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| Our belief is that learning soars when students are inquisitive, interested, inspired, joyful and feel that they are important to the classroom community. | We strive to individualize learning so that each student understands their strengths and knows the next steps in their own learning journey. Each student tracks his or her own progress and mastery of learning goals are celebrated. | We foster a growth mindset. We teach students to believe their skills and talents can be developed through hard work, good strategies, and feedback from others. Failures are celebrated as an opportunity to learn and grow. |
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![Image of the Garfield County School District #16 logo: an outline of a mountain with G16 in red and black.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1693434874/garfield16org/sqmcsvawh61fmcfbxywz/G16LogoTransparentbackgroundFINALSITE.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1693434874/garfield16org/sqmcsvawh61fmcfbxywz/G16LogoTransparentbackgroundFINALSITE.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1693434874/garfield16org/sqmcsvawh61fmcfbxywz/G16LogoTransparentbackgroundFINALSITE.png","width":712}])
Garfield County School District No. 16 is taking sealed bids for the following:
- Bus 12: 2009 International VIN 1BAKGCPAC9F265338
- 77 Passenger School Bus, sold as is
- Bus 418 2001 Ford Bluebird VIN 1FDSE35F61HB54039
- 14 Passenger Micro School Bus, sold as is
- 2008 Chevrolet Suburban VIN 3GNFK16398G195686, sold as is
![Parent/Teacher Conferences. April 7, 2025. K-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences. 11am - 7pm. Invite only. All schools.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772129860/garfield16org/zd4u4ihf7gkejijdwdvi/ConferencesApril2026English.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772129860/garfield16org/zd4u4ihf7gkejijdwdvi/ConferencesApril2026English.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772129860/garfield16org/zd4u4ihf7gkejijdwdvi/ConferencesApril2026English.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1772129860/garfield16org/zd4u4ihf7gkejijdwdvi/ConferencesApril2026English.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1772129860/garfield16org/zd4u4ihf7gkejijdwdvi/ConferencesApril2026English.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772129860/garfield16org/zd4u4ihf7gkejijdwdvi/ConferencesApril2026English.png","width":2000}])
Parent/Teacher Conferences are April 6th! Your student(s) school(s) will send more information.
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¡Las Conferencias de Padres y Maestros son el 6 de abril! La escuela (s) de su estudiante enviará más información.
![Image of Grand Valley Center for Family Learning logo: a baby cardinal bird coming out of its shell.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1693435985/garfield16org/bfwtwkyfkno7xo3kzgi9/CopyofCFLLOGOFINALSITE.png","width":190}])
Check out our March Newsletter! If you did not receive the newsletter in your email, please call CFL at 970-285-5702 to update your contact information.
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Echa un vistazo a nuestro boletín de marzo! Si no recibió el boletín en su correo electrónico, llame a CFL al 970-285-5702 para actualizar su información de contacto.
![Garfield County School District 16 Board of Education school board meeting Tuesday, December 9, 2025. 5:00 pm. 0460 Stone Quarry Road, Battlement Mesa, CO 81635. Photo of 2025 GVHS graduating class and the Cardinal mascot.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764974822/garfield16org/bvgtzekydhtggmo5ychu/BOEMeeting03-2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764974822/garfield16org/bvgtzekydhtggmo5ychu/BOEMeeting03-2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764974822/garfield16org/bvgtzekydhtggmo5ychu/BOEMeeting03-2026.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764974822/garfield16org/bvgtzekydhtggmo5ychu/BOEMeeting03-2026.png","width":1080}])
G16 School Board Meeting Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:00 pm. St. John's Administration Building. Agenda can be found online: https://go.boarddocs.com/co/garfield16/Board.nsf/Public or https://www.garfield16.org/about/board-of-education
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Reunión de la Junta Escolar de G16 Martes, 10 de Marzo de 2026 a las 5:00 pm. Edificio de la Administración de St. John. Agenda se puede encontrar en línea: https://go.boarddocs.com/co/garfield16/Board.nsf/Public o https://www.garfield16.org/about/board-of-education
![CFL Spring Music Programs. 1st grade: March 12 6pm. Kinder: March 19 6pm. Programa de musica de primavera. 1er grado: 12 de marzo 6pm, Kinder 19 de Marco 6pm. 100 E. 2nd St, Parachute, CO 81635]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770932120/garfield16org/agyw6kbcfnj193hkfa9q/CFLSpringMusicProgram_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770932120/garfield16org/agyw6kbcfnj193hkfa9q/CFLSpringMusicProgram_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770932120/garfield16org/agyw6kbcfnj193hkfa9q/CFLSpringMusicProgram_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770932120/garfield16org/agyw6kbcfnj193hkfa9q/CFLSpringMusicProgram_1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770932120/garfield16org/agyw6kbcfnj193hkfa9q/CFLSpringMusicProgram_1.png","width":1587}])
Join us for CFL's Kindergarten and 1st Grade Spring Concerts!
