Message from Principal

Skyline Families,

It’s been a fantastic week at Skyline as we celebrate the close of another school year and say goodbye to our incredible Class of 2026! We are incredibly proud of the growth and achievements seen across all grade levels this year, and we invite you to read about the amazing accomplishments our students continue to demonstrate. As we head into this final stretch, we are excited for the senior events leading up to graduation on Saturday, May 23 at 9:00 AM, while our 9th–11th graders prepare for their final exams next week. Please review the schedule below to help us ensure a strong and successful finish for every student. Thank you for your continued support!

Class of 2026 Events:

Spring Finals Schedule:

P/SAT Scores are coming in :  In April, the SAT Suite of Assessments were administered to 9th, 10th and 11th grade students across St. Vrain Valley Schools. These assessments offer valuable insights into each student’s academic progress, while also establishing connections to college and career pathways.

Individual score reports for this most recent assessment are now accessible through your student’s College Board account. THIS IS ACCESSED USING YOUR STUDENT’S COLLEGE BOARD LOGIN CREDENTIALS.Please follow these instructions on how you and your student can access score reports for all SAT Suite of Assessments taken during high school. This document offers guidance to help families understand a student’s individual score report.

Spanish Version

A Abril, se administró el conjunto de evaluaciones SAT a los estudiantes de 9.º, 10.º, y 11º. grado en las escuelas de St. Vrain Valley. Estas evaluaciones ofrecen información valiosa sobre el progreso académico de cada estudiante, al mismo tiempo que establecen conexiones con la universidad y las trayectorias profesionales.

Ahora se puede acceder a los informes de calificaciones individuales para esta evaluación más reciente a través de la cuenta de College Board de su estudiante. Se accede a esto utilizando las credenciales de inicio de sesión de College Board de su estudiante. Siga las instrucciones proporcionadas  sobre cómo usted y su estudiante pueden acceder a los informes de calificaciones de todas las evaluaciones SAT Suite of Assessments tomadas durante la escuela secundaria. Estedocumento ofrece orientación para ayudar a las familias a entender el informe de calificaciones individuales de un estudiante.

Falcon Tech & Small Business – Front Range Graduation: On Thursday night, we celebrated a remarkable achievement as over 20 FalconTECH students earned their Associate’s Degree from Front Range Community College — all before graduating high school! We also had close to another 20 students earn their small business certification from Front Range as well.  Coupled with a few students who completed their degree in their 5th year, Skyline had over 40 students at this commencement!  This incredible milestone reflects years of hard work, perseverance, and a deep commitment to academic excellence. These students have truly exemplified what it means to be future-ready, and we couldn’t be more proud of their dedication and success. Way to go, Falcons!

Heart of the Arts – Excellence in Motion:The National High School Heart of the Arts Award, established by the NFHS in 2014, honors individuals who exemplify the core mission of education-based activities and the positive spirit of the arts. Annually conferred to eight sectional winners and one national recipient from member high schools, this year’s prestigious 2026 State Winner and Section 6 representative is Fernando Gurrola of Skyline High School, Colorado. A dedicated student leader in both orchestra and mariachi, Fernando strengthens his ensembles through musicianship and generosity, frequently supporting his peers by rewriting music, leading sectionals, and mentoring younger students. His commitment to accessibility and inclusion fosters a thriving ensemble culture, proving that his leadership through service truly embodies the Heart of the Arts.

Skyline Mariachi in the News: CBS Colorado recently featured the Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference at MSU Denver, highlighting how students from across the state—including our very own Falcons—are mastering the art of mariachi. Skyline students were interviewed for the segment! You can watch the full feature and see our talented musicians in action.  Here is a link to the video and another link to the article.

NHS Induction:  Last Thursday evening, we proudly celebrated the induction of over 25 outstanding students into Skyline’s National Honor Society! The ceremony was a beautiful tribute to scholarship, leadership, service, and character — the four pillars of the NHS. We are so excited to welcome these new members into this prestigious organization and look forward to the impact they will continue to make in our school and community. Congratulations, Falcons!

Falcons are future ready:  Students in the Career Leadership In Manufacturing and Business (CLIMB) program at Skyline have hit a remarkable landmark, having already secured 85 industry certifications with 20 more currently in progress. This significant feat means Skyline is set to exceed 100 total certifications by the conclusion of the academic year. These credentials are vital in keeping our students globally competitive and ready for the modern professional world, and we look forward to celebrating the hard work and dedication of these exceptional individuals.

