Spring is here and for the high school that means PSAT/SAT testing is coming up quickly! All 9th, 10th, and 11th graders we able to take a full length practice test on March 18th in order to get prepared for what they can expect on the real test day! Wednesday, April 15th all 9th, 10th and 11th grade students will be taking the PSAT or SAT - as a reminder to help students do their best make sure they are getting enough sleep, and eating well. On test day, each students needs to make sure they are on time, and brings a fully charged testing device. Reminder - on test day hats, cell phones, smartwatches, smart glasses, and other prohibited devices are not allowed while testing! Please reach out to the front office if you have questions about testing.
Congratulations to our 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Students!
Congratulations to our students who made the 3rd Quarter 2026 Superintendent's Honor Roll for receiving straight A's and 3rd Quarter 2026 Principal's Honor Roll for receiving all A's and B's!
8th Grade Night: 4/15 at 6:00pm
Get ready for high school! Join us for 8th Grade Night at Platte Valley High School on Wednesday, April 15th at 6:00pm to meet staff, explore activities, and learn what’s ahead!
FFA Greenhouse Geraniums for Sale
Don't miss out on a chance to purchase beautiful geraniums from the After Prom Committee! Grown in the Platte Valley FFA Greenhouse, these flowers will bring spring right to your home. Orders can be dropped off at any of our schools or mailed to the address listed below!
Small Engine Tune-Up Shop
Bring your mowers and machines to the Platte Valley High School Ag Department for service. Available by appointment from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM! Sign up using the Signup Genius link or QR code, and for more details, contact Mr. Lotspeich at 970-336-8740 or [email protected].
Resource Connection Night
In partnership with Centennial BOCES, join us for a night of support as we provide tools and resources for families looking to provide resources for their students.
May 1 – Alma Registration Opens for 2026-2027 School Year
2026-2027 School Year Annual Data Update: Online Annual Data Update for all Platte Valley Families. If you have a child(ren) currently in a Platte Valley school, you will be required to complete the Annual Data Update prior to the start of school.
2026-2027 School Year New Admissions: Online New Admissions for all new families to Platte Valley. If you have other children enrolled at Platte Valley but need to add a new student, please see "Annual Data Update" to add a new child.
For more information, contact your school.
PVELC: 920-336-8760
PVES: 970-336-8520
PVMS: 970-336-8610
PVHS: 970-336-8700
Website: pvre7.org
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Baseball vs. Weld Central
4/7/2026, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
700 Clark St
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Track @ Greeley West Frosh/Soph Championships (Times TBD)
4/8/2026
District 6 Stadium
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Baseball @ Wiggins
4/8/2026, 3 PM – 6 PM
Wiggins High School
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Track @ Pomona Invite
4/10/2026, 2 PM – 7 PM
Jeffco Stadium
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Track @ Pomona Invite
4/11/2026, 9 AM – 3 PM
Jeffco Stadium
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Track @ Valley Viking Vahalla Classic
4/11/2026, 10 AM – 5 PM
Valley High School Football Field
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Baseball vs. Yuma
4/11/2026, 11 AM – 3 PM
700 Clark St
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Baseball vs. Resurrection Christian
4/13/2026, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
700 Clark St
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FBLA Banquet
4/14/2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Platte Valley High School
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JV Track @ Frontier JV Meet
4/15/2026, 3:30 PM – 7 PM
Frontier Academy Athletic Fields
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HS Parent/Teacher Conferences
4/15/2026, 4 PM – 8 PM
Platte Valley High School
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Baseball @ Liberty Common
4/15/2026, 4 PM – 7 PM
Liberty Common High School
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8th Grade Night
4/15/2026, 6 PM – 7 PM
Platte Valley High School
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Pops & Pastries Concert
4/15/2026, 6:30 PM – 8 PM
Platte Valley High School
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Senior Cap & Gown Delivery
4/17/2026, 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Platte Valley High School
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Baseball vs. Fort Morgan
4/17/2026, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
700 Clark St
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Track - Bronco Stampede
4/18/2026, 9:30 AM – 4 PM
100 9th St
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Baseball @ Strasburg
4/20/2026, 4 PM – 7 PM
Strasburg High School
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District Accountability Meeting
4/20/2026, 6 PM – 8 PM
Platte Valley Middle School; Presentation Room
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JV Track @ Valley JV Meet
4/22/2026, 3:30 PM – 7 PM
Valley High School Football Field
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Postsecondary Exploration Fair
4/23/2026, 8 AM – 1 PM
Platte Valley High School
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JV Track @ Weld County JV Championships (Time TBD)
4/24/2026
Roosevelt High School
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Baseball vs. Dawson
4/24/2026, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
700 Clark St
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JV/V Track @ Weld County Championships (Time TBD)
4/25/2026
Roosevelt High School
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FFA State CDEs
4/27/2026 – 4/28/2026
Colorado State University
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Baseball @ Brush
4/27/2026, 4 PM – 7 PM
Brush High School
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Baseball @ Sterling
4/28/2026, 4 PM – 7 PM
Sterling High School
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PVHS Awards Night
4/29/2026, 6 PM – 9 PM
Platte Valley High School
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JV/V Track @ Patriot League Championships
4/30/2026, 2:30 PM – 7 PM
University High School
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Baseball vs. University
4/30/2026, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
700 Clark St
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Little American Royal (LAR) Livestock and Horse Show
5/1/2026 – 5/2/2026
Platte Valley Middle School
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Spring athletics are in full swing with athletes competing in both baseball and track. We wrapped up the Valley/Platte Valley co-hosted baseball tournament on April 4th where our baseball team had an impressive showing and took 3rd place! Platte Valley has also hosted a very successful JV track meet back in March, and are looking forward to hosting the 2026 Bronco Stampede on Saturday April 18th with events starting at 9:30 am.
