Schools

DCSD leaders have proposed permanently closing Saddle Ranch, Heritage, and Acres Green elementary schools starting in the 2026–2027 school year, citing declining enrollment and plans to adjust school boundaries and transition sixth grade to middle school. The school board will decide on the closures on April 22.

Press release: Former Skyline coach Bill Stephens will throw the first pitch to his son, retiring Assistant Principal Greg Stephens, in a special tribute on March 25, celebrating their decades of dedication to St. Vrain Valley Schools and Skyline baseball. Submitted by Principal of Skyline High School Anthony Barela and Skyline High School PE Teacher and Baseball Coach Travis Schlagel.

Thousands of Colorado educators will rally at the State Capitol on Thursday to protest education funding cuts, leading to school closures across multiple districts, including the Boulder Valley School District.

Boulder Police determined recent threats against Summit Middle School to be non-credible but have increased patrols as a precaution.

Longmont High School science teacher Kelly Lubkeman has been named Teacher of the Year for her dedication to students and innovative teaching, and she will be honored at the Celebration of Excellence on April 11 in Boulder.

Colorado's Healthy School Meals for All program, which provides over 600,000 free meals daily, took a step toward permanent funding as HB 25-1274 passed its first House committee hearing on a party-line vote.

Award-winning actress and singer Cynthia Erivo will visit CU Boulder on April 7 as the keynote speaker for the university’s Conference on World Affairs, where she will discuss her career and experiences as a woman in the arts industry.

St. Vrain Valley high school students will analyze and propose solutions to local issues, using local leaders as resources.

The Longmont City Council is considering restrictions on where registered sex offenders can live after residents raised concerns about five offenders residing near Alpine Elementary School and a local park.

The Youth Life Skills Fair, set for April 6 at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, will offer teens ages 11 to 17 hands-on workshops in resume building, financial literacy, and career exploration — along with games, music, and prizes.