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Together we will continue to build purposeful relationships that will enhance the lives of our students.

We are dedicated to defining and creating optimal learning environments, which will provide our students an individualized, well-rounded education. 

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Thank you for your continued support of our Resource Center through your donations. To help our staff process donations more efficiently, please take a moment to review the sign posted above the donation bin. It contains a list of items we are unable to accept due to liability concerns or limited storage space.  We also encourage all donations to be dropped off directly with a staff member during business hours whenever possible. This helps us avoid after-hours drop-offs and keeps the area outsi

Thank you for your continued support of our Resource Center through your donations. To help our staff process donations more efficiently, please take a moment to review the sign posted above the donation bin. It contains a list of items we are unable to accept due to liability concerns or limited storage space.

We also encourage all donations to be dropped off directly with a staff member during business hours whenever possible. This helps us avoid after-hours drop-offs and keeps the area outside our facility clean, safe, and clutter-free.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with your friends and neighbors. Your cooperation and support make a big difference in helping us serve our community effectively.

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Gracias por su continuo apoyo a nuestro Centro de Recursos a través de sus donaciones. Para ayudar a nuestro personal a procesar las donaciones de manera más eficiente, le pedimos que dedique un momento a leer el letrero colocado sobre el contenedor de donaciones. Este incluye una lista de artículos que no podemos aceptar debido a cuestiones de responsabilidad civil o a la limitación de espacio de almacenamiento.

Asimismo, le animamos a entregar las donaciones directamente a un miembro del personal durante el horario de atención al público siempre que sea posible. Esto nos ayuda a evitar las entregas fuera de dicho horario y a mantener el área exterior de nuestras instalaciones limpia, segura y despejada.

Por favor, ayúdenos a difundir esta información compartiendo esta publicación con sus amigos y vecinos. Su colaboración y apoyo marcan una gran diferencia a la hora de atender eficazmente a nuestra comunidad.

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3rd Annual Parachute Pond Fishing Derby. Open to all 18 and under. Biggest catch competition, casting clinics for all ages, free rod and reel rentals, intro to fly fishing, free lunch, crafts and fishy games. No fishing license required. June 6th at Parachute Pond at Cottonwood Park 9:30am - 3pm.

Please join us for the 3rd Annual Parachute Pond Fishing Derby! June 6, 2026 9:30 am - 3:00 pm at Parachute Pond (near Cottonwood Park). Free fishing weekend- no license required! 

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¡Únase a nosotros para el 3er Derby de Pesca en Parachute! 6 de junio de 9:30 am a 3:00 pm en Parachute Pond (cerca de Cottonwood Park). Fin de semana de pesca gratis, ¡no se requiere licencia!

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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.

G16 School Board Meeting Tuesday, June 9, 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, 9 de Junio 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

 

 

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Class of 2026 high school seniors throwing their caps after graduating.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 

See the Grand Valley High School Facebook Album "Graduation 2026" for more photos.

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¡Felicidades a la Clase del 2026! 

Consulta el álbum de Facebook del Grand Valley High School "Graduation 2026" para más fotos. 

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3rd Annual Parachute Pond Fishing Derby. Open to all 18 and under. Biggest catch competition, casting clinics for all ages, free rod and reel rentals, intro to fly fishing, free lunch, crafts and fishy games. No fishing license required. June 6th at Parachute Pond at Cottonwood Park 9:30am - 3pm.

Please join us for the 3rd Annual Parachute Pond Fishing Derby! June 6, 2026 9:30 am - 3:00 pm at Parachute Pond (near Cottonwood Park). Free fishing weekend- no license required! 

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¡Únase a nosotros para el 3er Derby de Pesca en Parachute! 6 de junio de 9:30 am a 3:00 pm en Parachute Pond (cerca de Cottonwood Park). Fin de semana de pesca gratis, ¡no se requiere licencia!

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3 students who received the Alpine Bank Scholarship holding their certificates with 1 Alpine Bank representative.

GVHS Seniors earned $1.2 million in scholarships this year! Check out the GVHS Facebook Album "GVHS Senior Awards 2026" for more photos.

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¡Los estudiantes de último curso de GVHS han conseguido 1,2 millones de dólares en becas este año! Consulta el álbum de Facebook de GVHS "GVHS Senior Awards 2026" para más fotos.

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A group of high school seniors in track taking a group photo with their parents.

Thank you to all of the parents, families, coaches, and supporters who came out to celebrate our Track & Field seniors! We are proud of all their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments throughout the season. Thank you for making Senior Night such a special event!

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¡Gracias a todos los padres, familias, entrenadores y simpatizantes que salieron a celebrar a nuestros adultos mayores de Track & Field! Estamos orgullosos de todo su arduo trabajo, dedicación y logros a lo largo de la temporada. ¡Gracias por hacer de Senior Night un evento tan especial!

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A band member taking a selfie with the rest of his band members, while celebrating with their trophy.

What an incredible day at MayFest 2026!

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate, support, and enjoy the fun with us. We estimate more than 1,200 people joined the event as participants and spectators, making this year’s MayFest one to remember!

