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History
Olander Elementary opened in 1990 and was named for Emil and Eleanor Olander, two retired Fort Collins teachers.
Learning culture
Olander’s culture is founded on a love of learning and caring for children. Mutual respect, personal responsibility, safety, and “doing your best” are cornerstones of our school. Clear expectations and “love and logic” discipline create a positive, safe learning atmosphere.
Academic environment
Olander’s focus is establishing a foundation of literacy, math, civic responsibility, and the new 21st Century skills all students need to be successful as global citizens. Project Based Learning (PBL), a powerful teaching method used at all grade levels, engages students in learning knowledge and skills through an extended inquiry process structured around complex, authentic questions and carefully designed products and tasks.
Instructional & enrichment programs
Olander students create innovative technology projects every year. Examples include movies about the American Revolution and videos using clay animation.
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Our own Olander School News is produced biweekly by groups of 5th and 6th graders. Each grade level creates research presentations using PowerPoint and other professional publications. Our computer lab of 31 networked computers and two mobile DanaSmart® labs, in addition to networked computers throughout the building, guarantee all students access to the amazing world of technology.
The state-recognized Olander literacy lab boosts basic literacy skills for students through innovative and research-based teaching methods.
Enrichment activities include special interest and diversity services, student council, choir, Lego Robotics, Odyssey of the Mind, mentorships, special assemblies, guest speakers, and field trips.
Opportunities for parents
Our PTO provides a number activities including book fairs, student assemblies, annual sock hop, and other monthly social events. The Parent Advisory Board provides advice and feedback on the operation of our school.
Staff average years teaching experience: 14 years
Education level of teachers: 21 of 26 teachers
hold master's degrees or above
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Olander Elementary School