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¡Únete a nosotros en los conciertos de primavera de Infantil y 1º de Primaria de CFL!
![Girl in a dress sitting in grass with some lavender flowers behind her.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770151568/garfield16org/fatpcsyfgnqwepupyltj/Samanthahillinternphoto.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770151568/garfield16org/fatpcsyfgnqwepupyltj/Samanthahillinternphoto.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770151568/garfield16org/fatpcsyfgnqwepupyltj/Samanthahillinternphoto.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770151568/garfield16org/fatpcsyfgnqwepupyltj/Samanthahillinternphoto.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770151568/garfield16org/fatpcsyfgnqwepupyltj/Samanthahillinternphoto.jpg","width":1366}])
Garfield County School District 16 is proud to announce our student interns! Thanks to funding from Aspen Community Foundation, G16 has been able to hire several student interns throughout our district.
Samantha Hill is one of our Outdoor Education Interns.
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El Distrito Escolar 16 del Condado de Garfield se enorgullece de anunciar a nuestros trabajadores estudiantil. Gracias a la financiación de la Fundación Comunitaria de Aspen, G16 ha podido contratar a varios trabajadores estudiantil en nuestro distrito.
Samantha Hill es una de nuestras trabajadoras del Educación del Aire Libre
![Day camp and overnight adventure camps. Junior mountaineers is a western colorado university-operated summer day and adventure camp that blends athletics, outdoor recreation, and STEAM learning. Our state-licensed programs are led by experienced staff and western students, creating a safe, active, and inclusive experience for every camper. Discover, play, grow. Overnight adventure camp registration opens February 2 and Day camp opens March 1. JMC is expanding to serve 5-18 year olds. 9709432109]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771952642/garfield16org/gm0d4hnaqa5xgrzhmwdz/JMCFlyer-EnglishSpanish_Page_2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771952642/garfield16org/gm0d4hnaqa5xgrzhmwdz/JMCFlyer-EnglishSpanish_Page_2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771952642/garfield16org/gm0d4hnaqa5xgrzhmwdz/JMCFlyer-EnglishSpanish_Page_2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1771952642/garfield16org/gm0d4hnaqa5xgrzhmwdz/JMCFlyer-EnglishSpanish_Page_2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1771952642/garfield16org/gm0d4hnaqa5xgrzhmwdz/JMCFlyer-EnglishSpanish_Page_2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771952642/garfield16org/gm0d4hnaqa5xgrzhmwdz/JMCFlyer-EnglishSpanish_Page_2.jpg","width":2160}])
Junior Mountaineers Camp (JMC) is back on the Western Colorado University campus again this summer, AND we’re adding overnight adventure camps for middle and high schoolers, featuring backcountry hut trips, expedition trips, and more! JMC is a state-licensed summer day and overnight adventure camp that blends athletics, outdoor recreation, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) learning. Led by experienced staff and Western students, JMC provides a safe, active, and inclusive experience for campers. Families can register by the week, with each week offering a unique theme and outdoor recreation activities. For more details on JMC Summer 2026 offerings, please use the QR code on the flyer or visit us online.
