New 2018-19 Calendar Adopted
The mill levy override passed in November added five days to the school year, starting with the 2018-19 school year. Download the calendar here.

GJHS wins State Knowledge Bowl, three D51 teams compete
Grand Junction High School won its 19th Governor's Cup for highest overall score and got their 20th Class 5A win in a stunning tie-breaker last week at the State Knowledge Bowl Tournament. Coady Shawcroft coached Captain Anij Magill, Matt Chambers, Amanda Gordon, Parker Stacy, Samantha Gillaspie, Anthony Booth, Noah Terlouw, and Evan Ancell to victory. Fruita Monument placed 7th in Class 5A and Palisade placed 5th in Class 4A.

Going bald for childhood cancer
Nearly 40 students and staff had their heads shaved March 8 at Chatfield Elementary to raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer research. This is the third year Chatfield has hosted a St. Baldrick's head-shaving event.

Sign up for text alerts
All D51 parents can get calls and emails during an emergency, but parents need to opt in if they want to receive texts as well. Send "YES" to 67587 to opt in now.

Parents for Healthy Kids event
D51 parents are invited to a free Healthy Kids Workshop from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 14, at Bookcliff Middle School. The workshop will focus on D51 efforts to bring healthy food and activities to schools. Register here.