Lyons Elementary
Our mission is to educate all students to their highest potential by fostering a cooperative, creative, community-based environment.
Lyons Feeder Strong
We are the Mountain Lions
A PK-5 STEM Focus School with an Emphasis on Environmental Leadership.
Strong Partnerships
Strong community partnerships and support enhance student learning inside and outside the classroom.
Engaging Experiences
Through citizen science initiatives, students work side-by-side with scientists to solve authentic problems.
Student Leadership
Through leadership skill development, students learn intrinsic motivation, self-efficacy, problem-solving, and healthy risk-taking.
Recent Updates
View our latest news and announcements.
Superintendent’s Update: Opportunities Abound
As we approach our 2024 graduation celebration, I want to take a moment to recognize the unwavering drive, strength of character, and rigorous academic preparation that our approximately 2,200 graduates have demonstrated throughout their time in St. Vrain.
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St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National District of Distinction Award for Transformative Graduation Initiative
St. Vrain Valley Schools has been named a 2026 District of Distinction by District Administration, receiving national recognition in the Culture, Vision & Strategic Planning category for our innovative approach to ensuring every student graduates prepared for success. The award honors the district’s comprehensive graduation initiative, which combines the internally-developed GradTracker system with proactive intervention […]
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Lyons Elementary students will shine in ‘JOY and The Shooting Stars’
This month, 13 Lyons Elementary School students are embracing their inner “shooting star” by participating in a new musical. Written and directed by Lyons-area residents, “JOY and The Shooting Stars” is a youth musical that encourages each actor to let their light shine. The musical’s two nights in Lyons will mark the end of a […]
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District News
Check out the latest featured news from St. Vrain Valley Schools.
Congratulations Dr. Jackie Kapushion, Superintendent of St. Vrain Valley Schools
The Board of Education has appointed Dr. Jackie Kapushion as the next Superintendent of St. Vrain Valley Schools, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Kapushion brings exceptional qualifications to this role, including 36 years of experience in public education.
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Historic Graduation Achievement
Dear St. Vrain Valley Community, Thank you for your extraordinary partnership in advancing excellence across our system. Today I am proud to share that together, we have achieved an unprecedented milestone – the highest graduation rate in St. Vrain Valley Schools’ history at 94.3%. This places us 10.1 percentage points above the state average of […]
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Those who can, teach.
There is no more noble and important profession in our society than that of our educators. With over 90% of our nation’s children attending a public school, it is our teachers and staff, in partnership with parents and families, who are shaping the future of our world.
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Contact Us
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- Postal address
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338 High Street/PO Box 559
Lyons, CO 80540
- Phone number
- 303-823-6915
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