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PURPOSE: To provide a safe accessible place for families to connect with comprehensive, coordinated services that help families achieve their goals.

MISSION: The mission of the Garfield 16 School-Based Family Resource Center is to affirm, strengthen, and support families in Garfield 16. We aim to increase student achievement by supporting their progress towards the overall agency of personal wellness, productive citizenship, and intellectual development.

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News & Announcements

ENC Field Day. 13 May 2025. Rifle High School Football Field. 9:30 am - 2:00 pm. Encourage. Nurture. Challenge.

CO River BOCES is excited to announce the ENC Field Day. ENC = Encourage, Nurture, Challenge. 

ENC Field day is a sport based/physical activity day. Students with disabilities get to try out new sports in a way that offers adaptive supports to meet their needs. 

Read More about ENC Field Day May 13th
GVMS Weekly sports schedule. For full schedule visit https://gvms.garfield16.org/athletics

GVMS Weekly Track Schedule! Good luck Cardinals!

Please note, we will be charging gate fees for GVMS home games. See the graphic for pricing and purchase presale tickets here: https://cocloud1.infinitecampus.org/campus/store/garfield/school-store/31/5/products

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¡Calendario semanal de pistas de GVMS! ¡Buena suerte Cardenales!

Por favor, tenga en cuenta, vamos a cobrar cargos de puerta para los juegos a GVMS. Consulte el gráfico siguiente para ver los precios y compra boletos en preventa aquí:

Read More about GVMS Weekly Track Schedule W3
GVHS weekly sports schedule, for full schedule, visit https://gvhs.garfield16.org/athletics

GVHS' Weekly Spring Sports Schedule! Good luck Cardinals! 

Please note, we will be charging gate fees for GVHS home games. See the graphic below for pricing and purchase presale tickets here

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Horario semanal de deportes de primavera de GVHS! ¡Buena suerte cardenales! 

Por favor, tenga en cuenta, vamos a cobrar cargos de puerta para los juegos a GVHS. Consulte el gráfico siguiente para ver los precios y compra boletos en preventa aquí.

Read More about GVHS Weekly Spring Sports Schedule W8
Saturday 3 May 2025. Mayfest. 5, pancake breakfast, vendors, kickball tournament, food trucks, show and brightness, dancers, bands and more. Cottonwood Park, Parachute, Colorado.

We invite you to the 1st Annual MayFest, a bilingual youth-led community event that will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Cottonwood Park (100 La Plata Circle, Parachute, CO 81635). This vibrant, family-friendly event is designed to bring together youth, their families, and local organizations to engage with community resources, explore career and internship opportunities, and enjoy a variety of fun activities.

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Le invitamos al 1er Anual MayFest, un evento comunitario bilingüe dirigido por jóvenes que se llevará acabo el sábado 3 de mayo de 2025 en Cottonwood Park (La Plata Circle 100, Paracaídas, CO 81635). Este evento vibrante y familiar está diseñado para reunir a los jóvenes, sus familias y organizaciones locales para interactuar con los recursos de la comunidad, explorar oportunidades profesionales y de pasantías, y disfrutar de una variedad de actividades divertidas.

Read More about MayFest May 3, 2035
Digital McTeacher Night. Grand Valley Middle School. Order on the McDonald's app, give back to your school! How it works: download the app https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/download-app.html, order food on April 18th from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. 40% of all digital sales will be donated to your school! Participating McDonald's 100 E Cardinal Way, Parachute CO

Parachute McDonald’s is proud to support local schools by partnering with them for McTeacher’s Night ® . McTeacher’s Night® offers McDonald’s restaurants the opportunity to support our community and partner with local schools through a fundraising event
held at our restaurants.

How does it work? GVMS will receive a donation based on a 40% of digital order sales generated during the event – this includes all orders completed on the McDonald’s App, McDelivery, or using the in-store digital kiosks.

Download the app at https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/download-app.html, then order food on April 18th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Read More about McTeacher Night April 18th 5pm-8pm
May 10, 2025. 10 de Mayo de 2025. BUE Bicycle Derby. 9am - 1pm. 0741 Tamarisk Trail, Battlement Mesa. Free bike service. Servicio de bicicletas gratuito. Lunch, prizes, riding course, and helmet give away. Almuerzo, premios, curso de equitación y cascos. Sponsors: Garfield County Outdoors, Kiwanis, Grand Valley Fire Protection District, Alpine Bank, REI, Parachute Police Department, Garfield County Sheriff, G16

Join us for the annual BUE Bicycle Derby! May 10, 2025 9AM- 1PM. 

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¡Únete a nosotros en el Derby Ciclista Anual de la BUE! 10 de mayo de 2025, de 9:00AM a 1:00PM.