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El Campamento de Jóvenes Montañeros (JMC) regresa al campus de la Universidad Western Colorado este verano. Además, incorporamos campamentos de aventura con pernoctación para estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria, con excursiones a cabañas en zonas rurales, expediciones y mucho más. JMC es un campamento de aventura de verano con licencia estatal, que combina atletismo, recreación al aire libre y aprendizaje STEAM (ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería, arte y matemáticas). Dirigido por personal experimentado y estudiantes de Western, JMC ofrece una experiencia segura, activa e inclusiva para los campistas. Las familias pueden inscribirse por semana; cada semana se ofrece un tema único y actividades recreativas al aire libre. Para obtener más información sobre las actividades de verano de JMC 2026, use el código QR del folleto o visítenos en línea.
![Housing Resources. Affordable Housing Community Meeting. Hosted by Housing Resources of Western CO. February 26, 2026 5:30pm to 7pm. Parachute Senior Center. Get a sneak peek at new properties in development. Join our waitlist for future ownership developments. Sign up for our development focus group. Light dinner will be provided. For inquires or to RSVP, contact Jami Edwards 970-270-6604 jamie@hrwco.org]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771897172/garfield16org/jnmwji5cb9hgbuypciml/ParachuteFlyer.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771897172/garfield16org/jnmwji5cb9hgbuypciml/ParachuteFlyer.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771897172/garfield16org/jnmwji5cb9hgbuypciml/ParachuteFlyer.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1771897172/garfield16org/jnmwji5cb9hgbuypciml/ParachuteFlyer.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1771897172/garfield16org/jnmwji5cb9hgbuypciml/ParachuteFlyer.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1771897172/garfield16org/jnmwji5cb9hgbuypciml/ParachuteFlyer.jpg","width":2200}])
Housing Resources of Western Colorado is seeking community input about the needs and wants with regard to housing and the planned development of 4 acres off 4th St near the Senior Center.
![Ice Fishing Clinic. Free. Ice fishing clinic and gear, free cross country ski and snowshoe rentals, hot coco, family fun! Saturday, February 28 9:30am - 3:30pm. Vega lake state park 152 N. 6/10 road, collbran, co 81624. CO state parks pass required to enter and fishing license for ages 16 and older.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771018295/garfield16org/rpw0sw58dr2uwc2rot2x/IceFishingClinic2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771018295/garfield16org/rpw0sw58dr2uwc2rot2x/IceFishingClinic2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771018295/garfield16org/rpw0sw58dr2uwc2rot2x/IceFishingClinic2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1771018295/garfield16org/rpw0sw58dr2uwc2rot2x/IceFishingClinic2.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771018295/garfield16org/rpw0sw58dr2uwc2rot2x/IceFishingClinic2.png","width":1587}])
Join us for a free Ice Fishing Clinic!
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¡Únete a nosotros para una clínica gratuita de pesca en hielo!
