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G16 students climbing on the Grand Valley Challenge Course
Climbing to New Heights

 

Callahan Mountain outlined in red with the G16 logo

Agency-Intellectual Development-

Personal Wellness-Productive Citizenship

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A wonderful place to work, live, and learn

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Middle school student learning to ski on the snow.
Kids learning how to ride bikes.
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Mission & Philosophy

About Us

As a result of our efforts, all students will be successfully prepared for life in a safe and nurturing environment.

We believe that our mission is carried out by educating the whole child. We focus on quality instruction, guidance, and experience through our four pillars of Personal Wellness, Agency, Intellectual Development, and Productive Citizenship. 

News & Announcements

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Check out the Grand Valley Center for Family Learning Family Newsletter for October 2026

If you did not receive this newsletter in your email, please call 970-285-5702 to update your contact information.

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Consulte el boletín familiar del Grand Valley Center for Family Learning de octubre 2026.

Si no recibió este boletín en su correo electrónico, por favor llame al 970-285-5702 para actualizar su información de contacto.

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Image of the Garfield County School District #16 logo: an outline of a mountain with G16 in red and black.

Vacancy of School Board Director  

G16's School Board (Board of Education) has a vacancy. If you are interested in serving your community, please send a letter to the Board of Education with a statement of interest and related qualifications/experience by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026.

The Board of Education will interview prospective candidates on Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Read More about Resolution to Declare a Vacancy
Thank you to the Garfield County District No. 16 School Based Family Resource Center for putting together these information sheets about community resources.  This effort was supported by our partners, including LIFT-UP, Garfield County Public Health, Town of Parachute, Aspen Community Foundation, Grand River Health, Headwaters Housing Partners, and community members.  //  Gracias al Centro de Recursos para Familias con Base Escolar No. 16 del Distrito del Condado de Garfield por reunir estas ho

Thank you to the Garfield County District No. 16 School Based Family Resource Center for putting together these information sheets about community resources.

This effort was supported by our partners, including LIFT-UP, Garfield County Public Health, Town of Parachute, Aspen Community Foundation, Grand River Health, Headwaters Housing Partners, and community members.

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Gracias al Centro de Recursos para Familias con Base Escolar No. 16 del Distrito del Condado de Garfield por reunir estas hojas de información sobre los recursos de la comunidad.

Este esfuerzo fue apoyado por nuestros socios, incluidos LIFT-UP, Salud Pública del Condado de Garfield, Town of Parachute, Aspen Community Foundation, Grand River Health y Headwaters Housing Partners.

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Buck Fever Fun Run October 10, 2026. Check in at 7:30am. Race starts at 8:30am. $15 adult, $10 youth, $40 family of 4 (additional $5 per person). Kids 1 mile fun run free. Registration at pbmprd.org or call 970-285-9480. 5K race for athletes, families, bucks, and does.

Join us for the 3rd Annual Buck Fever Fun Run! October 10, 2026.

Register by calling the Grand Valley Recreation Center at 970-285-9480 or login to your Grand Valley Recreation Center account and sign up by following this link https://secure.rec1.com/CO/parachutebattlement-mesa-park-recreation-district/catalog/index, go to "activities" and choose Buck Fever 5K

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¡Acompáñanos en la 3ª edición anual de la carrera recreativa Buck Fever! 10 de octubre de 2026.

Inscríbete llamando al Grand Valley Recreation Center al 970-285-9480 o inicia sesión en tu cuenta del centro recreativo y regístrate a través de este enlace: https://secure.rec1.com/CO/parachutebattlement-mesa-park-recreation-district/catalog/index, ve a "activities" (actividades) y selecciona "Buck Fever 5K"

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GVMS Boys Basketball Schedule for 2026 can be found here. Dates and times are subject to change. Check our website for the most updated schedules!

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Los horarios de baloncesto masculino para 2026 de GVMS se pueden encontrar aquí. Las fechas y horarios están sujetos a cambios. ¡Visite nuestro sitio web para conocer los horarios más actualizados!

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Giving tree registration now open. Registration opens October 1st and closes November 1st. Árbol de regalos registro ya abierto. El registro comienza el 1ero de Octubre y cierra el 1ero de Noviembre.

The Grand Valley Givers hope these gifts help make your holiday season a little brighter for families in need of assistance.

Please list all students and their siblings who live in your household. Families may register only once per year.

 

To qualify, you must:

Have at least one student currently attending Garfield County School District 16

Provide a working phone number

Provide your current address

Identification may be requested when gifts are picked up.

 

Please make arrangements for someone to pick up your gifts if you are unable to do so during our regular business hours. We cannot hold gifts or distribute them at a later date.

Please complete and submit this form by November 1, 2026.

‼️NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED‼️

https://forms.gle/hLMyj6KwLMmc97jY6

 

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Asistencia Navideña de Grand Valley Givers

Grand Valley Givers espera que estos regalos ayuden a que su temporada navideña sea un poco más especial para las familias que necesitan asistencia.

Por favor, incluya a todos los estudiantes y sus hermanos que viven en su hogar. Cada familia puede registrarse solamente una vez al año.

