🎨 A new mural is up at Chipeta Elementary! Added this fall, it’s part of a larger playground & park re-imagining that began over the summer. Thanks to the PTO, community partners & artist Sarah Wandzilak for bringing this space to life. 💚 #WeAreD51

📚 Curriculum Open House Join us Jan. 7 & 8, 5–7:30 p.m. at R-5 High School (Harry Butler Board Room). Review recommended SEL resources for elementary & secondary levels and share your feedback. Your voice matters! #WeAreD51

📣 Attention D51 Juniors! Workforce Development Day is back—January 15, 2026 at Colorado Mesa University! Connect with local employers, gain hands-on experience, and prepare for life after graduation. Watch for permission slips and check with your counselor after break! #WeAreD51

🍎 Ready to grow your career in school food? Our School Food Specialist Pre-Apprenticeship offers paid, hands-on scratch cooking training and a guaranteed job interview. 📅 Feb 9–27 | 📝 Apply by Jan 25 👉 Learn more: https://t.co/tNYYUJYiAk #WeAreD51

We love seeing holiday traditions continue! Each year, Pear Park’s Student Council visits a local nursing home to play games, talk, laugh, and spend time together. A small act of kindness that means so much. Thank you, Pear Park Pandas! #WeAreD51

This weekend, FMHS Robo Raptors competed in their first FIRST Tech Challenge qualifier in Denver! They placed 13th of 19, partnered with Team 11561, and earned the Reach Award for STEM outreach. Proud of our students’ teamwork and leadership! #WeAreD51

We hope everyone is enjoying their Winter Break! #WeAreD51

School of Choice opens up on January 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. It's first-come, first-served! Learn more at: https://t.co/2lTjJe59yF #WeAreD51

📣 Attention Grand Junction High School Families! Families affected by the Grand Junction/Central High School boundary change should check their email for an important, time-sensitive message that requires action. Questions? Contact: communicate@d51schools.org #WeAreD51

🏀 The GJHS Girls Basketball team donated $4,464 to support cancer treatment through St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation. Thank you for giving back and reflecting the spirit of the season. 💙 #WeAreD51

ParentSquare is coming to D51! 🎉 Starting Jan. 7, 2026, it will be our main way to connect with families—bringing school, classroom, and district messages into one place with translation and two-way communication. Learn more: https://t.co/mob3NyEAlb #WeAreD51

📚 Curriculum Open House Join us Jan. 7 & 8, 5–7:30 p.m. at R-5 High School (Harry Butler Board Room). Review recommended SEL resources for elementary & secondary levels and share your feedback. Your voice matters! #WeAreD51

As we head into Winter Break ❄️👏, we’re reflecting on a strong semester across D51. From classroom progress to building and districtwide projects, we accomplished so much! Catch the final 2025 Superintendent Update from @d51supt. See you in 2026, D51! https://t.co/7dKo3Cz1x0

⭐ During District 51 School Board meetings, we celebrate student and school achievements! Congratulations to Grand Junction High School’s Academic Team for Quiz Bowl honors and to our Performance-rated schools across D51. #WeAreD51

We’re wrapping up the semester by celebrating two more Performance Schools! 🎉 Congrats to Chipeta Elementary and Taylor Elementary for earning Colorado’s highest academic rating. Enjoy a well-earned Winter Break, we can’t wait to see what’s next!

The Warrior Classic continues today through Saturday, bringing together teams from across Colorado and beyond. 🤼‍♂️💪 A nearly 50-year Grand Valley tradition, this event celebrates competition, community, and resilience. Good luck to all athletes competing! #WeAreD51

Happy Winter Break, D51 community! ❄️🎉 There will be no school for all D51 students from Monday, December 22, through Tuesday, January 6. Students return to school on Wednesday, January 7. We hope you enjoy a wonderful and well-deserved break! See you next year! #WeAreD51

Holiday cheer could be heard at Fruita Civic Center Park today thanks to Shelledy Elementary students 🎄🎶 With Winter Break around the corner, it was a joyful reminder of how students share excitement and community across D51. #WeAreD51

We celebrated our Q2 Students of the Quarter for the 2025–2026 school year from 14 middle and high schools. Recognized by D51 staff, these students excel academically, show strong leadership, and receive a plaque and a $500 Alpine Bank scholarship for CMU. #WeAreD51

🌟 Discover D51: Where Futures Begin. 🌟 School of Choice empowers families to choose the best learning path for their child. 🗓️ Apply Jan. 9 (10 a.m.)–Jan. 23 (4 p.m.) via ParentVUE. ⏳ First-come, first-served. 🔗 https://t.co/2lTjJe59yF #weared51 #DiscoverD51 #SOC2026