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about Parent Teacher Conferences 9/24 from 3:30-7:30
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Grand Junction, CO – The Colorado Department of Education has released the 2026 School Performance Frameworks and District Performance Frameworks (SPF/DPF), which serve as an annual “report card” for Colorado schools and districts, measuring academic achievement, student growth and, at the high school level, postsecondary and workforce readiness.
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Grand Junction, CO - Grand Junction, CO — The Colorado Department of Education has released district-level results from the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS), PSAT, and SAT assessments administered in spring 2026. The results show progress toward District 51’s Strategic Plan academic goals, including strengths in reading and writing and gains in mathematics across several grade levels.
Mount Garfield
Gators learn and rise to the challenge with integrity
Big 5 Rules
The Big 5 School Rules and will be teaching/re-teaching these to students throughout the year.
The 5 Rs
MGMS has implemented a support system known as the “5 R’s” to help students follow school-wide expectations and classroom standard operating procedures.
Redirect, Remind, Reflect, Reset, Restore
MYP
Focuses on building engaged and supportive community partners and family collaborations by fostering strong connections, encouraging participation, and providing opportunities for meaningful engagement.
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