Aadi Sobti is a junior at Peak to Peak High School who unfortunately is familiar with the loss tied to the recent headlines of wildfires in California, as his family lost their home in the Marshall fire when he was in 8th grade, attending Monarch PK-8. A new found empathy and concern for his community and the world around him is one of the many important perspectives Sobti gained, ultimately inspiring a project that would earn him recognition by Congress.

The Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) Board of Education recently adopted revised graduation requirements that will go into effect starting with freshman (9th grade) students in the 2025-26 school year, the class of 2029, and each subsequent year. The new revisions increase the requirements in math and science.

It's well-known that Boulder Valley School District employees, students and community members are consistently generous and kind in countless ways year-round. However, this is most evident in this season of giving when BVSD schools showcased the ways that they are supported by each other and give back to their local communities

This year, the Boulder Valley School District’s Safe Routes to School team successfully revived the long-dormant bicycle education program, paused since the pandemic. Bringing a fleet of bicycles to Sanchez Elementary, Heatherwood Elementary, Mesa Elementary, and Louisville Middle school, the team worked with over 600 students from 4th to 7th grade during their P.E. classes to provide hands-on bicycle safety and skills training.

As we approach the holidays, a lot of families are focused on shopping, preparing meals, traveling and festivities. While secure firearm storage may not come to mind – it is an important way to keep your family safe this season.