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08/21/2023
Grand Junction, CO - The Colorado Department of Education has released the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) scores this week for mathematics and English Language Arts. District 51 is proud to announce progress in student proficiency and early literacy initiatives across our district.
![D51 Celebrates Achievements in School Performance Framework Scores]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710334547/mesak12cous/gdehbmb5qbrdpwgeffnh/Wingateperformance.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710334547/mesak12cous/gdehbmb5qbrdpwgeffnh/Wingateperformance.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1710334547/mesak12cous/gdehbmb5qbrdpwgeffnh/Wingateperformance.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1710334547/mesak12cous/gdehbmb5qbrdpwgeffnh/Wingateperformance.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710334547/mesak12cous/gdehbmb5qbrdpwgeffnh/Wingateperformance.jpg","width":1440}])
09/01/2023
Grand Junction, CO - The Colorado Department of Education has released School Performance Frameworks, essentially serving as the state's “report card” for individual schools, and District 51 is proud to announce a notable improvement in our District Performance Framework scores across many of our schools.
![D51 Hosting the 27th Annual Valley of the Bands Extravaganza: A Spectacular Marching Band Event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710334314/mesak12cous/dhlt5lvdi3694zo7hncm/ValleyoftheBands.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710334314/mesak12cous/dhlt5lvdi3694zo7hncm/ValleyoftheBands.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1710334314/mesak12cous/dhlt5lvdi3694zo7hncm/ValleyoftheBands.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710334314/mesak12cous/dhlt5lvdi3694zo7hncm/ValleyoftheBands.jpg","width":900}])
09/11/2023
Grand Junction, CO - The Annual Valley of the Bands Extravaganza returns for its 27th consecutive year on September 12, 2023, starting at 7:30 p.m.
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11/06/2023
Grand Junction, CO - Each time Burlington Stores opens a new branch, they celebrate by adopting and funding local classrooms in their new store community. District 51 is excited to announce that Burlington Stores, a national discount retailer, has donated $5,000 to Dual Immersion Academy, through its partnership with the national non-profit organization AdoptAClassroom.org.
![D51 STEM Sponsoring FIRST Lego League Challenge Tournament]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710334120/mesak12cous/qrvrfjv1rjdfnd8s1t6r/FIRSTLegoLeagueChallengeTournament.png","width":188}])
11/08/2023
Grand Junction, CO - D51 STEM is proud to sponsor the largest FIRST Lego League Challenge Tournament in the state, happening this weekend. The tournament, which will welcome more than 400 4th-8th grade students, offers an exhilarating experience for students passionate about hands-on STEM education.
![D51 Hosting Reception for Outgoing Board of Education Members]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710334035/mesak12cous/qyhebwpbcv9hysmut7zn/BOESholtesandLevinson.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710334035/mesak12cous/qyhebwpbcv9hysmut7zn/BOESholtesandLevinson.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1710334035/mesak12cous/qyhebwpbcv9hysmut7zn/BOESholtesandLevinson.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710334035/mesak12cous/qyhebwpbcv9hysmut7zn/BOESholtesandLevinson.png","width":900}])
11/08/2023
Grand Junction, CO - On Tuesday, November 14, School District 51 will be hosting a reception prior to the Board of Education Business Meeting to celebrate the invaluable contributions of our outgoing board members.
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12/19/2023
Grand Junction, CO - In response to the incident at Rim Rock Elementary on Friday morning, the Fruita Police Department and District 51 wish to provide clarification to address concerns within the community and dispel rumors and misinformation.
![New Emerson STEAM Kindergarten Registration Process]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710333602/mesak12cous/nqjyp5msjnwh08kgzdyw/NewEmersonSchoolElementary.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710333602/mesak12cous/nqjyp5msjnwh08kgzdyw/NewEmersonSchoolElementary.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1710333602/mesak12cous/nqjyp5msjnwh08kgzdyw/NewEmersonSchoolElementary.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1710333602/mesak12cous/nqjyp5msjnwh08kgzdyw/NewEmersonSchoolElementary.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1710333602/mesak12cous/nqjyp5msjnwh08kgzdyw/NewEmersonSchoolElementary.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710333602/mesak12cous/nqjyp5msjnwh08kgzdyw/NewEmersonSchoolElementary.jpg","width":1768}])
12/20/2023
New Emerson’s incoming kindergartners are selected through a lottery process. All parents who are interested in having their child attend New Emerson will need to complete the registration process for the lottery no later than December 21.
![D51 Achieves Highest Graduation Rates in Seventeen Years]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710333405/mesak12cous/ozxzp69dczf3ihajxtnr/GJHSGraduation51.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710333405/mesak12cous/ozxzp69dczf3ihajxtnr/GJHSGraduation51.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1710333405/mesak12cous/ozxzp69dczf3ihajxtnr/GJHSGraduation51.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710333405/mesak12cous/ozxzp69dczf3ihajxtnr/GJHSGraduation51.jpg","width":900}])
01/10/2024
Grand Junction, CO - District 51 earned a graduation rate of 81.2%, the highest rate for District 51 in the last 17 years.
![D51 Board of Education Extends Superintendent Contract]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710333162/mesak12cous/f6ornvtlh0ten5ialy2t/BrianHillHeadshot1.jpg","width":225}])
02/01/2024
Grand Junction, CO - The District 51 School Board of Education unanimously voted to extend the contract of Superintendent Dr. Brian Hill for an additional five years, through June 2030.