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Grand Valley High School is hosting a Shark Tank experience for the high school students. Students, individuals or groups, can propose an idea that benefits the students of Grand Valley High School or the Parachute/Battlement Mesa community. Sharks, who are leaders within the community and not school district employees, will decide if the students' pitches are funded.

The first round of Shark Tank took place on March 4th. Nineteen students were involved in making pitches. Four groups' and one individual student's pitches advanced to the second round, which will be on March 18th at 6:00 pm in the Grand Valley High School cafeteria. Come cheer on the students and see how many are successfully funded!

Garfield 16 will offer Cardinal Camp this summer, in partnership with the Battlement Mesa Recreation Center. Cardinal Camp is open to students entering grades 1 through 6 for the 2025-26 school year. The six-week program includes one-week sessions around a theme, such as arts and crafts, sports, outdoor education, etc. Families can sign up for the weeks that best meet their needs.

Cardinal Camp will be Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Transportation to and from camp and lunch are provided.

Cardinal Camp will be on the following weeks:

• June 10
• June 17
• June 24
• July 7
• July 14
• July 21

Registration will open on April 15th. Cardinal Camp is available to Garfield 16 students, as well as children who are not registered with the school district.

New Buses Coming to Garfield 16

At the March 11th school board meeting, the Board approved the purchase of two propane school buses and one gasoline mini-bus. The mini-bus will be available this spring, and the two school buses will be available in September. The additional equipment will allow the transportation department to reduce crowding on certain bus routes and provide more flexibility for athletic and other trips.

Construction at Bea Underwood Elementary School

Garfield 16 was awarded a BEST grant for improvements to the wastewater piping and HVAC at Bea Underwood Elementary School. Construction staging will begin in May, and once school is out for the summer, construction will go into full-swing. Bea Underwood Elementary will be closed for the summer during construction, and it will reopen in August to greet the 2025-26 school year with improved plumbing and air conditioning.

We are excited to announce another Theatre Aspen program for students in grades 3-8. Students will be performing The Works of Shel Silverstein! The program will take place on Mondays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Grand Valley Middle School. Transportation and lunch will be provided to student participants.

Please register by March 28 by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/jSa3LafoycgPZDpv8

Tuition is absolutely free.

Current rehearsal schedule:

• April 7 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

• April 14 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

• April 21 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

• April 28 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

• Performance: April 28th 5:00 pm

By Lucas Cotto, G16 Public Information Intern

As the days stretch longer and the snow melts away, the vibrant breath of spring awakens, filling the air with fresh promise. Even with the unpredictable Colorado weather, we start our spring sports with athletes showing great resilience preparing for games and meets.

The first girl’s soccer game will be held March 4, 2025 at Grand Valley High School at 4:00 PM. Come out and support our team as they hit the field for their first match of the season!

For track athletes, the first meet will take place on March 14, 2025 at Rifle High School, starting at 9:00 AM. We know our runners, jumpers, and throwers are eager to show off all their hard work and dedication.

As basketball season wraps up, we want to take a moment to congratulate all our players for their hard work this season! Their determination has been inspiring, and we can’t wait to see what they achieve next year.

Following basketball, baseball season will be in full swing soon, with a packed lineup of games just around the corner. Our baseball team is ready to hit the ground running, and we’re excited to see what’s in store for them.

With the unpredictable weather, we’ve watched our Cardinal athletes run, hit, and score with unwavering love for their team and a relentless determination to succeed. No matter what curveballs the weather throws, our athletes are always ready to rise to the challenge. Their strength, hard work, and dedication are truly inspiring, and we couldn’t be more proud of how they represent our school with such determination.

As the spring season kicks off, let’s come together to support our Cardinals—at games and meets—because your cheers and encouragement make all the difference. Let's keep motivating our athletes as they strive for victory and show the true spirit of the Cardinal way! Go Cardinals!

G16 is happy to announce before/after-school childcare with Cardinal Club for the 2024-2025 School Year! Cardinal Club at the Grand Valley Center for Family Learning (CFL) and Bea Underwood Elementary (BUE) is childcare for school-aged children in grades kindergarten through 5th grade. Students must be enrolled in Garfield 16 schools.

Cardinal Club hours at CFL and BUE are:

Tuesday- Friday 6:30 a.m. to 7:20 a.m. AND 3:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The fees for the CFL and BUE Cardinal Club are per child, and reduced rates are available for eligible families. Parent/guardians may choose to pay monthly or bi-monthly. Please visit https://www.garfield16.org/parents/pagecardinal-club for the fee schedule and for more information.

