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Local's Choice, Post Independent, the Citizen Telegram 2025. Vote for us daily.

Please join us in congratulating and celebrating our incredible Post Independent Locals' Choice Award finalists from G16 Schools and the Parachute/Battlement Mesa Community!

We have two teachers, a coach, and Chief of Police/G16 Board of Education Director who made it to the final round, and they need your support! 

You can vote daily by following this link:
https://www.postindependent.com/localschoice/#/group/1661 

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¡Únase a nosotros para felicitar y celebrar a nuestros increíbles finalistas del Premio Post Independent Locs' Choice de las Escuelas G16 y de la Comunidad de Paracaídas/Battlement Mesa! Tenemos dos maestros, un entrenador y el director de la Junta de Educación del G16 que llegaron a la ronda final, y necesitan su apoyo! Usted puede votar diariamente siguiendo este enlace: https://www.postindependent.com/localschoice/#/group/1661

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2 grand valley educational foundation members dressed in matching mardi gras outfits with purple and gold masts, instruments, and crowns.

The Grand Valley Educational Foundation would like to thank our community for a successful Mardi Gras Masquerade event! We had about 90 people in attendance and earned approximately $2,600 to go towards our grant and scholarship funds, benefitting local teachers and GVHS graduates. We thank you all who supported our event with sponsorships, silent auction items, donations, volunteering, attending, and supporting our schools! 

Learn more about us at https://www.grandvalleyeducationalfoundation.org/, and GVHS Seniors, check the "scholarships" page (https://www.grandvalleyeducationalfoundation.org/scholarships) for 4 scholarship applications now open!

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G16 logo, Theatre Aspen logo. Join in on the creation of a brand new play featuring the collected works of Shel Silverstein. Theatre Aspen Education Presents "The Works of Shel Silverstein" directed by Kathy Severson. Who: student in 3-8 grade. Where: Grand Valley Middle School 0364 Sipprelle Drive, Battlement Mesa, CO 81635. Transportation and lunch provided. When: Mondays 9am - 3pm April 7, 14, 21, 28. Performance: April 28 at 5:00 pm. Tuition is free. Learn more and register at https://forms.

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

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Estamos emocionados anunciar otro programa de Theatre Aspen para estudiantes de 3º a 8º grado. Los estudiantes interpretarán The Works of Shel Silverstein. El programa se llevará a cabo los lunes de 9:00 am a 3:00 pm en Grand Valley Middle School. Se proporcionará transporte y almuerzo a los estudiantes participantes.

Por favor regístrese antes del 28 de marzo llenando este formulario: https://forms.gle/ jSa3LafoycgPZDpv8

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G16 logo. Shark Tank. Believe. Achieve. March 18, 2025 6:30pm. Round 2 Presentations. Make a difference in your community. Aspen Community Foundation.

Join us for Round 2 of the Shark Tank Competition on March 18, 2025 6:00pm at Grand Valley High School.

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Únase a nosotros para la Ronda 2 de la Competencia de Shark Tank el 18 de marzo de 2025 a las 6:00 pm en Grand Valley High School. 

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G16 School Board Meeting. Tuesday, March 11, 2025. 5:00 pm. 0460 Stone Quarry Road, Battlement Mesa, CO 81635

G16 School Board Meeting Tuesday, March 11, 2025 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, 11 de marzo de 2025 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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Grand Valley Educational Foundation Mardi Gras Masquerade Poker Night. March 1, 2025 7pm - 10pm.  Tickets:  $25 – Single Entry or  $45 – Couples Entry  Tickets Include: 3 hours of gambling with $500 of “gambling money”, appetizers from Callahan's Restaurant, and exciting prizes for the winners!   Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available – donations only.    Don’t miss this chance to have fun, win big, while making a difference in local education. Music provided by Noodle Soup - Come enjoy

Mardi Gras Masquerade Poker Night this Saturday, March 1, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at the Battlement Mesa Recreation Center! Register for the fun HERE. Don’t miss this chance to have fun, win big, while making a difference in local education. 

Tickets will also be available at the door the night of the event, please bring identification.

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¡Mardi Gras Masquerade Poker Night este sábado 1 de marzo de 2025 de 7:00 pm a 10:00 pm en el Centro Recreativo Battlement Mesa! Regístrese para la diversión AQUÍ. No te pierdas esta oportunidad de divertirte, ganar a lo grande, mientras marcas la diferencia en la educación local.  

Las entradas también estarán disponibles en la puerta la noche del evento, por favor traiga identificación.

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Grand Valley Educational Foundation Save the Date! March 1, 2025. 21+ event. Mardi Gras Masquerade Poker Night. 7pm - 10pm. Battlement Mesa Recreation Center 398 Arroyo Drive, Battlement Mesa, CO 81635. Tickets include 3 hours of gambling, appetizers, and prizes.  $25 = 1 ticket. $45 = couples ticket.

