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An entire grade level of students gather around a banner that says Jog-A-Thon 2025. They are wearing matching red Panthers tshirts and a Panther mascot poses with them.
students working in their classroom
students playing ping pong at pe
3 students stand around an electric circuit board, completing a STEM challenge in the library
Students compete at battle of the books
students on scooters in pe
students listening to a lesson outside
a group of students smile at recess while playing on a domed climbing structure
Three students smile while wearing blue Louisville Elementary Panthers tshirts
students and their families running at jog-a-thon
students working with wood in sloyd
students sitting at a pumpkin farm
students reading books on the couch in the library
Students smiling in front of the Ralphie statue at CU Boulder while on a field trip
students smiling holding books
students listening to a story wearing their pajamas
All students at the school gather in the gym to celebrate a cereal box challenge. Students sit around a central spiral of cereal boxes while Panther Leaders share how many boxes they collected for a local food bank.
students working in the school garden
The music teacher plays a guitar and sings while his students sing along
teachers leading running club
students in front of a welcome to colorado sign
students celebrating pi day with desserts
class photo on a field trip in front of a building
Students work on puzzle pages while sitting in a circle. There are shape pieces in the middle of the circle that they are using to complete their puzzles.
students dressed up as superheroes
students standing in front of a fire truck
group of students sitting in the grass
Front of Louisville Elementary School
Louisville elementary bell

The story of the bell...

The iconic bell in front of Louisville Elementary School has become a hallmark of many first and last day of school photos, but did you know the history of the bell dates back over 140 years?

The Louisville History Museum strongly believes the bell dates back to 1881, which is the year that the Louisville Grade School at Spruce and Jefferson opened. This is now the site of Memory Square Park. The bell can be seen in the school's bell tower in historic photos that are from before 1903, which is the year that the school was remodeled and enlarged. This makes the bell one of the oldest artifacts from Louisville's history, as Louisville was founded in 1878 and incorporated in 1882. The bell was manufactured by Goulds Mfg. Co. of Seneca Falls, NY. It is 33 inches in diameter and weighs approximately 700 pounds. When Louisville Elementary School opened its doors in 1964, the bell was relocated to the front of the building. Now the community can enjoy this piece of Louisville history each time they visit Louisville Elementary School!

Read more about the history of the Louisville Grade School, the famous bell, and the construction of Louisville Elementary School by reading the Fall 2021 edition of the Louisville Historian. 

Louisville Historian Fall 2021

District and School News

Tammy Jeffrey
A place at the table: BVSD’s new Health Services director advocates for the important role of school nurses

When Tammy Jeffery, Boulder Valley School District’s new Director of Health Services, talks about school nursing, she is quick to dispel a common misconception. The work is about far more than bandages and ice packs.

While health room staff provide critical immediate care for students who become sick or injured at school, school nurses have a broader clinical and case-management role.

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E-Bike or E-Moto? BVSD teams with community partners on education initiatives

E-bikes continue to be a popular way for BVSD students to get to school. They can provide students with greater independence, reduce car trips, and make getting around our community fun and active. 

As electric-bike technology evolves, however, it can be difficult for families to know exactly what type of vehicle their student is riding. Understanding the difference between a legal e-bike and an e-moto or other motorized vehicle is an important part of riding safely and legally. 

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Fentanyl
What parents should know about fentanyl and illicit drugs in Boulder County; How to talk to your kids about the risks

As a health and wellness team, the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) Health Services department want families to have accurate, timely information not to alarm you, but to equip you. Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) recently issued a community warning that we believe every parent of a school-age child, from elementary through high school, should know about.

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Personal Technology and Smart Glasses in our Classrooms

As we welcome new technology into our daily lives, we want to ensure our classrooms remain safe, focused, and supportive spaces for all students to learn and grow. We are sharing some important guidance for students and staff members regarding an emerging category of personal tech in our schools: smart glasses (such as Meta augmented reality glasses) and other connected wearable devices.

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