Erie Middle School
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Erie Middle School Information
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!
Student Fees
All student fees for 1st and 2nd quarter were loaded into Infinite Campus on Monday, September 8th. Fees can be paid directly through Infinite Campus.
Click here to access the IC Parent Portal
If you need help logging in, please call the school office at 303-828-3391 and we’ll be happy to assist you.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Fall Conferences are in person at Erie Middle School on October 1st, 6th, and 8th between 3:20 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Parents can schedule appointments using our Meet the Teacher portal . The scheduler closes on October 8th at noon.
Click here for tips on scheduling your conferences.
AAA(Achievement Academic Academy)
Here are some program details:
- AAA will start October 14th and run through December 10th from 3:00- 4:30 pm for the first session
- There are 3 sessions throughout the year
- Math and/or literacy support through direct instruction
- The program is Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- A snack is provided for all participants
- Transportation is available
- The program is FREE!
Please complete the AAA registration form if you would like your student to attend.
If you have additional questions, please contact Assistant Principal Taryl Smith ([email protected]).
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].
2025 State of Colorado Official Student Count Day
Attendance is an essential part of our state required October Count. The 2025 STATE COUNT DAY is Wednesday, October 1st. It is super important that we have strong attendance on this day! Our state requires us to confirm our enrollment through this count process. Please help us by helping your student get to school on time on October 1st (and every day!).
Book Fair and Volunteer Sign-Up
The Erie Middle School Scholastic Book Fair is almost here (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become Bolder, Prouder, and Stronger Readers. AND-as always-every book they buy earns rewards for our school.
The Book Fair is open for our Parent/Teacher Conferences on 9/29, 10/1, 10/6, and 10/8 from 3:00-7:30 p.m.. We’re also open at times during the school day so students can visit during lunch or advisory if they choose.
We are looking for volunteers to help set up the fair, assist students, and run cash registers September 26-October 9. If you have a couple of hours to volunteer, please click on the SignUp link below to see what is available and if there are any shifts that work with your schedule. Together we can make this book fair a huge success!
EMS Fall 2025 Book Fair Volunteer Sign-up
Thanks!
Penny Monroe, Media Clerk at Erie Middle School
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.
Gifted and Talented Referrals
Gifted and Talented Referrals
Each year, schools in St. Vrain Valley School District complete a process to identify students who demonstrate exceptional ability or performance in one or more academic areas and may, therefore, qualify for Gifted/Talented educational services. These students usually perform at least two years above grade level in their strength area(s), and they require additional academic challenges in order to support their continued educational growth and progress. In addition, they usually demonstrate characteristics of unique creativity and high motivation in their strength areas.
Referrals are open through the month of September and will close on the last day of the month. Referrals after that date will be addressed on a case by case basis. Completing a referral guarantees a review of the student profile to determine if testing is recommended for the student. The process for identification requires a body of evidence and often takes place throughout the school year.
The process takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.
Please contact the grade level gifted and talented representative with any questions:
Jennifer Saless 6th grade
Samantha Fenster 7th and 8th grade
Link to the Referral Form: https://forms.gle/ZMqtoyffM2d7Sxoo8 Or scan below
Referencia para Servicios de Dotados y Talentosos
Cada año, las escuelas del Distrito Escolar de St. Vrain Valley llevan a cabo un proceso para identificar a los estudiantes quienes demuestran capacidad excepcional o desempeño en una o más áreas académicas y que llenen los requisitos para recibir servicios para estudiantes Dotados/Talentosos. Estos estudiantes regularmente demuestran un desempeño de por lo menos dos años sobre su nivel de grado en las áreas de fortaleza y requieren un grado de dificultad académico superior para apoyar su crecimiento y progreso educativo. Además, estos estudiantes demuestran características de creatividad única y alta motivación en sus áreas de fortaleza.