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PVHS Families,
As we wrap up the past few weeks, it has been exciting to see the energy and involvement from our students across so many areas. From strong performances in the classroom to participation in activities, athletics, and programs throughout the building, our students continue to represent Platte Valley High School with pride. We have also appreciated the continued partnership with families during conferences and events—it truly makes a difference in supporting student success.
As we turn the page into April, we have a number of important dates and exciting events ahead:
- Wednesday, April 15 – PSAT/SAT Testing Day
No school for seniors. All other students will be released following the completion of testing.
- Thursday April 23rd- Postsecondary Exploration Fair @ PVHS
- Saturday, April 25 – Prom
One of the highlights of the year, we are looking forward to a great evening for our students.
- Wednesday, April 29 – Awards Night
A special evening where we recognize the hard work, achievements, and growth of our students.
- First Weekend in May – Little American Royal
We are excited to see our students showcase their talents and dedication in this outstanding event.
While this time of year brings many celebrations and memorable experiences, it is also a critical stretch in the school year. After today, there are only six Mondays left before the end of the year. This is a great reminder for all of us that now is the time to stay focused, maintain strong attendance, and finish the year with purpose.
We continue to be proud of the effort our students are showing each day. Classrooms remain engaged, teachers are providing meaningful learning experiences, and students are stepping up in positive ways both academically and socially. It is clear that our PVHS community is committed to supporting one another and living out our belief of Every Student, Every Day.
Thank you for your continued support of Platte Valley High School. We are looking forward to a strong finish to the school year and celebrating the many accomplishments still to come.
Sincerely,
Eric Lind I Principal
Platte Valley High School I Kersey, CO I 970.336.8703
“Every Student, Every Day”
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PVHS Students Named FCCLA District Officers!
Congratulations to Kyra Jessop, Jordan Davis and Ana Ramirez who all received FCCLA District Office!
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PVHS Students Qualify for FBLA State Leadership Conference!
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Being Here: Student Attendance, Did You Know, State Budget and School Finance. While for students the end of the year may seem a long way off, there are now only 34 days of school remaining in the 2025-2026 school year. I share this with our families, community, and staff not because we are “counting down” the remaining days, but as a reminder we only have a limited amount of time in this school year to continue to work with students to help them grow. Platte Valley’s student attendance continues to be a bright spot for the District, an indicator of the commitment our students and families have to continued growth, improvement, and education. During the 3rd quarter our elementary currently had a 94.1% attendance rate, middle School 94.3%, and high school 90.6%. We recognize we cannot completely control student attendance. Students get sick, have appointments, and have a myriad or reasons they may miss. However, it is important to remember students cannot learn, grow, and achieve if they do not show up. This may be simple, but it is true. We appreciate our families’ efforts to help ensure our students continue to show to learn and grow. We want to see them here, we want to educate our students!
Did You Know – Student Fees and Admissions. One of the questions we get from time-to-time is related to charging a fee to participate in athletics or why we charge admission for the various events we hold. It is a fair and legitimate question. Student activities which includes athletics, the arts, music, and many other events are an important part of a student’s educational experience. We know and recognize that the more students are involved in the wide array of activities we offer the more likely that academic success is to follow. Additionally, there are a tremendous amount of skills obtained from these activities, the Success Skills we believe strongly in incorporating in the classroom as well, that are beneficial for students. However, these programmatic offerings are also incredibly expensive to operate. Our goal is not to make money off of these programs, however we need to be able to balance the need to offset some operations while working to ensure we can maintain accessibility for all who are interested. Below are financial associated with the operations of middle and high school athletics only for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and current year through February. You will notice the District operates at a significant loss in offering these programs.
