Erie Middle School
Tiger News

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To find what you’re looking for everything is grouped by where the info comes from!

Here’s the new lineup:
Erie Middle School – All the latest happenings from right here at EMS!
Erie High School – Info for our future Tigers (and their families)!
St. Vrain & Friends – News from the district and other nearby schools.
Recent News – Cool stuff you might’ve missed!

Each section is clearly labeled, so you can scroll right to what you need—no treasure map required!

Happy reading!

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Late Start Wednesday April 1st!

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EHS Panel- The Graduating Erie Seniors came to EMS to share their wisdom with the 8th grade students before spring break.

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Important Dates

3/30– Home Track Meet @ 3:30pm

4/1-Late Start

4/3– Jazz Festival Trip 9-1:30

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SVVSD Open Enrollment for 2026-27

SVVSD Open Enrollment for 2026-27 begins on December 1, 2025.

If your student is going to be in 5th or 9th grade for the 2026-27 school year, now is a great time to check your attendance boundaries using our Maps & Boundaries link.

Whenever your student changes buildings and would like to attend a school of choice that is out of their attendance area, you must submit an Open Enrollment application.  The 2026-27 Open Enrollment application will be available on the district website December 1-15th.   

Please email EMS registrar, Elizabeth(Betsy) Van Dyke , with questions.  [email protected]

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AAA (Achievement Acceleration Academy)

Registration for Session 3 of AAA (Achievement Acceleration Academy) is now open. This SVVSD sponsored program provides additional instruction in math and/or literacy. It is designed to support middle school students as they strengthen their math skills and/or literacy understandings after school. Students receive small classroom instruction from Erie Middle School teachers, allowing them to move towards grade level proficiencies.

Here are some program details:

• Session 3 of AAA starts Tuesday, March 31st and runs through Wednesday, May 6th.  
• Parents may request support in math and/or literacy
• The program is Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:15-4:30pm
• A snack is provided for all participants
• Transportation is available for students currently attends in EMS school boundaries
• The program is FREE!

Please use the following link to register your child by Thursday, March 26th. If you have additional questions, please contact Mrs. Taryl Smith, assistant principal, at [email protected] or 303-828-3391.

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Project Launch

Project Launch is coming up soon! Please see the flyer below to register your student. Project Launch Middle School is a four-week, 16-day summer focus program for upcoming sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. The program provides an opportunity for students to master grade-level content in math and language arts and participate in STEM extension activities. Students attend at no cost to families.

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JumpStart

Jump Start for rising 9th graders is now accepting registrations. Jump start is an opportunity for students to earn an elective credit while easing their way into high school. Jump Start students attend 8 days and practice Math and English skills while developing relationships and building executive functioning skills. Jumpstart is 9:00-3:00PM Monday-Thursday from July 27-August 6. Space is limited – so register early. If you have questions, reach out to EHS Dean, Elizabeth Johnson, [email protected].

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ParentSquare

ParentSquare: Our New District Communication Tool

St. Vrain Valley Schools will begin using ParentSquare, a new district communication tool that allows families to receive notifications based on their preferences. St. Vrain’s communications team will pilot ParentSquare for the remainder of the school year with the plan to expand access to schools at the start of the 2026-27 school year. We’re excited about the opportunities ParentSquare offers to streamline communication and will be working towards consolidating several of the tools families currently use into one convenient platform. 

After spring break, parents and guardians will receive an email invitation to activate their ParentSquare account. This will allow families to download the mobile app, set language preferences, and choose how and when they receive notifications.

Visit the district website to learn more about ParentSquare.

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King Soopers

Erie Middle School participates in the King Soopers Community Rewards program.

Your organization earns.

Any transactions using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. King Soopers donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating King Soopers Community Rewards organizations.

Create a digital account.

A digital account is needed to participate in King Soopers Community Rewards. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you choose.

Link your Card to an organization.

Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the King Soopers Community Rewards selection on your digital account.

1. Sign in to your digital account.

2. Search for your organization here.

3. Enter the name or NPO number of the organization you wish to support.

4. Select the appropriate organization from the list and click “Save”.

Your selected organization will also display in the King Soopers Community Rewards section of your account. If you need to review or revisit your organization, you can always do so under your Account details.

If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service Center.

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Safety First

Safety First, Tigers—Together!
Let’s work as a team to keep everyone safe during arrival, dismissal, and throughout the school day.

