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Our Strategic Plan

Graduate Profile
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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This summer, the gymnasium at Riverside Middle School is getting a transformation, one brushstroke at a time. At the heart of this project is retired educator Lauren Espinoza, who, after 13 years at Riverside and a 32-year career in education, is leaving behind more than memories—she’s leaving a masterpiece.

Espinoza is pouring her heart into a mural featuring a Viking ship cutting through waves, framed by a fiery sunset and soon-to-be crashing through a wall of broken bricks. The bold imagery isn’t random—it’s rooted in purpose, symbolism, and love. It’s a nod to the school’s mascot, the Vikings, but more than that, it’s a message of motion, courage, and belief.

Read More about From Counseling to Color: Lauren Espinoza’s Final Gift to Riverside Middle School
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The Garfield Re-2 School Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 25 at the district office. Thank you all who came to the meeting!

We began the evening by celebrating the outstanding accomplishments of our high school spring sports athletes. Heather Grumley and Lisa Pierce shared heartfelt and enthusiastic reports on the incredible success of our student-athletes. This meeting also marked their final presentation before retiring. We extend our deepest gratitude to both Heather and Lisa for their years of dedicated service to our students, schools, and community. We will miss you both! 

Read More about From the Board, June 25, 2025 - Cassie Haskell
Headshot of Cassie Haskell, Garfield Re-2 school board member

The Garfield Re-2 School Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 25 at the district office. Thank you all who came to the meeting!

We began the evening by celebrating the outstanding accomplishments of our high school spring sports athletes. Heather Grumley and Lisa Pierce shared heartfelt and enthusiastic reports on the incredible success of our student-athletes. This meeting also marked their final presentation before retiring. We extend our deepest gratitude to both Heather and Lisa for their years of dedicated service to our students, schools, and community. We will miss you both! 

Read More about School Board Update June 25, 2025 - Cassie Haskell
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The Garfield Re-2 Board of Education approved the district’s FY2025-26 budget Tuesday night, reinforcing its commitment to staff while strategically reducing projected deficit spending.

The $88.99 million budget comprises a $72.48 million general fund, a $2.4 million food service fund, a $1.9 million grants fund, a $1.1 million student activity fund, a $2 million Capital Reserve fund, and a $9 million bond redemption fund. Of the $70.6 million in anticipated revenue, 62% comes from the State, while 25% comes from local property taxes. The remainder is derived from Specific Ownership taxes on vehicle sales, Federal grants, and other State sources.

Read More about Garfield Re-2 School Board passes 25-26 budget
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The Garfield Re-2 School Board celebrated outgoing Board President Britton Fletchall at their June 25, 225 school board meeting and declared a vacancy in Director District A.

Fletchall submitted a letter of resignation on June 18 and shared that his decision is rooted in the growth of his business, which now requires more travel and extended time away from the area.

“Serving has never been a burden, but a true motivator,” he explained. “While I value the ability to participate remotely, I believe this level of board service is most effective when done in person.”

Read More about Garfield Re-2 Board Celebrates Outgoing Board President Declares Vacancy

Garfield Re-2 By The Numbers

Here are just a few of the numbers that make Garfield Re-2 GREAT!

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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.