Erie Middle School
Tiger News
EMS Website: EMS.SVVSD.org
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!
Important Dates
3/7– 7th/8th Grade Wresting tournament @ Mead High School
3/7– Olympiad Regional Tournament @ Fossil Ridge High School
3/10– SVVSD MS Honor Orchestra Concert @ Frederick High School from 7-9pm
3/11– EHS and EMS Band Concert @ Erie High School from 7-9pm
3/12– Spring Choir Concert @ Erie High School from 5:30-8pm
3/12– 8th Grade Band Concert @ Mountain View HS from 11:30-5:30pm
3/16-3/20– Spring Break
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]
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.
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.
Nutrition Services Survey
We want to hear from you! What milk varieties would you like to see offered to your student during the school day? Please click here to fill out the Nutrition Services Survey. Responses will be considered in addition to price for the 2026-2027 school year.
Thank you,
Nutrition Services
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.
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!
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
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.
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
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 |
Erie Expectations
Erie Expectations:
At EMS, we have some key expectations that we review each year with our students.
We call these top six expectations “Erie Expectations,” and we spend some time reviewing these with students throughout the first week of school.
Check out the Erie Expectations Slides
Important School Expectations:
Backpacks Students should keep their backpacks in lockers due to space and safety issues in classrooms.
Hats and Hoods Students are allowed to wear hats. Wearing hoods is not allowed in the building.
Cell Phones and Headphones/Earbuds Students should not be using cell phones during school hours and headphones may be used with adult permission for academic purposes.
Standard Response Protocol
From the Health Office
Immunizations, Meds and Health Plans
Now is a great time to make certain that your student’s vaccination and immunization forms are up-to-date. You can also drop off any necessary emergency/daily medications for your student, with the required accompanying paperwork, to the main office Monday – Friday, from 8 am to 3:30 pm. If you have any questions about health related needs for your student, please contact our Health Clerk, Wendy Osborn ([email protected]).
Important Immunization
**Students are required to have Tdap prior to entry into 6th grade. One dose of Tdap is required for 6th through 12th grades. Please see the link below from the State of Colorado for more information.
https://cdphe.colorado.gov/immunization/school-required-vaccines
This immunization tends to significantly impact our compliance as a school. If your student has recently turned 11, please make an appointment to get this immunization.
Attendance
Thank you for everything you do to communicate regarding your child’s absences. We have a lot of traffic in and out of our main office during the school day so we have procedure in place to be more efficient and smooth for our students and families.
PICK UP
We strongly encourage you to fill out this google form ahead of time to expedite the pick up process. This not only helps the front office staff, but helps you get in and out quickly. We make every effort to call your student up to the office 5 minutes before the time you put on the form so they are ready to go when you get to school. If you arrive before your student makes it up to the front office, we will have you wait for them in the first lobby.
DROP OFF
When a student is coming into school late, you can sign them in ahead of time OR they can sign themselves in when they come into the office. You can drop them off, make sure they get in the front doors, and we will take it from there. When dropping off your student, there is no need for you to come into the front office with your child.
We understand that sometimes you will not be able to sign your student out until you arrive at the school. In this case, we have posted a QR code in the first lobby and have added chairs for your convenience. Please remember to bring your ID each time you pick up your student. If an ID check is needed, we will have you step into the front office. After that ID check we will have you wait for your student in the first lobby. We will have them meet you there as they come through the front office.
We have many times that the person picking up doesn’t know our procedures. Please share this information with your spouse, significant other, grandparents, siblings or anyone else that may be picking up your student.
As a reminder, always get a note from any type of appointment your student has for attendance purposes.
When providing notes for attendance, please make sure they are from the following entities: Medical Doctor, Dental/Orthodontist, Therapist, or Court Documents. (Sports notes are no longer official documents for attendance. If there are any questions, please email our administration.)
If your student is absent for a full day, you have 24 hours to call in with the reason for the absence, after that it will be marked unexcused. Per board policy, if a student is absent 10 days excused or not, absences will begin to be marked “unexcused” unless previously noted and approved by school administration or there is a doctor’s note provided to the school.
Extended Absences
Extended Absences: Please notify the school at least 2 weeks prior to any extended absences via our Google form. You and your student will also need to sign off on our “Extended Absence Form” located in our front office. This form helps students and parents understand how to communicate with teachers and make up schoolwork after the absence.
