Becky Escamilla , Principal

2008 Pine Street
Boulder, CO 80302
Telephone: 720-561-5431
Fax: 720-561-5431

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Welcome to Whittier International School

Where the world meets in the heart of Boulder

Presently attended by children from 29 different countries, speaking 19 different languages.

Built in 1882, Whittier is a designated Historic Landmark, Colorado's oldest continuously operating school. The original Pine Street School was renamed for poet John Greenleaf Whittier, after he wrote back to student Effie Titus, an early Boulder 6th grader, who was in love with his poem, "Snowbound."

The vision for Whittier International is to use our creativity, enthusiasm, and empathy to inspire and empower students in becoming confident, respectful, and inquiring global citizens.

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Fun in the Whittier Garden!

Click on the above images to see parents and students working in the Whittier Garden.

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Click on the image below to see Whittier's ART WEBSITE!!!




7th Annual Whittier International School Garden Tour on Mapleton Hill

Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Boulder

Launch into the planting season with this special event, touring select gardens in historic Boulder neighborhoods. Ten all new private gardens will open their gates for you to wander, gaze and get great ideas! Landscapes are nicely varied and created by prominent landscapers and home gardeners alike. Proceeds benefit Boulder’s Whittier International School, a public elementary in the heart of downtown. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased in Boulder from May 1 – June 5 at several retail locations:  Jacque Michelle, 2670 Broadway; Pharmaca, 2700 Broadway; Feather Thy Nest, 1825 Pearl Street; The West End Gardener, 777 Pearl Street; and Sturtz & Copeland Florists, 2851 Valmont Road. Tickets also are available at 11 a.m. on the day of the event at 401 Pine Street in Boulder. Questions? Contact Amy Britton at (303) 442-2044.

Summer Enrollment:

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROCEDURES FOR SUMMER ENROLLMENTS
 
PARENT PORTION

1. Parents/Guardians will go to your school's website or the BVSD website to find information on the enrollment process for new BVSD students.
2. Parents/Guardians will complete the Student Enrollment Online (SEO) form.
3. Parents/Guardians will bring or fax all necessary documentation (outlined on the SEO receipt page) directly to the Student Enrollment Center (SEC.)
 
STUDENT ENROLLMENT CENTER PORTION

4. The SEC will verify all information received from the Parents/Guardians.
5. The SEC will complete enrollments.
6. The SEC will compile your schools’ documentation packets for either pick up or delivery once your staff returns from vacation.
 
SCHOOL PORTION
7. The school will not need to fax any additional documentation back to the SEC unless specifically requested.

If you have any questions, please contact the Student Enrollment Center at 303-447-5247 or enrollment.helpdesk@bvsd.org

 

 

 

 

Volunteers tend to the plants next to the flag pole and kiosk in front of Whittier.

 

 

 

 

 

The Boulder Valley School District partners with community schools to offer a half-day optional, fee-based childcare program (K-CARE) in addition to the half-day kindergarten program. K-CARE is available in elementary schools for kindergartners needing care for the rest of the school day. K-CARE compliments the school programs and is consistent with the guidelines of a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
If you are interested in this service, you can sign-up at the school office.