Garfield Re-2 School District

Congratulations to Rifle High School junior Ty Clark and class of 2025 graduate Joey Spritzer. Their designs were integrated into Rifle's newest park - Birch Park. Spritzer designed the paper airplane archway at the entrance to the park, while Clark designed the ziplines in the playground, one of which is ADA-accessible. The initial concepts for these features were born in the Rifle High School engineering classes. Great job Ty and Joey and all of the teachers and staff who supported their vision along the way!!

‘Sky’s the limit’ signified loudly to Rifle youth As common sayings go, communities can go only as far as their next generation will lead them, and the Town of Rifle is taking that to heart.  The opening of Birch Park in north Rifle...

Our magnificent custodial and facilities crews have been working hard to get our schools in shape and ready for our students' return.

If you need to register a new student or complete the returning student registration forms, registration links are in the comments.

Front Office Staff returns (and New Teachers report): August 3

First Day of School K - 12: August 17

Soft Start for Preschool: August 26 & 27

First Official Day of School for Preschool: August 31

Additional Back To School information can be found at https://bit.ly/Re2backto2chool

Garfield Re-2 Budget Continues Investment in People, Reduces Planned Deficit
The Garfield Re-2 Board of Education approved a $90.3 million budget for the 2026-27 school year on June 24. The budget continues a long-term strategy of investing in employees while reducing the district's planned General Fund deficit.
Three years ago, the Board approved a four percent increase to the district's salary base while preserving annual step-and-lane increases. District leaders knew the decision would require temporary, significant deficit spending, and they created a long-term plan to gradually return the district's operating budget toward balance.

Read more about it HERE👇
https://www.garfieldre2.net/about-garfield-re-2/news/details/~board/garfield-re-2-news/post/garfield-re-2-budget-continues-investment-in-people-reduces-planned-deficit
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El presupuesto de Garfield Re-2 mantiene la inversión en el personal y reduce el déficit previsto
La Junta de Educación de Garfield Re-2 aprobó el 24 de junio un presupuesto de 90,3 millones de dólares para el año escolar 2026-27. Este presupuesto da continuidad a una estrategia a largo plazo de inversión en los empleados, al tiempo que reduce el déficit previsto en el Fondo General del distrito.
Hace tres años, la Junta aprobó un aumento del cuatro por ciento en la base salarial del distrito, manteniendo al mismo tiempo los incrementos anuales por antigüedad y nivel de formación. Los líderes del distrito sabían que esta decisión implicaría incurrir en un déficit significativo de forma temporal, por lo que elaboraron un plan a largo plazo para equilibrar gradualmente el presupuesto operativo del distrito.

Lea más al respecto AQUÍ👇
https://www.garfieldre2.net/about-garfield-re-2/news/details/~board/garfield-re-2-news/post/garfield-re-2-budget-continues-investment-in-people-reduces-planned-deficit

Garfield Re-2 Budget Continues Investment in People, Reduces Planned Deficit The Garfield Re-2 Board of Education approved a $90.3 million budget for the 2026-27 school year June 24. The budget continues a long-term strategy of investing in employees while reducing the district's planned General Fund deficit. Three years ago, the Board approved a four percent increase to the...

Garfield Re-2 Takes the Next Step in Bringing Its Portrait of a Graduate to Life

Four years ago, when Garfield Re-2 asked students, families, staff, and community members what every graduate should know beyond reading, writing, and math, the answers were consistent.

The community wanted graduates who could communicate effectively, solve problems, work well with others, adapt to change, lead with confidence, and persevere through challenges.

Those conversations helped shape the district's Strategic Plan and, more importantly, the Portrait of a Graduate - a community-defined vision of the knowledge, skills, and characteristics every Garfield Re-2 student should develop before graduation.

Three years later, the district is investing deeply in the Portrait of a Graduate.

Read the full story HERE 👇
https://www.garfieldre2.net/about-garfield-re-2/news/details/~board/garfield-re-2-news/post/garfield-re-2-takes-the-next-step-in-bringing-its-portrait-of-a-graduate-to-life
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Garfield Re-2 da el siguiente paso para hacer realidad su "Perfil del Graduado"

Hace cuatro años, cuando Garfield Re-2 preguntó a estudiantes, familias, personal y miembros de la comunidad qué debía saber todo graduado más allá de la lectura, la escritura y las matemáticas, las respuestas fueron coincidentes.

La comunidad deseaba graduados capaces de comunicarse eficazmente, resolver problemas, trabajar bien con los demás, adaptarse al cambio, liderar con confianza y perseverar ante los desafíos.

Esas conversaciones ayudaron a definir el Plan Estratégico del distrito y, lo que es más importante, el "Perfil del Graduado": una visión —definida por la comunidad— de los conocimientos, habilidades y características que todo estudiante de Garfield Re-2 debe desarrollar antes de graduarse.

Tres años después, el distrito está realizando una inversión significativa en el Perfil del Graduado.

Lee la historia completa AQUÍ 👇
https://www.garfieldre2.net/about-garfield-re-2/news/details/~board/garfield-re-2-news/post/garfield-re-2-takes-the-next-step-in-bringing-its-portrait-of-a-graduate-to-life

Garfield Re-2 Takes the Next Step in Bringing Its Portrait of a Graduate to Life Four years ago, when Garfield Re-2 asked students, families, staff, and community members what every graduate should know beyond reading, writing, and math, the answers were consistent. The community wanted graduates who could communicate effectively, solve problems, work well with others, adapt to....

