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District Announcements
RHS student wins art show
This past Saturday RHS art teacher Liz Waters took her Advanced Art students to the 2nd Annual Chalk It Up! sidewalk chalk juried contest in Snowmss Co. on the mall. Jose Lira, a senior, came in 1st place for the student sidewalk chalk art. He won $100 and a plaque. We are very proud of our art bears!
RHS former coach to be inducted in DU Hall of Fame
In the next few days, Gordon Cooper will go on a reconnaissance mission in the hills around his home in Rifle to see if he can spot some elk.
He jokes that if he gets close enough to one of the creatures, he will put a rope around its neck and tie it to a tree so he will have an easy target when hunting season opens in the fall. In reality, he's scouting territory that might make for good hunting grounds when the season opens. (photo from DenverPost.com)
Read more: Cooper revered in Rifle, at DU - The Denver Post http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_15872513?source=rss#ixzz0xukq1TsH
CRHS students apply science to current events
How would you handle the Gulf of Mexico oil spill?
Students in Jackie Davis’ Coal Ridge High School biology classes started the first week of class with just that proposition. Using potential solutions including grass, cat tails, hair, dirt and cotton balls, students used the scientific method to test their theories about the best way to remove oil from a large body of water. - more -
Coal Ridge Golf Tournament
Tune up your golf clubs for the annual CRHS golf tournament, Saturday, Sept 18th at Lakota Canyon. All organizations across the county are encouraged to have some fun on the links. Contact Jemiah Fowler at jfowler@garfieldre2.org for more information.
Congratulations Amanda Yost!
The Glenwood Springs Elks Lodge No. 2286 is pleased to announce this year’s
scholarship recipients. Nearly $13,000 was distributed among 17 students from four area high schools. Coal Ridge High School student Amanda Yost received $1,300 from the Elks. Congratulations Amanda!
scholarship recipients. Nearly $13,000 was distributed among 17 students from four area high schools. Coal Ridge High School student Amanda Yost received $1,300 from the Elks. Congratulations Amanda!
School Begins August 16
Students will return to school in Garfield Re-2 on August 16. If you are looking for bus route information, school supply lists, or the year long school calendar, all of that information can be found under the parent resources tab on the left. If you are looking for school telephone numbers, please click the "Contact" button at the top of the page. We are looking forward to another GREAT year in Garfield Re-2.
Garfield Re-2 Energy Update
Steve Raffensperger, Garfield Re-2's HVAC Tech., explains how our partnership with NET is already saving energy, and the District money. View the video here.
Bus Routes
2010-11 bus routes are now posted online. Go to the transportation section of the garfieldre2.org web site by clicking here to download the complete bus route schedule.
BLM teaches at Camp Invention
The BLM wild land firefighters stationed at Coal Ridge High School gave a quick lesson in wild land firefighting to the kids at Camp Invention, also at Coal Ridge High School this week. For additional pictures from their lesson, click here or check out the Garfield Re-2 facebook page.
RHS football camp
Rifle High School's Football Camp will be held August 9th - 12th at RHS! K-6th 5:00; 7-12th 6:30 $20 registration fee the day of. Call 625 - 4577 for more information.
Garfield Re-2 students receive Alpine Bank Scholarships
With a large number of strong student applicants and the participation of an additional high school this year, the annual Alpine Bank Latino/Hispanic Scholarship program is helping a record 13 students attend Colorado Mountain College to earn associate degrees. This year's scholars from Garfield Re-2 were Johana Lara (Rifle High School) and Noe Teran Chavira (Coal Ridge). Congratulations Johana and Noe and THANK YOU Alpine Bank! - more -
Garfield Re-2 continues quest go green
For many years, Garfield Re-2 School District has been trying to find ways to be more energy and environment conscious.For the 2010-2011 school year, the district is focusing even more on energy efficiency. In March, the Garfield Re-2 Board of Directors approved a contract with Grand Junction based New Energy Technology or NET. - read more -
Board passes 2010-11 budget
At Tuesday night's board meeting, the Garfield Re-2 Board of Directors approved the 10-11 budget. You can download it here.
