Back to School 2025-26
It is the time of year when students gear up, grab their backpacks, and head into a new school year in ±«Óãtv.
To help families prepare for a smooth start, the district has compiled essential information and helpful links on important topics.
First Day of School
The first day of school is Thursday, Aug. 14. All sixth- and ninth-grade students will have a Transition Day at their middle or high schools on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
Do you know when the bells ring at your child¡¯s school? Check the district¡¯s start and dismissal times list here.
ParentVUE and You
Are you eager to stay informed about your student this year? Well, ±«Óãtv has you covered with ParentVUE and StudentVUE. Check both tools before school starts and throughout the year here.
New GPA and Class Rankings for Incoming Freshmen and Beyond
Freshman entering high school this year can also expect a new direction for grade point average and class-ranking, a change that represents a positive step forward for our district.
The policy change centers on how GPA is calculated and impacts class ranking. AP, IB, and concurrent enrollment courses will continue to carry weighted credit, and GPAs will be calculated using a standard 5-point weighted scale. Additionally, class ranking will shift from exact rank identification ¡ª such as Valedictorian and Salutatorian ¡ª to a decile-based model (e.g., top 10%, top 20%, and so on) as outlined in the IKC (Grade Point Averages/ Class Ranking) policy.
For all current tenth- through twelfth-graders, this change will not have an impact as they finish their high school journey.
Every School Day Matters
±«Óãtv is proud to join the Colorado Department of Education¡¯s attendance campaign:. We know that consistent attendance in school provides all students the opportunity to develop crucial skills and to thrive academically. Our students benefit every day from the opportunities offered at ±«Óãtv schools for learning, building strong relationships, and developing important skills for the future. We believe Every School Day Matters for student success.
Let¡¯s make attendance a priority the first day and every day.
Phone Free Zones
While summer may have meant more screen time, we want to remind families and students about ±«Óãtv¡¯s cell phone guidelines.
All PK-8 schools are cell phone free zones from bell to bell. Students must keep phones, headphones, and other electronic accessories out of sight and on silent unless approved by an administrator or specified in an IEP, 504 plan or Health Care Action Plan.
In grades 9-12, devices must be put away during class and instructional time but may be used during passing periods, off periods, lunch, before and after school, or for approved academic activities.
For full details, visit the ±«Óãtv Code of Conduct page, found here.