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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
14 Bea Underwood Elementary students and 4 teachers smiling for a picture before participating in special olympics

G16 students were happy to participate in the Colorado River BOCES Encourage, Nurture, Challenge (ENC) Field Day today! Thank you to BOCES and Special Olympics Colorado for organizing, GVMS NJHS for volunteering, and for all of our student athletes and volunteers who made this event possible! See the Garfield County School District 16 Facebook page for more photos. 

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¡Los estudiantes del G16 estuvieron felices de participar en el Día de Campo del Río Colorado BOCES Animate, Nurture, Challenge (ENC) hoy! ¡Gracias a BOCES y Special Olympics Colorado por organizarse, a GVMS NJHS por ser voluntario, y a todos nuestros estudiantes atletas y voluntarios que hicieron posible este evento! Vea la página de Facebook del Distrito Escolar 16 del Condado de Garfield para más fotos.

Read More about Colorado River BOCES ENC Field Day
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
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
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 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
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
It's Administrative professionals Week! April 19-25

Happy Administrative Professionals Week!

Thank you to our amazing office staff for everything you do each day to support our students, staff, and families. Your hard work and kindness keep our school running smoothly!

We appreciate you!

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¡Feliz semana de los profesionales administrativos!

Gracias a nuestro increíble personal de oficina por todo lo que hace cada día para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias. ¡Su trabajo duro y amabilidad mantienen nuestra escuela funcionando sin problemas!

¡Te agradecemos!

Read More about Administrative Professionals Week
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
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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