Important Upcoming Events:

• GVHS Spring Sports- Find schedules by following this link: https://gvhs.garfield16.org/athletics
• GVMS Spring Sports- Find schedules by following this link https://gvms.garfield16.org/athletics
• March 14: BUE Yearbook Fundraiser Movie Night 5:30pm
• March 17: District Accountability Committee Meeting 6:30 pm 460 Stone Quarry Road, Battlement Mesa, CO 81635. Find information here: https://www.garfield16.org/about/district-accountability
• March 18: GVHS Shark Tank Competition 6:00pm
• March 19: GVHS Wrestling Banquet 6:30pm
• March 20: CFL 1st Grade Music Program 6:00 pm
• March 24-28 Spring Break: No school, no Cardinal Club, SBFRC Closed
• March 28: Garfield County Libraries Movie Night 6:00pm @ School-Based Family Resource Center
• April 3: GVHS Boys Basketball Banquet 6:30pm
• April 7: Parent/Teacher Conferences K-12 11am - 7pm (invite only, look for emails from your student's school).
• April 8: Board of Education Meeting 5:00 pm. 460 Stone Quarry Road, Battlement Mesa, CO 81635. Find agenda here: https://go.boarddocs.com/co/garfield16/Board.nsf/Public
• April 9: CHSAA Choir Festival at Rifle High School 8:40am
• April 9: GVHS National Honor Society Induction 6:00pm
• April 10: Cooking Matters @ SBFRC 3:00pm

• April 10-12 GVHS Spring Musical- “Seussical” 6:30pm

• April 11: CFL & BUE Spring Picture Day

• April 11: BUE Scholastic Book Fair

• April 16: GVHS PSAT/SAT Testing 11th grade- AM session, 9th & 10th grades- PM session

• April 16: GVHS Key Club Member Recognition & Induction Ceremony 7:00pm

• April 19: Battlement Mesa Recreation Center Easter Eggstravaganza

• April 21: CFL Preschool Roundup 9am

• April 21: District Accountability Committee Meeting 6:30 pm 460 Stone Quarry Road, Battlement Mesa, CO 81635. Find information here: https://www.garfield16.org/about/district-accountability

• April 23: Administrative Professionals Day

• April 23: 11th Grade Only- CMAS Testing

• April 25: Garfield County Libraries Movie Night 6:00pm @ School-Based Family Resource Center

• April 25: Community Clean Up

• April 26: Parachute & Battlement Mesa Pick-Up (dumpsters available)

• April 26: GVHS Prom- Enchanchated Forest at Battlement Mesa Fire Station 8:00pm

• April 28: Aspen Theatre Monday Program Performance of "The Works of Shel Silverstein" at GVMS 5:00PM

• April 29: 2nd Grade Musical 6:00pm. 3rd Grade Musical 7:00pm

• May 1: 4th Grade Musical 6:00 pm. 5th Grade Musical 7:00pm

• May 2: GVMS Theatre Performance 7:00pm

• May 3: MayFest Youth Empowerment Resource Fair @ Cottonwood Park. Find more information here: https://sbfrc.garfield16.org/mayfest

• May 5: Student-Led Conferences K-8. GVHS IN-SESSION

• May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week

• May 10: Bike Derby at BUE

• May 12: Student-Led Conferences K-8. GVHS IN-SESSION

• May 13: Board of Education Meeting 5:00 pm. 460 Stone Quarry Road, Battlement Mesa, CO 81635. Find agenda here: https://go.boarddocs.com/co/garfield16/Board.nsf/Public

• May 13: GVHS Band/Choir Concert 6:30pm

• May 14: CFL 1st Graders to BUE- Transition Visit 8:30am

• May 20: GVMS/GVHS Band Concert at GVHS 7:00pm

• May 22: Last School Day for GVHS Seniors

• May 22: GVHS Senior Awards 1:50pm

• May 22: GVMS Choir & Ukulele Concert 6:30pm

• May 24: GVHS Graduation 10:00am

• May 26: Memorial Day- SBFRC Closed

• May 29: Last Day of School K-11

• May 30: Garfield County Library Movie Night at SBFRC 6:00PM

• June 7: Alpine Bank Shred Day 9AM- 12PM. Up to 4 boxes of shredding. Bring cash, hygiene, or school supplies to donate to the School-Based Family Resource Center

