School Overview

Mead Elementary is a community of students, teachers and parents committed to the development of the whole child through a belief in every child’s unlimited potential by focusing on high expectations, rigor, raising achievement and developing character. Students have access to technology including iPad Minis, Chromebooks and laptops, which enhance classroom-learning objectives. As a movement school, students participate in twice-daily movement breaks where they move to activate both sides of the brain, which helps children, reenergize and focus on learning. 

Our Vision

We are a community of students, teachers and parents committed to the development of the whole child through a belief in every child’s unlimited potential by focusing on high expectations, rigor, raising achievement and developing character.

Movement Focus

The Staff at Mead Elementary are excited to provide several movement breaks a day. Incorporating movement breaks in the classroom can have a multitude of benefits across various aspects of students’ educational experience. Our goal is to create a lifelong relationship with fitness while also employing current research that shows how movement prepares the brain for learning. You can read more on Movement focus at Mead Elementary here.


Awards and Achievements

myOn Awards

Mead Elementary is proud of the amount of reading that our students accomplish everyday! All elementary schools are challenged to read online books during Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring and Summer breaks. Funds from this grant go to new non-fiction books and reading apps. **New for the 24-25 school year – we will be adding SORA with myOn for reading.

Meet the Principal

Welcome to Mead Elementary!

I’m Betsy Ball, and I bring 34 years of experience in education to our wonderful school community. Outside of school, I love hiking, scuba diving, and spending time with my family and my dog, Finn. My passion is creating a supportive and enriching environment for our students. I’m incredibly proud of our dedicated teachers and staff who help our students learn, grow, and succeed. I’m excited to partner with you in your child’s educational journey.

Recent News

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Apr 29, 2026

St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year

St. Vrain Valley Schools has been recognized by the NAMM Foundation as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education, marking the district’s sixth consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. This national designation celebrates school districts that demonstrate exceptional commitment to ensuring all students have access to high-quality music education as part of a...<br><a title="St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/04/29/st-vrain-valley-schools-earns-national-recognition-as-a-best-community-for-music-education-for-sixth-consecutive-year/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year </span>Read More</a>

Mar 25, 2026

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 new school year. We’re excited...<br><a title="ParentSquare: Our New District Communication Tool" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/03/11/parentsquare-our-new-district-communication-tool/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">ParentSquare: Our New District Communication Tool </span>Read More</a>

Apr 2, 2026

St. Vrain Valley Celebrates First-ever Future Ready Festival

Over two thousand community members came together on Saturday, March 7, for St. Vrain Valley Schools’ first-ever Future Ready Festival at Silver Creek High School. Families and community members filled the campus throughout the afternoon, engaging with educators, asking questions, and exploring innovative programs and opportunities available across the district. The festival featured Advantage Zones...<br><a title="St. Vrain Valley Celebrates First-ever Future Ready Festival" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/03/08/st-vrain-valley-celebrates-first-ever-future-ready-festival/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">St. Vrain Valley Celebrates First-ever Future Ready Festival </span>Read More</a>

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