School Overview

Lyons Elementary is nestled in the beautiful town of Lyons, Colorado, which is also known as “The Double Gateway to the Rockies”. We are part of the St. Vrain Valley School District and we are located 10 miles west of Longmont, Colorado. Our school offers Preschool through Fifth Grade.

Our Mission

Educate all students to their highest potential by fostering a cooperative, creative, community-based environment.

The Lyons Shared Vision

Intentional School Culture
  • We promote a welcoming positive place of learning where staff and students feel safe, accepted, and appreciated in an environment that promotes lifelong learners.
  • We expect students to follow and execute PBIS practices to be Safe, Responsible, and Respectful Learners.
  • We develop environmentally aware students as we follow our Green Star School philosophies.
Parent and Community Involvement
  • We believe parents, teachers, and students are fundamental partners in fulfilling our mission to educate all learners to their fullest potential.
  • We utilize our community’s expertise and talents to enhance student learning inside and outside the classroom.
Learning and Instruction
  • We are a small unique school where every staff member is involved in every student’s learning experience, motivating each student to do their best.
  • We believe in collaboration between parents, teachers and administration so there are clear and open lines of communication.
  • We welcome new technological innovations and effectively prepare our students to be innovative critical thinkers in order to interact in the global community.

Lyons Elementary School Family Handbook

This Student and Family Handbook >> is your go-to guide for understanding our school’s expectations, daily practices, and district policies. It also includes important information and helpful resources you may need throughout the year. Up-to-date forms and announcements can always be found here, on our school website.

Sponsors

These organizations have advanced our school’s programing.  We would like to thank them for their support.

  • Cemex
  • Laura Levy
  • Oskar Blues
  • Lucky’s Market
  • Mojo Taqueria
  • A Besen Home
  • Green Goo
  • Planet Bluegrass
  • Lyons Eye Optometry
  • Brown’s Shoe Fit Co.
  • Gateway Realty Group
  • Wee Casa
  • Villa Tatra
  • Pizza Bar 66
  • Trip Tracker
  • Lyons Physical Therapy
  • Spellbinders
  • Lyons Community Foundation
  • Eco-Cycle
  • Lyons Fork
  • HJB Designs
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Stapp Toyota
  • Barking Dog Cafe
  • Thorne Nature Experience
  • St. Vrain Market
  • Bella La Crema

Recent News

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Apr 29, 2026

St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year

St. Vrain Valley Schools has been recognized by the NAMM Foundation as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education, marking the district’s sixth consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. This national designation celebrates school districts that demonstrate exceptional commitment to ensuring all students have access to high-quality music education as part of a...<br><a title="St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/04/29/st-vrain-valley-schools-earns-national-recognition-as-a-best-community-for-music-education-for-sixth-consecutive-year/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year </span>Read More</a>

Mar 25, 2026

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>

Apr 2, 2026

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>

Lyons Elementary School