Hello, Bear Valley Community!
My name is Rachael Sutherland, and I am incredibly honored to be the Principal at Bear Valley Middle School. 2025 marks my third full year at BVMS, and we have made tremendous gains. We are proudly now a GREEN school which means we meet state and Denver Public School academic expectations. I can confidently say that the BVMS staff is the best group of educators I have ever worked with, and our STUDENTS are the best in the West.
Bear Valley feels like home ; we love our jobs, love our kids, and do our absolute best to help our students not only grow academically but learn who they are, learn about others around them and embrace others with acceptance and respect. Middle School is a transformative time often discounted by many, and at Bear Valley we know we’re giving your students the tools they need to be successful in High School and beyond.
Outside of work, my time is spent with my family – husband, Joe, and 4 year old, Crew. We enjoy the occasional trip to the mountains but spend most of our time watching endless Youtube videos of anything related to Monster Trucks. 🙂
I am #YetiReady to embark on another successful and fun year. My door is always open for conversation and feedback,
~ Rachael