Rifle High Grad earns PhD
Van Engelenburg heading to National Institute of Health
(from 6/24/10 Post Indpendent)
Schuyler Van Engelenburg, son of Randy and Vicki Van Engelenburg of New Castle and a Rifle High School graduate of the year 2000, has found his niche in the scientific world of cells at the molecular level.
He graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder in May, with a Ph.D. in chemistry and biochemistry. - more -
(from 6/24/10 Post Indpendent)
Schuyler Van Engelenburg, son of Randy and Vicki Van Engelenburg of New Castle and a Rifle High School graduate of the year 2000, has found his niche in the scientific world of cells at the molecular level.
He graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder in May, with a Ph.D. in chemistry and biochemistry. - more -
Garfield Re-2 Grounds Crews hard at work over summer
Football. Soccer. Baseball. Play space for students.
Garfield Re-2 names new Superintendent
The Garfield Re-2 School Board is pleased to announce Susan Birdsey as the new Superintendent of Schools for the Garfield School District No. Re-2. The contract was approved at the June 8, 2010 school board meeting.
Birdsey fills the position left vacant when Dave Smucker resigned to become the Superintendent in Prescott, Ariz. - more -
Perfect Attendance Awards
Garfield Re-2 would like thank and recognize the following dedicated teachers who had perfect attendance for the 09-10 school year!
Rifle Middle School-William Allen, Dennis Braspenninx, Kyle Mickelson
Wamsley Elementary -Brenda Seaton
Graham Mesa Elementary-Tonya LeMoine, Cathleen Painton
Riverside Middle School-Kevin Anderle
Rifle High School Steven Fuller, Ryan Monarch
Highland Elementary-Shannon McKee
Elk Creek Elementary Jan Goetz
Kathryn Senor Elementary Emily Bates
Revised 2010 calendar online
The revised 2010 calendar is online. This calendar reflects the four furlough days that district staff will take as a result of budget cuts. Students will still be attending 170 days of school, the same as 2009-10. You can download a PDF of the calender here.
Deputy Burris honored
The Garfield County Sheriff Lou Valario and Coal Ridge High School Principal Jeanie Humble honored Deputy and School Resource Officer Jesse Burris for his dedicated service to the students of Garfield Re-2.
GRAND RIVER AWARDS FIVE $2,000 SCHOLARSHIPS TO AREA STUDENTS
May 27, 2010 – Rifle, Colorado – Grand River Hospital District has awarded five area students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare $2,000 scholarships towards their college education.
The five students who won the scholarships are Theresa Strouse, Maritza Arizaga, Drew Simonson, Erin Dempsey, and Rachel France.
Real School food passing test
From the 5-26-10 Daily Sentinel:
RIFLE — Sue Beecraft remembers when she eliminated chips as a lunchtime offering in the Garfield County Re-2 School District. “Frito-Lay was not happy with me,” said Beecraft, director of nutrition services for the district, which stretches from Rifle to New Castle. - more -
RIFLE — Sue Beecraft remembers when she eliminated chips as a lunchtime offering in the Garfield County Re-2 School District. “Frito-Lay was not happy with me,” said Beecraft, director of nutrition services for the district, which stretches from Rifle to New Castle. - more -
Snyder's feat is about feet on the stage
From the 5-27-10 Citizen Telegram:
It was a big day for Quincey Snyder.
And of course, big days need special shoes.
It was graduation day for the 18-year-old Rifle senior.
Graduation is special for everyone who earns a diploma. It's one of those lifetime memories. - more -
It was a big day for Quincey Snyder.
And of course, big days need special shoes.
It was graduation day for the 18-year-old Rifle senior.