• June 7: Fishing Derby at Parachute Pond

• July 14- Sept. 15: Town of Parachute Monday Market benefitting the SBFRC

• Aug. 14-17: Grand Valley Days https://gvdays.com/

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"Coffee with the Principals" is a time for families to connect with us and learn about what's happening at school. We use this space to share updates on various school initiatives, discuss multiple platforms that support student success, and invite guest speakers from within our district. Our ultimate goal is to build strong partnerships with our families and share all the great work CFL is doing to ensure our students thrive!

24/25 Coffee with the Principal Dates:

Universal Preschool (UPK) Enrollment Information for Fall 2025

Interested in enrolling your child in preschool at CFL for the Fall of 2025? Here’s what you need to know:

Preschool Roundup At Center For Family Learning

Monday, April 21st 9-12

For All NEW 3 & 4 year olds

For 3-Year-Olds:

• Children must be 3 years old on or before October 1, 2025.
• Please call the CFL office at 970-285-5702 for enrollment information.

For 4-Year-Olds:

• Children must be 4 years old on or before October 1, 2025.
• To begin the Universal Preschool (UPK) process:
  1. Visit https://upk.colorado.gov/ and complete the UPK application.
  2. Contact the CFL office at 970-285-5702 to notify us that you’ve submitted your UPK application.

Required Documents Before Enrollment:

Once the UPK process is complete, the following documents must be submitted to CFL:

• State-Issued Birth Certificate
• Immunization Record
• Well Child Check / Health Appraisal

For more information, visit the UPK Colorado Parent Handbook:

• English Handbook
• Spanish Handbook

We look forward to welcoming your child to CFL! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call us.​

Información de inscripción para el otoño de 2025

¿Interesado en inscribir a su hijo en preescolar en CFL para el otoño de 2025? Esto es lo que necesita saber: Resumen preescolar de

En El Centro Para El Aprendizaje Familiar

Lunes, 21 De Abril Ee 9-12 pm 2025

Para Todos Los NUEVOS Niños De 3 y 4 años

para niños de 3 años:
Los niños deben tener 3 años el 1 de octubre de 2025 o antes.
Por favor llame a la oficina de CFL al 970-285-5702 para obtener información de inscripción.
Para niños de 4 años:
Los niños deben tener 4 años el 1 de octubre de 2025 o antes.

Para comenzar el proceso de Preescolar Universal (UPK):
visite https://upk.colorado.gov/ y complete la solicitud de UPK.
Contacte a la oficina de CFL al 970-285-5702 para notificarnos que ha presentado su solicitud de UPK. Documentos Requeridos Antes de la Inscripción:
Una vez que el proceso de UPK se complete, los siguientes documentos deben ser enviados a CFL: Certificado de Nacimiento Expedido por el Estado de

Registro de Inmunización
Físico del doctor
Para obtener más información, visite el Manual para Padres de UPK Colorado: Manual en Inglés de

Para obtener más información, visite el Manual para padres de UPK Colorado:

Manual de inglés
Manual en español
¡Esperamos darle la bienvenida a su hijo a CFL! Si tienes alguna pregunta, no dudes en llamarnos.

Grand Valley Middle School students and staff were fortunate to have Dee Hankins speak on March 7, 2025. Dee's story is inspirational. He told GVMS about his "life, curveballs, and home runs." When asked why Dee thought it was important to come speak to GVMS, he commented, "after today, now I can answer that question. It's because your students are going through a lot; they're enduring a lot. Some feel unseen. Some have been hurt by family members and friends. Being here today and sharing my story, I believe helped them realize they are not alone. Not only are they not alone, but they can get through whatever they are going through, and that, if you internalize it, is an everlasting message for them." To learn more about Dee and his message, please visit https://www.deehankins.com/. See the GVMS Facebook page for a video about the experience.

Thank you to the School-Based Family Resource Center for coordinating the event and bringing such inspiration to our students!

Holy Cross Energy is once again offering two travel opportunities for juniors and seniors in 2025. The first one is a week in Washington D.C. and the second is a week at a Leadership Camp in Steamboat Springs. All expenses are paid by the co-op.

