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Climbing to New Heights

 

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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

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!

Read More about Spring concert GVHS/GVMS
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!

Read More about Baseball Parent and Senior Night 2026
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.

Read More about School Nurse Day
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

 

Read More about BOE Meeting May 12, 2026
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.

Read More about Teacher Appreciation Week
Graphic: Parent/teacher conferences, April 1, 2024. CFL/BUE/GVMS/GVHS 11:00 AM to 7:00 pm

Don't forget about Student-Led Conferences! Monday, May 4th 10:30 am to 6:30 pm AND Monday, May 11th 8:00 am to 4:00 pm for CFL, BUE, and GVMS.

GVHS will be in-session on both Mondays, students report for school.

Call your student's school with any questions. 

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¡No te olvides de las conferencias dirigidas por estudiantes! Lunes 4 de mayo de 10:30 am a 6:30 pm Y lunes 11 de mayo de 8:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m. para CFL, BUE y GVMS.

GVHS estará en sesión ambos lunes, los estudiantes se reportan para la escuela.

Llame a la escuela de su estudiante si tiene alguna pregunta.

Read More about Student-Led Conferences May 4th & 11th
Colorful illustrated poster for a community event titled “May Fest” on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The background shows a blue sky with clouds and a small bee flying. Large yellow letters spell “MAY FEST” in the center.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 2 and come celebrate a fun-filled day at Cottonwood Park in Parachute! From a 5K run and pancake breakfast to a bike derby, car show, vendors, food trucks, and carnival games—there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss the Battle of the Bands at 3-8pm!

Bring your family and friends and enjoy a day full of community, fun, and excitement—we hope to see you there!

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¡Marque sus calendarios para el sábado 2 de mayo y venga a celebrar un día lleno de diversión en Cottonwood Park en Paracaídas! Desde una carrera de 5K y un desayuno de panqueques hasta un derby de bicicletas, un espectáculo de autos, vendedores, camiones de comida y juegos de carnaval, hay algo para todos. ¡No te pierdas la Batalla de las Bandas a las 3-8pm!

Traiga a su familia y amigos y disfrute de un día lleno de comunidad, diversión y emoción. ¡Esperamos verlo allí!

Read More about MayFest May 2, 2026
Next week is Staff Appreciation Week at BUE.From the classroom to the cafeteria, and the front office to the hallways, we're celebrating everyone who makes our school amazing.We have a fun week planned and wanted to give our families a heads-up so you can join in the fun!

It takes a big team to run a school with this much heart! Next week is Staff Appreciation Week at BUE. From the classroom to the cafeteria, and the front office to the hallways, we're celebrating everyone who makes our school amazing.

We have a fun week planned and wanted to give our families a heads-up so you can join in the fun.

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¡Se necesita un gran equipo para dirigir una escuela con tanto corazón! La próxima semana es la Semana de Agradecimiento al Personal en BUE. Desde el aula hasta la cafetería, y desde la oficina principal hasta los pasillos, celebraremos a todos aquellos que hacen que nuestra escuela sea increíble.

Hemos preparado una semana llena de diversión y queríamos avisarles con antelación a nuestras familias para que puedan unirse a la celebración.

Read More about Teacher Appreciation Week May 5-8
School Lunch Hero Day. May 1

Happy School Lunch Hero Day!

Thank you to our amazing cafeteria staff for preparing meals with care and keeping our students fueled each day. Your hard work and kindness make a big difference in our school!

We appreciate you!

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¡Feliz Almuerzo Escolar Día de Héroe!

 Gracias a nuestro increíble personal de cafetería por preparar comidas con cuidado y mantener a nuestros estudiantes alimentados cada día. ¡Su trabajo duro y amabilidad hacen una gran diferencia en nuestra escuela!

 ¡Te agradecemos!

Read More about School Lunch Hero Day
School Principals Day, A huge thank you to our principals! May 1

Happy School Principals Day!

Thank you to our Principals for your leadership, dedication, and support for our students and staff each day.

We appreciate all that you do!

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¡Feliz Día de los Directores de Escuela!

Gracias a nuestros Directores por vuestro liderazgo, dedicación y apoyo a nuestros estudiantes y personal cada día.

¡Agradecemos todo lo que haces!

Read More about School Principals Day
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!

Read More about Spring concert GVHS/GVMS
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 two great nights of music featuring our talented students!

