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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

Person welding with blue gloves on.
Group of middle school students pointing at a direction on stage.
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

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
Meet and greet  start of a circle of parent group. Come meet other parents, share ideas, ask questions, and help shape a group that supports, empowers, and connects us all. September 16 from 1pm-2:30pm at 251 N Parachute Ave

💙 Let’s build our village together! 💙

Join Breanna for a Meet & Greet as we kick off a new Circle of Parents group in our community! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨

Come meet other parents, share ideas, ask questions, and help shape a group that supports, empowers, and connects us all.

📅 *September 16th*

⏰ *1:00–2:30 PM*

📍 *251 Parachute Ave, Parachute, CO*

We’d love to see you there! 💕

📞 Questions? Call or text *970-309-1815*

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💙 ¡Construyamos nuestra comunidad juntos!💙

Únete con Breanna para un Encuentro para Padres mientras damos inicio a un nuevo grupo Círculo de Padres en nuestra comunidad. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨

Ven a conocer a otros padres, compartir ideas, hacer preguntas y ayudarnos a crear un grupo que nos apoye, nos fortalezca y nos conecte.

📅 *16 de septiembre*

⏰ *1:00–2:30 PM*

📍 *251 Parachute Ave, Parachute, CO*

¡Nos encantaría verte allí! 💕

📞 ¿Tienes preguntas? Llama o envía un mensaje de texto al *970-309-1815*

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3 elementary school administrators and 1 car dealership representatives with teacher kits.

Thank you to Sonic Automotive, Land Rover Roaring Fork, Audi/Volkswagon Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction Volkswagon and Grand Junction Subaru for their generous donation of teacher kits for our elementary school teachers! 

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¡Gracias a Sonic Automotive, Land Rover Roaring Fork, Audi/Volkswagon Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction Volkswagon y Grand Junction Subaru por su generosa donación de kits para profesores de primaria!

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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN‼️ https://forms.gle/KEw76J1fxNEW! SBFRC Diaper & Pull-Ups Assistance Program . The School-Based Family Resource Center (SBFRC) is excited to offer diaper and pull-up assistance to families in the Garfield 16 School District! Eligible families may request up to 37 diapers or pull-ups per child, per month, based on availability and size.  Sign-ups will be available during the 1st week of each month through our F

‼️REGISTRATION NOW OPEN‼️

https://forms.gle/KEw76J1fxbnzjpFv6

Registration will close on Wednesday at 9am

🧷💙 NEW! SBFRC Diaper & Pull-Ups Assistance Program 💙🧷

The School-Based Family Resource Center (SBFRC) is excited to offer diaper and pull-up assistance to families in the Garfield 16 School District!

Eligible families may request up to 37 diapers or pull-ups per child, per month, based on availability and size.

📅 Sign-ups will be available during the 1st week of each month through our Facebook page, while donated supplies last.

🔗 The sign-up request form will launch next week! Stay tuned to our Facebook page for the link and additional information.

This program is made possible through the generosity of our amazing community donors. 💙 Thank you for helping us support local families!

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‼️REGISTRACIÓN ABIERTA AHORA‼️

https://forms.gle/KEw76J1fxbnzjpFv6

La registración se cerrará el Miércoles a las 9am

🧷💙 ¡NUEVO! Programa de Asistencia de Pañales y Pull-Ups de SBFRC 💙🧷

El Centro de Recursos Familiares Basado en las Escuelas (SBFRC) se complace en ofrecer asistencia con pañales y pull-ups a las familias del Distrito Escolar Garfield 16.

Las familias elegibles pueden solicitar hasta 37 pañales o pull-ups por niño, por mes, según la disponibilidad y la talla.

📅 Las inscripciones estarán disponibles durante la primera semana de cada mes a través de nuestra página de Facebook, mientras haya suministros disponibles.

🔗 ¡El formulario de solicitud estará disponible la próxima semana! Estén atentos a nuestra página de Facebook para obtener el enlace y más información.

Este programa es posible gracias a la generosidad de nuestra maravillosa comunidad y de quienes donan para apoyar a las familias locales. 💙 ¡Gracias por ayudarnos a apoyar a nuestras familias!

Read More about Diaper Program
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 W1 2026
3 firefighters cooking pancakes.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the CFL Pancake Breakfast! This is an annual event to celebrate the first complete week of school for Kindergarten & 1st Grade. Special thank you to the Grand Valley Fire Protection District for all your support cooking pancakes and beyond!

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Gracias a todos los que se unieron a nosotros para el desayuno CFL Pancake! Este es un evento anual para celebrar la primera semana completa de la escuela para Kindergarten y 1er Grado. ¡Gracias especiales al Distrito de Protección contra Incendios de Grand Valley por todo su apoyo cocinando panqueques y más!

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Golf for the Cause. Battlement Mesa Golf Club Scramble. Sign up as a team or individual. Saturday, September 19, 2026 9:30am. $115 per golfer (includes golf fee, cart, range balls, lunch and donation). $45 Battlement Mesa Golf Club Gold and Silver Members (includes lunch and donation). Sign up forms can be dropped off at the pro shop by September 8, 2026. Cash and checks payable to BMLGC. No credit cards please. Sponsored by the Battlement Mesa Ladies Golf Club to support the Resource Center.

The Battlement Mesa Ladies Golf Club is hosting their annual Golf for the Cause Tournament September 19, 2026 at 9:30am. 

The tournament benefits the School-Based Family Resource Center in our mission to help students and families in our community. 

