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.
Open House Dates 2026: Explore Programming Across St. Vrain Valley Schools Featured
Across St. Vrain Valley Schools, the upcoming open houses offer families a chance to step inside classrooms, meet dedicated teachers, and discover the unique opportunities available in each school. From advanced academic pathways and innovative STEM programs to arts, athletics, and career-focused courses, these events provide parents and students an inside look at the possibilities […]
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2026 Superintendent’s Town Hall Meetings Featured
St. Vrain Valley Schools invites parents, teachers, staff, and community members to join Superintendent Dr. Jackie Kapushion, for one of our upcoming Superintendent Town Hall meetings. These annual forums, in each of our geographic areas provide an opportunity for Dr. Kapushion and district leaders to listen to our community’s questions and suggestions, celebrate successes, and […]
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St. Vrain Valley Schools Hosts Annual Musical Instrument Drive
St. Vrain’s Fine Arts department is hosting its annual musical instrument collection drive. Members of the community are invited to donate gently used instruments to St. Vrain Valley Schools’ music program and receive a donation receipt from the St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation. There are two drop-off dates at the Lincoln School building on […]
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