![UPK25-26EnrollmentFlier (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768948758/garfield16org/cgcxgg9ehbquphufds24/SP-UPK3YearoldFlier2627Spanish.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768948758/garfield16org/cgcxgg9ehbquphufds24/SP-UPK3YearoldFlier2627Spanish.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768948758/garfield16org/cgcxgg9ehbquphufds24/SP-UPK3YearoldFlier2627Spanish.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768948758/garfield16org/cgcxgg9ehbquphufds24/SP-UPK3YearoldFlier2627Spanish.png","width":1080}])
Universal Preschool (UPK) Enrollment Information for Fall 2026
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Información de inscripción para el otoño de 2026
![Teen sip and paint. Teens and preteens are welcome to join us for an afternoon of hot chocolate and painting. Painting supplies and canvas will be provided along with snacks and drinks. Saturday, November 29 3-5pm. Parachute Branch Library. Free! For more info call 970-285-9870.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771345711/garfield16org/iuvssipu4fa6vxkg5mli/BUE-CFLEnglish.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771345711/garfield16org/iuvssipu4fa6vxkg5mli/BUE-CFLEnglish.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771345711/garfield16org/iuvssipu4fa6vxkg5mli/BUE-CFLEnglish.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1771345711/garfield16org/iuvssipu4fa6vxkg5mli/BUE-CFLEnglish.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771345711/garfield16org/iuvssipu4fa6vxkg5mli/BUE-CFLEnglish.png","width":1545}])
Check out all the upcoming events at Parachute Branch Library
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Consulta todos los próximos eventos en la Biblioteca de Parachute
![Local's Choice, Post Independent, the Citizen Telegram 2025. Vote for us daily.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771343416/garfield16org/bkkx12zcqge7or5z7nev/LocalsChoice.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771343416/garfield16org/bkkx12zcqge7or5z7nev/LocalsChoice.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771343416/garfield16org/bkkx12zcqge7or5z7nev/LocalsChoice.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771343416/garfield16org/bkkx12zcqge7or5z7nev/LocalsChoice.jpg","width":1200}])
Please join us in congratulating and celebrating our incredible Post Independent Locals' Choice Award nominees from G16 Schools!
Vote daily below for your favorites February 13-19 by following this link: https://www.postindependent.com/localschoice#/
![February 15 National School Resource Officer Day. Thank you to our school resource officers!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769616774/garfield16org/slosdcejgozetzghkxup/0625-school-appreciation-day-national-school-resource-officer-fb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769616774/garfield16org/slosdcejgozetzghkxup/0625-school-appreciation-day-national-school-resource-officer-fb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769616774/garfield16org/slosdcejgozetzghkxup/0625-school-appreciation-day-national-school-resource-officer-fb.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769616774/garfield16org/slosdcejgozetzghkxup/0625-school-appreciation-day-national-school-resource-officer-fb.png","width":1200}])
Today is National School Resource Officer Day! Thank you to Officer VanTeyligen and Deputy Miller for all they do!
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¡Hoy es el Día Nacional del Oficial de Recursos Escolares! ¡Gracias al oficial VanTeyligen y al ayudante Miller por todo lo que hacen!
![G16 Gazette Logo. Garfield County School District #16]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1697839025/garfield16org/wdgga0zfp1vuezps7psw/G16Gazette.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1697839025/garfield16org/wdgga0zfp1vuezps7psw/G16Gazette.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1697839025/garfield16org/wdgga0zfp1vuezps7psw/G16Gazette.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1697839025/garfield16org/wdgga0zfp1vuezps7psw/G16Gazette.png","width":1080}])
Join us for a free Ice Fishing Clinic!
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¡Únete a nosotros para una clínica gratuita de pesca en hielo!
![Boy posing in front of a waterfall for a photo.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768340356/garfield16org/df4mfxc0qsaxq1nyhvxf/Dylan.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768340356/garfield16org/df4mfxc0qsaxq1nyhvxf/Dylan.png","width":337}])
Garfield County School District 16 is proud to announce our student interns! Thanks to funding from Aspen Community Foundation, G16 has been able to hire several student interns throughout our district.
Dylan Lopez is the Public Information Intern.
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El Distrito Escolar 16 del Condado de Garfield se enorgullece de anunciar a nuestros trabajador estudiantil. Gracias a la financiación de la Fundación Comunitaria de Aspen, G16 ha podido contratar a varios estudiantes en prácticas en todo nuestro distrito.
Dylan Lopez es el trabajador de Información Pública.
Check out our February Newsletter! If you did not receive the newsletter in your email, please call CFL at 970-285-5702 to update your contact information.
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Echa un vistazo a nuestro boletín de febrero! Si no recibió el boletín en su correo electrónico, llame a CFL al 970-285-5702 para actualizar su información de contacto.