Here is the link with more information: Youth leadership programs - Holy Cross Energy

Do you feel like this winter has been a roller coaster or is it just us? We've seen unusually cold weeks backed up to unruly warm days. And now the snow keeps coming.

Here in Garfield 16 we have been taking full advantage of winter programs for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

We have been excited to offer students various programs to learn to ski and snowboard. The Learn to Ski and Ride club was a program where students from 4th-8th grade got to go to Powderhorn for a series of three lessons. High school students were able to participate and help get kids comfortable on the mountain.

The Earn a Turn program with AVSC took students in middle and high school to Buttermilk for a series of six days on the hill. Together, over 50 students got out to the slopes to become confident skiers and riders.

The GVMS Journalism class took students to Powderhorn for a day of shredding as well. Students will be making videos to document their adventure. Keep an eye out on our socials for their reels.

At CFL, students in kindergarten and 1st grade dove into their animal units and culminated in various trips. 1st grade learned about animal adaptations and how they survive utilizing guest visitors from service animals in the region and culminating in a snowshoe trip on Grand Mesa.

Kindergarten also learned about animal habitats and got to go on recent field trips to PSS Wildlife Foundation and RIDE Equestrian program in Silt.

BUE's 4th graders took their annual field trips to Grand Mesa for a day of snow shoeing learning about beaver habitats and wilderness survival. We are thrilled to continue this traditional trip thanks to the Parachute Kiwanis club.

Students in the GVHS Outdoor Club went on their annual winter camping trip also at Mesa Lakes Lodge. We had a wealth of first time kidos on the adventure guided more experienced students that have been on the trip year after year. Highschoolers made meals for their peers, pull rainbow trout from the frozen lakes, ski and ride at Powderhorn, cross country ski, dug snow shelters and many of them slept in their huts the entire night there.

The GVHS Outdoor Science class has been busy learning about hunter's ed and extending their learning beyond the classic hunter's ed manual with projects like safe firearm handling videos, animal dissections, and debates.

The weather this winter has been unpredictable and has caused us to change our plans, such as with the community ice fishing clinic and 6th grade cross country ski day, we have been able to still take over 500 kids in the district outside to explore their wintery back yard.

This Spring is filled with a jam pack outlook of trips and community events.

Please keep an eye out for some upcoming programs and events.

We have the Rifle Earth Day celebration on April 26th at Centennial Park.

Bring your bikes to the annual BUE Bike Derby on May 10th.

GCO will be setting up an indoor 3D archery shoot at Rifle Rendezvous on May 17th.

And our 2nd annual Parachute Pond Fishing Derby will be on Saturday, June 7th.

See you outside.

G16 was able to offer 30 students a unique opportunity with Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club (AVSC). With funding from Aspen Community Foundation, a close partnership with AVSC, and additional funding from Aspen SkiCo, G16'S "Earn-A-Turn" program was launched. This program allowed G16 students (for the first time in G16’s history) to learn to snowboard at Buttermilk Ski Resort in Aspen. We matched 15 at-risk students with 15 mentor students. The program is an incentive for at-risk students with behavioral incidents, attendance issues, or struggling to pass their classes. AVSC organized the instructors and students were able to get professional lessons during six different Mondays this winter season. SkiCo waved the rental fees for skis, snowboards, and boots, and provided funding so each student was able to eat lunch for free!

Thank you to our incredible team of instructors, AVSC, Aspen SkiCo, our chaperones, bus drivers, and all who made this program a success! View a fun video of the experience on the G16 Facebook or Instagram pages.

Learn more about AVSC here: https://www.teamavsc.org/aspen-valley-ski-snowboard-club

Learn more about SkiCo here: https://www.aspensnowmass.com/

Thank you to Luis Sanchez, TRIO Upward Bound Coordinator for Grand Valley High School and Rifle High School. Luis organized an initiative to paint the School-Based Family Resource Center Food & Clothing Pantry. Students from Coal Ridge, Rifle, and Grand Valley gathered on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Twelve students came to help give the Food & Clothing Pantry a fresh coat of paint, painted clothing racks, and began on a mural. According to Sanchez, "Claudia asked me to do something that represents the community. Since we are going to have students from New Castle/Silt, Rifle, and Parachute, I thought we would do something that represents the whole valley. It's based on history, so we will have a Ute dancer, a folklorico dancer, and a cowboy to represent the history. There will be some apples, as they were a big agricultural product around here. We will also incorporate corn, cattle, sheep, and hopefully mountains to represent the area like the Hogbacks in New Castle, the Roan Plateau in Rifle, and Mt. Callahan in Parachute."

