Coyote Ridge Elementary, an IB World School

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Coyote Ridge Elementary, an IB World School Welcome to the official page for Coyote Ridge Elementary School, an IB World School in Fort Collins, CO.

This page adheres to TSD Social Media Guidelines available at tsd.org/social-media. Colors: Black, silver, and purple

Mascot: Coyote

Describe: Our school has been open for seven years and we have aligned our philosophy and teaching practices to maximize academic achievement for all students. We teach through inquiry, realizing that students learn deeply when they are curious about the components of the world around them. Units of Inquiry have been aligned and build upon each other in relevance and rigor from prekindergarten through 5th grade to ensure that state standards are taught and overlaps in curriculum are avoided. We provide a world perspective, and aspire for students to learn that. Stellar Points: Our school has won multiple awards recently, including two awards from the Colorado Department of Education—the John Irwin Award given to schools that demonstrate excellent academic achievement and the Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award for schools that demonstrate exceptional student growth. We have been a high performing school in the state of Colorado since we opened. We are proud of the success of our school and the work we have done to fully implement the IB philosophy in our school. Special Offerings: IB, Early Childhood Program, Intensive Learning Center, world language (Spanish) instruction for all students, art, music, P.E., library/media, and computer lab

Extracurricular: Chess Club, Coyote Choir, All State Honor Choir, Run/Walk Club, Odyssey of the Mind (OM), Destination Imagination, Student Ambassadors, Lego Robotics, etc. Climate: Cohesive, collaborative, and interconnected staff; a spirit of doing "whatever it takes" for every student to succeed

Accomplishments: John Irwin Award, Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award, Classified Employee of the Year, principal received the Thompson School District Excellence Award, Chess team won many honors, OM team to state competition, student placed second in the district Spelling Bee

Partnerships: Rotary International – Polio fundraiser and connecting with schools in other countries

Parent/Volunteers: Over 6,000 hours of recorded volunteer time in our school, not a day passes when you don't see parents helping in classrooms; active and supportive School Accountability Committee (SAC) and Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

10/20/2026

Thompson School District is proud to celebrate Classified Appreciation Week 2026! Throughout the week, we are featuring photos and inspirational messages submitted by students, staff members, and families from across the district.⠀⠀

Classified Staff Member: Jody Roberts
Position: School Secretary
School: Coyote Ridge Elementary School
Recognized by: Kendra Larson, Staff Member
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"Jody is absolutely amazing! She is the first person you see when you walk into the office and is the last person you see when you leave for the day! She helps our school run seamlessly and is one of the most efficient people I know. Her care for our students, staff, and community does not go unnoticed! Jody works incredibly hard at her job and is knowledgeable and committed to doing all things with excellence. From understanding Teacher needs to helping out the custodial crew, she's your go-to. Jody should be recognized for her commitment to TSD as well as her dedication to Coyote Ridge."⠀
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Volunteer in the Garden! This Thursday, Oct. 22nd, we will do some weeding, adding new soil to garden beds, and planting...
10/20/2026

Volunteer in the Garden! This Thursday, Oct. 22nd, we will do some weeding, adding new soil to garden beds, and planting tulips for spring. Everyone is welcome!

🖍️Kindergarten Open House 🎒2027-2028 School Year🗓️ November 12th, 2026 ⏰️ 5:30 - 7 PM 📍Thompson Valley High School1669 E...
10/20/2026

🖍️Kindergarten Open House 🎒
2027-2028 School Year

🗓️ November 12th, 2026
⏰️ 5:30 - 7 PM
📍Thompson Valley High School
1669 Eagle Dr., Loveland

Please join Thompson School District for our annual Kindergarten Open House. This is an opportunity to connect with your elementary school & discover the opportunities TSD can provide your child.
For more information: http://tsd.org/kindergarten

We want to hear from our families and community members about how we are doing, both from an individual school perspecti...
10/17/2026

We want to hear from our families and community members about how we are doing, both from an individual school perspective and throughout the entire district.

Please take a few minutes to give us this important feedback!
Learn more or complete the survey: https://www.tsd.org/climate-and-culture

📌 The survey closes on November 13th

‼️ Important: If you have a child enrolled in a TSD charter school, you will participate in a separate climate and culture survey process in the future. If you have any questions, please reach out to the school.

Coffee Talk hosted by Mr. Jones~ 2nd & 3rd Grade Families~ Monday, October 19th at 8:05am~ CRES Cafeteria
10/17/2026

Coffee Talk hosted by Mr. Jones
~ 2nd & 3rd Grade Families
~ Monday, October 19th at 8:05am
~ CRES Cafeteria

🎃 TRICK OR TREAT STREET 🍬Presented by MVHS, TVHS, & LHS Student Councils:Get ready for a family-friendly night of fright...
10/17/2026

🎃 TRICK OR TREAT STREET 🍬
Presented by MVHS, TVHS, & LHS Student Councils:
Get ready for a family-friendly night of frightful fun & wicked delights!
📅 Date: October 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
📍 Location: Mountain View HS (3500 Mountain Lion Dr., Loveland, CO 80537)

ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT in the Coyote Campaign! Thanks to your generosity, we are right on the brink of hitting our $6,000 goal...
10/15/2026

ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT in the Coyote Campaign! Thanks to your generosity, we are right on the brink of hitting our $6,000 goal! That means we are a couple of donations away from seeing Mr. Jones work from the school roof for an entire morning. Remember, 100% of your tax-deductible donations stay right here at CRES to fund classroom supplies, teacher requests, and essential school projects for our kids. Every dollar directly impacts our school. Let’s cross that finish line strong!
Donate today at: https://givebutter.com/coyote-campaign-2026

10/14/2026

Yesterday, our 4th graders had a special visit from the Poudre Fire Authority. They learned all about fire safety, lithium-ion battery care, and found out just how heavy full firefighter gear really is. Big shout out to Ms. Gebhart for demonstrating for the kids!

Book Fair Time! Today we are open before school from 8:30-9:00am and after school until 7:00pm. Thursday the book fair i...
10/14/2026

Book Fair Time! Today we are open before school from 8:30-9:00am and after school until 7:00pm. Thursday the book fair is open from 7:30am-4:00pm.
We could use a couple volunteers to pack up the fair tomorrow. Sign up here to help! https://bit.ly/4dEHpoY

Address

7115 Avondale Road
Fort Collins, CO
80525

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8am - 3:30pm
Friday 8am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+19706799400

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