Let’s Show Our Spirit: Virtual Spirit Week is Here!

Get ready to show your LaunchED spirit next week because we are hosting our LaunchED Virtual Spirit Week, led by our student advisory leadership team! This is a fantastic, fun way for us to build connections and get to know each other, all from our individual online learning spaces.

Each day next week will feature a different theme, and all you need to participate is your virtual background! Simply change your background in your online meeting platform to match the daily theme. It’s an easy, visible way to join the fun, celebrate our community, and give us a glimpse into your creative side. Check the schedule below for the daily themes and start planning your backgrounds now. We can’t wait to see your spirit shine!

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Weekly Student Art Featured

This week we are featuring our Independent Study Art Class

12th grader Christian is taking Independent Study Art. He is currently exploring textures and brushes in the Procreate App, extending his learning from 2D Design into projects of his own choosing, like this one.

Independent Study students have the opportunity to explore their own choice of projects, materials, and subjects with weekly check ins. (Also- It’s a great choice for students who want to continue with Art classes after taking all available electives and/or for students to get credit who enjoy doing art in their free time.) Thank you, Ms. Freeman, for helping our students to find their creative voices!

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It’s Classified Staff Week @LaunchED!

Please join us in celebrating the incredible classified staff we have at LaunchED Virtual Academy–Bonnie Meyers & Kari Mullis! Bonnie and Kari are an integral part of supporting the students, families, and staff of LaunchED and our school is a better place because they are in it. Thank you, Bonnie & Kari!

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Spirit Week @ LaunchED

We are getting ready for Spirit Week in LaunchED–see the schedule below! This is a great time for our students to connect and celebrate LaunchED!

Halloween Costume Guidelines:

-Costumes cannot create a distraction or disruption at the school, as safety is always our top priority.

-Staff must be able to recognize students; therefore, students may not wear full face masks (or anything that covers the entire face), sunglasses, fake blood, excessive face paint, and no excessive guts & gore.

-Weapons (real or facsimile) are not allowed.

-Dress code appropriate

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LaunchED: Virtual Open House Webinar

Do you know someone who would love to learn more about LaunchED Virtual Academy? We are hosting a LaunchED Virtual Academy Open House on Thursday, October 30th at 4:00pm at this Webex Link: https://svvsd.webex.com/svvsd/j.php?MTID=mc8ecba28d99c39d6ed76c2095fb0801a

Join us if you want to learn more about LaunchED for elementary, middle, or high school options! You can learn about all the open house events for schools around the district here: https://www.svvsd.org/2025/09/30/open-house-dates-2025/

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Coat Drive: District Student Leadership Team Project!

The Longmont Rotary Winter Warmth Coat Drive runs from September 21 to October 30. Collection barrels are located throughout Longmont for gently used or new coats, blankets, hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens (note: no winter boots this year).

We’re grateful to partner once again with the OUR Center, which provides a managed path of distribution, ensuring items reach those most in need. New this year, Student Advisory Councils from St. Vrain Valley School District high schools will lead collection campaigns in their schools—engaging youth directly in this community tradition.

A heartfelt thank-you goes to our local businesses and organizations for supporting this effort. Together, the Winter Warmth Coat Drive helps keep our neighbors warm while inspiring the next generation of service.

Drop Off Locations: 

LaunchED Campus 619 Bowen Street in Longmont (other locations–see this flyer with more information!)

Thank you to our Superintendent Advisory Council members for helping to lead this project along with students from around our district: Destiny (11th), Annie (12th) & Emily (12th)

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SNAP Benefit Update from CDE

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) has asked us to share this information with our community: Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits for November may be delayed. School meals are still available. If you need additional food before your SNAP benefits are available, there are local resources that can help:

Hunger Free Colorado Food Resource Hotline: 855-855-4626

Colorado 211: Call 2-1-1- or 866-760-6489 or visit www.211colorado.org

Feeding Colorado: Visit www.feedingcolorado.org/find-food or email [email protected]

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