August 30th Update

Weekly newsletter for all things EHS

Community Update from Principal Griffin

Dear Erie High School families,

It has been another great week at Erie High School. Our students have brought great energy and engagement to our school and it is exciting to see their commitment to learning and growth each day. Our fall sports are now in full swing, and our performing arts students are hard at work preparing for the 2024 fall production of Our Town.

You can view this week’s Principal’s Update here.

As we continue through the early stages of the 2024-2025 school year, we have a lot to celebrate from last year. I am thrilled to share that the Erie High School Class of 2024 earned a 99.1% on-time graduation rate. As the largest class in Erie High School history, 442 members strong, it was incredible to see such a high percentage of students walk across the graduation stage on May 25th. It is even more impressive to see this graduation rate given that St. Vrain Valley Schools maintain the highest, most rigorous graduation requirements of any school district in the metropolitan area at 24.5 required credits. This level of student achievement is only possible with the robust support, guidance, and mentorship of our faculty, staff, parents, guardians and families.

Additionally, I am excited to share that EHS students earned a 78% pass rate across all AP tests in the May 2024 administration. This pass rate is up from 68%-69% rates earned in the previous five years, all while the number of students and the number of tests continues to grow over time. This high level of achievement equates to 2,535 college credits, potentially saving their families $1,209,195 in college tuition. This is an impressively high level of academic achievement for our students as they are our testament to our community’s commitment to helping students thrive.

Throughout the course of last year, we saw consistent improvement across 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students in the SAT / PSAT assessments. We will continue to share more information about student achievement in these important assessments as we proceed through the year, and in particular as we prepare for the October 2024 administration.

I am grateful to our students for their dedication to following our school norms, routines, and expectations. We have seen an overall improvement in attendance to start the new school year - thank you for your continued partnership in encouraging your child to consistently attend and engage in school. Please continue to support your child(ren) with their morning plans to ensure on-time arrival to start the school day. We have seen an increase in 1st block tardies in the past week.

SVVSD Parade of Public Education

On Saturday, September 7th, the Erie Feeder and Erie High School are excited to participate in the 2024 Parade for Public Education on Main Street in Longmont. The parade will begin at 10:00 am, and has been organized to highlight and uplift the great work of all students in our SVVSD schools. Representing Erie, we will have the EHS Marching Band, Cheer, and Dance teams, and in the Erie Feeder, we will have students representing the elementary, middle, and high school levels in Robotics, Student Leadership groups, and school athletic programs. We look forward to seeing a great turnout for this outstanding community event!

Upcoming Superintendent’s Town Hall at Erie High School

On Tuesday, September 10th, we are excited to host Dr. Haddad, our SVVSD Superintendent, for his annual Town Hall meeting at Erie High School. This is a great opportunity for members of the Erie High School community to hear directly from Dr. Haddad regarding highlights and celebrations, vision, and plans for our school district this year and beyond. I encourage interested community members to attend this important event.

Homecoming Week

We will be hosting the 2024 Homecoming Week from September 16-20. This year, Homecoming Week will start with the Homecoming Kick-Off on Monday, September 16th starting at 5:30 pm. Our athletic teams, co-curricular clubs, and other student groups will host a carnival-like event on the practice field to the west of Tiger Stadium. We will have entertainment and food trucks, and at 7:45 pm, we are thrilled to host the SVVSD student drone team for a live drone show at Erie High School. This is sure to be a fun event for students, staff, and families. We will share additional details about Homecoming Week as we get closer to the event. Students can purchase their Homecoming Dance tickets now at this link.

This is an exciting time in our school year, and I look forward to celebrating these important events with our community over the upcoming week. I hope you and your family have a great Labor Day weekend!

Sincerely,

Josh Griffin

Erie High School Principal

On parade A celebration of public eduaction

Code of Conduct (Guardian Signature Required!)

Thank you for your partnership and supporting the academic growth, safety, and well-being of our students. Every year, St. Vrain Valley Schools prints an up-to-date version of the Code of Conduct for students and families to review. This important document guides students and school staff on what expectations for school conduct and the consequences for behaviors that fall outside of those expectations. It is important that families review this information every year and acknowledge their receipt and understanding of this document.

To this end, please click here to access an electronic version of the Code of Conduct for the current school year. After you have reviewed this information, all families must sign an electronic acknowledgement that they have received, read, and understand the information contained, including the Annual Notification to Parents/Guardians; Behavioral Code of Conduct; Rights and Responsibilities of Students and Parents; and Board of Education Policies book. To sign your electronic acknowledgement, please follow the steps described here.

Again, thank you for your continued partnership and support. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our administrative team.

St. Vrain Valley Schools invites parents, teachers, staff, and community members to join Superintendent, Dr. Don Haddad, for one of our upcoming Superintendent Town Hall meetings. These annual open forums in each of our geographic areas provide an opportunity for Dr. Haddad and other district leaders to listen to our community's questions and suggestions, share our many successes, and discuss our bold vision for the future. Dates and Locations: Tuesday, 9/3, 5:30-7:00: Frederick High School Monday, 9/9, 5:30-7:00: Skyline High School Tuesday, 9/10, 5:30-7:00: Erie High School Thursday, 9/12, 5:30-7:00: Innovation Center Monday, 9/30, 5:30-7:00: Mead High School

Parking Passes

Erie High School is working to create a safe parking lot for staff and students. We need to have all students (even if you have a previous pass) that are parking in the parking lot obtain a new parking pass. They have changed this year! We are asking each student to fill out the form to register, then stop by the campus supervisor desk to pay the $5 fee and pick up the pass. Please place the pass in the lower left hand corner of the interior windshield.

