Olander Elementary School (6482)
3401 AUNTIE STONE STREET
FORT COLLINS, CO 80526
284
Total Students Served
Pre-K - Grade 5
School District:
Poudre R-1 (1550)
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About Olander Elementary School (6482)
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Olander Elementary School
2025-2026
Location & History Founded in 1990 , Olander Elementary was named in honor of two dedicated educators: Emil ?Lefty? and Eleanor Olander, who together served the Fort Collins community for decades ol In Fall 2009 , Olander became the first elementary school in Colorado to formally adopt Project?Based Learning (PBL) as its core instructional approach. Educational Philosophy & Approach Olander?s mission is to empower children to reach their full potential and foster a lifelong love of learning thro…
ugh collaborative, creative, and purposeful education. As a free, public neighborhood K?5 school within the Poudre School District, it aligns with the Colorado Academic Standards , delivering a curriculum enriched by three grade-level PBL units per year , each completed in dedicated time blocks PBL at Olander centers on teamwork , solving real-world, multidisciplinary challenges that foster critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving?the key 21st?century skills Academic & Enrichment Offerings Students build strong foundations in literacy, math, and civic responsibility , while the school integrates arts, technology, and experiential learning throughout projects?for example, students may write and direct performances or create websites. Specials and support programs include: Art, Music, Physical Education, Technology, Counseling, Gifted & Talented services, Early Childhood education, Integrated Services, and small-group literacy and math instruction. Olander has Orton?Gillingham?trained staff at every grade, specializing in research?based reading instruction. Notably, Olander is one of only two Colorado Department of Education?designated ?Elementary Model School? for inclusion , underscoring its commitment to inclusive education. Clubs, Enrichment & Student Life A wide range of after?school clubs is available, including Running Club, Lego Robotics, Odyssey of the Mind, Chess Wizards, Choir, World Languages, Art Club, Yoga, Ukulele, Math Olympiad, Osprey News, and more. AlphaBest provides an on-site, licensed, affordable childcare program. Signature and Community Projects A highlight of Olander?s PBL approach is the Eco Experience Film Festival , where fifth-grade students translate their outdoor learning at CSU?s Mountain Campus into narrative films for families?combining storytelling, technology, and reflection on stepping outside comfort zones. Olaner has also prioritized inclusivity through practical interventions, like the addition of an adaptive climbing harness in physical education to ensure all students, including those in Integrated Services, can participate meaningfully. Community Reputation Local families consistently praise Olander for its supportive and inclusive environment.
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