School District 51 Foundation

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08/26/2026

🥂 D51 STAFF, YOU'VE KICKED OFF ANOTHER SCHOOL YEAR - LET’S CELEBRATE! 🎉

The D51 Foundation is excited to invite D51 staff + 1 guest to our JOY Celebration Happy Hour!

Come unwind, connect with colleagues, and enjoy appetizers, one signature cocktail, and great company—on us! ❤️

📅 Thursday, September 3
⏰ 4:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 The Ale House | 2531 N. 12th St.

JOY Celebrations are all about building connections and celebrating the incredible people who make D51 special. We hope you’ll join us for a fun evening together!

✨ Space is limited, so RSVP today!
👉 RSVP here: JOY Celebration Happy Hour RSVP
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyyJlO_ZBNOzze8YC3vOjbZ2U0T6ezEsU4ODC9KviVxMs4kg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100325703469031981972

Come raise a glass with us—we can’t wait to celebrate YOU! 🥂💚

08/25/2026

🍕 Today's the Day!

Looking for dinner plans? We've got you covered.

Join the D51 Foundation tonight at Hot Tomato Pizzeria from 5:00–8:00 p.m. for D51 Night at Hot Tomato!

Enjoy an amazing meal, meet members of the D51 Foundation, and learn how together we're creating more opportunities for District 51 students and staff.

Even better? Every pizza, salad, and beverage you order helps give back—Hot Tomato is donating 1% of all August sales to the D51 Foundation.

Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and come say hello. We'd love to meet you, share what we're working on, and thank you for supporting D51.

See you tonight! 🍕💙

08/24/2026

🍕 Tomorrow night is Pizza with a Purpose!

Join the D51 Foundation at Hot Tomato Pizzeria tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. for an evening of great food, great conversation, and a great cause.

Come meet members of the D51 Foundation, learn how we're supporting Mesa County Valley School District 51 students and staff, and discover the many ways our community is making a difference.

And don't forget—throughout the entire month of August, Hot Tomato is generously donating 1% of every sale to the D51 Foundation. So whether you dine in, carry out, or grab a slice, you're helping invest in local education.

We can't wait to see you tomorrow night. Bring your family, invite a friend, and let's share a pizza while supporting D51! 🍕💙


08/22/2026

✨ YOU’RE INVITED, D51 STAFF! ✨

You work hard. You give a lot. And we think that’s worth celebrating! ❤️

Join the D51 Foundation for a JOY Celebration Happy Hour designed just for D51 staff. Bring one guest, grab a drink, enjoy some appetizers, and spend a little time connecting with the amazing people who make D51 special.

🥂 Happy Hour on us!
📅 Thursday, September 3
⏰ 4:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 The Ale House, 2531 N. 12th St.

JOY Celebrations are all about connection, community, and a little fun outside the school day. We hope you’ll join us!

🎉 RSVP today: JOY Celebration RSVP
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyyJlO_ZBNOzze8YC3vOjbZ2U0T6ezEsU4ODC9KviVxMs4kg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100325703469031981972

D51 staff + 1 guest. Appetizers + a signature cocktail + great company = a pretty great way to kick off September! 🥂


Mesa County Valley School District 51

Photos from School District 51 Foundation's post 08/21/2026

The D51 Foundation is now accepting applications for our Bloom Where You Are Planted Grants, providing funding students to participate in extracurricular opportunities that encourage growth, confidence, connection, and success.

Since 2020, D51F has awarded more than $43,600 to 512 children through this program—and we’re excited to continue helping local students thrive! 💚

If you know a D51 student who could benefit, we’d love to hear from you. Applications are open through September 30, 2026.

🌻 Apply today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ay2S1g9ZN9-gKxuQSfwAhyJLPmXPwPxraJO4BCqMxUI/edit

08/20/2026

❤️ Every investment in a D51 educator is an investment in a D51 student.

When teachers and staff have the opportunity to attend a conference, earn an advanced certification, participate in specialized training, or explore new ideas, they bring that knowledge back to the students who inspire them every day.