A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors for helping make this event possible, especially Aspen Community Foundation Jonathan D + Mark C Lewis Foundation, and Town of Parachute

We are also so grateful to all of the nonprofits, vendors, volunteers, and community partners who brought energy and excitement to the day. Special thanks to: Alpine Bank, Western Slope Suites, Gonzales Music, KDNK Carbondale Community Access Radio, Parks Rec Gvrc, Suicide Prevention Coalition of Garfield County, PEO IW Chapter, Gina Welker - American Family Insurance - Agent, Housing Resources, and Peak Auto Glass

And congratulations to our Battle of the Bands Winners:
Youth Band 1st Place: The Halfsies
Youth Band 2nd Place: Camden Cardiac 5:00 Nutters
Youth Band 3rd Place: Shlawgaholics
Adult Band 1st Place: Neurotica
Adult Band 2nd Place: Jon Medrano
Adult Band 3rd Place: Fox River Drifters
Thank you for making MayFest 2026 such a fun and memorable community event!

Check out the SBFRC Facebook photo album called MayFest 2026 for more photos.

Read More about MayFest 2026
3rd Annual Parachute Pond Fishing Derby. Open to all 18 and under. Biggest catch competition, casting clinics for all ages, free rod and reel rentals, intro to fly fishing, free lunch, crafts and fishy games. No fishing license required. June 6th at Parachute Pond at Cottonwood Park 9:30am - 3pm.

Please join us for the 3rd Annual Parachute Pond Fishing Derby! June 6, 2026 9:30 am - 3:00 pm at Parachute Pond (near Cottonwood Park). Free fishing weekend- no license required! 

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¡Únase a nosotros para el 3er Derby de Pesca en Parachute! 6 de junio de 9:30 am a 3:00 pm en Parachute Pond (cerca de Cottonwood Park). Fin de semana de pesca gratis, ¡no se requiere licencia!

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Kids summer programs. Fun and creative activities for students entering grades 1-6. June 9-27, July 7-25. Cost per week, per child $50. Activities: sports, arts, crafts, lego, gardening, outdoor exploration, and more! Summer program hours: Monday - Friday 9am to 3pm. Transportation and meals provided. Open to al. Register now at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X8N9T9M

Garfield County School District #16, Grand Valley Recreation Center, GVHS Athletics, and Theatre Aspen have partnered to provide Cardinal Camp for the Summer of 2026.

See this website for more information: https://www.garfield16.org/programs/summer-programs

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El Distrito Escolar del Condado de Garfield #16, el Grand Valley Recreation Center, GVHS Athletics y Theatre Aspen se han asociado para ofrecer el Campamento Cardinal durante el verano de 2026.Para más información, consulte este sitio web: https://www.garfield16.org/programs/summer-programs

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14 Bea Underwood Elementary students and 4 teachers smiling for a picture before participating in special olympics

G16 students were happy to participate in the Colorado River BOCES Encourage, Nurture, Challenge (ENC) Field Day today! Thank you to BOCES and Special Olympics Colorado for organizing, GVMS NJHS for volunteering, and for all of our student athletes and volunteers who made this event possible! See the Garfield County School District 16 Facebook page for more photos. 

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¡Los estudiantes del G16 estuvieron felices de participar en el Día de Campo del Río Colorado BOCES Animate, Nurture, Challenge (ENC) hoy! ¡Gracias a BOCES y Special Olympics Colorado por organizarse, a GVMS NJHS por ser voluntario, y a todos nuestros estudiantes atletas y voluntarios que hicieron posible este evento! Vea la página de Facebook del Distrito Escolar 16 del Condado de Garfield para más fotos.

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A retro-style poster for the GVHS and GVMS Spring Concert, featuring musical instruments and notes on an orange sunburst background. It announces the event in English and Spanish for Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM, located at 800 Cardinal Way, Parachute, CO.

Join us for music by GVHS and GVMS band, choir, and guitar students!

Thursday, May 14, 2026 7:00 PM 800 Cardinal Way, Parachute, CO

Hope to see you there!

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¡Únete a nosotros para escuchar música de estudiantes de banda, coro y guitarra de GVHS y GVMS!

Jueves, 14 de mayo de 2026, 19:00 800 Cardinal Way, Parachute, CO

¡Esperamos verte allí!

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Senior baseball player posing with his family

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Baseball Parent & Senior Night! We loved celebrating our seniors and recognizing the amazing support from our families. A special night to honor a great group of players!

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¡Gracias a todos los que se unieron a nosotros para la Noche de Padres de Béisbol y Senior! Nos encantó celebrar a nuestros adultos mayores y reconocer el increíble apoyo de nuestras familias. ¡Una noche especial para honrar a un gran grupo de jugadores!

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Teal poster reading “May 6 School Nurse Day” with a thank-you message to school nurses and medical-themed icons in the background.

Join us in celebrating School Nurse Day on May 6! Thank you to our amazing school nurses for the care, support, and compassion you show our students every day.

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¡Únete a nosotros para celebrar el Día de la Enfermera Escolar el 6 de mayo! Gracias a nuestras increíbles enfermeras escolares por el cuidado, apoyo y compasión que mostráis a nuestros estudiantes cada día.

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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.

G16 School Board Meeting Tuesday, May 12, 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, 12 de Mayo 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

 

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Colorful poster with flowers and hearts reading “May 4–8 Teacher Appreciation Week – We love our teachers!”

Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4–8! Join us in showing our gratitude for the incredible teachers who inspire and support our students every day.

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¡Celebra la Semana de Apreciación al Profesor, del 4-8 de mayo! Únete a nosotros para mostrar nuestro agradecimiento a los increíbles profesores que inspiran y apoyan a nuestros estudiantes cada día.

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