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Climbing to New Heights

 

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A wonderful place to work, live, and learn

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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

Grand Valley High School Pizza by the slice! get your pizza at GVHS Volleyball & Football Games!  Now serving Dominos Pizza by the slice at concessions for all GVHS games!  $2/Slice-Cheese or Pepperoni. Support the class of 2027!

Domino's Pizza: The secret weapon at every high school volleyball and football game. Because nothing boosts school spirit like stuffing your face with cheesy goodness!

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Domino's Pizza: El arma secreta en todos los partidos de voleibol y fútbol de la escuela secundaria. ¡Porque nada estimula el espíritu escolar como llenarse la cara de queso!

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Mini version of the Cardinal Card with coupons from Battlement Mesa Golf Club, Rifle Creek Golf Course, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, In and Out Driving School, Brickhouse Italian Restaurant; Tapatios Family Mexican Restaurant; Shommy's Family Restaurant and Bar, Jimmy John's Sandwiches, Parachute Service Sinclair, The Rough Bar and Grill, Taco Bell, Sonic, Dunkin' Donuts, Clark's Market, McDonalds, Capitol Deli, Combat, Coffee Shack, Funky Bear Bistro, Lily's Kitchen, Running Burrito.

The GVHS Football Team has CARDINAL CARDS! Buy yours now for $20. Find your favorite GVHS Football Player to purchase, or call 970-285-5705.

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¡El equipo de fútbol GVHS tiene CARDINAL CARDS! Compra el tuyo ahora por $20. Encuentre su jugador de fútbol GVHS favorito para comprar, o llame al 970-285-5705.

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School Bus Safety Week. October 7-11. G16 Transportation will be at the CFL on October 8th and 9th and BUE on October 10th to teach the students bus safety. Coloring pages will be given to each student and prizes will be given to the top three colored pages in each school. Winners will be chosen by the G16 Transportation Department.  Students will be able to learn how to be safe both inside and outside of the bus.   Our own bus driver, Mrs. Donna Nichols, will be teaching the course.  Thank you!

Did you know G16 Transportation celebrates Bus Safety Week? See the flyer below for more details!

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¿Sabías que G16 Transportation celebra la Semana de la Seguridad en los Autobuses? ¡Vea el folleto a continuación para obtener más detalles!

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G16 School Board Meeting. Tuesday, June 18, 2024. 5:00 pm. 0460 Stone Quarry Road, Battlement Mesa, CO 81635

G16 School Board Meeting tonight, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 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 esta noche, Martes, 8 de octubre 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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GVHS weekly schedule, for full schedule, visit https://gvhs.garfield16.org/athletics

GVHS' Weekly Fall Sports Schedule for Homecoming Week! 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 otoño de GVHS de la semana de Homecoming! ¡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.

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Did you know the Aspen Science Center is hosting a "STEM Exploration Hour" at the Parachute Branch Library? Join us on October 7th from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm for a FREE hour of STEM!

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¿Sabías que el Centro de Ciencias de Aspen está organizando una "Hora de Exploración STEM" en la Biblioteca de Parachute? ¡Únase a nosotros el 7 de octubre de 11:30 am a 12:30 pm para una hora GRATIS de STEM!

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GVMS Fall Pictures. Fall Picture Day: Friday, September 6th. Fall Sports Pictures: Wednesday, October 9th 4:15 pm

GVMS' Fall Sports Picture Day is Wednesday, October 9, 2024. For ordering information, check your email or call 970-285-5707. 

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¡El Día de Fotos Deportiva de Otoño es el miércoles, 9 de octubre de 2024. Para obtener información sobre pedidos, consulte su correo electrónico o llame al 970-285-5707.

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Grand Valley High School Alumni. Come home for Homecoming. October 11, 2024: 2:30 pm- parade on Cardinal Way; 3:30 pm pep rally at GVHS; 5:00 pm Homecoming football game in Parachute, CO. Calling all GVHS alumni, please join us for Homecoming 2024! We will be recognizing alumni at the game and have alumni seating in the stadium. Keeping tradition alive.

Calling all GVHS alumni! Join us for Homecoming Week: October 8-12! 

