Become a Big Sky Bison! School opening for the 2026-2027 school year.
Choosing a school for your student is an important personal step in charting their future path. Toward this end, St. Vrain offers a diverse and extensive selection of rigorous academic and co-curricular programs that provide you and your student choice in selecting a school that best aligns with their interests and educational goals.
Big Sky PK-8 welcomes students from across Mead, St. Vrain Valley Schools, and neighboring school districts in a dynamic and supportive school environment.
Neighborhood School Enrollment
You can confirm if Big Sky PK-8 is your neighborhood school on the district’s Maps and Boundaries page.
To register for Big Sky PK-8 as your neighborhood schools, a new student must be:
- A resident of the District (proof of residency required) – if you are not a resident of the district, please see open enrollment instructions below
- 5 years old on or before October 1 for kindergarten or 6 years old on or before October 1 for first grade
- Preschoolers must be three or four years of age on or before October 1 to enroll
The new student must have:
- a birth certificate or its equivalent
- up-to-date immunization records
- evidence of a recent physical examination is requested
- name, address, and telephone number of last school attended
There are no fees for regular instructional programs. Fees are charged for extra-curricular activities and special instructional program materials.
Open Enrollment
Students who desire to attend a school or program outside of their designated attendance area may apply for Open Enrollment/Nonresidence authorization for the school or program of their choice. In order to apply, an Open Enrollment/Nonresident Application must be filled out.