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Brandi Thornton

Title
Registrar/Attendance Clerk
Email
thornton_brandi@svvsd.org
Department
Office
Bio
I began my career at Red Hawk Elementary as a parent volunteer when the school opened. I spent several years volunteering in the classroom and for school events. I then became the Volunteer Coordinator for the Red Hawk Elementary PTO, where I remained for 3 years. In 2017 I was hired as an Instructional Para, in 2018 I became the Health Clerk, and in 2021 I became the Registrar/Attendance Clerk.  I grew up in Salida, Colorado, and earned a degree in Criminal Justice from Trinidad State Junior College. After several years of working with at-risk youth, I earned a degree in Graphic Design from Front Range Community College, and then earned a degree in Internet and Web Development from Arizona State University. In my free time I like to spend time with my two daughters Jailyn and Adelyn, our dog Yancy, and cats Tima and Nala. I enjoy running and working out, Peloton, volunteering, crafting, reading, and drawing. I am also a living donor advocate, after having donated both my left kidney and left liver lobe to strangers. 

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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>

Feb 5, 2026

St. Vrain Valley Schools to Host Early Access to Kindergarten and First Grade Informational Meeting, Feb. 17

St. Vrain Valley Schools is hosting an Early Access to Kindergarten and First Grade Informational Meeting on February 17 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. For families of highly advanced gifted children under the age of six, the district offers an early access pathway designed to ensure students whose academic needs exceed typical preschool experiences can...<br><a title="St. Vrain Valley Schools to Host Early Access to Kindergarten and First Grade Informational Meeting, Feb. 17" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/02/05/st-vrain-valley-schools-to-host-early-access-to-kindergarten-and-first-grade-informational-meeting-feb-17/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">St. Vrain Valley Schools to Host Early Access to Kindergarten and First Grade Informational Meeting, Feb. 17 </span>Read More</a>

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