Sign up as a team or individual by September 8, 2026, or sign up as a sponsor! 

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5 teachers smiling for a picture in front of a mural of cardinals.

To start the new school year, we would like to introduce our Grand Valley High School educators! We asked each educator what they would like the students to call them and how long they have been teaching or their favorite thing about teaching. Here are your GVHS educators: 

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Para comenzar el nuevo curso escolar, nos gustaría presentar nuestro educadores de Grand Valley High School. Preguntamos a cada educador cómo les gustaría que los estudiantes le llamaran y cuánto tiempo llevaban enseñando o qué más le gustaba de la enseñanza. Aquí están vuestros educadores de GVHS:

Read More about GVHS Educators
Inglés como segundo idioma. Aprende inglés en un ambiente amigable. Abierto para todos los niveles. Costo $70 Ubicación: 251 N Parachute Ave Parachute CO 81635 Fecha: 8/24/26 - 11/11/26 Lunes y Miércoles de 7pm - 8:30pm Para obtener más información o registrarse, comuniquese con Melisa al 970-625-6901

Inglés como segundo idioma (ESL)

Ubicación: Family Resource Center

251 N Parachute Ave. Parachute, Co 81635

8/24/26 - 11/11/26 los lunes y miercoles de 7pm-8:30pm

Para más información o registrarse, comuníquese con Melisa al 970-625-6901

 

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English as a Second Language (ESL)

Location: Family Resource Center

251 N Parachute Ave. Parachute, CO 81635

8/24/26 - 11/11/26 Mondays and Wednesdays from 7pm-8:30pm

For more information or to register, please contact Melisa at 970-625-6901

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About 60 firefighters and staff holding a thank you banner.

G16 would like to thank all of the firefighters, first responders, and support staff who have worked hard for our community! BUE students and GVMS students were able to show their gratitude with a thank you banner and thank you cards. G16 St. John's District Office was happy to host the Colorado Incident Management Team and firefighters from around the country. Thank you all for your hard work and keeping our community safe! 

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G16 quiere agradecer a todos los bomberos, primeros intervinientes y personal de apoyo que han trabajado duro por nuestra comunidad. Los estudiantes de BUE y GVMS pudieron mostrar su gratitud con una pancarta de agradecimiento y tarjetas de agradecimiento. La Oficina del Distrito G16 de St. John's estuvo encantada de acoger al Equipo de Gestión de Incidentes de Colorado y a bomberos de todo el país. ¡Gracias a todos por vuestro esfuerzo y por mantener nuestra comunidad segura!

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6 teachers smiling in front of Bea Underwood Elementary.

To start the new school year, we would like to introduce our Bea Underwood Elementary educators and staff! We asked each staff member what they would like the students to call them and how long they have been teaching or their favorite thing about teaching. Here are your BUE educators: 

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Para comenzar el nuevo curso escolar, nos gustaría presentar nuestro educadores de Bea Underwood Elementary. Preguntamos a cada educador cómo les gustaría que los estudiantes le llamaran y cuánto tiempo llevaban enseñando o qué más le gustaba de la enseñanza. Aquí están vuestros educadores de BUE:

Read More about BUE Educators
A student with his foot on a chair with his new shoes.

Last week, G16 students filled the lawn at the Grand Valley Methodist Church for the School-Based Family Resource Center's Back-to-School Event. Students received new shoes, socks, backpacks, and school supplies to help them start the school year with confidence.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone whose generosity made this event possible. Thank you to our amazing community for donating at Gio's, Alpine Bank, The Little Coffee Shack, and Retro Frizz. Thank you to Callahan's for hosting a school supply drive, and a special thank you to Grand Valley United Methodist Church for partnering with us to provide 80 students with new shoes and socks for the school year.

Your kindness and support are making a real difference in the lives of our students and families. Thank you for investing in our community! 

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La ultima semana los estudiantes de G16 llenaron el jardín de la Iglesia Metodista de Grand Valley para el evento de Regreso a Clases del Centro de Recursos Familiares Basado en la Escuela. Los estudiantes recibieron zapatos nuevos, calcetines, mochilas y útiles escolares para comenzar el año escolar con todo lo necesario.

Queremos expresar nuestro más sincero agradecimiento a todas las personas cuya generosidad hizo posible este evento. Gracias a nuestra increíble comunidad por sus donaciones en Gio's, Alpine Bank, The Little Coffee Shack y Retro Frizz. Un agradecimiento especial a Callahan's por organizar una colecta de útiles escolares y a la Iglesia Metodista de Grand Valley por ayudar a que 80 estudiantes recibieran zapatos y calcetines nuevos para el inicio de clases.

¡Su apoyo y generosidad están marcando una gran diferencia para nuestros estudiantes y sus familias! ¡Muchas gracias por invertir en nuestra comunidad! 

Read More about Shoe and Backpack Distribution
10 teachers on a playground smiling for a picture.

To start the new school year, we would like to introduce our Grand Valley Center for Family Learning educators! We asked each educator what they would like the students to call them and how long they have been teaching or their favorite thing about teaching. Here are your CFL educators: 

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Para comenzar el nuevo curso escolar, nos gustaría presentar nuestro educadores de Grand Valley Family Learning Center. Preguntamos a cada educador cómo les gustaría que los estudiantes le llamaran y cuánto tiempo llevaban enseñando o qué más le gustaba de la enseñanza. Aquí están vuestros educadores de CFL:

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