Mesa County Valley School District 51

Mesa County Valley School District 51 School District 51 is the largest district on the West Slope of CO,
14th largest in the State. Mesa County Valley School District uses social media (e.g.

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube) to further the mission and vision of the District and regards social media as an extension of the District’s educational mission, including the promotion of respectful and thoughtful civic discourse. The District uses social media to communicate positivity and unity in our school district, as well as important information concerning the District and its s

chools, such as school-sponsored events, programs, student and staff achievements and recognitions, and other school-related subject matters and topics. The District’s use of these sites is restricted to topics and content related to legitimate educational purposes. The District’s social media sites are regularly monitored to ensure that the sites’ use is limited to the purposes discussed above and organized in a manner that enhances navigation. Thus, even when there is an opportunity to comment on a District post, the District may hide or delete comments that are unrelated to the subject matter or topic of the original post, unsuitable for a K-12 environment, inconsistent with the District’s educational mission, or interferes with the District’s obligation to provide a welcoming educational environment for all students. Any comments expressed on District social media sites in response to District content do not reflect the opinions and positions of the District, its directors, or staff. Similarly, links to other internet sites that appear in comments of other posts should not be construed as the District’s endorsement of the content or views presented on those sites. The following rules apply to all visitors to this page:
- Be Kind and Courteous. In simple terms, be nice. We are here to uplift our students and our district. There are other venues for complaints, concerns, and other topics that would be better addressed in a one-on-one fashion, including calls and emails to a specific school, the district, or a particular department.
- No Hate Speech, Bullying or Harassment – period. Any kind of this communication is not allowed and will be removed.
- Comments not related to a post will be removed. There are always options for your concerns to be heard. Please see the list below as a place to start.
- If you do not follow the rules above and continue to have your comments removed, you will also be removed from the site. Where to get help:
- Think your child might be in a peer conflict or bullying situation? Go here for more information. Or you can contact safe2tell.org.
- Not getting text messages from your school or district? Text Yes to 67587 (you can add this number to your contacts under District Texts so you know they are coming from the district and not spam)
- For Human Resource inquiries, please contact 970-254-5124.
- For School Board questions, please visit the Board of Education site.
- For questions specific to a school, visit our schools and select your school from the drop-down menu.
- For all other questions, email [email protected] or call 970-254-5100 for the switchboard.

We’re proud to celebrate the people and schools that embody what it means to belong. At R-5 High School, that culture sh...
09/02/2026

We’re proud to celebrate the people and schools that embody what it means to belong. At R-5 High School, that culture shows up in the way students and staff show up for one another.

Each month, R-5 brings the whole school together to celebrate staff and students, creating a simple tradition that makes a big impact on belonging.

👏 September Teacher of the Month: Katherine Beeler, recognized for building meaningful connections and consistently showing patience, respect, positivity, and understanding.

🎉 September Student of the Month: Ely Rubalcave, recognized for showing up, being a good friend, and helping others feel supported and connected.

Congratulations, Kathreen and Ely! Thank you for helping make R-5 a place Where You Belong.

📣 D51 families and caregivers: Join us Thursday, Sept. 3 at 6:15 p.m. at R-5 High School for a Family & Caregiver Listen...
09/02/2026

📣 D51 families and caregivers: Join us Thursday, Sept. 3 at 6:15 p.m. at R-5 High School for a Family & Caregiver Listening Session about artificial intelligence (AI) in education!

We want to hear your voice as D51’s K-12 AI Task Force works to help schools navigate the opportunities and challenges of AI.

We’re listening for your:
🤖 Hopes and concerns about AI in education
💡 Experiences with how your child is using AI
📚 Ideas for resources you’d like educators to provide

You don’t need to be an AI expert to participate. Your experiences, questions, and perspective matter, and we want to hear from families with a variety of experiences and viewpoints.

📍 R-5 High School
455 N 22nd St., Grand Junction, CO 81501

Come share your voice and help shape the conversation around AI in D51. We hope to see you there!


September is Attendance Awareness Month! 📚Every day at school matters. It’s another opportunity for students to learn, b...
09/01/2026

September is Attendance Awareness Month! 📚

Every day at school matters. It’s another opportunity for students to learn, build relationships, participate, and feel connected to their school community.

Throughout September, we’ll be sharing reminders and resources with families about the importance of regular attendance and how we can work together to remove barriers that may keep students from being at school.