Graduation is special for everyone who earns a diploma. It's one of those lifetime memories. - more -
RHS' Cash and Hesselberg named all-league
From 5-27-10 PostIndependent
Providing plenty in the way of offense and pitching, Michael Cash and Chris Hesselberg were cogs in Rifle's 2010 baseball playoff run.
Cash hit .532 with five homers and 31 runs driven in at the plate. He pitched to a 2-5 record, finishing up with a 6.15 ERA and 54 strikeouts in 33 innings.
Hesselberg hit .446 with a home run, 12 RBI and 12 stolen bases. As the team's ace on the mound, he racked up a 6-4 record to go along with a 4.18 ERA and 74 strikeouts in 63 2/3 innings. - more -
Providing plenty in the way of offense and pitching, Michael Cash and Chris Hesselberg were cogs in Rifle's 2010 baseball playoff run.
Cash hit .532 with five homers and 31 runs driven in at the plate. He pitched to a 2-5 record, finishing up with a 6.15 ERA and 54 strikeouts in 33 innings.
Hesselberg hit .446 with a home run, 12 RBI and 12 stolen bases. As the team's ace on the mound, he racked up a 6-4 record to go along with a 4.18 ERA and 74 strikeouts in 63 2/3 innings. - more -
CRHS' Spaulding earns Encana Scholarship
Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. awarded scholarships to Tyler Miles of Grand Valley High School, Morgan Neilson of Meeker High School, and Craig Spaulding of Coal Ridge High School. The trio has demonstrated potential for leadership, solid community service and outstanding academic achievement, in addition to a commitment to work toward a career in the oil and gas industry. - more -
The Real World Beckons
From the 5-27-10 Citizen Telegram:
He may have been the last to receive his high school diploma from Rifle High School on Sunday afternoon, May 23, but he was the first student to graduate from as both an online Kaplan Academy student and a RHS senior.
Dylan Wagner received his high school diploma along with 125 of his classmates in the class of 2010, as they bid farewell to their school and looked forward to starting a new adventure. - more -
He may have been the last to receive his high school diploma from Rifle High School on Sunday afternoon, May 23, but he was the first student to graduate from as both an online Kaplan Academy student and a RHS senior.
Dylan Wagner received his high school diploma along with 125 of his classmates in the class of 2010, as they bid farewell to their school and looked forward to starting a new adventure. - more -
Coal Ridge High graduates 103
Coal Ridge High School sent 103 graduates into the world on Sunday, May 23.
Class Motto: "Lots of laughs, inside jokes, stupid fights, passin' notes, here for each other until the end, we're the class of 2010."
Class colors: Black, Blue and Silver
Class Flower: Orchid
Class Song: "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey
A video of some graduation images can be found here.
Photos have been uploaded to the Garfield Re-2 Facebook page.
You can check out a time lapse of the ceremony here.
Class Motto: "Lots of laughs, inside jokes, stupid fights, passin' notes, here for each other until the end, we're the class of 2010."
Class colors: Black, Blue and Silver
Class Flower: Orchid
Class Song: "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey
A video of some graduation images can be found here.
Photos have been uploaded to the Garfield Re-2 Facebook page.
You can check out a time lapse of the ceremony here.
Rifle High School graduates 126
The class of 2010 graduated May 23, 2010 from Rifle High School. Congratulations to all the seniors and their families!
Class Motto: "What we do in life echoes in eternity." Gladiator
Class Colors: Pink and Black
Class Flower: Pink Rose
Class Song: "Anytime" by Eve 6
A video with images from Sunday's ceremony can be found here.
Follow Garfield Re-2 on Facebook to view images.
Class Motto: "What we do in life echoes in eternity." Gladiator
Class Colors: Pink and Black
Class Flower: Pink Rose
Class Song: "Anytime" by Eve 6
A video with images from Sunday's ceremony can be found here.
Follow Garfield Re-2 on Facebook to view images.
Garfield Re-2 Track and Field athletes find success!