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 To Date Through February
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Revenue
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Athletic Fees
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$20,123
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Athletic Gate
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$30,823
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Total Revenue
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$50,946
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Expenses
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Salaries (Does not include AD administration or office staff)
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$184,823
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Benefits (PERA, Medicare)
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$43,672
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Purchase Services
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$42,604
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Supplies
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$17,932
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Non-capital Equipment
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$1,720
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Transportation Salaries
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$37,613
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Total Expenses
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$328,364
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Net Loss
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$277,418
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Revenue
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Athletic Fees
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$27,741
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Athletic Gate
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$30,937
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Total Revenue
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$58,679
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Expenses
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Salaries (Does not include AD administration or office staff)
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$246,537
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Benefits (PERA, Medicare)
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$59,280
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Purchase Services
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$99,608
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Supplies
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$26,059
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Transportation Salaries
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$56,402
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Total Expenses
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$487,886
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Net Loss
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$429,207
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Category
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Revenue
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Athletic Fees
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$25,279
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Athletic Gate
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$37,083
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Total Revenue
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$62,362
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Expenses
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Salaries (Does not include AD administration or office staff)
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$225,036
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Benefits (PERA, Medicare)
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$53,782
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Purchase Services
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$94,415
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Supplies
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$24,342
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Transportation Salaries
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$59,559
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Total Expenses
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$466,609
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Net Loss for 2023-2024
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$404,247
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State Budget and School Finance. The state’s March Economic Forecast was released on March 19th. The economic condition has worsened as expected. Non-partisan legislative council staff (LCS) showed a decrease of $642 million in the general fund compared to December. Due to already being in a situation below the TABOR limit, this is a direct dollar for dollar hit to the state’s budget. Based on the LCS projections, the budget deficit is now projected to be $1.47 billion. The projection puts the state with a 6.5% reserve level at the end of the 2026-2027 fiscal year, less than half the 15 percent statutory requirement. Additionally, state education fund revenues are projected to decrease 5.3% in fiscal year 2025-2026, leading to a likely pause in the phase-in of the new finance formula. Finally, LCS staff noted an elevated risk of recession due to growing conflict in the Middle East.
The governor’s office budget had a more stable outlook than LCS staff, in addition to a lower deficit. This is based on the plan for the sale of Pinnacol Assurance totaling $400 million, one-time revenue that does not seem to have legislative support at this time. Finally, I have also learned that the JBC opted to accept the governor’s office budget in-lieu of LCS. This is more optimistic, however has a number of structural issues connected with it such as the aforementioned Pinnacol sale and is more suspect to a mid-year rescission.
JBC Stress Test Memo. On February 20th the non-partisan Joint Budget Committee (JBC) staff provided an analysis to the JBC to provide a longer-term analysis for the state’s general fund. The stress test used three different baseline economic condition scenarios through 2029-2030: (a). revenues and expenditures without a recession, (b). a moderate recession resulting in a 6.6% reduction in general fund revenues, and (c). a severe recession resulting in a 13.2% reduction in general fund revenues.
The stress test assumed general fund obligations align with current law for the “big 6” which includes:
- Medicaid/Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) and its population plus inflation, plus 2% inflationary growth,
- K-12 education and the implementation of the new finance formula (1448), assuming a two year pause in the implementation, and inflation plus population growth,
- Higher Education and Human Services growth of inflation plus population growth plus 1% inflationary growth.
- Corrections and Judicial which also is based on inflation plus population growth similar to K-12.
Using the assumptions stated above, the non-partisan JBC staff projects the state’s general fund to be depleted by 2029-2030 in the case of no recession and depleted by 2026-2027 in the case of a moderate recession. Finally, I will note that HCPF is facing cuts recommended by JBC for the 26-27 fiscal year to maintain the specified inflation plus 2% inflationary growth, plus population growth. Those cuts include a reduction in bed availability to serve health conditions through Medicaid and a reduction in paid hours to home caregivers to care for individuals with disabilities from 80 to 56 hours per week.
School Finance. A number of K-12 cuts are being discussed to potentially include:
- A change to count SOT collections from MLO and Bond Overrides as part of local share – This would allow the state to include approximately $200 million in additional local contribution, equally decreasing state contribution. For Platte Valley this would equate to approximately $250,000 in reduction. I liken this to the state using a portion of our MLO to count towards our school finance total program.
- A delay in the implementation of the new school finance formula – This would save the state approximately $75 million and was an agreed upon option with K-12 if the state was placed in a position where it had budgetary issues.
- A change from the current 3 year averaging (26-27) to 2 year averaging – This would save approximately $49 million.
- Cutting grants administered by CDE, with an undisclosed amount in potential savings.
Yours in Education,
Jeremy Burmeister, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
“The average ones will do it some of the time. The good ones will do it most of the time. The great ones will do it ALL the time.” Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, actor, professional wrestler, and former Division 1 football player.
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