Exploring Future Pathways: Innovation and Career Opportunities

We are excited to share some amazing opportunities for our LaunchED students to explore their future career and academic paths! We highly encourage all parents to mark their calendars for the Innovation Center (IC) Open House and the Career Elevation Technology Center (CETC) Open House in December (click here for schedule). These events are the best way to hear firsthand how our LaunchED students can access and benefit from these dynamic, specialized programs, while also being a student in LaunchED.

Before those open houses, we are bringing this information directly to our students. We will be hosting a special virtual assembly on November 17th at 10:30 AM for all students in grades 8th through 11th in their Advisory class. Representatives from both the Innovation Center and CETC will join us to discuss the programs available. We will also send a recording of this assembly home to families so that you can review this information with your student about potential opportunities at the IC and the CETC in the future!


Important Dates & Upcoming Events:
Nov 5th: Late start for students
Nov 24-28th: Thanksgiving Break-No School!
December 3rd: Late start for students
December 17th-19th: Final Exam Schedule 6th-12th Grade
Dec 22-Jan 5: Winter Break for Students


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Alexa, 10th Grade

Student Art of the Week! High School Beginning Photography

Beginning Photography students have been learning editing techniques such as double exposure, using the Snapseed app on their iPads. 10th grade student Alexa used this technique to create a unique effect by combining two self portraits. This is Alexa’s first time taking Photography, and she said she enjoys putting photos together and editing them look really cool. 


Just a Reminder–Late Start!

Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5th, is a late start for students and professional learning time for teachers. You can see the full schedule for late start here: https://launched.svvsd.org/about/hours-and-location/#PLC-schedule

Classes start at 10:30am for elementary, and students 6th-12th grade will follow their class schedule (many of them went over this in advisory class, so please reach out!)


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. 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]


Event flyer for Holiday Family Photos on Nov. 15, 10am-2pm, at 1200 S Sunset St, Longmont, CO. Cash/check only.

Please see information from the SVVSD Career Elevation and Technology Center

Graphic promoting a Career Elevation and Technology Center open house on December 3, 2025, with event details.

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988 Colorado Mental Health Line offers free, confidential support 24/7. Call or text 988 or chat online at 988Colorado.com.

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