Parent & Community Involvement

Volunteers

Community support is a vital element to student success and helping us Grow Learners and Leaders. There are many opportunities for volunteering in our school. School volunteering possibilities include:

  • Classrooms
  • Library
  • School events
  • PTO activities
  • Enrichment classes

If you are interested in volunteering in any of these areas, contact your child’s teacher or the school office at 720-494-3641.

PTO

The Prairie Ridge Elementary PTO is an essential partner in supporting the advancement of our school and students. This dedicated group of volunteer parents who advise on school operations, fundraise for school initiatives, recognize and support teachers, and contribute so much more to the success of our school community.

Are you interested in supporting students and connecting with the Prairie Ridge Community? We have something for you– from quick tasks to do from home, at school, before school, after school, evenings, committees or behind the scenes. There are many activities to connect to our community just for YOU and with just the amount of time you can give! 

Here are just a few:

  • Family Carnival
  • Holiday Shoppe
  • Eagle Fun Run
  • Staff Appreciation
  • Conference Week Meals
  • Yearbook
  • Plus much more!

Interested or questions? Email [email protected] or see a PTO member or Prairie Ridge Staff member.

PTO Board Officers 2024-25

  • President: Josh Deakins
  • Vice President: Janelle Rumley
  • Co- Secretaries: Ashley Stringham & Hope Hillman
  • Treasurer: Brooke Purnell
  • Principal: Carole Oliphant
PTO FACEBOOK PAGE

School Accountability Committee

Our School Accountability Committee reviews school data, goals, and provides feedback on the School Unified Improvement Plan. Each school is responsible for establishing a School Accountability Committee (SAC) to:

  • Recommend priorities for spending school funds
  • Make recommendations concerning the preparation of a School Performance Plan
  • Discuss whether school leadership, personnel, and infrastructure are advancing or impeding the School Performance Plan.

Members of the Prairie Ridge SAC:

  • Carole Oliphant (Principal)
  • Matthew Star (Parent)
  • Josh Deakins (PTO)
  • Rachel Elggren (Parent)
  • Renee Boehnke (Parent)
  • Amy Schiers (Teacher)
  • Sue Brink (Community Member)

2024-2025 Meeting Dates:

Sept 16th

Feb 3rd

May 12th

Recent News

Take a look at some of our recent news.

November 6, 2024

A heartfelt thank you to our community

Dear St. Vrain Valley Community, Yesterday marked a historic moment for our schools and community as voters overwhelmingly approved Ballot Issue 5C, demonstrating once again the extraordinary commitment our community has to advancing public education and creating a stronger future for all students. This $739.8 million investment represents far more than building improvements and new […]

October 15, 2024

Save the Date: Celebrate our Outstanding Students, Teachers, and Staff

You are invited to join us at one of our many upcoming events celebrating the talents, achievements, hard work, and accomplishments of our outstanding students, and the teachers and staff who support their continued success. In addition to many school-specific events, including athletic games, community nights, and school performances, there are many ways for our […]

October 8, 2024

St. Vrain Valley Schools Hosts Preschool Literacy Night with Author Rosemary Wells, Oct. 15

Preschool families who live in St. Vrain Valley are invited to a special literacy night featuring renowned author Rosemary Wells. Event Details: Through a collaborative initiative between Rosemary Wells and St. Vrain’s Early Childhood Department to promote early reading, every preschool student in the district has received a copy of her book, “If You Believe […]

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