The Grand Valley Educational Foundation is hosting a Mardi Gras Masquerade Poker Night! Saturday, March 1, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at the Battlement Mesa Recreation Center! RSVP required, register here: https://forms.gle/o2mYBSwrEhCPupqN9

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¡La Fundación Educativa Grand Valley está organizando una Noche de Póquer Mardi Gras Masquerade! Sábado, 1 de marzo de 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm en el Centro de Recreación Battlement Mesa! RSVP requerido, regístrese aquí: https://forms.gle/o2mYBSwrEhCPupqN9

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Image of the Garfield County School District #16 logo: an outline of a mountain with G16 in red and black.

Garfield County School District 16 in Parachute has commissioned a survey of all residents in Garfield County about childcare needs.  The information gathered in the survey will help support the school district's and the Parachute/Battlement Mesa Parks and Recreation District's partnership in launching a childcare center in the west end of Garfield County.   We would appreciate your time in completing this 5 minute survey.  The survey results will be shared with all stakeholders in Garfield County.

The survey will be open until February 14, 2025

English survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Garfield16Survey

Spanish survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EncuestadeGarfield16

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El Distrito Escolar 16 del Condado de Garfield en Parachute ha encargado una encuesta a todos los residentes del Condado de Garfield sobre las necesidades de cuidado infantil. La información recopilada en la encuesta ayudará a respaldar la asociación del distrito escolar y el Distrito de Parques y Recreación de Parachute/Battlement Mesa para lanzar un centro de cuidado infantil en el extremo oeste del Condado de Garfield. Agradeceríamos su tiempo para completar esta encuesta de 5 minutos. Los resultados de la encuesta se compartirán con todas las partes interesadas del Condado de Garfield.

La encuesta estará abierta hasta el 14 de febrero de 2025.

Enlace de la encuesta en inglés: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Garfield16Survey

Enlace de la encuesta en español: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EncuestadeGarfield16

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Image of the Garfield County School District #16 logo: an outline of a mountain with G16 in red and black.

Garfield County School District 16 in Parachute has commissioned a survey of all residents in Garfield County about childcare needs.  The information gathered in the survey will help support the school district's and the Parachute/Battlement Mesa Parks and Recreation District's partnership in launching a childcare center in the west end of Garfield County.   We would appreciate your time in completing this 5 minute survey.  The survey results will be shared with all stakeholders in Garfield County.

The survey will be open until February 14, 2025

English survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Garfield16Survey

Spanish survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EncuestadeGarfield16

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El Distrito Escolar 16 del Condado de Garfield en Parachute ha encargado una encuesta a todos los residentes del Condado de Garfield sobre las necesidades de cuidado infantil. La información recopilada en la encuesta ayudará a respaldar la asociación del distrito escolar y el Distrito de Parques y Recreación de Parachute/Battlement Mesa para lanzar un centro de cuidado infantil en el extremo oeste del Condado de Garfield. Agradeceríamos su tiempo para completar esta encuesta de 5 minutos. Los resultados de la encuesta se compartirán con todas las partes interesadas del Condado de Garfield.

La encuesta estará abierta hasta el 14 de febrero de 2025.

Enlace de la encuesta en inglés: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Garfield16Survey

Enlace de la encuesta en español: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EncuestadeGarfield16

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1 Bus driver and 8 students learning about bus safety

Stay seated, stay safe! Bus safety is no joke, so buckle up and enjoy the ride. G16 schools are thankful for Donna Nichols, G16 Bus Driver, who designed a bus safety program for our students! 

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¡Permanezca sentado y manténgase a salvo! La seguridad en el autobús no es ninguna broma, así que abróchese el cinturón y disfrute del viaje. ¡Las escuelas G16 están agradecidas con Donna Nichols, conductora de autobús G16, quien diseñó un programa de seguridad en el autobús para nuestros estudiantes!

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Lucas Cotto with his bulldog, smiling for a picture on a road.

Meet Lucas Cotto, a senior at Grand Valley High School. L-U-C-A-S if anyone wants to chant his name. He's been part of the community for more than 7 years now; he moved from Chicago, Illinois, to Colorado. He plays football for the Cardinals and does track and field. Things Lucas loves: conversations, old people, and a good chocolate ice cream. He's the new Public Information Intern, working alongside Nicole Loschke. His goals are to help improve public information, community events, and help high schoolers be more motivated to be part of the community.

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Conozcan a Lucas Cotto, un estudiante en el 12vo grado de Grand Valley High School. L-U-C-A-S, si alguien quiere corear su nombre. Forma parte de la comunidad desde hace más de 7 años; se mudó de Chicago, Illinois, a Colorado. Juega fútbol americano para los Cardinals y practica atletismo. Las cosas que le encantan a Lucas: las conversaciones, las personas mayores y un buen helado de chocolate. Él es el nuevo Interno de Información Pública, trabajando junto a Nicole Loschke. Sus metas son ayudar a mejorar la información pública, eventos comunitarios y ayudar a los estudiantes de GVHS a estar más motivados para ser parte de la comunidad.

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G16 School Board Meeting. Tuesday, February 11, 2025. 5:00 pm. 0460 Stone Quarry Road, Battlement Mesa, CO 81635

G16 School Board Meeting Tuesday, February 11, 2025 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, 11 de febrero de 2025 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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