Read More about Bike Derby
Free week-long arts workshop Anderson Ranch Arts Center! Thanks to the generosity of the Dresner Foundation, scholarship funding is available for four Grand Valley High School students to attend summer art workshops at Anderson Ranch. The scholarship support fully covers the cost of the workshop for all four participants. What's included? All workshop costs, including tuition and materials. Six nights of lodging near Anderson Ranch. All meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Anderson Ranch is offering a full week of art workshops in Snowmass this summer! Free to GVHS students!

Lodging, meals, workshops, materials, and transportation all paid for with a scholarship.

Students, report to the art room for more information and an application if you are interested. 

There will  be a parent information meeting through zoom on the 22nd. 

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¡Anderson Ranch ofrece una semana completa gratuita de talleres de arte en Snowmass este verano!

Alojamiento, comidas, talleres, materiales y transporte todo pagado con una beca.

Estudiantes, preséntese en la sala de arte para obtener más información y una solicitud si está interesado.

El día 22 habrá una reunión informativa para padres a través de zoom.

Read More about FREE WEEK-LONG ART WORKSHOP AT ANDERSON RANCH ARTS CENTER!
A student posing with his teacher in front of pottery work displayed.

Thank you to all who made the BUE Family Art Night a success! The guest artists were Sam Humphrey, Bryanna Emmons, and Raeanna Humphrey. Jesse Withouse with Canopy and Art Experiences with Nicole Chenoweth represented their businesses. Thank you all who demonstrated their art and business, and especially BUE staff and GVHS students who helped facilitate.

Photo credit: Mrs. Schuckers

Read More about BUE Family Art Night Success
GVHS weekly sports schedule, for full schedule, visit https://gvhs.garfield16.org/athletics

GVHS' Weekly Spring Sports Schedule! Good luck Cardinals! 

Please note, we will be charging gate fees for GVHS home games. See the graphic below for pricing and purchase presale tickets here

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Horario semanal de deportes de primavera de GVHS! ¡Buena suerte cardenales! 

Por favor, tenga en cuenta, vamos a cobrar cargos de puerta para los juegos a GVHS. Consulte el gráfico siguiente para ver los precios y compra boletos en preventa aquí.

Read More about GVHS Weekly Spring Sports Schedule W7
Saturday 3 May 2025. Mayfest. 5, pancake breakfast, vendors, kickball tournament, food trucks, show and brightness, dancers, bands and more. Cottonwood Park, Parachute, Colorado.

We invite you to the 1st Annual MayFest, a bilingual youth-led community event that will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Cottonwood Park (100 La Plata Circle, Parachute, CO 81635). This vibrant, family-friendly event is designed to bring together youth, their families, and local organizations to engage with community resources, explore career and internship opportunities, and enjoy a variety of fun activities.

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Le invitamos al 1er Anual MayFest, un evento comunitario bilingüe dirigido por jóvenes que se llevará acabo el sábado 3 de mayo de 2025 en Cottonwood Park (La Plata Circle 100, Paracaídas, CO 81635). Este evento vibrante y familiar está diseñado para reunir a los jóvenes, sus familias y organizaciones locales para interactuar con los recursos de la comunidad, explorar oportunidades profesionales y de pasantías, y disfrutar de una variedad de actividades divertidas.

Read More about MayFest May 3, 2035
Digital McTeacher Night. Grand Valley Middle School. Order on the McDonald's app, give back to your school! How it works: download the app https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/download-app.html, order food on April 18th from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. 40% of all digital sales will be donated to your school! Participating McDonald's 100 E Cardinal Way, Parachute CO

Parachute McDonald’s is proud to support local schools by partnering with them for McTeacher’s Night ® . McTeacher’s Night® offers McDonald’s restaurants the opportunity to support our community and partner with local schools through a fundraising event
held at our restaurants.

How does it work? GVMS will receive a donation based on a 40% of digital order sales generated during the event – this includes all orders completed on the McDonald’s App, McDelivery, or using the in-store digital kiosks.

Download the app at https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/download-app.html, then order food on April 18th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Read More about McTeacher Night April 18th 5pm-8pm
ENC Field Day. 13 May 2025. Rifle High School Football Field. 9:30 am - 2:00 pm. Encourage. Nurture. Challenge.

CO River BOCES is excited to announce the ENC Field Day. ENC = Encourage, Nurture, Challenge. 

ENC Field day is a sport based/physical activity day. Students with disabilities get to try out new sports in a way that offers adaptive supports to meet their needs. 

Read More about ENC Field Day May 13th
GVHS weekly sports schedule, for full schedule, visit https://gvhs.garfield16.org/athletics

GVHS' Weekly Spring Sports Schedule! Good luck Cardinals! 

Please note, we will be charging gate fees for GVHS home games. See the graphic below for pricing and purchase presale tickets here

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Horario semanal de deportes de primavera de GVHS! ¡Buena suerte cardenales! 