 

Para ser elegible, debe:

Tener al menos un estudiante que actualmente asista al Distrito Escolar 16 del Condado de Garfield (Garfield County School District 16)

Proporcionar un número de teléfono que funcione

Proporcionar su dirección actual

Es posible que se solicite una identificación al momento de recoger los regalos.

 

Si no puede recoger sus regalos durante nuestro horario regular de oficina, por favor haga arreglos para que otra persona los recoja. No podemos guardar los regalos ni distribuirlos en una fecha posterior.

Por favor, complete y envíe este formulario antes del 1 de noviembre de 2026.

‼️NO SE ACEPTARÁN REGISTROS DESPUÉS DE LA FECHA‼️

https://forms.gle/hLMyj6KwLMmc97jY6

Read More about Grand Valley Givers 2026
GVMS Weekly sports schedule. For full schedule visit https://gvms.garfield16.org/athletics

GVMS Weekly Fall Sports Schedule! Good luck Cardinals!

Please note, the gate fees for GVMS home games have changed. See the graphic for pricing and purchase presale tickets by following this link: https://garfieldco.infinitecampus.org/campus/store/garfield/school-store/31/categories

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¡Calendario semanal de deportes de otoño de GVMS! ¡Buena suerte Cardenales!

Tenga en cuenta que las tarifas de la puerta para los juegos caseros de GVMS han cambiado. Vea el gráfico de precios y compra de boletos de preventa siguiendo este enlace: https://garfieldco.infinitecampus.org/campus/store/garfield/school-store/31/categories

Read More about GVMS Fall Sports Weekly Schedule W5 2026
5 students on the low ropes course, balancing across a rope with a mountain in the background.

GVMS Outdoor Education Class climbed high and low, learning how to communicate, work together, and overcome their fears last week on the Grand Valley Challenge Course right here in Battlement Mesa. 

See the Grand Valley Middle School Facebook album "GVMS Outdoor Ed. on GVCC Fall 2026" for more photos.

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La Clase de Educación al Aire Libre de GVMS subió alto y bajo, aprendiendo a comunicarse, trabajar juntos y superar sus miedos la semana pasada en el Grand Valley Challenge Course aquí en Battlement Mesa.

Esta clase es una forma para que los estudiantes salgan del aula tradicional para aprender habilidades de por vida para explorar y disfrutar de la naturaleza.

Durante este semestre, los estudiantes de la clase aprenderán sobre jardinería, Leave No Trace (no dejar rastro), gestión de riesgos, ciclismo de montaña, pesca y supervivencia en invierno. Los estudiantes también harán un poco de aprendizaje práctico para un proyecto de su interés, como la fabricación de arco, trabajo de cuero, seguimiento de animales y más!

Consulta el álbum de Facebook de Grand Valley Middle School "GVMS Outdoor Ed. on GVCC Fall 2026" para más fotos.

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2 members of the ladies golf club and 11 school district employees smiling for a picture in front of posters with sponsors at the golf tournament.

Garfield 16's School Based Family Resource Center (SBFRC) would like to thank the Battlement Mesa Ladies Golf Club for hosting another successful Golf for a Cause Tournament. School District staff, community members, and golfers of all skill levels came out to compete for prizes donated by our generous community. 

The SBFRC is fortunate to be chosen as the beneficiary of this tournament. Thank you to the Ladies Golf Club, participants, volunteers, and sponsors for making this a great event! 

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El Centro de Recursos Escolares para Familias (SBFRC) de Garfield 16 quiere agradecer al Club de Golf Femenino Battlement Mesa por organizar otro exitoso Torneo Golf por una Causa. El personal del distrito escolar, miembros de la comunidad y golfistas de todos los niveles acudieron a competir por premios donados por nuestra generosa comunidad.

La SBFRC tiene la suerte de ser elegida como beneficiaria de este torneo. ¡Gracias al Club de Golf Femenino, participantes, voluntarios y patrocinadores por hacer de este evento un gran evento!

Read More about Golf for the Cause 2026
About 11 youth cheerleaders performing during the halftime show.

GVHS Cheerleaders were proud to host the performance of the Youth Cheer Camp. Pee-Wee Cheerleaders learned from GVHS Cheerleaders during the week. The team then performed during the GVHS Football Halftime Show! Way to go current and future cheerleaders!! 

See the G16 Facebook page for more photos. 

Photos by Student Intern Estrella Valdez

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Las animadoras de GVHS se enorgullecían de ser anfitriones de la actuación del Campamento de Animadoras Juveniles. Las animadoras juveniles aprendieron de las animadoras de GVHS durante la semana. Luego, el equipo actuó durante el espectáculo del descanso de fútbol americano de GVHS

Vea el Facebook de Garfield County School District 16 para más fotos.

Fotos de la estudiante en prácticas Estrella Valdez

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GVMS Weekly sports schedule. For full schedule visit https://gvms.garfield16.org/athletics

GVMS Weekly Fall Sports Schedule! Good luck Cardinals!

