
Please see this week’s newsletter for important information and upcoming events!

Important Dates & Upcoming Events:
Dec 16-19: Final Exams week & modified schedule (6-12)
Dec 23-Jan 3: Winter Break
Jan 6: Non-student contact day/ split-day for teachers
Jan 7: First day of second semester for students!
Jan 29: Annual LaunchED Family STEAM Night
LaunchED Picture of the Week: Learning in Action!

Explorations in STEM Class
Students in Dr. Houghton’s Explorations in STEM class participated in a “gallery walk” and shared feedback and comments about each other’s projects. Their comments were were insightful and supportive and demonstrate the power of community that we build in our classes here at LaunchED. Thank you, Dr. Houghton, for sharing just one of the many ways our students collaborate in our classes!
Please see this fall semester finals schedule for Dec 17-19. This schedule applies to all of our 6th-12th grade classes for these days.

Attention Seniors!
We are at the time of year where we start to see many scholarship applications become available to you, and we will have a page on our website dedicated to these opportunities here: https://launched.svvsd.org/counseling/financial-aid-scholarships/
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
The St Vrain Valley School District Education Association just announced their scholarship for seniors and you can find more information here: https://stvrainfoundation.org/programs/student-scholarships/


St. Vrain Preschool Expands to Five-Day-A-Week Programs
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, St. Vrain Valley Schools will offer five-day-a-week preschool programs. Families can explore a variety of high-quality preschool options tailored to meet families’ unique needs, including half-day morning and afternoon sessions, with full-day programs available at select locations. Registration for the upcoming school year begins on December 17.
Visit svvsd.org/preschool for more details and registration information.
Recent Updates
View our latest news and announcements.
Parent University Session, February 20
St. Vrain’s Parent University program provides training, information, and resources to parents and caregivers in order to support the well-being and success of their children. All spring sessions are from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. and will be held virtually. Spanish translation services will be available. Join us on Zoom, Feb. 20 from 5-6:30 p.m.Adolescent […]
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Innovation Center Hosts Second Annual Accessibility Night
Empowering Students to Build a More Accessible Community St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD) students are leading the charge for inclusivity and accessibility with the district’s second annual Accessibility Night, scheduled for February 21, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Innovation Center (33 Quail Road, Longmont). The event is free and open to […]
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Registration for Community Schools Wraparound Pre-K and School Age Summer Camps Opens February 20
Community Schools will open registration for its 2025 summer camps on February 20. The camps provide high-quality and robust summer care for children ages 3–12, offering a range of activities designed to promote learning, play, and exploration in a safe and structured environment. Programs will run from June 2 through August 1, with locations across […]
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