Thank you to Luis and all the TRIO students who came to help give a fresh face to the Food & Clothing Pantry. See the School-Based Family Resource Center Facebook page for video footage.

TRIO's mission is to help first generation low-income students. According to Sanchez, "we help students overcome obstacles of coming from families that don't know how to navigate the higher education system. We also help students find scholarships and navigate financial aid." You can find more information about the TRIO Upward Bound program here: https://coloradomtn.edu/academics/college-prep/upward-bound/

We are excited to invite you and your organization/business to participate in the 1st Annual Mayfest, a youth-led community event organized by the G16 Family Resource Center with help from the Town of Parachute and other sponsors.

The event is designed to bring youth, their families, and community organizations together to learn about local resources, career opportunities, and internships, all while enjoying a day of fun activities such as a 5k Run (benefiting the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Garfield County), Battle of the Bands, Show and Shine (car show), and much more.

We would love for your organization or business to set up a booth at the event. You can provide information about your organization, including resources for youth and their families, or sell your products.

If you would like to have a booth at the event RSVP by April 15th to confirm your participation as a trinket vendor or local organization/business.

We kindly ask that you bring a table, chair, and bilingual materials, and consider offering an activity or game for the youth at your booth. We ask that pop-ups/canopies be sized no larger than 10'x10'. Booths can start setting up at 9 a.m. and stay as long as you want. The event will end roughly around 10 p.m.

In addition to booth participation, there are other ways you can contribute, including making a monetary donation to the event or providing donated items for participant drawings to win throughout the day.

We would appreciate it if you shared this event with your network to help us ensure its success and maximize community attendance.

I appreciate your support, and we look forward to your participation in making this event memorable!

**Event Details:**

**Date:** May 3rd.

**Location:** Cottonwood Park - La Plata Cir, Parachute, CO 81635

**Time:** 9 am - 10 pm

Save the date, and stay tuned for more details in the upcoming months!

G16 School-Based Family Resource Center, The Lewis Foundation, the Town of Parachute, and sponsors invite you to register for MayFest's Battle of the Bands.

The competition will be held May 3, 2025 at Cottonwood Park in Parachute, Colorado 2:00pm - 7:00pm. Times subject to change based on registrations.

Please prepare for a 15-minute set. We will be in contact about performance times based on registrations.

1st Prize- Cash- up to $500 for each category (youth band and 21+ band)

Other prizes may include studio time, music shop gift cards, etc.

Register your band here: https://forms.gle/pSfi1TBwPz3kvV1t9

FACEBOOK

WEBSITE

Please do not hesitate to reach out to our School Based Family Resource Center for more information.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Claudia Flores Cruz

Center Coordinator

970-285-5262

cflorescruz@garfield16.org

As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students, we would like to inform you about the resources available for accessing information on registered offenders. At the beginning of each school year, we provide written details on where and how you can obtain this information from local law enforcement agencies. This information is also posted on the district’s website for your convenience.

We believe it is crucial for parents and guardians to have access to this information to stay informed about their community and to take any necessary precautions to protect their children. By keeping you informed, we hope to foster a safer environment for all our students.

You can find the Garfield County Sheriff's Office Offender Search here: https://www.garcosheriff.com/sex-offender-search/

Garfield 16 provides all students with counseling services through the school counselors. School counselors work with students to support their academic growth and success as well as their social and emotional development. School counselors work closely with teachers, principals, and parents to support students experiencing issues that impact their learning. These issues can be, but are not limited to, declining grades, poor work habits, organizational skills, distracting behaviors, school avoidance, anxiety, trauma, and transient personal or family issues, such as the loss of a loved one or change in family dynamic. A school counselor may work with a student on an individual basis or as part of a group. In addition, school counselors work with the administration to assess at-risk students.

At the elementary level, school counselors provide direct instruction to all students in social and emotional growth and wellbeing. Topics include social skills, recognizing emotions, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. For students who may be experiencing difficulty with social skills, regulating behaviors, or school counselors provide individual and group coaching.

At the secondary level, school counselors begin to support students with college and career planning and decision making. School counselors work with students on their Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) requirements. School counselors facilitate college and post-secondary career and workforce exploration. At the high school level, school counselors work with students to ensure they are on pace for graduation.