We have also created an alumni registration form, please fill out your information here: https://forms.gle/RGwSi2gFjjyJnzmV9

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¡Llamando a todos los alumnos de GVHS! ¡Únase a nosotros para la Semana de Homecoming: del 8 al 12 de octubre!  

También hemos creado un formulario de registro de ex alumnos, complete su información aquí: https://forms.gle/RGwSi2gFjjyJnzmV9

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We are deeply saddened by the loss of Joe Cason, a beloved friend, community member, volunteer coach, and #1 fan of the GVHS Cardinals Basketball teams. Please join us for his memorial service on Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:00 am at the Grand Valley United Methodist Church (132 N. Parachute Ave., Parachute, CO 81635). https://facebook.com/events/s/memorial-service-for-joe-cason/3848953655385156/

GVHS will also honor Joe on Friday, December 13, 2024. A short tribute to his service to our community will be held between the girls and boys varsity basketball games. At approximately 6:30 pm (800 Cardinal Way, Parachute, CO 81635). 

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First page of the PDF file: ParachuteSeptemberSTEMExplorationHourMonthlyFlyerEnglish

Did you know the Aspen Science Center is hosting a "STEM Exploration Hour" at the Parachute Branch Library? Join us on October 7th from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm for a FREE hour of STEM!

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¿Sabías que el Centro de Ciencias de Aspen está organizando una "Hora de Exploración STEM" en la Biblioteca de Parachute? ¡Únase a nosotros el 7 de octubre de 11:30 am a 12:30 pm para una hora GRATIS de STEM!

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Homecoming Week

Join us for GVHS' Homecoming Week! Don't forget about early release for all schools on Friday, October 11th for the Homecoming Parade!

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¡Únase a nosotros para la Semana de Homecoming de GVHS! ¡No se olvide de la salida temprana para todas las escuelas el viernes 11 de octubre para el Desfile de Homecoming!

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Rockmageddon Cornhole Tournament. September 28, 2024. Register at 12:30 pm. Start at 1:00 pm. Cottonwood Park. 100 La Plata Circle, Parachute, CO 81635. $40 entry per team. Cash only. 1st place = $300. 2nd place = $200. 3rd place = $100. Register now at https://share.scoreholio.com/tliZxkMfBMb

THIS WEEKEND = ROCKMAGEDDON! September 27-29. Visit https://rockmageddon.com/ for the full schedule and all the details.

The Grand Valley Educational Foundation will be hosting another Cornhole Tournament on September 28th at 1:00 pm at Cottonwood Park! Sign up here: https://share.scoreholio.com/tliZxkMfBMb

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ESTE FIN DE SEMANA = ROCKMAGEDDON! Del 27 al 29 de septiembre. Visita https://rockmageddon.com/ para conocer el programa completo y todos los detalles. 

¡La Fundación Educativa Grand Valley será la anfitriona de otro Torneo de Cornhole el 28 de septiembre a la 1:00 pm en Cottonwood Park! Inscríbete aquí: https://share.scoreholio.com/tliZxkMfBMb

 

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Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club, Bring a Friend Day! Sunday, September 29th. 10am - 1pm. AVSC Clubhouse. Join the AVSC snowboard team for our Bring a Friend Day! We are excited to show your friends what makes our club and programming so special!

Join Team AVSC snowboard to bring a friend day, a community event on Sunday 9/29. Bring a friend to showcase what we AVSC has to offer. Friends, siblings, and parents are all welcome to join. AVSC will have some of your favorite coaches at the super tramp, fly bed and side yard/mini ramp. Coach Eric will have 8 skateboards pressed for kids to choose their design and have them cut on site.

Time: 10am - 1pm

Location: AVSC Highlands Clubhouse (300 AVSC dr)

Can't wait to see you there! Please email Snowboard Program Director, Nichole Mason for any further questions: Nmason@teamavsc.org

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Update: Grand Valley Cardinals volleyball tonight, September 26 at Coal Ridge. Times: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30pm.

Time change for tonight's GVHS Volleyball game against Coal Ridge. Times are now: c-4:30pm; jv-5:30pm, v-6:00pm

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Cambio de horario para el partido de voleibol de GVHS de esta noche contra Coal Ridge. Los horarios son ahora: c-4:30 pm; JV-5:30 pm, V-6:00 pm

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