That's why the D51 Foundation is proud to open applications for the 18th Round of Professional Learning Grants. This year, we're investing $10,000 to help Mesa County Valley School District 51 staff continue learning, growing, and leading.

Since 2018, we've awarded more than $180,000 to 638 D51 staff members because we believe that when educators thrive, students thrive.

If you're a D51 staff member with a professional learning goal, we encourage you to apply. Your growth has the power to shape classrooms, strengthen schools, and create brighter futures for the students we serve.

📅 Applications are due August 31, 2026.

Apply today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdF5OX2PSS5d9m03ByRdLu-FNrp_g7FB8CduUIwv0p7wQo40Q/viewform?usp=header

Together, we're investing in the people who make a difference every single day.

08/19/2026

🍕 Your pizza night can make a difference!

August is D51 Foundation Month at Hot Tomato Pizzeria, where 1% of every sale throughout the month will be donated to the D51 Foundation to support Mesa County Valley School District 51 students and staff.

Want to learn more about the impact your support makes? We'd love to meet you!

📅 Join us Tuesday, August 25
🕔 5:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Hot Tomato Pizzeria

Stop by, enjoy a great meal, meet members of the D51 Foundation, and discover how we're working with our community to create more opportunities for D51 students and educators.

A heartfelt thank you to the Hot Tomato team for their incredible generosity and commitment to our schools. We hope to see you on August 25—come hungry and leave inspired! 🍕💙


08/18/2026

🚌💙 WHAT AN INCREDIBLE COMMUNITY! 💙🚌

The BIG Check is here! 🎉 Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, this year’s Stuff the Bus campaign raised $5,225 to support Mesa County Valley School District 51 high school students!

That means each of D51’s five high schools will receive $1,045 to purchase supplies tailored to the unique needs of their students, courses, and programs. 📚✏️💻

We are so grateful to ’s Grand Valley Pediatrics, Credit Union of Colorado , our community donors, Townsquare Media, Mesa Mall, and everyone who donated, volunteered, or helped spread the word. Together, you’re helping D51 students start the school year prepared, confident, and ready to succeed.

And this is just one part of the impact—this year’s Stuff the Bus drive also collected more school supplies from the community than ever before for D51 elementary and middle school students in need. ❤️

Thank you, Mesa County, for showing up for our students! 🎒🚌✨




08/18/2026

🎉 D51 STAFF—YOU’RE INVITED! 🎉

It’s time to celebrate YOU! Join the D51 Foundation for a JOY Celebration Happy Hour at The Ale House. Bring a guest and enjoy an evening of connection, laughter, appetizers, and a signature cocktail—all on us! 💚❤️🩵

📅 Thursday, September 3
⏰ 4:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 The Ale House | 2531 N. 12th St.
👥 D51 staff + 1 guest

JOY Celebrations are our way of bringing D51 staff together, building connections, and having a little fun along the way. We’d love to celebrate with you!

👉 RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyyJlO_ZBNOzze8YC3vOjbZ2U0T6ezEsU4ODC9KviVxMs4kg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100325703469031981972

Come as you are. Bring someone you enjoy. Let’s celebrate the JOY of being part of the D51 community! 🥂✨

08/15/2026

🌱 Bloom Where You Are Planted Grants are back! 🌱

The D51 Foundation is excited to announce the opening of the 15th round of Bloom Where You Are Planted Grants, designed to help K-12 students in Mesa County explore opportunities that help them learn, grow, and thrive beyond the classroom.

Since 2020, D51F has awarded more than $43,600 to 512 children—helping students discover new passions, develop skills, and experience opportunities they may not otherwise have been able to access. 💚

Now, it’s time for the next generation of students to bloom! 🌻

📅 Applications close September 30, 2026.

👉 Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVAe1s28KuPYaFgsiIQTl0QYNVbFTtUpNA2hLa8cUQQBbuKQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100325703469031981972

Because when we invest in our kids, we give them the opportunity to bloom wherever they are planted. 🌱💚

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