Happy Friday Raptor Families,
Thank you for a wonderful year at Thunder Valley! As we close out the school year at Thunder Valley, we want to thank you for your continued support and involvement. It’s been a privilege to work with your students and to see the growth and progress they’ve made.
We hope you and your family have a restful and enjoyable summer. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions over the break. We value your partnership and appreciate your role in helping us maintain a strong school community.
Best wishes,
Catrina Estrada, Principal
Sandra Vazquez, Assistant Principal
Matt Romig, Assistant Principal
Grant Elwood, Dean of Students
Project Launch
June 2nd – 26th
Important Fall Dates
August 8 – Backpacks distributed (while supplies last): 7:45am-2:00pm
August 9 – PTA Kinder Play Date: 10:00-11:00 am
August 11 – Class lists and schedules will be sent out
August 11 – Supply drop-off 1st-5th & locker practice for middle school: 2:30pm-3:30pm
August 13 – First day of school for 1st – 6th grade & new students
August 14 – First day of school for 7th – 8th grade students
August 14 – Kindergarten Supply Dropoff: 2:30pm-3:30pm
August 15 – First day of school for Kindergarten students
August 21 – Back to school night: 5:00pm-6:30pm
Please check the Lost and Found, all remaining items will be donated on May 29th.
Yearbooks
We still have yearbooks available!
To purchase a yearbook, please come into the office with exact cash or a check written out to Jostens. Yearbooks are $40.
Register for 2025-2026 Transportation Services
St. Vrain’s Transportation Department is dedicated to consistently delivering excellent service for our students and their families and we are currently preparing for the upcoming school year. If you are interested in having your child ride the bus for the 2025-2026 school year, please apply for transportation services as soon as possible. St. Vrain’s Transportation Department makes every effort to accommodate as many eligible riders as possible.
Apply for transportation services online
Visit Transportation Services online to learn more about eligibility requirements.
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Frederick Volleyball: Youth Camp
There’s Still Time to Register for Innovation Center Summer Programming!
From outdoor adventures and creative design to coding, aeronautics, music innovation, and more—the Innovation Center’s summer programming offers something for every interest and age group. Open to students entering grades 1–12, these hands-on experiences spark curiosity, build new skills, and create lasting memories. Programs run throughout June and July at Timberline PK-8, Westview Middle, and Frederick High.
Learn more and register today.
Parents/guardians shall be required to furnish an explanation for student absenteeism either in writing or orally. Absences not explained within two days after returning to school shall be recorded as unexcused absences unless unusual or extenuating circumstances exist as determined by the building administrator. After 10 excused or unexcused absences, a doctors note is required. Communication is key to successful attendance. In the event your student will be absent, please call the front office at 303-833-2456, email our attendance clerk, at [email protected] or complete this form Report an Absence
Please see our PTA’s website HERE
TVK8 Vimeo Video Channel
You can check out past videos in our Vimeo TVK8 Showcase!
Recent Updates
View our latest news and announcements.
Future Ready Festival: Experience the St. Vrain Advantage
St. Vrain Valley Schools invites the community to attend the Future Ready Festival. This district-wide open house allows visitors to explore the innovative programs and pathways that define the St. Vrain Advantage. Date & Time Saturday, March 72:00-6:00 p.m. Location Silver Creek High School Who Should Attend Families, students, educators, alumni, community members, partners, and […]
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From Sentences to Structure: Strengthening Elementary Writing Across St. Vrain
Elementary students across St. Vrain Valley Schools are strengthening their writing skills through the use of Write from the Beginning and Beyond, a structured framework that supports the district’s adopted ReadyGen English language arts curriculum. By the 2026-27 school year, all K-5 teachers will be trained in this curriculum, creating a shared foundation for writing […]
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Elementary Music, Middle & High School Health Adoption Public Review
St. Vrain Valley Schools is currently piloting new instructional resources for elementary music, middle school health, and high school health. The resources will be available for introduction and review in-person at the Learning Services Center, 401 S. Pratt Pkwy., in Longmont. Teachers, administrators, families, and community members are all welcome to evaluate the materials and […]
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