Excellence in Education

Awards and Distinctions

U.S. News Best Elementary and Middle School

• GVA North placed among the top 40% of elementary and middle schools in Colorado, making it BOTH a U.S. News Best Elementary School and a Best Middle School.
• Of the 68,000 U.S. public elementary and middle schools evaluated by U.S. News, only 1,100 earned both awards.

Colorado Parent Magazine’s Family Favorite Winner

• In 2023, GVA North was voted Favorite Charter Elementary School Principal, Favorite Charter Middle School Principal, and Runner-Up for Favorite Charter Middle School Principal.
• In 2024, GVA North was voted the runner-up for Favorite Charter Elementary School, Favorite Charter Middle School, Favoirte Charter Elementary School Principal, and Favorite Charter Middle School Principal.

Support for Literacy Development

Early Literacy Grant

• Awarded by the Colorado Department of Education to enhance K-3 reading instruction through evidence-based practices, improving student literacy outcomes.

International Recognitions

Confucius Classrooms Recognition

• Honored by the Chinese International Education Foundation for outstanding instruction in Chinese language and culture.