Tarver Elementary School
3500 Summit Grove Parkway, Thornton, CO, 80241 - 720-972-5640 - Website

Complete - New and improved! We're excited to say, your investment plan is now complete. This process was a collaborative effort. With your help, we're engaging and inspiring all students to innovate to achieve and succeed in a safe environment.
Latest Updates
Bond improvement work continued at Tarver Elementary in Summer 2020 and included:
- Exterior door/window replacement
- Improvements to Early Childhood Education classrooms
Bond improvement work took place in Summer 2019 and included:
- Upgrades to the school playground
- Improvements to specials classes including new stage curtains and storage (music), new sinks and storage (art) and new ceiling tiles in gymnasium
- Crawlspace and plumbing repair work
- Building electrical system upgrades
- New main entry secured vestibule
2019: Crawlspace work as listed below in building structure; all work listed below in building systems/safety & security [minus technology upgrades]; all work listed below in renovations & remodels, playground work as listed below in equipment and furnishings - COMPLETED
2020: All remaining work as listed below in building structure; and technology upgrades as listed below in building systems/safety & security - COMPLETED
Building Structure
- Repair building structure and systems in the crawlspace - COMPLETED
- Replace access stairs and ramps to mobile classrooms - COMPLETED
- Replace failing exterior windows and doors - COMPLETED
Equipment & Furnishings
- Replace playground for safety and ADA accessibility - COMPLETED
Building Systems / Safety & Security
- Improve cafeteria/kitchen plumbing components - COMPLETED
- Relocate gas line for increased safety and current code compliance - COMPLETED
- Replace deteriorating sewer system components - COMPLETED
- Upgrade electrical components for increased capacity - COMPLETED
- Install electronic card access to promote a safe and secure building - COMPLETED
- Upgrade school intercom system to meet safety requirements - COMPLETED
- Install digital security camera system - COMPLETED
Early Childhood Education
- Improvements to Early Childhood Education classrooms
Renovations & Remodels
- Repair or replace specials (music, art, gym) program components such as wall panels, ceiling tiles, flooring and program specific equipment - COMPLETED
Instructional Upgrades
- Each school is provided with funding for instructional upgrades that will be determined through a collaborative process with the school and community. Categories can include furniture, technology, space modifications, safety & security upgrades and specials/electives - COMPLETED