El periodo para recibir referencias estará abierto durante el mes de septiembre. La fecha límite para referir a sus estudiantes es el último día del mes de septiembre. Las referencias recibidas después de la fecha límite serán consideradas conforme sean recibidas. Al remitir una referencia, se le garantiza un repaso del perfil del estudiante para determinar si es recomendable hacer pruebas adicionales. El proceso de identificación exige un conjunto de pruebas y con frecuencia se lleva a cabo a lo largo del año escolar.
El proceso toma aproximadamente 5 a 10 minutos para completar.
Jennifer Saless 6th grade
Samantha Fenster 7th and 8th grade
Enlace a la Forma de Referencia: https://forms.gle/ZMqtoyffM2d7Sxoo8 o utilice el código QR
Standard Response Protocol
Does your student need a bus for the this 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.
Morning Drop off and Pick Up
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 pick up spot for your student
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
The State of Colorado requires students to get the TDAP immunization between the ages of 11 and 12.
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
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow
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.
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.
8th Grade Recognition Ads
Dear 8th grade Parents/Guardians:
Are you looking for a creative way to tell your 8th grade student, “I love you and I am proud of you” now that
they are almost off to high school? If the answer is “Yes,” place a Recognition Ad in the yearbook!
Recognition ads are a great way to give your student the special attention they deserve, for everyone
to see, in YOUR school’s 2026 yearbook.
The lowest price deadline is on October 31st. Please see flyer for details. *FOR 8th GRADERS ONLY**
Breakfast
We serve breakfast starting at 7:45 in the Cafeteria and it ends at 7:50. Breakfast must be eaten in the Cafeteria. For more information regarding the “Healthy School Meals for all” please click this link.
Lunch
We eat lunch by grade level and have outside time whenever possible. Students will START outside during our lunch time and then we will bring everyone in to eat together. This year, there will be no cost for lunch. However, students will still need to enter their student number as we will track how many lunches we serve each day. We have microwaves available for students to use, and students are always welcome to bring their own lunch.
Free and Reduced Meal Program
Families who believe they may qualify for free or reduced-price meals are encouraged to complete an application by Oct. 1. While all St. Vrain Valley students receive one free breakfast and one free lunch daily through Colorado’s Healthy School Meals for All program, submitting an application provides additional benefits to families such as fee waivers, college exam discounts, and reduced internet and utility costs, and also helps bring federal funding to support classrooms, after-school programs, technology, and additional meals and snacks for students. Applications are available online or at Nutrition Services, 2929 Clover Basin Dr., Longmont.
Clubs
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.
Interested in Science? Want to learn more or go deeper on science topics? Would you like to compete against other schools? Science Olympiad and Science Fair is the place to be.
Science Olympiad – students learn and compete in lab, engineering and general knowledge events in areas of their choosing. St
udents work to learn and gain knowledge or build and refine structures and will compete against regional schools in March.
Science Fair – Students come up with their own area to explore and conduct authentic experiments and research on a topic of their own choosing. The process of science fair is similar to careers in science fields and introduces students to science processes in real life. Regional Science Fair is at the end of February
Information meeting Thursday Oct 9th at 3:05 in Mr. White’s room.
Science Olympiad meets Tuesday mornings from 7-8am in Mr. White’s room.
Interested? Fill out these forms – Science OlympiadScience Fair
Robotics Club is meeting on Mondays and Tuesdays at 3:00 with Mr. Atwood
Please check the EMS calendar for other scheduled Clubs.
Sports
| Sport | Registration Date | Season Dates |
| Volleyball | Aug. 1 – Aug. 17 | Aug. 18 – Sept. 29 |
| Boys Basketball | Sept. 15 – Sept 29 | Sept. 30 – Nov. 10 |
| Girls Basketball | Nov. 3 – Nov. 16 | Nov. 17 – Jan 21 |
| Wrestling | Jan. 5 – Jan. 19 | Jan. 20 – Mar 7 |
| Track & Field | Feb. 23 – Mar. 8 | Mar 9 – April 23 |
Volleyball has a home game on 9/29 starting at 3:30pm against Longs Peak
Boys Basketball registration opens on 9/15 and closes on 9/29. Please follow this link for more information.