![Saturday, May 2, 2026. MayFest. 5K Run 8am, pancake breakfast 9am, bike derby 10am, show and shine (car show 10am, vendors 10am, food trucks 12pm, carnival games 12 pm, battle of the bands 3pm. Cottonwood Park, Parachute, Colorado]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770239737/garfield16org/fksa7txec6a2jzlgvfmo/ENG-Mayfestflyer.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770239737/garfield16org/fksa7txec6a2jzlgvfmo/ENG-Mayfestflyer.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770239737/garfield16org/fksa7txec6a2jzlgvfmo/ENG-Mayfestflyer.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770239737/garfield16org/fksa7txec6a2jzlgvfmo/ENG-Mayfestflyer.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770239737/garfield16org/fksa7txec6a2jzlgvfmo/ENG-Mayfestflyer.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770239737/garfield16org/fksa7txec6a2jzlgvfmo/ENG-Mayfestflyer.png","width":1728}])
Calling all trinket/food/non-profit vendors and local bands to MayFest 2026!
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¡Llamamos a todos los proveedores de baratijas/comida/organizaciones y bandas locales a MayFest 2026!
![High school students learning how to butcher an elk with the supervision of adults.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770844853/garfield16org/oax0wkkgoyxr4ipwm273/20260205_170137.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770844853/garfield16org/oax0wkkgoyxr4ipwm273/20260205_170137.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770844853/garfield16org/oax0wkkgoyxr4ipwm273/20260205_170137.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770844853/garfield16org/oax0wkkgoyxr4ipwm273/20260205_170137.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770844853/garfield16org/oax0wkkgoyxr4ipwm273/20260205_170137.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1770844853/garfield16org/oax0wkkgoyxr4ipwm273/20260205_170137.jpg","width":2200}])
TRIGGER WARNING: Deceased Animal and Graphic Image
Thank you to Colorado Parks and Wildlife Game Warden, Nathan Harrel, for donating an elk to GVHS Outdoor Club. Our students were able to learn how to process game. Thank you to all of our volunteers: Town of Parachute Manager Travis Elliott, Town of Parachute Community & Economic Development Director Vinny Tomasulo, CSU Extension Specialist Dani Wesolowski, GVHS teachers Lee Rindlisbacher and GVHS Athletic Secretary Molly Mendoza.
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ADVERTENCIA: Animal fallecido e imagen gráfica
Gracias al Colorado Parks and Wildlife Game Warden, Nathan Harrel, por donar un alce al Club de Actividades al Aire Libre de GVHS. Nuestros estudiantes pudieron aprender a procesar la presa. Gracias a todos nuestros voluntarios: Travis Elliott, gerente de la ciudad de Parachute; Vinny Tomasulo, director de Desarrollo Comunitario y Económico de la ciudad de Parachute; Dani Wesolowski, especialista de Extensión de CSU; Lee Rindlisbacher, docente de GVHS; y Molly Mendoza, secretaria de Atletismo de GVHS.