For our students:

• Always cross the street at the crosswalk—never in the middle of the road.
• Stop, look both ways, and make sure it’s safe before crossing.
• Keep our sidewalks, crosswalks, and front entrance courtyard safe: walk your bike, scooter, skateboard, or e-bike—do not ride them in these areas.
• Thank you for being polite and holding doors for others! However, for safety, please do not hold the door open for anyone. Only a staff member should decide who enters the building.
• If you’re called to the office to leave school early, always go through the front office—even if you see your parent or guardian outside. The office staff must check you out properly to ensure you go home with the right person.

Parents, please help reinforce these safety rules by reminding your child to:

• Use the crosswalk and stay alert when near traffic.
• Walk, not ride, any wheels (bikes, scooters, etc.) once on school grounds.
• Let school staff control building access—students should not hold doors open for others.
• Always check out through the front office when leaving early.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our school community safe. It takes all of us working together!

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Yearbook

Students are back at school making new memories! Be sure to order the one book that captures the activities, spirit, and unique qualities of your child’s school. Visit www.jostensyearbooks.com to order the 2026 Yearbook.

Dear Parents,

A yearbook is more than a book—it’s a keepsake your student will look back on for years. Don’t miss the chance to make it truly theirs. Ordering is quick and easy through Jostens, and families can choose from a selection of flexible payment options available at checkout, making it simple to fit a yearbook into your budget.

 Your student’s name printed on the cover
 Easy online ordering
 Flexible payment options

 Personalization Deadline: January 30
 No extensions will be available

 Ready to order?Order your yearbook here: http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01086334

Thank you for your support of our yearbook program.

Sincerely,

EMS Yearbook Staff 

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We support you!

Did you know that Erie Middle uses a data-based approach to support student mental health at school? Twice per year, all students complete a confidential survey where they identify if they would like additional support from a school counselor or if they would like to be a part of a support group. Support groups are short term (4-6 weeks) small groups that meet once per week during Advisory. These groups create a structured setting in which students learn and discuss new skills about topics such as managing stress, navigating friendship issues, and gaining more confidence. The groups and surveys are facilitated by our Mental Health Interventionist, Ben Knighten. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to him at [email protected].

988 Colorado Mental Health Line
A new state law requires schools to share information about the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line. The service provides free, confidential support 24/7 from trained specialists through calls, texts, or live chats. Families can learn more by visiting 988Colorado.com.

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Bell Schedule

Please follow this bell schedule for accurate class times, this link will have exact updated times. Please do not use the times listed in Infinite Campus

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Year Long Late Start Schedule

School will start at 10:30 and the buses will run 2 1/2 hours later.

Please click this link for the LATE START bell schedule.

NO LATE START OCTOBER

Wednesday, November 5th

Wednesday, December 3rd

NO LATE START JANUARY

Wednesday, February 4th

Wednesday, March 4th

Wednesday, April 1st

Wednesday, May 6th

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Standard Response Protocol

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Sports

Sport	Registration Date	Season Dates
Track & Field	Feb. 23 – Mar. 8	Mar 9 – April 23

Please click this link for more clubs and Intramurals information: https://ems.svvsd.org/activities-arts-athletics/athletics/

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Erie Uplink

Does Your Erie Student Qualify for Free or Reduced Education Benefits at School?If so, they are eligible for Erie UpLink’s Tiger Packs program. Tiger Packs contain kid-friendly, nonperishable food items and are delivered to the students’ doorsteps once per month on the Wednesday prior to school breaks to help bridge the food gap. Parents can sign up online to receive Tiger Packs at no cost at:https://www.erieuplink.org/tiger-packs-program
*Registration must be resubmitted each school year

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St. Vrain Valley School District and Programming Outside of Erie

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Please click here to view this month’s Superintendent’s Update featuring stories of student achievement, news headlines, important reminders, and more.

Haga clic aquí para ver la actualización del superintendentede este mes on historias destacadas de logros estudiantiles, titulares de noticias, recordatorios importantes y más.

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2026-2027 Preschool Registration

Registration for St. Vrain Valley Schools’ 2026-27 preschool programs begin Dec. 9, 2025. Families can choose from high-quality, five-day programs, including half-day and select full-day options at schools across St. Vrain. The Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK) application is included in St. Vrain’s form, and families are encouraged to apply early for the best chance of placement at their preferred school.

2026-2027 Preschool Program Locations

2026-2027 Preschool Registration Information

Learn More About Preschool Programming

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Recent Updates

Please check out our “Recent Updates”. Each week, our newsletter topics will be in this area. Clicking on the button that says “View all News” in the above graphic or below is the best way to see new topics and also any older information you may be looking for. Thank you!

To see this school years newsletters please visit our EMS website and look under the tab “About”.

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Upcoming Events

Quick Links

St. Vrain Valley School District School Schedules

Erie Middle School Bell Schedules

Attendance Link