Coming Up

students working in their classroom
students playing ping pong at pe
students learn to code during Hour of Code
Students compete at battle of the books
5th graders high five students during the annual last day of school run around the building
students on scooters in pe
students listening to a lesson outside
marching downtown for the halloween parade
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 holding books
students listening to a story wearing their pajamas
students performing at destination imagination
students working in the school garden
Author Malia Maunakea visits LES
student standing at a microphone during the spelling bee
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 dressed up as superheroes
students standing in front of a fire truck
group of students sitting in the grass
students tossing leaves in the air
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

Pearl Street in Boulder
We stand united in condemning acts of antisemitism, hate and violence and are committed to bridging differences through collaboration, empathy and our shared humanity

Yesterday’s attack on a peaceful vigil in the heart of our community is not only a vile assault on our Jewish community—it is an attack on us all. Those bearing the physical wounds from this unprovoked violence are in pain today—we wish them successful and speedy recoveries. Our hearts are also with those bearing psychological wounds, who may find themselves fearful today—we hope you are surrounded by love to lighten the burden.

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Students eating popsicles
Happy Summer Break, BVSD!

This time of the year is always special. As the school year wraps up, it’s a perfect time for all of us to reflect on what has been accomplished and how much all of our students have grown. I couldn’t be more proud. As we begin Summer Break, I hope that it is a fun and safe time of learning and adventure!

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