Why should Tavelli be your school of choice?
✨ Discover the Tavelli Difference ✨
A Blue Ribbon School | A High-Achieving Partner with Colorado Department of Education
Tavelli Elementary isn’t your average elementary school. We are a vibrant, innovative learning community where academic excellence meets creativity, student ownership, and strong relationships.
🎓 High Achievement & Growth
Consistently recognized for outstanding academic performance and growth for all learners.
🔬 STEAM-Focused Learning
Hands-on exploration in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math is woven into everything we do.
🚌 Mobile Academic Classroom (MAC)
Our one-of-a-kind MAC brings summer STEAM and enrichment activities to students and neighborhoods, extending learning beyond the school year.
👩🏫 Dedicated & Passionate Teachers and Staff
Our educators go above and beyond to support, challenge, and inspire every student, every day.
🎯 Student Ownership of Learning
Students lead their learning through goal setting, reflection, and celebration of progress.
🤝 Strong Parent Involvement
Tavelli families are true partners, building a positive and engaged school culture.
💙 A Community of Excellence
At Tavelli, every child is seen, valued, and empowered to thrive.
Here is the schedule for the 2025-'26 School Year:
- School day – 8:25 AM to 3:03 PM
- Breakfast at 7:55 AM
- First Bell at 8:20
- Second Bell and start of day at 8:25
- End of day Bell at 3:03 PM
Pre School
- AM Class – 8:10 AM-11:40 AM
- PM Class – 12:25 PM-3:00 PM
August 2025 Parent Back to School Letter Coming Soon
July 2025 Parent Back to School Letter Coming Soon
2025-2026 Back to School Information from Ms. Hendricks
Healthy School Meals for All Program information
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School Accountability Committee (SAC) Information
2025-'26 Tavelli Handbook Coming Soon
Tavelli Elementary School
2018 National Blue Ribbon School Profile
Mission Statement: "Tavelli Elementary is a school of academics, character and wellness. Our vision is to ENGAGE students for academic and social success. We will INSPIRE a community of diverse learners through collaboration and accountability so our children SUCCEED in a global society."
Tavelli's motto is "Do what’s right, do your best, and respect others, self, and property." We work constantly to help our Pre-K-5th grade students incorporate these values into their daily lives. Additionally, we have made wellness a priority as studies have shown that fitness and good nutrition improve academic achievement. Tavelli teams up with Healthy Kids Club-UC Health, Lions Club, Otter Cares, the Public Library, the Partnership Center, Smithsonian, and Little Kids Rock to name a few. These organizations provide many opportunities for our students both during and after the school day. In 2012, the Tavelli staff chose to be a STEAM-Focused School to make learning relevant for our students in the 21st century.
Tavelli has been recognized by the Colorado Department of Education as a High Achieving School since 2014. In 2018 Tavelli was honored with the prestigious National Blue Ribbon School Award. Tavelli is one of 349 schools to be recognized in the United States that year. We are one of seven PSD schools to earn this honor.
Major Improvement Strategy: Implement a standards-based teaching and learning framework to ensure all students receive effective universal level instruction in all content areas, with emphasis on Tier 2 and Tier 3 instruction.
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Principal: Christine Hendricks
Email: chendric@psdschools.org
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Shirley Woods
Email: swoods@psdschools.org
Office Manager: Linda Foreman
Email: lforeman@psdschools.org
Office Clerk/Secretary/Attendance Clerk: Jane Spomer
Email: janes@psdschools.org
Attendance Line: 970-488-6726
School Resource Officer: Officer Sarah Klich
Email: sklich@psdschools.org
Phone: 970-472-3871