Please click this link for more clubs and Intramurals information:https://ems.svvsd.org/activities-arts-athletics/athletics/
Important Dates
Picture Retakes are on 10/22-More info to come
Kings 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.
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
Information from Erie HIGH School
Please see the Map of the plan for students at the HOME football games. ALL students must be in the bleachers during the game. Middle school students will sit in the SOUTH end of the bleachers, south of the high school students.
Erie Youth Girls Basketball
Erie Junior Tigers
Fall Break Camp
St. Vrain Valley School District and Programming Outside of Erie
Superintendent’s Update: Welcome to the 25-26 School Year (Español)
2025 Superintendent’s Town Hall Meetings
St. Vrain Valley Schools invites parents, teachers, staff, and community members to join Superintendent Dr. Jackie Kapushion, for one of our upcoming Superintendent Town Hall meetings. These annual forums, in each of our geographic areas, provide an opportunity for Dr. Kapushion and district leaders to listen to our community’s questions and suggestions, celebrate successes, and share the district’s vision for the future.
Dates and Locations:
- Monday, September 8, 5:30 p.m.-7:00p.m. at Silver Creek High School
- Thursday, September 11, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Mead High School
- Monday, September 15, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Frederick High School
- Monday, September 29, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Erie High School
- Tuesday, September 30, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Skyline High School
Spanish interpretation services will be available at each event.
Reuniones Públicas del 2025 con la Superintendente
Las Escuelas de St. Vrain Valley invitan a los padres, maestros, personal y miembros de la comunidad a acompañar a la Dra. Jackie Kapushion, para una de nuestras próximas reuniones comunitarias con la superintendente. Estos foros anuales, en cada una de nuestras áreas geográficas, brindan una oportunidad para que la Dra. Kapushion y los líderes del distrito escuchen las preguntas y sugerencias de nuestra comunidad, celebren los éxitos y compartan la visión del distrito para el futuro.
Fechas y lugares:
- Lunes 8 de septiembre, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. en Silver Creek High School
- Jueves, 11 de septiembre, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. en Mead High School
- Lunes, 15 de septiembre, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. en Frederick High School
- Lunes 29 de septiembre, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. en Erie High School
- Martes, 30 de septiembre, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. en Skyline High School
Instrument Collection Drive
St. Vrain Valley Schools invites the community to donate gently used instruments during the Annual Instrument Collection Drive on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 3 from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Lincoln School Building. All donated instruments are cleaned, tuned, and repaired before being placed in classrooms or offered for student rentals, expanding access to music education across the district. Most instruments are welcome (except drum sets and upright pianos). Donors will receive a receipt from the St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation.
St. Vrain AI Summit
Join us at the…
St. Vrain AI Summit
We are excited to share that Catlin Tucker is returning to St. Vrain for a day of learning focused on AI in education. Skyline High School on Saturday, February 21st.
- Doors open: 8:15 AM
- Sessions conclude: 2:00 PM
- Lunch will be provided
More details to follow!
Band Night
St. Vrain Valley Schools invites families to attend Band Night on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 6:00 p.m. at Everly-Montgomery Field in Longmont. The evening will feature performances from high school bands across the district, concluding with a drone show presented by the St. Vrain Student Performance Drone Team. This event is a great opportunity to bring students and the community together in support of local feeder high schools.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for students, and free for children age six and under. Eighth grade students will be admitted free with a valid student ID.
Erie Youth Tiger Basketball
The Erie High Basketball Team will be running a clinic on the 5th of October from 12:30pm to 2:30 pm at Erie High School.
Tryouts/team selection for the feeder teams will be held on the 12th of October from 12:30pm to 2:30pm at Erie High School.
Click here to Register for the Tryouts and Clinic
Click here for our Q and A on the season
We will be looking to run teams for 5th-8th grade
All information has been posted to the website so please feel free to pass along this information to anyone in the Erie Community who would like to play basketball this winter season. We are still in need of coaches so if you or someone you know would like to coach please reach out to [email protected]
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.
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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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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