Students across St. Vrain Valley Schools have been preparing for the upcoming Public Education on Parade event this September. Organized by a committee of high school students and educators, the parade is designed to celebrate the achievements of the district and strengthen the connection between St. Vrain Valley Schools and the community. 

Addison Brents, senior at Silver Creek High School shared, “We have plans to get students and teachers from every single school involved. Each school will have the opportunity to showcase something that they are passionate about and that they think represents the district in the best light.”

The parade is scheduled for Saturday, September 7 at 10:00 a.m. The parade route will begin at Roosevelt Park, proceed east on Longs Peak to Main Street, then travel south on Main Street to 4th Avenue. From there, it will go east on 4th Avenue to Kimbark Street, head north on Kimbark to Longs Peak Avenue, turn left on Longs Peak, and return to Roosevelt Park. The parade announcers’ table will be in front of the Longmont Chamber of Commerce, and spectators are encouraged to set up along this area for the best viewing locations.

Carrie Adams, Silver Creek Leadership Academy Program Director and a key organizer of the parade, shared insights into the preparation and goals of the event. “We organized a committee this spring, asking each high school principal to nominate two students to represent their feeder program,” said Adams. “The students have worked tirelessly with support from staff to create and finalize the parade logo, manage logistics, and brainstorm ideas for giveaways. They’ve been instrumental in every step of the process, from creating save-the-date forms to coordinating parade entries.” 

The parade is a collaboration between all schools in St. Vrain and their programs. “It will showcase special programs like the Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools and the Career Elevation and Technology Center, with entries that highlight unique aspects of each school, such as Mariachi band, P-TECH, and other focus programs,” shared Blake Baker, junior at Skyline High School. 

“Allowing the community to see all the amazing programs and opportunities available to all St. Vrain Valley Schools students in one place is a great thing,” Adams noted. “This parade lets the community see the span and scope of the work the school district does. It shows a powerful partnership between the schools and the community members.”