Coal Ridge HS Track Athletes are doing well. Here's an article highlighting Chelyn McCain.
Rifle High School's relay teams are also doing well. Check it out here.RMS 5th Grade Talent Show
Rifle Middle School fifth graders put on quite a show. Check it out!
Board approves preliminary budget for International Baccalaureate program
RIFLE, Colo. - If all goes according to plan, Garfield Re-2 students will soon have the opportunity to participate in a unique and challenging educational program. The Garfield Re-2 School Board approved a preliminary budget to pursue bringing the elite International Baccalaureate program to Rifle High School.
Coal Ridge Music Wins Top Honors
The Colorado West Festival, the largest of its kind in Colorado, utilizes all of the high school and college stages in the Grand Junction area, as 209 groups from across the state perform concert band, jazz band, orchestra, choir and show choir pieces over a period of four days.
Great job Coal Ridge!
Garfield Re-2 honors staff
The end of a school year always serves as balancing act between celebrating the waning school year, and preparing for the next.On April 30, the Garfield Re-2 School District held its annual Retirement and District Celebration – otherwise known as the Hootenanny. This event is made possible through a variety of corporate sponsorships and does not use taxpayer funds. Traditionally, the district has focused upon its retirees for the year, however, for 2009-2010, the event also served as a general awards ceremony where safety awards, Staff of the Year and Alpine Bank Teacher of the Year awards were also presented. - more -
CMC, local high schools to offer vocational courses
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — High school students in four area school districts will be able to take a variety of hands-on vocational classes, including a new culinary arts program at Glenwood Springs and Rifle high schools, starting next school year.
Colorado Mountain College is partnering with the Roaring Fork Re-1, Garfield Re-2, Grand Valley and DeBeque school districts to offer career and technical courses, in addition to the many college-level academic courses that are already available to high school students. (See story in PostIndependent)
Colorado Mountain College is partnering with the Roaring Fork Re-1, Garfield Re-2, Grand Valley and DeBeque school districts to offer career and technical courses, in addition to the many college-level academic courses that are already available to high school students. (See story in PostIndependent)
Reduce and Reuse Rummage Sale on Saturday April 17
To celebrate Earth Day this year, the Go Green team at Kathryn Senor Elementary School is hosting a communitywide Reduce and Reuse Rummage Sale on Saturday April 17. The fundraiser sale will take place from 8 a.m. to noon in the school's parking lot, or inside the gym in case of rain. For a $10 fee, participants will be provided their own table and parking space in order to sell their gently used items. All money will be used to purchase trees for the KSE playground. For questions or to reserve a space, contact Chris at KSE at 665-7667.
KSE students present to school board
Kathryn Senor students showed off their musical skills on their recorders and bell sets at the March 22 school board meeting in New Castle. Check out the video here.
Rifle Middle School students attend Legislative Day
On Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010 the 8th grade students in the gifted and talented program at Rifle Middle School attended the 11th annual Legislative Day at the Capitol in Denver. It was an extraordinary trip where students were absorbed in the process of political debate and lawmaking. - more -
Budget Feedback Comments now online
Over the past several weeks, community members have been submitting ideas, comments and suggestions on the 2010-11 budget via a web based form under the 2011 budget information tab on the left hand rail of the web site.
We've read and discussed each and every idea. To keep others apraised on what others are thinking, we've posted those comments, along with Garfield Re-2 responses. That information is here.
We've read and discussed each and every idea. To keep others apraised on what others are thinking, we've posted those comments, along with Garfield Re-2 responses. That information is here.
Colorado State High School Bridge Building Competition Demolishes Bridges
Design and engineering skills were highlighted by Colorado's High School students recently at the 2010 Colorado High School Bridge Building Competition held at the Bureau of Reclamation's laboratory in Lakewood.
Students compete in two regions. Rifle and Coal Ridge students participate in Region 2. - more-
Students compete in two regions. Rifle and Coal Ridge students participate in Region 2. - more-