Skyline Feeder Concert:   On Saturday we had another great day at Skyline! We welcomed our feeder schools for a fantastic feeder concert, showcasing incredible talent of our future Falcons and our current Falcons! 

Visual Arts Capstone Night:   Tuesday night we honored our visual arts students at our capstone/senior night. The class of 2026 is a very talented group with an extremely bright future!

Students of the Month: Congratulations to our Students of the Month and our Student Athletes of the Month! These Falcons were selected for demonstrating exceptional leadership, character, and academic effort. 

Rising Falcons:   Over the past two weeks our Skyline student leaders visited our feeder middle schools.  There were amazing events and a way for our current Falcons to connect with the incoming class of 2030.  

Walk of Champions:  On Monday, we celebrated our state-bound athletes with the final Walk of Champions for the school year, led by our drumline and cheerleaders. We are incredibly proud to honor our 2026 Colorado State Track and Field competitors, including Miley Davis (Triple Jump and Long Jump), Cameron Wilson (Shot Put), Hayley Reedy (Pole Vault), and Logan Mault (Pole Vault). We also recognized Girls Golf state qualifier Colbie Hanson and the entire Ultimate Frisbee team for capping off one of their most successful seasons in program history. Good luck to all our Falcons competing at the state level this weekend!

Day of Champions:  On Monday, students from Skyline joined others from across the district for an incredible Day of Champions. Participants enjoyed a variety of games and activity stations, including a fan-favorite dunk tank where they had the opportunity to dunk our principal! The day of celebration and community concluded with a festive pizza party for all the athletes.

Football Youth & Summer Camps:  If you know of any future and current Falcons who plan to play football in the fall, we have some great opportunities for them to get better.  Please see the flyers below.

Youth Camp for Grades 4th-8th

Summer Camp for Grades 9th-12th

Registration reminders:This is an exciting time as we get ready for the 2026-2027 school year, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Below are important dates and reminders to guide you and your student through the process.  

• May 15 at 8:00 AM, 2026: Student Schedules Released.  Mark your calendars! Student schedules for the 2026-2027 school year will be available on Friday, May 15 at 8:00 AM.  Our counselors will be sending out the schedule repair request form next week,  if your student has a problem.  

Thank you for your continued partnership as we step into the new year with inspiration and purpose. Together, we’re creating a bright future for every student. 

Attendance:  Attendance is key to success.  We have limited time until the end of the school year. Please make sure your students are here and on time.  Also, please remember that absences must be excused within 48 hours. If you have any questions or concerns, students should reach out to their assistant principal as soon as possible. Let’s work together to make prom a night to remember!

Thank you for your continued partnership as we step into the new year with inspiration and purpose.

#WeAreSkylineEveryDay

Sincerely,

Anthony Barela
Principal, Skyline High School

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Important Reminders:

• Senior Fees in Infinite Campus: Don’t wait until the last day to pay off your fees in Infinite Campus! All fees in Infinite Campus must be paid off before graduation, but you can start paying it off little by little now! You can find your fees in IC under “fees”, and you can make payments online or in cash in the office.
• (Payments can be made online through Infinite Campus under Fees (preferred) or in person at the office card or exact cash only-change is not available)
• Library Books: Any books that are not returned will have a corresponding fee put into Infinite Campus. If the book is returned, the fee will be removed. 
• Last student days for CETC & IC:  CETC & IC last class days for underclassmen was today May 15th for A day students and May 18th for B day students.
• Important iPad information: If your student is staying in SVVSD next academic school year, they will be taking their iPads home over the summer. If your student will be transferring out of SVVSD, iPads must be returned to the library by May 21, 2026. Parents may still purchase iPad insurance. Paying these fees will cover the iPad in case it gets damaged during the summer. Students’ current iPad insurance must be paid in full to be eligible for insurance the following year.

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Health Department Information

General Immunization Parent Letter- English

General Immunization Parent Letter- Spanish

2026-2027 Mandatory Immunization Requirements for High School
Students

2026-2027 Requisitos Obligatorios para los Estudiantes de Preparatoria

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. 

Parents and guardians received 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.

Booster Club

Stay updated by joining us on SportsYou and using Access code: 8J2E-27JQ or visiting the Skyline Booster Club page!

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Athletics & Activities

All home and away sporting events at all levels will require a ticket for entry. Most tickets will be sold online — be sure to check our athletic website for links as the season begins. Passes can be purchased online at: GoFan – Skyline Tickets

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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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