Garfield Re-2 School District
Communications
Our Goal:
We're all about creating a positive school environment at the Garfield Re-2 School District! We work hard to build strong relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community. By fostering trust, togetherness, and understanding, we make sure everyone feels supported and connected. It's all about making Garfield Re-2 School District an amazing place to learn and grow!
The Communications Department supports the following objectives:
- Maintain an effective two-way communication system between the School District and its stakeholders;
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Distribute accurate, timely information about School District policies, programs, procedures, achievements, decisions and critical issues;
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Eliminate rumors and misinformation; and
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Promote and encourage feedback, suggestions and ideas from the community and staff members with programs and practices.
Stay Connected
Garfield Re-2 uses School Messenger Mass Notification to send messages to parents and staff.
Please be sure that your contact information is updated with your school secretary and/or through the online registration portal at the beginning of the year.
If you're a community member without children in Garfield Re-2 schools, you can sign up to be on our email list. We regularly send news and information to the greater community, and ask for your input.
Quick Links
Theresa Hamilton
Communications Director
(970) 665-7621(o)
(970) 366-6683 (c)
thamilton@garfieldre2.net
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Three Garfield Re-2 Students Win One of the Region’s Most Prestigious Scholarships
They’re state champions, community leaders, entrepreneurs, and future innovators—and now, three remarkable seniors from Garfield Re-2 are officially Daniels Scholars, joining a class of just over 200 students selected from thousands across Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
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RIFLE – The Garfield Re-2 School District would like to invite the public to meet the final candidates for the Graham Mesa Elementary principal position. The event will be held at Graham Mesa Elementary on Friday, April 18, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The three finalists for this position are:
- Aaron Hermiller
- Justin Krein
- Dorothy Wolf
All candidates will meet with the interview committees, which include community members, Graham Mesa Elementary teachers and staff, and district administration, earlier in the day. A final decision is expected the week of April 21st.
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RIFLE, CO - The Garfield Re-2 School District is pleased to announce that Kirk Banghart will serve as the next Superintendent beginning July 1, 2025. His contract was unanimously approved at the April 9, 2025, School Board meeting. Mr. Banghart will take over for current Superintendent Heather Grumley, who is retiring at the end of the school year after five years in the superintendent role and over 30 years in the Garfield Re-2 School District.
Mr. Banghart brings a passion for continuous improvement, a deep respect for the great work happening in Garfield Re-2, and a commitment to listening and learning from the community. His contract will officially begin July 1, 2025, and he will begin spending time in Garfield Re-2 a few days a month, specifically to support critical hiring decisions and get to know the staff of the District.