And to our students: there’s a place for you here. ❤️

D51 is

🏆🍎Congratulations to our August Golden Apple Winner, Fruitvale Elementary's Mrs. Kari Perez!🏆🍎Kari Perez was nominated f...
08/28/2026

🏆🍎Congratulations to our August Golden Apple Winner, Fruitvale Elementary's Mrs. Kari Perez!🏆🍎

Kari Perez was nominated for the Golden Apple Award for her outstanding dedication to Fruitvale Elementary and its students. She wrote grants and worked tirelessly to secure new playground equipment for both the Intermediate playground and the future Primary playground, creating safe, engaging, and inclusive spaces for students to learn, play, and grow. Beyond the playground project, Kari is an active member of the PTA, helped transform the teachers’ lounge, works hard to plan family nights, and brings energy and excitement to her classroom. Her hard work, creativity, persistence, and commitment have made a lasting impact on the entire Fruitvale community.

🍎 Know a D51 teacher or staff member who goes above and beyond each and every day? Nominate them for a Golden Apple here:
▶️ https://bit.ly/d51goldenapple


08/28/2026

🎓 High school doesn’t have to look the same for everyone.

For some students, a traditional school schedule works great. For others, having the flexibility to learn on their own time makes all the difference.

GRA Forward is designed for students in 9th–12th grade who want more control over when, where, and how they learn.

Students can:
✨ Work at their own pace
📅 Build a schedule that works for them
💻 Access coursework 24/7
👩‍🏫 Get support and guidance from local teachers
🎯 Participate in activities, work, college classes, and other D51 opportunities

There are no required live classes, students manage their coursework independently, while knowing their teachers are there when they need help.

If you have a high school student who needs a little more flexibility, GRA Forward might be worth exploring.

👉 Learn more about GRA Forward at grandriver.d51schools.org/about-us/d51-forward

08/25/2026

POV: You’re a kindergartner! 🎒✨ From morning drop-off to learning, lunch, and RECESS, every day is an adventure. 💛

Kindergarten is off to a great start! 🍎📚

A big shoutout to Wingate Elementary for letting us tag along and capture kindergarten from a student’s POV!

We’re closing out our series of new administrator introductions with one more group of familiar and new faces ready to m...
08/24/2026

We’re closing out our series of new administrator introductions with one more group of familiar and new faces ready to make a difference across District 51! 🎉

Help us give them a warm D51 welcome! 💙

▶️ At Redlands Middle School, please welcome Principal Audrey Moralez!
▶️At Orchard Mesa Middle School, please welcome Assistant Principal Meghan Foster!
▶️At Grand Junction High School, please welcome Athletic Director Isaac Madison!
▶️At the Emerson building, please welcome Director of Site Leadership Nikki Johnston!
▶️At the Athletics building, please welcome Director of Athletics Shawn Marsh!

Let's keep welcoming our new admin!Welcome, and welcome back, to District 51: Where You Belong! ▶️ At Rocky Mountain Ele...
08/21/2026

Let's keep welcoming our new admin!
Welcome, and welcome back, to District 51: Where You Belong!

▶️ At Rocky Mountain Elementary, please welcome Assistant Principal Helen Musial
▶️ At Fruita Monument High School, please welcome Dean of Students, Michelle Thomas
▶️ At Early Childhood Education Center, please welcome Director of ECE Teresa Swanson
▶️ At Palisade High School, please welcome Assistant Principal Jennifer Campbell-Wilson

Welcome, and welcome back, to District 51: Where You Belong! ▶️ At Central High School, please welcome Assistant Princip...
08/20/2026

Welcome, and welcome back, to District 51: Where You Belong!

▶️ At Central High School, please welcome Assistant Principals Britny Walker and Amanda Talley
▶️ At Emerson, please welcome Director of Secondary Curriculum Brooke Caster
▶️ At Special Programs at Summit, please welcome Kristina Downing
▶️ At the Education Services Center at EAST, please welcome Pre-Expulsion Behavior Coordinator Winifred Lezine

🍅👨‍🍳 Love to cook? Turn that passion into a career that feeds our community! Mesa County Valley School District 51 is a ...
08/20/2026

🍅👨‍🍳 Love to cook? Turn that passion into a career that feeds our community! Mesa County Valley School District 51 is a proud partner in the Healthy School Food Pathway Pre-Apprenticeship — a FREE program that gives you hands-on kitchen experience, a ServSafe certification, and a job interview with our district. No professional kitchen experience needed! 🥬

📲 Visit chefannfoundation.com/va-hsfp or scan the QR code to apply.
❓ Questions? Email [email protected]

Address

2115 Grand Avenue
Grand Junction, CO
81501

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+19702545100

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