Code of Conduct
Thank you for your partnership and supporting the academic growth, safety, and well-being of our students. Every year, St. Vrain Valley Schools prints an up-to-date version of the Code of Conduct for students and families to review. This important document guides students and school staff on what expectations for school conduct and the consequences for behaviors that fall outside of those expectations. It is important that families review this information every year and acknowledge their receipt and understanding of this document.
Please see the updated Code of Conduct. The online Code of Conduct acknowledgement form is ready for parent signature in Infinite Campus. If you are needing help with accessing and signing the Code of Conduct please see the instructions here.
Engaged students are successful students! We offer a variety of clubs and intramural sports. Most of these will begin in the early part of the school year and information will be shared in the morning announcements and in our Friday newsletters.
Please check the EMS calendar for other scheduled Clubs.
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/
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
St. Vrain Valley School District and Programming Outside of Erie
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.
Future Ready
Join Us: Future Ready Festival, March 7
St. Vrain Valley Schools invites families and community members to attend the first-ever Future Ready Festival on Saturday March 7 from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Silver Creek High School in Longmont. This open-house style showcase allows visitors to explore innovative pathways and programs offered across St. Vrain Valley Schools through interactive learning zones, hands-on demonstrations, live student performances, a speaker-series in the auditorium, coffee chats with district leaders and Superintendent Dr. Jackie Kapushion in the library, and more. Join us as we explore, celebrate, and imagine what’s next for public education in our community.
Visit the website to learn more
VEX Robotics State Championships
Erie High School is hosting the 2026 VEX Robotics high school state championships at EHS on March 6th and March 7th. This is a major event and a great way to showcase the talents of our students and the excellence of our school programs not just in Erie but throughout SVVSD. If you are interested in volunteering, click this Link.
The My Fair Lady production by EHS is this weekend. Please see the link for the website and tickets… https://eriehsdrama.weebly.com/tickets.html
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
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”.
Recent Updates
View our latest news and announcements
Transportation for the 25-26 School Year
Do you want your student to ride a bus this year? The 2025-26 Transportation Application is available on the St. Vrain Valley School District website . Click here to register. As a reminder, registration is REQUIRED EVERY SCHOOL YEAR even if you student rode the bus this year. Questions? Call Transportation at 303-702-7530.
Read full story
Lost and Found
The lost and found table is located in the main hallway. Smaller items of value, such as cell phones, AirPods, glasses, jewelry, and similar items, are kept in the front office. Unclaimed lost and found items are donated every Friday, so please encourage students to check the table regularly. To help us return belongings, please […]
Read full story
Standard Response Protocol (SRP)
“Standard Response Protocol” outlines safety procedures for different emergency situations in a school setting. It provides instructions for students, staff, and parents to follow during emergencies.
Read full story
Code of Conduct
Dear Erie Middle School families, Thank you for your partnership and supporting the academic growth, safety, and well-being of our students. Every year, St. Vrain Valley Schools prints an up-to-date version of the Code of Conduct for students and families to review. This important document guides students and school staff on what expectations for school conduct and […]
Read full story
Transportation
Please visit the district transportation website to learn more about eligibility for transportation and to fill out the online application for transportation. Parents must complete a new bus rider application every school year. Bus passes will come directly from your students bus driver. Questions about transportation or about passes can go directly to the transportation […]
Read full story
School Payments
New Method for Paying Infinite Campus Fees Beginning July 2023, the integration between IC and RevTrak will no longer be supported by IC. As a result, all fees assigned in IC, including course, materials, and iPad fees will no longer show up in Revtrak and will need to be paid directly in IC through Campus […]
Read full story
Traffic Flow Around EMS
For bus and student safety, please DO NOT ENTER the bus pick up lane in front of the school between 7:40am – 8:10am and 2:50pm – 3:15pm. The Parent Loop is located on Cheeseman St. on the north side of the school. Please DO NOT use the teacher parking lot as a drop off or […]
Read full story
Immunizations, Medications, and Health Plans
Now is a great time to make certain that your student’s vaccination and immunization forms are up-to-date. You can also drop off any necessary emergency/daily medications for your student, with the required accompanying paperwork, to the main office Monday – Friday, from 8 am to 3:30 pm. All Health Plans need to be updated and […]
Read full story
Upcoming Events
Erie Middle School Upcoming Events
Quick Links
St. Vrain Valley School District School Schedules
Erie Middle School Bell Schedules
Attendance Link