Niwot Elementary
Our mission is to provide each student with a well-balanced and successful learning experience that promotes a lifelong enjoyment of learning, positive self-esteem, and an appreciation of respect and acceptance for all individuals
Niwot Feeder Strong
We are the Cougars
Niwot Elementary fosters high standards and supports a lifelong love of learning for all students as they strive to meet their full potential.
Strong Partnerships
Strong community partnerships and support enhance student learning inside and outside the classroom.
School for Differentiated Instruction
Students of different abilities, interests, or learning needs experience equally appropriate ways to absorb, use, develop, and present concepts as part of the daily learning process.
Engaging Experiences
Niwot Elementary offers engaging core curriculum which is enhanced by hands-on community service initiatives, Gifted and Talented enrichment, and family events.
Recent Updates
View our latest news and announcements.
Niwot Elementary Welcomes Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate for Author Visit
During a special visit from author Katherine Applegate, students at Niwot Elementary had the opportunity to go behind the scenes of the writing process and learn how stories can evolve across formats and audiences. Applegate offered insight into how her ideas develop into published books, including collaboration with illustrators who help bring her characters to…<br><a title="Niwot Elementary Welcomes Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate for Author Visit" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/04/02/niwot-elementary-welcomes-newbery-medalist-katherine-applegate-for-author-visit/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">Niwot Elementary Welcomes Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate for Author Visit </span>Read More</a>
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ParentSquare: Our New District Communication Tool
St. Vrain Valley Schools will begin using ParentSquare, a new district communication tool that allows families to receive notifications based on their preferences. St. Vrain’s communications team will pilot ParentSquare for the remainder of the school year with the plan to expand access to schools at the start of the new school year. We’re excited…<br><a title="ParentSquare: Our New District Communication Tool" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/03/11/parentsquare-our-new-district-communication-tool/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">ParentSquare: Our New District Communication Tool </span>Read More</a>
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St. Vrain Valley Celebrates First-ever Future Ready Festival
Over two thousand community members came together on Saturday, March 7, for St. Vrain Valley Schools’ first-ever Future Ready Festival at Silver Creek High School. Families and community members filled the campus throughout the afternoon, engaging with educators, asking questions, and exploring innovative programs and opportunities available across the district. The festival featured Advantage Zones…<br><a title="St. Vrain Valley Celebrates First-ever Future Ready Festival" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/03/08/st-vrain-valley-celebrates-first-ever-future-ready-festival/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">St. Vrain Valley Celebrates First-ever Future Ready Festival </span>Read More</a>
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District News
Check out the latest featured news from St. Vrain Valley Schools.
Getting to Know Our New Superintendent
Dr. Jackie Kapushion officially became St. Vrain Valley Schools’ new superintendent on July 1, 2025 after serving as Deputy Superintendent for the past eight years. We sat down with Dr. Kapushion to learn more about her journey, her passion for education, and her vision for our district’s future.
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Opportunities Abound
One of the most frequent questions children get asked is, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Their faces light up with wonder as they imagine a future without limitations. After a moment’s thought, they excitedly share answers ranging from impactful careers like a teacher, first responder, or doctor, to more imaginative […]
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The Sound of St. Vrain
As the grand finale of St. Vrain’s districtwide Band Night begins, hundreds of high school musicians take to the stadium field after two hours of individual performances. Thousands of spectators cheer as the percussion, brass, and woodwind musicians from more than ten schools unite in a single soaring sound – a powerful showcase of the […]
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- Postal address
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8778 Morton Rd.
80503, CO 80503
- Phone number
- 303-652-2828
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