Gold Hill School Staffing Cuts
Subject: Gold Hill School Staffing Cuts
Dear Gold Hill Families and Friends,
We’re writing to share some important news about the future of our beloved school and to invite you to stand with us in a way that is both positive and impactful.
As many of you know, BVSD is facing staffing reductions next year due to statewide budget constraints, uncertainty in federal funding, and the impacts of international tariffs. These challenges are affecting schools across the district. At Gold Hill, this means a significant change. We will move from having two full-time teachers and a full-time office manager/paraeducator to one full-time teaching position. Chrissy will continue as our classroom teacher, supported by a full-time office manager/paraeducator and an additional 15-hour-per-week paraeducator.
Even with these changes, we want to be clear: Gold Hill School still offers an exceptional educational experience. Our multiage program, experiential learning, and close-knit environment remain strong. We believe deeply in the value of our school—not just for our students, but for the entire Gold Hill community. In this moment of change, we are being called to come together with unity, creativity, and collaboration.
District leadership has expressed that there are no plans to close mountain schools. However, the level of staffing we’ve been allocated makes it harder to sustain enrollment. And enrollment is the key to keeping our school strong. Every student counts. Each family who chooses Gold Hill helps us continue offering the kind of joyful, connected learning environment that defines who we are.
Gold Hill School is more than a place where kids go to school. It’s where they grow up in a community that knows them, supports them, and celebrates them. If you’re raising your children in Gold Hill, this school offers something truly special. We invite you to help spread the word. Encourage others to visit. Share your story. Being part of this school is one of the most powerful ways to invest in the future of our community.
We want to work with the district, not against it. Let’s lead with gratitude, collaboration, and solutions. Join us in thoughtful conversations. Help us show what makes this school so special. With your support, we can keep Gold Hill School a place where children thrive, families connect, and our mountain community grows stronger every day.
Let’s move forward together- with heart, with hope, and with the care this moment calls for.
With appreciation,
The Gold Hill School Staff
Top 10 Reasons to Love the Gold Hill School
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Every Child Known by Heart
With our exceptional student-to-teacher ratio, your child isn’t just a name—they’re deeply known, supported, and celebrated for who they are. -
Multiage Classrooms That Grow Leaders
Our mixed-age model fosters confidence, collaboration, and mentorship. While others are just adopting this approach, we’ve been leading it for years. -
Individualized, Hands-On Learning
We tailor learning paths to each student through creative, project-based experiences that integrate STEM, literacy, the arts, and local history. -
A Real Community, Not Just a School
Students are surrounded by a whole town that roots for them. Here, learning is personal, communal, and lifelong. -
Outdoor Adventures, Every Day
Set in the mountains, our students explore nature daily—hiking, playing, and learning in an environment that fosters curiosity and wellness. -
Arts That Enrich and Inspire
From musical performances to visual arts and visiting artists, creativity is woven into everything we do. -
Deep Roots, Strong Sense of Place
Founded in 1873, Gold Hill is Colorado’s oldest school. Our long history builds pride and connection to land and community. -
Whole-Child Focus
We nurture emotional intelligence, social connection, and self-confidence alongside academic growth. -
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Through field trips and partnerships with local artists, scientists, historians, and leaders, our students experience learning that’s real, relevant, and lasting.10. A School Where Your Voice Matters
Families are true partners here. From sharing ideas to volunteering and shaping events, you help define our shared experience.