About Us

Welcome to Heritage Elementary

Heritage Elementary is a beautiful place to learn and grow. We are a welcoming neighborhood school where students are known, valued, supported, and challenged to reach their full potential.

At Heritage, we cultivate a collaborative community with strong family partnerships and provide high-quality, meaningful learning experiences that equip students academically, socially, and emotionally for success in middle school and beyond.

Our mission—Unlocking potential, Inspiring kindness, Celebrating community!—reflects the heart of who we are. We believe every child has limitless potential, and our passionate educators are committed to nurturing that potential through engaging, rigorous, and joyful learning experiences.

Heritage students have opportunities to grow across all disciplines, including literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, visual arts, music, and physical education. Through thoughtful instruction, collaboration, creativity, and exploration, students develop the knowledge, confidence, and skills they need to become lifelong learners.

To learn more about Heritage or schedule a personal tour, please call 720-554-3500.

What Makes Heritage Special?

High-Quality, Meaningful Learning

Our classrooms are filled with curiosity, collaboration, creativity, and purposeful learning. Teachers provide rigorous, responsive instruction designed to meet the needs of each student. Students are encouraged to ask questions, solve problems, think critically, and take an active role in their learning.

A Safe and Inclusive Community

At Heritage, every student deserves to feel a strong sense of belonging. We value and celebrate the unique identities, experiences, strengths, and perspectives each student and family brings to our community.

Our school culture is grounded in positive relationships, social-emotional learning, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and restorative practices. These approaches help students develop self-awareness, empathy, responsibility, and the skills needed to navigate challenges successfully.

Strong Family Partnerships

Families are essential partners in the success of our students. We value open communication, meaningful collaboration, and the many ways families contribute to our school community. Together, we celebrate accomplishments, support students through challenges, and create experiences that help every child thrive.

The Heart of a Neighborhood School

Heritage offers the warmth and connection of a close-knit neighborhood school. Students are known by name, families are welcomed as valued partners, and relationships are at the center of everything we do. Our size allows us to build a caring community while providing rich academic, artistic, and social opportunities for every student.

We Are Heritage

We Are Learners

We approach learning with curiosity, courage, and a growth mindset. We ask questions, explore new ideas, and persevere through challenges.

We Are Kind

We recognize the importance of empathy, compassion, and inclusion. We care for one another and help every member of our community feel welcome.

We Are Creative

We provide students with opportunities to imagine, design, perform, express themselves, and discover their unique strengths and talents.

We Are Connected

We believe strong relationships among students, staff, families, and our greater community are essential to learning and belonging.

We Are Heritage

We unlock potential, inspire kindness, and celebrate community—together.