GVMS Band will join the GVHS Band, Choir, & Guitar Thursday, May 14 at 7:00PM 800 Cardinal Way, Parachute, CO

GVMS Choir & Ukulele Concert Thursday, May 21 at 6:30PM 0364 Sipprelle Dr, Battlement Mesa, CO

We can't wait to see you there!

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¡Únete a nosotros para dos grandes noches de música con nuestros talentosos estudiantes!

La banda GVMS se unirá a la Banda, Coro y Guitarra de GVHS el jueves 14 de mayo a las 7:00PM 800 Cardinal Way, Parachute, CO

Concierto de Coro y Ukelele GVMS Jueves 21 de mayo a las 6:30PM 0364 Sipprelle Dr, Battlement Mesa, CO

¡No podemos esperar a verte allí!

Read More about GVMS Choir/Ukulele Concert & Spring concert GVHS/GVMS
Graphic: Parent/teacher conferences, April 1, 2024. CFL/BUE/GVMS/GVHS 11:00 AM to 7:00 pm

Don't forget about Student-Led Conferences! Monday, May 4th 10:30 am to 6:30 pm AND Monday, May 11th 8:00 am to 4:00 pm for CFL, BUE, and GVMS.

GVHS will be in-session on both Mondays, students report for school.

Call your student's school with any questions. 

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¡No te olvides de las conferencias dirigidas por estudiantes! Lunes 4 de mayo de 10:30 am a 6:30 pm Y lunes 11 de mayo de 8:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m. para CFL, BUE y GVMS.

GVHS estará en sesión ambos lunes, los estudiantes se reportan para la escuela.

Llame a la escuela de su estudiante si tiene alguna pregunta.

Read More about Student-Led Conferences May 4th & 11th
Theatre Aspen Education Presents How to solve a mystery! Based on How to Get Away with a Murder Mystery by Don Zolidis. Teaching artists: Alicia Millerson. Rehearsal dates: october 6, 13, 20, 20 9am to 3pm. November 10 11am to 6pm. Performance at 5:30pm on November 10. Join us for a lighthearted spoof of a classic murder mystery, and debate the various ways to solve or get away with murder! We will explore the classic mystery genre, as well as learn comedic techniques, theatrical exercises.

Join us for our Theatre Aspen Education performance of Peter Pan & The Lost Girl! May 4, 2026 at 3:00pm at GVMS (0364 Sipprelle Drive Parachute, CO 81635) Our 3rd - 8th grade students enrolled in the Monday program have been working hard, please come and show your support!

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¡Únase a nosotros para nuestra presentación de Theatre Aspen Education de Peter Pan y La Chica Perdida! 4 de Mayo de 2026 a las 3:00 pm a GVMS (0364 Sipprelle Drive, Parachute, CO 81635). Nuestros estudiantes de 3º a 8º grado inscritos en el programa de los lunes han estado trabajando duro, ¡vengan y muestren su apoyo!

Read More about Theatre Aspen Monday Program Spring 2026
Flyer for a “Senior Cap Decorating” event with a graduation cap on books, listing dates (May 16 & 18), time (2–4 pm), location (Parachute Branch Library), and noting it’s free with supplies and pizza provided.

Attention high school Seniors: Join us for a day or two of graduating cap decorating.

We'll have everything you need on hand - including the pizza!

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Atención, estudiantes de último curso de instituto: Acompáñanos uno o dos días decorando gorras de graduación.

Tendremos todo lo que necesites a mano, ¡incluida la pizza!

Read More about Graduation Cap Decorating
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! April 28

Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!

Thank you to our incredible bus drivers for getting our students to and from school safely each day. Your care, patience, and dedication make a difference in the lives of our students and families.

We appreciate all that you do!

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¡Feliz Día de Apreciación del Conductor de Autobús Escolar!

Gracias a nuestros increíbles conductores de autobuses por llevar a nuestros estudiantes hacia y desde la escuela de forma segura cada día. Su cuidado, paciencia y dedicación hacen una diferencia en las vidas de nuestros estudiantes y familias.

¡Apreciamos todo lo que haces!

Read More about School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Colorful school flyer with a pastel tie-dye background and flowers announcing “GVMS Spring Pictures!” It reminds families to have students dressed nicely and ready to smile. Notes that photos are for new students and 8th grade continuation only, with the date listed as April 30th.

Spring is here! Don’t forget—Spring Photos are coming up! Be sure your student is dressed and ready to capture their bright smiles.

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¡La primavera ha llegado! No lo olvidéis: ¡se acercan las fotos de primavera! Asegúrate de que tu alumno esté vestido y listo para captar sus sonrisas radiantes.

Read More about Spring Pictures

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