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Canned Food Drive- ONE WEEK LEFT!!
Our annual Canned Food Drive runs through Friday, December 13th! The drive will be benefiting the OUR Center, here in Longmont. Our goal is to collect non-perishable food items, hygiene items, and toiletries to help stock their community market. Last year, we collected 3,705 items. Our school goal this year is 3,800 items!
See the list of items need below!
FINAL WEEK-Spirit Wear Holiday Sale!
This is the final weekend of the Altona holiday sale! Find the perfect gifts for family and friends, all with the home delivery guaranteed by December 23rd!
SCLA Ugly Sweater Run
Hello from Silver Creek High School! On Saturday, December 7th at 10:00am, we are hosting an Ugly Sweater One Mile Fun Run. You are invited to join us with your whole family, including your dog. There will be food and drinks, sweepstakes prizes, music, and race awards! We hope to see you there. And don’t forget to wear your ugliest holiday sweater. Use this link to sign up!
Future Raptors!
*8th Graders: Applications are open for the Silver Creek Leadership Academy! This four-year program builds leadership skills and prepares you for the future.
Courses include:
- Foundations of Leadership
- Community Leadership
- Global & Cultural Leadership
- Senior Capstone Project
Join us Monday, December 9, 6-7:30 PM at Silver Creek High School for a fun, interactive open house!
- Students: Experience hands-on activities led by current members.
- Parents: Q&A with staff, alumni, and parents.
*Welcome to Silver Creek 2029 Students and Parents
As you plan ahead, we want to share some important information regarding registration.
(1) Please know that we keep a current registration document just for the class of 2029. Here is the direct link. Here is the click pattern: (1) schs.svvsd.org, (2) Academics, (3) Course Catalog & Registration, and (4) 2029/Registration Information
(2) Be sure that you have January 9 Registration Night at Silver Creek HS, large gym, 6:00 – 7:30 pm on your calendar. Check out the link above for the class of 2029 for more details.
(3) Dec.1-15 is enrollment for our 2 special programs: (1) Silver Creek Leadership Academy and (2) RaptorTECH, a Cybersecurity PTECH.
*Todos los documentos traducidos haciendo clic en herramientas y eligiendo traducción y luego idioma.
*Do you have interest in RaptorTech or SCHS CyberSecurity? Click on the button below for more information!
Dawson Summer Initiative
Theme for Summer 2025: Action! Designing Opportunities
Dates: June 3- July 3
Application due date: February 3, 2025
Dawson Summer Initiative (DSI) offers a free summer academic program that follows a thematic approach and is geared for high-achieving, independent students who are currently in Grade 6 and Grade 7.
Over the past several summers, scholars have enjoyed working with students from Altona and over 30 different schools predominantly in the St. Vrain, Boulder Valley, and Adams 12 School Districts. The program is geared toward high academic achievers who are effective collaborators. They are seeking students who would benefit from an opportunity to work with peers from other schools, sharing like-minded goals.
Contact Us
We know that staying connected with our administrative team plays a vital role in ensuring a successful educational journey for your student. Don’t hesitate to reach out, ask questions, and share your thoughts. Your active involvement is key to creating the best environment for your middle schooler’s growth and development.
Meet our Counseling Team
Meet Altona’s counseling team. They’re here to support your student’s well-being and academic journey. Reach out anytime – we’re here for you!
Recent Updates
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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 […]
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SVVSD looks to help teachers use AI while protecting student data
St. Vrain Valley Schools is working to help teachers harness the power of AI, while keeping student data safe and teaching students how to use the emerging technology ethically. When Open AI launched ChatGPT in November 2022, the district decided not to block the new, generative AI technology that so quickly exploded. “Chat GPT, that […]
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SVVSD student ambassadors present dyslexia self-advocacy workshop
Lizzie Horton, a Silver Creek High School senior, said dyslexia “wasn’t a thing other kids knew about” when she was in elementary school, and she struggled. Though she was a “really, really shy” student, she ended up joining Colorado’s Yes! Ambassadors group in sixth grade when more students were needed for a panel. Now the […]
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