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Garfield Re-2 School District student enrollment continues to increase, despite the State seeing the lowest overall PK-12 enrollment levels since 2013.
The District added 124 students or 2.66% over last year, continuing a steady increase in students following the 2020-21 low of 4,526 as the nation emerged from COVID restrictions and online learning. According to the Colorado Department of Education, Garfield Re-2 is one of 65 Districts reporting flat or increased student enrollment.
Spaghetti holds a special place in the heart of Colton Niederwerder, a fifth-grader at Highland Elementary - it’s one of his favorite meals. His excitement to share his love of spaghetti with those less fortunate than himself is palpable.
Colton is a member of the Highland Elementary Student Council, a group of third, fourth and fifth graders who make a difference in their community. About once a month, the Highland student council members come together to prepare a meal at Lift-UP's Extended Table, hosted at the United Methodist Presbyterian Church.
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"My kiddo has loved HES! We have loved the teachers, the high expectations, and the encouragement
they receive to be their best."
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"HES is an amazing school. The culture and climate is phenomenal."
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"Wonderful communication, friendly from the moment you walk in."
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"Excellent Professionals who go the extra mile for the kids they serve. Hardest working staff I know. They care about the academic needs AND the social/emotional needs of their students."