Por favor, tenga en cuenta, vamos a cobrar cargos de puerta para los juegos a GVHS. Consulte el gráfico siguiente para ver los precios y compra boletos en preventa aquí.

Read More about GVHS Weekly Spring Sports Schedule W6
Grand Valley Theatre Co. presents "Suessical the Musical". Poster by Acaisha Foster. The poster has drawings including Cat in the Hat, Horton, Birds, a boy, and a bunny. Suessical is presented through special arrangement with music theatre international (mt). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by mtl. www.mtlshows.com. Directed by Abbey Beaton. Choreography by Sue. Music by Amanda Joes. Assistance from Alicia Millerson. April 10, 11, 12 6:30pm. $5 student/seniors. $8 adult.

Join us for the Grand Valley Theatre Co. presentation of "Suessical the Musical" April 11th and 12th at GVHS 6:30pm. Tickets available at GVHS or at the door. 

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Únase a nosotros para la presentación de Grand Valley Theatre Co. de "Suessical the Musical" el 11 y 12 de abril a las 6:30 p.m. de GVHS. Boletos disponibles en GVHS o en la puerta.

Read More about Suessical the Musical at GVHS April
Saturday 3 May 2025. Mayfest. 5, pancake breakfast, vendors, kickball tournament, food trucks, show and brightness, dancers, bands and more. Cottonwood Park, Parachute, Colorado.

We invite you to the 1st Annual MayFest, a bilingual youth-led community event that will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Cottonwood Park (100 La Plata Circle, Parachute, CO 81635). This vibrant, family-friendly event is designed to bring together youth, their families, and local organizations to engage with community resources, explore career and internship opportunities, and enjoy a variety of fun activities.

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Le invitamos al 1er Anual MayFest, un evento comunitario bilingüe dirigido por jóvenes que se llevará acabo el sábado 3 de mayo de 2025 en Cottonwood Park (La Plata Circle 100, Paracaídas, CO 81635). Este evento vibrante y familiar está diseñado para reunir a los jóvenes, sus familias y organizaciones locales para interactuar con los recursos de la comunidad, explorar oportunidades profesionales y de pasantías, y disfrutar de una variedad de actividades divertidas.

Read More about MayFest May 3, 2035
Grand Valley Theatre Co. presents "Suessical the Musical". Poster by Acaisha Foster. The poster has drawings including Cat in the Hat, Horton, Birds, a boy, and a bunny. Suessical is presented through special arrangement with music theatre international (mt). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by mtl. www.mtlshows.com. Directed by Abbey Beaton. Choreography by Sue. Music by Amanda Joes. Assistance from Alicia Millerson. April 10, 11, 12 6:30pm. $5 student/seniors. $8 adult.

Please note: Thursday, April 10th performance cancelled!

Join us for the Grand Valley Theatre Co. presentation of "Suessical the Musical" April 11th and 12th at GVHS 6:30pm. Tickets available at GVHS or at the door. 

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Tenga en cuenta: Jueves, 10 de abril, actuación cancelada!

Únase a nosotros para la presentación de Grand Valley Theatre Co. de "Suessical the Musical" el 10, 11 y 12 de abril a las 6:30 p.m. de GVHS. Boletos disponibles en GVHS o en la puerta.

Read More about Suessical the Musical at GVHS April
Rifle Parks and Recreation. Now hiring: come join our team. Do you have experience in customer service and want to test the waters in the aquatic industry? Come join the team at Rifle Metro Pool as a Guest Service Specialist. The City of Rifle Parks and Recreation Department is looking for people like you this season. Visit www.rifleco.org/Jobs to apply today. Guest Services Specialist. Duties and Responsibilities Include: Answer participants’ questions over phone, e-mail or in person.

Rifle Parks and Rec is gearing up for another season at Rifle Metro Pool. While the pool does not open until the end of May, our recruitment process begins early to ensure everyone is trained and prepared to serve our community.

Visit www.rifleco.org/Jobs to apply today.

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Rifle Parks and Rec se está preparando para otra temporada en Rifle Metro Pool. La piscina no abre hasta finales de mayo, nuestro proceso de reclutamiento comienza temprano para asegurar que todos estén capacitados y preparados para servir a nuestra comunidad.

Visite www.rifleco.org/Jobs para aplicar hoy.

Read More about Rifle Metro Pool Hiring Now
Grand Valley Theatre Co. presents "Suessical the Musical". Poster by Acaisha Foster. The poster has drawings including Cat in the Hat, Horton, Birds, a boy, and a bunny. Suessical is presented through special arrangement with music theatre international (mt). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by mtl. www.mtlshows.com. Directed by Abbey Beaton. Choreography by Sue. Music by Amanda Joes. Assistance from Alicia Millerson. April 10, 11, 12 6:30pm. $5 student/seniors. $8 adult.

