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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

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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11 students smiling and holding their Certificates of Recognition.

Last week, we took time to recognize the outstanding efforts and accomplishments of our middle school students at our End-of-Year Awards Assembly.

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La semana pasada, nos tomamos un momento para reconocer los esfuerzos y logros sobresalientes de nuestros estudiantes de secundaria en la Asamblea de Premios de Fin de Curso.
 

Read More about GVMS End-of-the-Year Assembly
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!

Read More about Fishing Derby June 6
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

 

 

Read More about BOE Meeting June 9, 2026
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!

Read More about Fishing Derby June 6
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.

Read More about GVHS Senior Awards 2026
Girl in a pirate suite acting like she's looking through a telescope on stage.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the Theatre Aspen play at GVMS a success! We are proud of our students and grateful for the support from our staff, families, and community.

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¡Gracias a todos los que ayudaron a que la obra de Teatro Aspen en GVMS fuera un éxito! Estamos orgullosos de nuestros estudiantes y agradecidos por el apoyo de nuestro personal, familias y comunidad.

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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!

Read More about Track Parent/Senior Night 2026
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!

Read More about Fishing Derby June 6
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

Read More about Summer Programs 2026

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