Prairie Ridge Elementary offers highly rigorous instruction, aligned with state standards and curriculum, and has a focus on the 4 Cs of 21st-century learning: critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. Instruction is supported by large uninterrupted blocks of class time, whole group, small group, and individualized instruction. Prairie Ridge plans learning to include reading and writing in every content, and believes this solidifies understanding and builds literate citizens. Prairie Ridge ensures all needs are met through differentiated learning. Teachers work collaboratively to focus their instruction based on the strengths and next steps of their learners.
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September 27, 2023
St. Vrain Valley Schools Hosts Band Night, Oct. 4
St. Vrain Valley Schools’ Department of Athletics, Activities, & Fine Arts invites the community to enjoy performances from high school bands across the district. This year’s Band Night event is October 4, at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at Everly Montgomery Field at Longmont High School. The showcase features nine high school bands: […]
September 25, 2023
Open House Dates 2023
Secondary schools in St. Vrain Valley Schools are hosting open houses to answer questions and share information about the many program offerings available across the district as families begin planning their transition to middle and high school next year. Below are upcoming open house dates across the district. For questions regarding open houses, programming, or […]
September 19, 2023
St. Vrain Valley Schools hosts annual musical instrument drive
St. Vrain’s Fine Arts department is hosting their fourth 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 […]