Please note: Thursday, April 10th performance cancelled!

Join us for the Grand Valley Theatre Co. presentation of "Suessical the Musical" April 11th and 12th at GVHS 6:30pm. Tickets available at GVHS or at the door. 

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Tenga en cuenta: Jueves, 10 de abril, actuación cancelada!

Únase a nosotros para la presentación de Grand Valley Theatre Co. de "Suessical the Musical" el 10, 11 y 12 de abril a las 6:30 p.m. de GVHS. Boletos disponibles en GVHS o en la puerta.

Read More about Suessical the Musical at GVHS April
GVHS weekly sports schedule, for full schedule, visit https://gvhs.garfield16.org/athletics

GVHS' Weekly Spring Sports Schedule! Good luck Cardinals! 

Please note, we will be charging gate fees for GVHS home games. See the graphic below for pricing and purchase presale tickets here

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Horario semanal de deportes de primavera de GVHS! ¡Buena suerte cardenales! 

Por favor, tenga en cuenta, vamos a cobrar cargos de puerta para los juegos a GVHS. Consulte el gráfico siguiente para ver los precios y compra boletos en preventa aquí.

Read More about GVHS Weekly Spring Sports Schedule W5
G16 School Board Meeting. Tuesday, April 8, 2025. 5:00 pm. 0460 Stone Quarry Road, Battlement Mesa, CO 81635

G16 School Board Meeting Tuesday, April 8, 2025 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, 8 de abril de 2025 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

 

 

 

Read More about BOE Meeting April 8, 2025
G16 logo, Theatre Aspen logo. Join in on the creation of a brand new play featuring the collected works of Shel Silverstein. Theatre Aspen Education Presents "The Works of Shel Silverstein" directed by Kathy Severson. Who: student in 3-8 grade. Where: Grand Valley Middle School 0364 Sipprelle Drive, Battlement Mesa, CO 81635. Transportation and lunch provided. When: Mondays 9am - 3pm April 7, 14, 21, 28. Performance: April 28 at 5:00 pm. Tuition is free. Learn more and register at https://forms.

We are excited to announce another Theatre Aspen program for students in grades 3-8. Students will be performing The Works of Shel Silverstein! The program will take place on Mondays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Grand Valley Middle School. Transportation and lunch will be provided to student participants. 

Please register by March 28 by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/jSa3LafoycgPZDpv8

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Estamos emocionados anunciar otro programa de Theatre Aspen para estudiantes de 3º a 8º grado. Los estudiantes interpretarán The Works of Shel Silverstein. El programa se llevará a cabo los lunes de 9:00 am a 3:00 pm en Grand Valley Middle School. Se proporcionará transporte y almuerzo a los estudiantes participantes.

Por favor regístrese antes del 28 de marzo llenando este formulario: https://forms.gle/ jSa3LafoycgPZDpv8

Read More about Theatre Aspen Monday Program
GVHS weekly sports schedule, for full schedule, visit https://gvhs.garfield16.org/athletics

GVHS' Weekly Spring Sports Schedule! Good luck Cardinals! 

Please note, we will be charging gate fees for GVHS home games. See the graphic below for pricing and purchase presale tickets here

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Horario semanal de deportes de primavera de GVHS! ¡Buena suerte cardenales! 

Por favor, tenga en cuenta, vamos a cobrar cargos de puerta para los juegos a GVHS. Consulte el gráfico siguiente para ver los precios y compra boletos en preventa aquí.

Read More about GVHS Weekly Spring Sports Schedule W4
G16 logo. Shark Tank. Believe. Achieve. March 18, 2025 6:30pm. Round 2 Presentations. Make a difference in your community. Aspen Community Foundation.

Join us for Round 2 of the Shark Tank Competition on March 18, 2025 6:00pm at Grand Valley High School.

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Únase a nosotros para la Ronda 2 de la Competencia de Shark Tank el 18 de marzo de 2025 a las 6:00 pm en Grand Valley High School. 

Read More about Shark Tank Round 2
GVHS weekly sports schedule, for full schedule, visit https://gvhs.garfield16.org/athletics

GVHS' Weekly Spring Sports Schedule! Good luck Cardinals! 

Please note, we will be charging gate fees for GVHS home games. See the graphic below for pricing and purchase presale tickets here

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Horario semanal de deportes de primavera de GVHS! ¡Buena suerte cardenales! 

Por favor, tenga en cuenta, vamos a cobrar cargos de puerta para los juegos a GVHS. Consulte el gráfico siguiente para ver los precios y compra boletos en preventa aquí.

Read More about GVHS Weekly Spring Sports Schedule W3

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