Grand River Health will be providing FREE sports physicals!
SAVE THE DATE!

If your student plans to participate in any sport during the upcoming school year, a current sports physical is required.

Grand River Health will be providing FREE sports physicals on the following dates:

~ Battlement Mesa: July 13 & July 14 from 4:00–6:00 PM
~ Rifle: July 15 & July 16 from 4:00–6:00 PM

Forms can be found at grandriverhealth.org under "Free Student Sports Readiness Exams."
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¡Grand River Health ofrecerá exámenes físicos deportivos GRATUITOS!
¡Reserve la fecha!

Si su estudiante planea participar en algún deporte durante el próximo año escolar, es obligatorio contar con un examen físico deportivo vigente.

Grand River Health ofrecerá exámenes físicos deportivos GRATUITOS en las siguientes fechas:

~ Battlement Mesa: 13 y 14 de julio, de 4:00 p. m. a 6:00 p. m.
~ Rifle: 15 y 16 de julio, de 4:00 p. m. a 6:00 p. m.

Puede encontrar los formularios en grandriverhealth.org, en la sección "Free Student Sports Readiness Exams" (Exámenes gratuitos de aptitud deportiva para estudiantes).

What happens at a Board meeting? More than you might think.

From encouraging preliminary CMAS results and continued progress in closing learning gaps, to responsible financial stewardship and planning for the year ahead, the June 24 Board meeting focused on the work that supports student success—both now and in the future.

Swipe through for a few key takeaways, then read the full Board Update HERE!
https://www.garfieldre2.net/school-board/from-the-board/details-clone/~board/from-the-board/post/board-update-june-26-2026-megan-heil
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¿Qué sucede en una reunión de la Junta Directiva? Mucho más de lo que imaginas.

Desde los alentadores resultados preliminares de CMAS y el continuo progreso en la reducción de las brechas de aprendizaje, hasta la administración financiera responsable y la planificación para el próximo año, la reunión de la Junta Directiva del 24 de junio se centró en el trabajo que apoya el éxito estudiantil, tanto ahora como en el futuro.

Desliza para ver algunos puntos clave y luego lee la actualización completa de la Junta AQUÍ.
https://www.garfieldre2.net/school-board/from-the-board/details-clone/~board/from-the-board/post/board-update-june-26-2026-megan-heil

H.A.G.S.

Hey Re-2, thanks for another year filled with unforgettable memories, big accomplishments, school traditions, and plenty of moments that made us smile.

Before we close the yearbook for good, here are a few more Garfield Re-2 school superlatives...

✨ Voted Most Likely To... Part 2 ✨

Stay cool. Stay awesome. Keep making us proud.
And don’t ever change! ❤️
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¡Que tengan un verano genial!

Hola, Re-2: gracias por otro año lleno de recuerdos inolvidables, grandes logros, tradiciones escolares y muchísimos momentos que nos hicieron sonreír.

Antes de cerrar el anuario definitivamente, aquí tienen algunas categorías más de los superlativos de Garfield Re-2...

✨ Votados como los que tienen más probabilidades de... (Parte 2) ✨

Sigan siendo geniales y maravillosos. Sigan haciéndonos sentir orgullosos.
¡Y nunca cambien! ❤️

Be Cool This July and Help Fight Hunger! ☀️

Looking for a simple way to make a difference this summer? Throughout the months of June and July, every $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger bag purchased at participating City Market stores helps support One Door, the Garfield Re-2 Family Resource Center.

🛍️ For every bag sold, $1 is donated directly to One Door, helping provide resources and support to individuals and families in our community.

Small acts of kindness can have a big impact. Grab a reusable bag, support a great cause, and help us fight hunger one purchase at a time.
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¡Mantente fresco este julio y ayuda a combatir el hambre! ☀️

¿Buscas una forma sencilla de marcar la diferencia este verano? Durante los meses de junio y julio, cada bolsa reutilizable "Fight Hunger" (para combatir el hambre) de $2.50 que compres en las tiendas City Market participantes ayuda a apoyar a One Door, el Centro de Recursos Familiares de Garfield Re-2.

🛍️ Por cada bolsa vendida, se dona $1 directamente a One Door, ayudando a brindar recursos y apoyo a personas y familias de nuestra comunidad.

Los pequeños actos de bondad pueden tener un gran impacto. Consigue una bolsa reutilizable, apoya una gran causa y ayúdanos a combatir el hambre con cada compra.

2 good + 2 be = 4 gotten

Hey Re-2, we hope you have an awesome summer, and thanks for all the memories this year!

Stay cool. Stay awesome. Keep making us proud.

Here are a few superlatives we think fit our schools perfectly...
✨ Voted Most Likely To... Part 1 ✨

Don’t ever change!
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2 buenos + 2 ser = 4 logrados

¡Hola, Re-2! Esperamos que pasen un verano increíble y les agradecemos todos los recuerdos de este año.

¡Sigan así de geniales! ¡Sigan llenándonos de orgullo!

Aquí tienen algunos superlativos que creemos que describen a nuestras escuelas a la perfección...
✨ Votados como los que tienen más probabilidades de... Parte 1 ✨

¡Nunca cambien!