Campus supervisors will be monitoring the lot and placing warnings on cars beginning 9/3/24.

Performing Arts & Music Industry College Information Night

Discover your path to a future in performing arts and music! The Innovation Center is hosting this district-wide event for all interested St. Vrain families on September 10 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Families will learn about degree options in the performing arts, application processes, and more from representatives of top universities. Click here to learn more.

Student attendance – more than a test score or any other data point – is one of the most accurate indicators of whether a student will graduate and find success after high school. It is critical for students to attend school daily in order to acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to be college and career-ready. You can always check your student’s attendance in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

Please remember to always call in your student’s absences within 48 hours to 303-828-4213. You can also email attendance at ErieHS@svvsd.org.

If your student is a freshmen (or non-driving sophomore) we kindly ask that you check them in and out in person with the front office.

Student Government

Homecoming Week is coming! September 16th-20th will be filled with spirit days and end with the game on Friday. The dance is Saturday the 21st on the football field from 7:00-10:00. Purchase your dance tickets here for $15. If you would like to bring a guest, fill out your guest form and return before September 11th.

Athletic Corner

EHS Homecoming Kick off

Will be September 16th, 2024 from 5:30-8:00 at Erie High School. We will have food trucks, carnival games, Tiger athletes and performances, SVVSD drone show and MUCH MUCH MORE!!

NCAA Clearinghouse:

Want to play college sports? Registering with the NCAA Eligibility Center is the first step toward becoming an NCAA student-athlete. You can learn more here or connect with your student's head coach.

Tiger Packs

Does Your Erie Student Qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch at School?

If so, they are eligible for Erie UpLink’s Tiger Packs program. Tiger Packs contain kid-friendly, nonperishable food items and are delivered to the students’ doorsteps once per month on the Wednesday prior to school breaks to help bridge the food gap for those kids who normally receive free breakfast and lunch at school. Parents can sign up online at: https://www.erieuplink.org/tiger-pack-registration

*Registration must be resubmitted each school year

iPad Updates

Families of 9th and 10th Graders

Thank you for partnering with us as we ensure students are using their iPads to attend and engage in class. 9th and 10th graders are on Level 1 restrictions and non-school related apps were removed during study hall. Please check with your student that there is nothing else on their iPad and discuss with them the importance of using their iPad appropriately during school. Please reach out if you need any support from us.

All Families

Insurance for the iPad needs to be purchased by September 15th. This can be done through Fees on Infinite Campus. We strongly recommend insurance to cover a variety of accidents. Please review the FAQ’s about iPads for more information.

Order your School Photos!

Links to order your 2024-2025 School Photos

Tuesday, August 6th & Wednesday, August 7th (A64CQ7)

Monday, August 19th (T37AF9) (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM)

Retake Picture Day is October 16th

Photo Ordering Link

Counseling Updates

Future Fair

We hope you’ll join us for our Future Fair (combined college and career fair) on October 2, 2024 from 6:00-8:00PM Please register for a barcode before the fair at www.StriveFair.com. There are posters with QR codes hung around the school as well. During the fair, colleges will scan your barcode to send you more information about their schools. The day after the fair, you will receive a report with information on the colleges with whom you scanned.

Senior Success Lessons

The Counseling Team is excited to continue working with students on post-secondary planning so that all students walk across the graduation stage with a plan for their future!

This week during Advisory, the Counseling Team delivered their first Senior Success Lesson of the year. Seniors learned about the college application process, how they will use Naviance to support their post secondary planning, and letters of recommendation etiquette. Families can review their presentation and resources HERE.

Upcoming Events

Athletics Calendar of Events

Performing Arts Event Dates

Saturday, August 31st

Soph Football @ Greeley West 9:00
C/JV Football vs Ralston Valley HOME 9:00/11:00
JV/V Softball @ Columbine 10:00/10:00

Monday, September 2nd

Labor Day, No School

Tuesday, September 3rd

Boys Golf @ City Park
JV/V Boys Soccer @ Brighton 4:00/6:00
JV/V Softball @ Silver Creek 4:00/4:00
V Boys Tennis @ Longmont 4:00
C/JV/V Volleyball @ Fort Morgan 4:30/5:30/6:30
GSA Club C101

Wednesday, September 4th

Late Start school starts at 10:15
C Boys Soccer @ Longmont 7:00
XC vs RE1J @ Lyons

Thursday, September 5th

Boys Golf vs Frederick @ Coyote Creek 8:00
JV/V Boys Soccer vs Mountain Range HOME 4:00/6:00
JV/V Softball vs Skyline HOME 4:00/4:00
V Boys Tennis vs Frederick HOME 4:00
D/C/JV/V Volleyball @ Northfield 4:30/4:30/5:30/6:30

Friday, September 6th

V Boys Tennis vs Northglenn HOME 3:00
V Football vs Mountain Vista HOME 7:00

August 30th Update

Weekly newsletter for all things EHS

Community Update from Principal Griffin Community Update from Principal Griffin

Code of Conduct (Guardian Signature Required!) Code of Conduct (Guardian Signature Required!)

Parking Passes Parking Passes

Performing Arts & Music Industry College Information Night Performing Arts & Music Industry College Information Night

Student Government Student Government

Athletic Corner Athletic Corner

Tiger Packs Tiger Packs

iPad Updates iPad Updates

Order your School Photos! Order your School Photos!