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Graduate Profile
The Garfield Re-2 community, including students, collaborated to create the graduate profile. This illustration displays the agreed-upon traits that we want our graduates to possess.
Perfil de egresado
La comunidad de Garfield Re-2, incluidos los estudiantes, colaboró para crear el perfil del graduado. Esta ilustración muestra los rasgos acordados que queremos que posean nuestros graduados.
student success
Student success means increaseing performance for all, increasing access to career and technical education opportunities, professional certifications, and concurrent enrollment courses, and establishing and strengthening systems to meet the mental, social, physical, and emotional needs of all students.
Staff success
Staff success means secureing and maintaining the resources necessary to attract, recruit & retain outstanding staff for our schools and maintaining high job satisfaction, a productive workplace, and a positive district climate and culture.
Family & Community Success
Garfield Re-2 will support family and community success by improving communications and collaboration with school & community stakeholders - with special emphasis on building authentic connections with our diverse communities.
News & Events
![Headshot of School board member, Cassie Heskell]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719586433/garfieldre2net/bncnybk5znne3gvnj8ik/Cassie.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719586433/garfieldre2net/bncnybk5znne3gvnj8ik/Cassie.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719586433/garfieldre2net/bncnybk5znne3gvnj8ik/Cassie.jpg","width":667}])
At the recent school board meeting held at Elk Creek Elementary, we began with a special presentation, Shine the Light. Elk Creek Elementary honored a Community partner, Classified staff member, and ECE Certified teacher. The Community partner was the ECE PTAC; they were honored for their contributions to the school & community. The PTAC, which consists of 25 dedicated volunteers, has organized numerous successful events, including a spell-a-thon, winter formal, Dads & Donuts, and they are looking forward to hosting moms and muffins this spring. Their ongoing efforts have made a significant impact! Thank you, ECE PATC! The stellar classified staff member honored was Vania Rodriguez, who has unmatched outreach for every family at ECE. Finally, Emily Quinn was the recognized teacher who is courageous at moving kids while nurturing them every step of the way.
![Rifle High School IB Students Collaborate with Highland Elementary to Create Bilingual Children’s Book]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741618141/garfieldre2net/pjivkzkju0cmazel5vl4/DSC02472.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741618141/garfieldre2net/pjivkzkju0cmazel5vl4/DSC02472.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741618141/garfieldre2net/pjivkzkju0cmazel5vl4/DSC02472.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741618141/garfieldre2net/pjivkzkju0cmazel5vl4/DSC02472.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741618141/garfieldre2net/pjivkzkju0cmazel5vl4/DSC02472.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741618141/garfieldre2net/pjivkzkju0cmazel5vl4/DSC02472.jpg","width":2048}])
When three inventive International Baccalaureate (IB) juniors from Rifle High School joined forces with a lively class of fourth graders at Highland Elementary, a memorable hero was hatched—a duck. With help from the younger students’ imaginative ideas, juniors Jasmin Abarca, Violet Reeves, and Kalli Rapp are hard at work on a bilingual children’s book that champions creativity, inclusivity, and service.
![Headshot of Britton Fletchall , Garfield Re-2 school board member]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709925503/garfieldre2net/gwtvebcgfigcv37e1vio/Britton.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709925503/garfieldre2net/gwtvebcgfigcv37e1vio/Britton.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709925503/garfieldre2net/gwtvebcgfigcv37e1vio/Britton.jpg","width":667}])
No one said this was going to be easy. Serving on a school board is challenging, especially when tough decisions must be made in uncertain times. Balancing the needs of students, staff, and families while navigating complex and emotional issues requires careful thought and a commitment to doing what you believe is right for your community. At Garfield Re-2, we take this responsibility seriously, knowing that our decisions impact the future of our district and the people we serve.
![Headshot of Fathom Jensen, Garfield Re-2 school board member]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709925524/garfieldre2net/ofepwa0zwa1aoyokxwjo/Fathom.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709925524/garfieldre2net/ofepwa0zwa1aoyokxwjo/Fathom.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709925524/garfieldre2net/ofepwa0zwa1aoyokxwjo/Fathom.jpg","width":667}])
It looks like winter finally decided to show - a perfect Valentine's Day gift from Mother Nature. I
hope everyone stays safe and warm. I’d like to congratulate our Bears and Titans who are
representing Garfield Re-2 at state wrestling this weekend. Please be safe traveling to Denver
or back this weekend from supporting our student-athletes, we know you’ll represent well and
make us proud!
There is a lot for us to celebrate, and it was very apparent when we were invited into Highland
Elementary School for our February 12th School Board Meeting. I always enjoy going into the
schools and seeing how unique our schools are. We heard about the different clubs and
activities at HES.
![students working on a robot with their teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738012118/garfieldre2net/ehve6y5vcchxdk66szbl/DSC02384.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738012118/garfieldre2net/ehve6y5vcchxdk66szbl/DSC02384.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738012118/garfieldre2net/ehve6y5vcchxdk66szbl/DSC02384.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738012118/garfieldre2net/ehve6y5vcchxdk66szbl/DSC02384.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738012118/garfieldre2net/ehve6y5vcchxdk66szbl/DSC02384.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738012118/garfieldre2net/ehve6y5vcchxdk66szbl/DSC02384.jpg","width":2048}])
Garfield Re-2 By The Numbers
Here are just a few of the numbers that make Garfield Re-2 GREAT!
Diverse Student Body
Garfield Re-2 is 54% Hispanic
College and Career Readiness
In 2022-23, Garfield Re-2 high school students took a total of 110 college courses at Colorado Mountain College for a total of 2166.5 college credits!
English Language Learners
Garfield Re-2 has nearly 25% of our students classified as English Language Learners
Budget
The Garfield Re-2 School District has a total budget of $65,014,001for 2023-24.