific admin or counselor, we ask that you contact the appropriate person(s) below.
A - E: Kathryn Gambardella (Assistant Principal) & Heather Welsh (Counselor)
F - K: Ginger Ramsey (Principal) & James Greene (Counselor)
L - R: Nick Barnes (Assistant Principal & Activities Director) & Amanda Reaves (Counselor)
S - Z: Tyler Zappia (Athletic Director & Assistant Principal) & Marissa Zufall (Counselor)
In The News
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Getting to School When You Choice Enroll: Transportation Options for BVSD Families
One of the wonderful things about living in Colorado is the ability for families to choose the school that best fits their child’s needs and interests. Learn about the many transportation options available to make getting to school easier and more sustainable, even when attending a school outside of your neighborhood.
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2025 Elections Resources: Boulder, Weld & Broomfield Counties
This fall’s November election will feature both statewide ballot measures and, depending on where you live, local candidate and/or ballot measures. Find key dates and local voting resources.
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Bilingual & Proud: Meet BVSD graduate & Transitions student Giovanni Guevara
October is Bilingual Child Month, a time where we recognize the cognitive and cultural benefits of bilingualism in children, and celebrate the parents and educators who are fostering bilingualism at home and in schools. BVSD’s Bilingual and Proud campaign elevates bilingualism as a super power for our students and families.
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BVSD Haunted Story: Spirited students haunt the halls of Casey Middle School
Imagine feeling the touch of a phantom in the bathroom or hearing the footsteps and laughter of otherworldly children in the hallway. A math teacher shares her supernatural encounters at Casey Middle School.
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Perseverance drives BVSD’s first flag football team into existence, playoffs
On Saturday, Boulder Valley School District’s first all-female Flag Football team’s inaugural season came to an end. While, of course, the team had visions of making it all the way to the championship game – the prospect of a team, let alone a playoff berth, was unimaginable only one year ago.
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BVSD Board Supports Ballot Measures to Extend Free Meals Beyond 2025
Since school meals have been free lunch participation increased by 40% and breakfast by 90% district-wide. Now voters will decide whether to continue funding the program.
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Board adjusts attendance area boundaries for some Boulder schools
At its meeting on Sept. 23, the Board of Education approved changes to elementary and middle school attendance area boundaries for several schools in Boulder to take effect beginning in the 2026-27 school year. The Board action also gives students currently enrolled in the impacted schools the choice to remain in their current school through completion of the school level.
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BVSD's Building for Student Success program completed nearly $75 million in construction projects at 22 different sites this summer
Construction crews were busy across the district this summer in the third, and largest, summer construction season for the 2022 Building for Student Success program. These projects included CTE updates, athletic and playground improvements and the final phase of a brand new high school.
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The important role of parents during an emergency: Lessons learned during the nearly 2 ½ hour lockdown at Fairview & Southern Hills
Nearly a week after the Lockdown at Fairview High School and Southern Hills Middle School, members of the District Parent Council gathered for their monthly meeting and had the opportunity to hear from BVSD leaders who had responded to the situation. Thankfully, it turned out to be a false alarm, but it was clear from the parents’ experiences and questions, the event, which came less than 24 hours after the shooting at Evergreen High School in Jefferson County, shook the community.
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How many more headlines must we read? Help take action to protect children by securing firearms
Firearms are now the leading cause of death among children in the United States and a recent study by theColorado School of Public Health found that one-third of CO teens said they could lay their hands on a loaded weapon. This is why it’s more important than ever for parents and caregivers to know how secure firearm storage works.
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E-bike safety starts at home: Why parents must regularly check their child’s e-bike
E-bikes are becoming increasingly popular among BVSD middle and high school students. While they can be a fun, efficient, and eco-friendly way to get to school, they also bring serious responsibilities. Parents play a critical role in making sure these bikes remain safe, legal, and reliable.
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Unexpected turns in Dr. Jessica Alzen’s career, made her the perfect candidate to lead accountability and evaluation in BVSD
From an early age, Dr. Jessica Alzen knew she wanted to be a teacher, but she probably never thought her career would take her in the direction it has, eventually leading her to become BVSD’s new executive director of accountability and evaluation.
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BVSD Staff Profile: Rick Dirr, Apex Emergency Medical Services Instructor
Meet Rick Dirr, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) instructor at Apex, formerly Boulder TEC, BVSD’s Career and Technical Education Center with 35 years of public safety service (including serving as a fire chief for 22 years, triage paramedic at a local hospital and a firefighter/paramedic during clean-up at Rocky Flats). He’s teaching the next generations advanced skills in the emergency medical field, what makes a person employable, and how to bounce back from stressful situations through emotional resilience.
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Save the Date! The BVSD Showcase is Wednesday, October 22
This Fall, BVSD will once again offer a one-stop shop for students and families to learn more about everything its schools and district have to offer. Whether new to the area or just curious about BVSD, all are invited to the CU Events Center on Wednesday, October 22 from 5-8 p.m. during the BVSD is the Place to Be Showcase.
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Security grant makes it easier to lock doors with confidence
BVSD is making significant strides in enhancing school safety through the Colorado Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Grant awarded for $1,030,471.50 to upgrade door lock hardware across our facilities.
