Academic Overview

Fall River’s continuous goal is to see students progress academically, psychologically and socially.

To meet these goals, we have:

  • An Accountability Team of both staff and parents meets to review data to maintain a high level of accountability over the program for learning.
  • Professional Learning Community meets weekly in grade level teams to plan for differentiated instruction and monthly as a whole school for data-driven dialogue.
  • The latest in technology upgrades throughout the school have enhanced the learning process.
  • RtI/MTSS meets students intervention needs by providing early academic assistance. All students access interventions and enrichment daily through Intervention/Enrichment time and flexible reading groups.
  • A school-wide Positive Behavior System called ROCKS emphasizes responsibility and supports students in making positive academic and behavioral choices.

Achieving Academic Success

Fall River students consistently score above district and state averages on state assessments. Achieving academic success at Fall River includes:

  • Small group instruction and individualized learning opportunities,
  • Teachers trained in differentiation to address the academic needs of every student.
  • Strong literacy support for students and teachers.
  • Parent volunteers that reinforce classroom instruction.
  • Outstanding ESL and Special Education support.
  • STEM activities and 21st Century Skills integrated into daily learning.

Supporting the Learning Process

  • Response to intervention (MTSS) meets students’ needs by providing early academic assistance. All students access interventions and enrichment daily through intervention/enrichment time and flexible reading group instruction.
  • An Accountability Team of both staff and parents meets to review data to maintain a high level of accountability for student achievement and school climate.
  • Professional Learning Community meets weekly in grade level teams to plan for differentiated instruction and monthly as a whole school for data-driven dialogue.

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>

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