Soaring Heights PK-8

As a STEM focus school with an emphasis on Neuroscience, Soaring Heights PK-8 is committed to fostering the needs of the whole child by encouraging each student to reach their unique potential both academically and socially.

FOCUS: STEM with an emphasis onNeuroscience

PRINCIPAL: Cyrus Weinberger

ENROLLMENT: 495 Students (Middle School)

CONTACT INFORMATION: 3280 County Rd., 5, Erie, CO 80516 | 303-702-8020 | shpk8.svvsd.org

MASCOT: Eagles

Highlights

• Soaring Heights PK-8 is located in a state-of-the-art building that is equipped with warm, naturally lit classrooms, two makerspaces, a large media center, science labs, four music rooms, two gyms, a track, and a baseball field

• Soaring Heights is committed to fostering the needs of the whole child by encouraging each student to reach their unique potential both academically and socially

• Soaring Heights is a STEM focus school with an emphasis on Neuroscience where students have access to daily innovation time

• Students connect with experts in the field through extensive partnerships with the Anschutz Neuroscience Program, Regis School of Business, University of Northern Colorado, Colorado Health Foundation, Sphero, and the Ocean First Institute

• Soaring Heights offers the rigorous St. Vrain Valley Schools curriculum in conjunction with many student-centered hands-on activities

• Students have access to advanced core content options for every grade level, including Algebra I and Geometry

• Classroom and common area spaces are designed to house flexible seating that enhances brain activity and development

• Eighth-grade students have the opportunity to participate in mentorship programs and enroll in courses, such as Intro to Engineering, through a partnership with Erie High School

• Soaring Heights offers 30 elective courses ranging from the performing arts to robotics to movie making

• Soaring Heights is home to 23 competitive robotics teams

Athletics for Character, Discipline, and Collegiality

Basketball, Cross Country, Track, Volleyball, and Wrestling

Visual and Performing Arts

Music: Advanced Band, Advanced Orchestra, Beginning Choir, Concert Choir, Introductory Band, Introductory Orchestra, and Music Tech Art: 3D Art, Advanced Art, Art 1 and 2, Ceramics, and Photography Theater and Dance: Drama, and Musical Theater

Co-Curricular Activities

Astronomy Club, Competitive Robotics, CyberPatriots, Eco-Eagles, and National Junior Honor Society

What makes your school community unique across St. Vrain Valley Schools?

Soaring Heights has a wide variety of electives and a strong focus on innovation. We have something to cater to everyone’s interests.

-Gwyn Veenendaal, 8th Grade