Garfield County School District No. 16 is taking sealed bids for the following:
- Bus 8: 2003 International VIN 1HVBBAAN33H561067
- 65 Passenger School Bus, sold as is
- Bus 12: 2009 International VIN 1BAKGCPAC9F265338
- 77 Passenger School Bus, sold as is
- Bus 418 2001 Ford Bluebird VIN 1FDSE35F61HB54039
- 14 Passenger Micro School Bus, sold as is
- 2008 Chevrolet Suburban VIN 3GNFK16398G195686, sold as is
![Garfield County School District 16 Board of Education school board meeting Tuesday, December 9, 2025. 5:00 pm. 0460 Stone Quarry Road, Battlement Mesa, CO 81635. Photo of 2025 GVHS graduating class and the Cardinal mascot.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764974619/garfield16org/l82mqvthzysava42xhkc/BOEMeeting02-2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764974619/garfield16org/l82mqvthzysava42xhkc/BOEMeeting02-2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764974619/garfield16org/l82mqvthzysava42xhkc/BOEMeeting02-2026.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764974619/garfield16org/l82mqvthzysava42xhkc/BOEMeeting02-2026.png","width":1080}])
G16 School Board Meeting Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:00 pm. St. John's Administration Building. Agenda can be found online: https://go.boarddocs.com/co/garfield16/Board.nsf/Public or https://www.garfield16.org/about/board-of-education
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Reunión de la Junta Escolar de G16 Martes, 10 de Febrero de 2026 a las 5:00 pm. Edificio de la Administración de St. John. Agenda se puede encontrar en línea: https://go.boarddocs.com/co/garfield16/Board.nsf/Public o https://www.garfield16.org/about/board-of-education
![February 2-6 National School Counseling Week. A big shoutout to our school counselors!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769615186/garfield16org/jipddoc72xqfawdufgfi/0625-school-appreciation-day-national-school-counseling-fb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769615186/garfield16org/jipddoc72xqfawdufgfi/0625-school-appreciation-day-national-school-counseling-fb.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769615186/garfield16org/jipddoc72xqfawdufgfi/0625-school-appreciation-day-national-school-counseling-fb.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769615186/garfield16org/jipddoc72xqfawdufgfi/0625-school-appreciation-day-national-school-counseling-fb.png","width":1200}])
This week, February 2nd through February 6th, is National School Counseling week! Thank you to all of our school counselors for all they do!
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¡Esta semana, del 2 al 6 de febrero, es la Semana Nacional de Consejería Escolar! ¡Gracias a todos nuestros consejeros escolares por todo lo que hacen!
![Girl leaning on palm tree posing for a photo.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768337672/garfield16org/wdnhhm0aruixdk6vwhc0/Alexa1.png","width":253}])
Garfield County School District 16 is proud to announce our student interns! Thanks to funding from Aspen Community Foundation, G16 has been able to hire several student interns throughout our district.
Alexa Navarro is one of our School-Based Family Resource Center Interns.
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El Distrito Escolar 16 del Condado de Garfield se enorgullece de anunciar a nuestros trabajador estudiantil. Gracias a la financiación de la Fundación Comunitaria de Aspen, G16 ha podido contratar a varios estudiantes en prácticas en todo nuestro distrito.
Alexa Navarro es una de nuestras trabajadoras del Centro de Recursos Familiares.
![We want to reward your child's good grades! We will randomly draw from submitted report cards from kids in grades k-12. Your child could earn up to $50 cash. We pay $10 for As, 4s or Es, $5 for Bs, 3s or Ss for 5 main subjects! Email your child's most recent report card to paysforas@alpinebank.com or drop off at an Alpine Bank location near you. With your submission, please include which Alpine Bank location is closest to you, a parent or guardian name and a phone number. 1 report card per stud]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743525937/garfield16org/ssqt0mzxhb06w4g862tu/PAYSFORASDRAWING.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743525937/garfield16org/ssqt0mzxhb06w4g862tu/PAYSFORASDRAWING.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743525937/garfield16org/ssqt0mzxhb06w4g862tu/PAYSFORASDRAWING.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743525937/garfield16org/ssqt0mzxhb06w4g862tu/PAYSFORASDRAWING.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1743525937/garfield16org/ssqt0mzxhb06w4g862tu/PAYSFORASDRAWING.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1743525937/garfield16org/ssqt0mzxhb06w4g862tu/PAYSFORASDRAWING.jpg","width":2200}])
Did you know Alpine Bank will pay your student's for good grades? Turn in your student's most recent report card by January 31, 2026. Two students from each school will be drawn to receive up to $50. Email your student's report card to paysforas@alpinebank.com or drop off at an Alpine Bank location near you.
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¿Sabías que Alpine Bank pagará las buenas calificaciones de tu estudiante? Entregue el boletín de calificaciones mas reciente de su estudiante antes del 31 de enero 2026. Dos estudiantes de cada escuela serán sorteados para recibir hasta $50. Envíe por correo electrónico la tarjeta de calificaciones de su estudiante a paysforas-alpinebank.com o deje en una oficina de Alpine Bank cerca de usted.
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