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FFA Students Placed 7th Overall in the Nation at FFA National Convention!

Congratulations to Mesa & Zemery for making Platte Valley FFA history! Not only did they make National Finalists but they placed 7th Overall in the Nation in Division 2 Social Sciences. They are the first agriscience project from Platte Valley MS or HS FFA to make it to the interview stage and place in the top 10 at the National FFA Agriscience Fair!
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Platte Valley Board Member Receives the 2025 CASB McGuffey Award

Congratulations to Platte Valley Board member, Mary Roth, who is the recipient of the 2025 CASB McGuffey Award! The CASB McGuffey Award honors board members who bring committed and passionate service to their board work. Mary has been a board member for seven years and has continually showed her dedication and passion for public education and our community. Thank you for everything you do Mary and congratulations!
PVSD Ranked #19 of all schools in CO

Platte Valley School District ranked in top 20 of Best School Districts in Colorado!

We are excited and proud to share that out of 154 Colorado school districts, Platte Valley School District is ranked #19 by Niche Rankings! Niche Rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews. We have also been ranked #13 for best teachers and #16 for best place to teach!
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Success Skills Initiative

We are excited to share with our parents and community our Success Skills Initiative, aimed at teaching our students key skills in the classroom. The four key skills we want our students to all learn throughout their time at Platte Valley is how to be a resilient learner, effective communicator, constructive teammate and creative problem solver. From kindergarten to their senior year, our students will learn about what each skill means and use these skills in the classroom.
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Our Mission

The Platte Valley School District is dedicated to providing the varied educational opportunities in a safe environment for all students and staff that will challenge each individual student to strive for his/her fullest potential as a unique human being. Each individual may be empowered to function creatively and productively within the changing world to the degree of personal application.
  • 6 in 7 Years Awarded Boettcher/Daniels Scholarships
  • 1,200 Student Count
  • 11:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
  • 100% Graduation Rate in 2023, 2024
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About Us

Located just east of the Front Range in Kersey, Colorado, Platte Valley School District has roots that run deep. Generations of alumni and dedicated residents of Kersey build our strong community that helps support our mission in Pursuing Excellence for All: For Every Student, Every Day. It's what guides us as teachers, administration and faculty in all three of our schools as we serve 1,200 students in our district campus. 
 
Our faculty, many who are community members and alumni, are dedicated to the success of every student. With an 11:1 student to faculty ratio, each of our students get the attention and specialized instruction they need and deserve in school.
 
Platte Valley students are successful, from Pre-K to graduation. Our students are offered opportunities in athletics, agriculture, performing arts and student leadership at a young age that allows them to compete and win in competitions state-wide. As they approach graduation, our students all finish and walk across the stage. With a 100% graduation rate in 2023 and 2024 along with six Boettcher/Daniels Scholarships awarded in the last seven years, Platte Valley graduates are prepared for the workforce. 
 
We are a community with strong held values and close community ties, making Platte Valley a great place to be. We invite anyone interested in enrolling their student or interested in being a part of our team to learn more about our district through our website, social media or by giving us a call at 970-336-8511.
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