How to contact your school counselor:

CFL:

• Referral Form
• Email Ms. Landry
• Call 970-285-5702

BUE:

• Referral Form
• Email Mrs. Sherraden
• Email Mrs. DeMaio
• Call 970-285-5703

GVMS:

• Parent Referral Form
• Student Referral Form
• Email Mrs. Hoyt
• Call 970-285-5707

GVHS:

• Email Mrs. Paine
• Email Mrs. Largent
• Call 970-285-5705

• All students and their families.
• Fill out the referral form, found by clicking this link.
• Drew Hogan- SBFRC Counselor

Camp Immunization Requirements:

https://cdphe.colorado.gov/immunization/requirements-to-attend-camp

Measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico (currently no known cases in Colorado)

Please make sure your child's MMR vaccine is up to date. If you aren't sure, you can call your child's school and ask to speak to Cheyene, RN. Cheyene will also be sending out an email to all parents whose child does not have an up to date MMR.

Please make sure you protect yourself, especially with spring break traveling coming up. If you do not have insurance and/or cannot get into the doctor please go call Public Health to set up an appointment for immunizations (970) 625-5200. They also have a clinic day on Mondays in Parachute, and its by appointment only

For more information on measles: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/diseases-a-to-z/measles

How Sick is To Sick:

https://cdphe.colorado.gov/communicable-diseases/infectious-disease-guidelines-schools-childcare

Did you know that we can administer medication to your students if they have a need. What we need from you is a doctor's order/care plan, that needs to be signed by the doctor and by you as the parent. Parents then need to bring in medication to the school and we have trained staff that are able to administer medications. If you have any questions please call the district nurse at 970-285-5707

Find information about G16's Health Services by clicking the link below. Information includes: recommended immunizations, what to do if your student needs medication at school or has a severe allergy, and vision and hearing screenings by grade.

Garfield County Public Health and Garfield 16 have teamed up to offer a Vaccine and Immunization Clinic in Parachute! The clinic will be offered on the first Monday of every month, as long as appointments are scheduled. Garfield County Public Health will be stationed at the School-Based Family Resource Center from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, by appointment only. Please call 970-625-5200 to schedule an appointment, stating that you would like to schedule for the Parachute clinic.

Menus can be found by following this link: https://www.garfield16.org/departments/nutritional-services

Our free breakfast and lunch program is a yearly grant process. Our district has qualified again for a free breakfast and lunch program for SY 2024-2025.

• Breakfast Program: All students can receive breakfast free of charge. It is important that your child arrives at school on time in order to have time to enjoy a meal before a long day of learning!

• Lunch Program: All students can receive lunch free of charge. If your child brings lunch from home, please make sure it does NOT need to be heated in a microwave as there are no microwaves available.

Please do not send soda pop in your child’s school lunch. We ask that you send a healthier choice such as juice, water, or milk.

Parents wishing to eat lunch with their child may do so, please call the school office by 9:00am if you would like to order a hot lunch. The charge for an adult lunch is $4.25 and for a visiting child it is $2.75. Please remember that the school only accepts cash or a check for payment.

Menus are on our District's Nutrition Department webpage: https://www.garfield16.org/departments/nutritional-services

Meal Prices for Visitors:

Student Lunch $2.75

Milk $0.70

Adult Lunch $4.25

Here are the updated bus routes.

For the 2024-2025 School Year, we will be using a software called School BusHub. This technology will allow real-time tracking. Which means parents/guardians can track their child's school bus in real-time using the School Bus Hub app. This feature provides peace of mind by allowing parents to know exactly where their child's bus is along its route. See the attached PDF for instructions on how to download the new app.

Please also note that bus routes may change based on student need. Check the website for updated routes: https://www.garfield16.org/departments/transportation

Our expectations for riding the school bus were revised.

Elementary students should have brought home a hard copy of these expectations last week. Please review this form, sign it, and return it to your student's school.

Middle school and high school parents, a copy is attached. Please review these updated expectations with your student(s). To confirm receipt and the review of these updated expectations, please fill out this google form.

Looking for volunteers for the CO BOCES ENC Field Day! Help students enjoy new sports! Contact sshilling@crboces.org

*Garfield County School District #16 is not responsible for, and does not endorse, any statement, sentiment, or opinion published or expressed in this document. This document is not part of, and has not been distributed as part of the District's curricular or extracurricular programs.

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