La Veta Public Schools

09/02/2026

Pride and Poise: Come Cheer for Our Redhawks

Fall sports are underway, and there is no better place to spend a Friday night or a Tuesday even...

08/27/2026

Bring Rowdie to Life!!

Contest ends September 1st!

Get your designs in, you could win $500!!

Form Link: https://forms.gle/ywEZp6FLYNHsY75j6

08/23/2026

Our students have brought our K-12 building to life, and we are so proud of how quickly they’ve jumped into our morning routines.
This week, we are pausing to "Set Our Space" and review our shared commitments in the Student-Family Handbook to ensure La Veta Schools remains a safe, fair, and supportive place for everyone.
Check out this week's Rowdie Roundup!
🎨 Our community-wide "Bring Rowdie to Life" Mascot Contest (with a $500 cash prize!)
📱 Important updates on our student technology policies and our year-long collaborative policy review.
📅 A full lineup of upcoming dates, board meetings, and Redhawk athletic events.
Let’s keep showing our C.L.A.W.S. and make Week Two even better!

08/22/2026

Senior Sunrise, Class of 2027. 🌅

On Friday, August 14, before their last first day of school, these five Redhawks stood at the 50 and watched the sun come up over the field one more time as students. It's a small class and these young men represented well!

Then they completed their senior project so that everyone who drives down Pinon Hill can see LA VETA, spelled out in crimson and lined with stone on the north end of the Redhawks football field.

Here's to the final lap, seniors. We're proud of you already. 🔴⚪

&Poise

08/18/2026

Today, we welcomed back our Jr. - Sr. High School students and we look forward to welcoming our PK-5 Students on Wednesday!

08/16/2026

K-5 Meet the Teacher
Monday, August 17th 3:30p-5:30p

Come drop by to meet your student's teacher, see their classroom and learn about the upcoming school year!

Welcome Back Redhawks!

08/16/2026

Welcome Back, Redhawks!

Happy New School Year! We are so excited to welcome our students back to campus!
A huge thank you to all of the families who joined us for Open House, it was wonderful to see so many familiar faces and meet new ones as we kick off the year together. Your support and involvement make all the difference for our students and staff.

Handbook Update

Our updated 2026-2027 Student & Family Handbook is now available on our website at www.lvk12.org.

Upcoming Dates

- August 17th — 6th-12th First Day of School, 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM
- August 17th — K-5 Meet the Teacher, 3:30 - 5:30 PM
- August 18th — HS Football Pictures, 4:00 - 4:30 PM
- August 19th — K-5 First Day of School, 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM
- August 21st — HS Volleyball vs. Sandford, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
- August 22nd — HS Volleyball, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Behind the scenes, our teachers have been setting up classrooms, organizing new curriculum materials, and putting up bulletin boards to welcome students back. Our maintenance and custodial staff have deep-cleaned every hallway, classroom, and common space, while our office and administrative teams have been finalizing schedules, updating safety procedures, and preparing everything students and families will need for a smooth start.

Go Redhawks!

08/14/2026

La Veta School District News: From the Superintendent’s Desk

We look forward to our students returning to classrooms next week as we welcome back secondary stu...

08/13/2026

K-12 Open House
Tonight is the Night!!!

We are opening the doors for our families to come ask questions, meet staff and learn about the programs we offer.
There is also a short informational meeting during the open house to learn about our new staff, and updated handbook!
We are excited to see you!!!

08/06/2026

11 Days to an Incredible Year!

There is a fresh energy in the air as our staff prepares to help every student Rise, Soar, and stand Ready; we hope that same anticipation is growing at your dinner table as we count down to an incredible school year! As I walk through our halls this week and watch our classrooms come together, I can’t help but feel genuinely excited for the year ahead. There is something special about the quiet before school begins, the fresh bulletin boards, and the anticipation of all the growth and "aha" moments waiting to happen.

📅 Upcoming Dates: The Launch of 2026-27
In just a little over a week, our halls will be full of students again! Please note our staggered start dates and upcoming events:
August 13th: K-12 Open House (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM). Come meet our teachers, tour the school, and learn about our programs.
August 17th: First Day of School for Grades 6–12 (7:45 AM Start).
August 17th: K-5 Meet the Teacher (3:30 PM – 5:30 PM).
August 19th: First Day of School for Grades K–5 (7:45 AM Start).
Note: Our school day begins at 7:45 AM, and all students are provided with breakfast and lunch during the day.

🎨 Community Contest: "Bring Rowdie to Life"
We are looking for your creativity to help tie our C.L.A.W.S. framework together! We are inviting students, families, alumni, and local community members to submit their own original designs for our new digital mascot.
The Prize: A $500 cash prize awaits the winning design!
The Rules: Submissions must be original artwork and cannot be created with AI . The district will retain the rights to the winning design.
The Goal: We want imagery to match our specific expectations throughout the building. For example, in the cafeteria, we will pair the chosen Rowdie with our "Community" value: Clean up your spot! Pick up all trash, wipe your table, and leave it clean for the next group.
Deadline: All submissions are due by September 1st. Full contest details and submission links are available on our website or Facebook.

💻 Website & Handbook Updates
Our school website has undergone major updates! Visit www.lvk12.org to find new sections for Enrollment, Athletics, Nutrition Services, and Student Services. Our updated Student-Family Handbook will also be shared there shortly after publication.

📋 School Supply List
When you pay the $100 Student Fee, the school will take care of all daily school supplies!
Suggested items for students to bring:
Water bottle.
Gym shoes (non-marking soles).
Reminder: Backpacks are not used during the school day; students in grades 6–12 will be provided with lockers.

A Final Note on our Vision
My hope for this year is simple: that every student feels seen, supported, and proud to be a Redhawk. We are committed to our motto: We Rise, We Soar, and We are Ready!

Thank you for trusting us with your students. I can’t wait to welcome them back through our doors!

With Pride & Poise,
Erica Switzer
K-12 Principal