Please note, the gate fees for GVMS home games have changed. See the graphic for pricing and purchase presale tickets by following this link: https://garfieldco.infinitecampus.org/campus/store/garfield/school-store/31/categories

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¡Calendario semanal de deportes de otoño de GVMS! ¡Buena suerte Cardenales!

Tenga en cuenta que las tarifas de la puerta para los juegos caseros de GVMS han cambiado. Vea el gráfico de precios y compra de boletos de preventa siguiendo este enlace: https://garfieldco.infinitecampus.org/campus/store/garfield/school-store/31/categories

Read More about GVMS Fall Sports Weekly Schedule W4 2026
GVMS Open House. September 16 5:30pm

We would like to meet the incredible families that support our students at the GVMS Back to School Night.

We will be serving hot dogs out front, thanks to Alpine Bank, and offering an open house for you to meet teachers, see your child's locker, and tour the building. In addition, you will be able to visit with representatives from transportation, the Parachute Branch Library,  G16 Communications, and Western Colorado Migrant Services.

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Nos gustaría conocer a las increíbles familias que apoyan a nuestros estudiantes en la Noche de Regreso a Clases de GVMS.

Estaremos sirviendo perros calientes en el frente, gracias a Alpine Bank, y ofreciendo una casa abierta para que usted conozca a los maestros, vea el casillero de su hijo y recorra el edificio. Además, podrá visitar a representantes del transporte, la Biblioteca de Parachute, Comunicaciones G16 y Servicios para Migrantes del Oeste de Colorado.

Read More about GVMS Open House- September 16
GVMS Weekly sports schedule. For full schedule visit https://gvms.garfield16.org/athletics

GVMS Weekly Fall Sports Schedule! Good luck Cardinals!

Please note, the gate fees for GVMS home games have changed. See the graphic for pricing and purchase presale tickets by following this link: https://garfieldco.infinitecampus.org/campus/store/garfield/school-store/31/categories

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¡Calendario semanal de deportes de otoño de GVMS! ¡Buena suerte Cardenales!

Tenga en cuenta que las tarifas de la puerta para los juegos caseros de GVMS han cambiado. Vea el gráfico de precios y compra de boletos de preventa siguiendo este enlace: https://garfieldco.infinitecampus.org/campus/store/garfield/school-store/31/categories

Read More about GVMS Fall Sports Weekly Schedule W3 2026
Image of the Garfield County School District #16 logo: an outline of a mountain with G16 in red and black.

Vacancy of School Board Director  

G16's School Board (Board of Education) has a vacancy. If you are interested in serving your community, please send a letter to the Board of Education with a statement of interest and related qualifications/experience by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026.

The Board of Education will interview prospective candidates on Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Read More about Resolution to Declare a Vacancy
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Check out Bea Underwood Elementary's September Family Newsletter.

If you did not receive this newsletter in your email on September 7, 2026, please call 970-285-5703 to update your contact information.

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Consulte el boletín familiar de septiembre del Bea Underwood Elementary.

Si no recibió este boletín en su correo electrónico el 7 de septiembre de 2026, por favor llame al 970-285-5703 para actualizar su información de contacto.

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Image of Grand Valley Center for Family Learning logo: a baby cardinal bird coming out of its shell.

Check out the Grand Valley Center for Family Learning September Family Newsletter. 

If you did not receive this newsletter in your email on September 1, 2026, please call 970-285-5702 to update your contact information.

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Consulte el boletín familiar de septiembre del Grand Valley Center for Family Learning.

Si no recibió este boletín en su correo electrónico el 1 de septiembre de 2026, por favor llame al 970-285-5702 para actualizar su información de contacto.

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The SBFRC would like to send a sincere and heartfelt thank you to Battlement Mesa Clark’s Market for their incredibly generous donation to our food pantry. During this difficult time, as our community faces the loss of a local grocery store, your generosity will help keep our food pantry shelves stocked and allow us to continue supporting local families in need. Your donation means so much to our community and will make a difference for many families. Clark’s Market, you will truly be missed. Th

The SBFRC would like to send a sincere and heartfelt thank you to Battlement Mesa Clark’s Market for their incredibly generous donation to our food pantry.

 

During this difficult time, as our community faces the loss of a local grocery store, your generosity will help keep our food pantry shelves stocked and allow us to continue supporting local families in need. Your donation means so much to our community and will make a difference for many families.

 

Clark’s Market, you will truly be missed. Thank you for all you have done for our community and for continuing to support families during this transition. 

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El SBFRC desea expresar su más sincero y profundo agradecimiento a Clark’s Market de Battlement Mesa por su donación increíblemente generosa a nuestro banco de alimentos.

En estos momentos difíciles, mientras nuestra comunidad se enfrenta al cierre de un supermercado local, su generosidad ayudará a mantener abastecidas las estanterías de nuestro banco de alimentos y nos permitirá seguir apoyando a las familias locales que lo necesitan. Su donación significa mucho para nuestra comunidad y marcará la diferencia para muchas familias.

Clark’s Market, realmente los extrañaremos. Gracias por todo lo que han hecho por nuestra comunidad y por seguir apoyando a las familias durante esta transición.

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