Yes, Taylor Swift dropped a new album today… …but the real release is the Superintendent Friday Update. 😉 Catch the highlights from across D51 this week 👉 secure.smore.com/n/t5nyf #WeAreD51 #StrongSchoolsStrongCommunity #TogetherWeThrive

Apply to college for free from Oct. 7-9 for #FreeAppDaysCO. Learn more by visiting the Colorado Free Application Days webpage. 🌐 cdhe.colorado.gov/cofreeappdays #weared51 #FreeAppDaysCo

🎉 Performance School Presentations Dos Rios — first-ever banner! Fruita Monument — top-achieving high school! Mt. Garfield — third banner! 100% of D51 schools earned top ratings: Performance and Improvement for 2024–25! We’re so proud of our students & staff 💚 #WeAreD51

🚨 Hey D51! This is your friendly reminder that there is no school on October 9, 10, & 13. Workdays, Conferences, and Compensation Days! We'll see you back in the classroom on Tuesday, October 14! 📅 Check out the 2025-26 Calendar: d51schools.org/district-calen… #WeAreD51

Apply to college for free from Oct. 7-9 for #FreeAppDaysCO. Learn more by visiting the Colorado Free Application Days webpage. 🌐 cdhe.colorado.gov/cofreeappdays #weared51 #FreeAppDaysCo

🏗️ Over 250 D51 students explored the world of construction — building sheds 🏠, assembling beds 🛏️, and learning trades like plumbing, electrical & heavy equipment! Huge thanks to our partners & volunteers for making the day fun + full of learning! 👷‍♀️🔧🚧 #WeAreD51

🍎 Join the heart of District 51's Nutrition Services! Help our department fuel successful learning for our students! Your role is key to a healthier and happier today! 😊 Ready to begin? Apply here ▶️ ▶️ bit.ly/d51nutritionjo… #YouAreD51

🙂 Hey D51! We hope you enjoyed the long weekend, and we're happy to have you back in the classroom tomorrow, Oct. 14! #WeAreD51

Congrats to our Q4 Students of the Quarter from 14 D51 schools! 🎉 Recognized for leadership and excellence, each receives a plaque and a $500 scholarship from @AlpineBank_CO toward Colorado Mesa University. #WeAreD51

🎓 The Challenge Program 2026–2027 Info Meetings Learn about Orchard Mesa Middle School’s district-wide program for gifted students! 📅 Nov 3 & 4, 5:30 PM | 📍 2736 C Rd Apps open Nov 3, due Dec 5. 💌 [email protected] #WeAreD51

🎉 We just launched our 4th #LeadershipD51 cohort! This program connects community members, parents & business leaders with D51’s mission and vision for the future. Welcome to our 20 new participants! 💙 #WeAreD51

Joy in action! 💙 The Adapted Soccer Tournament at FMHS brought D51 students of all abilities together for fun, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Huge thanks to Katie Hummel and PROJECT SEARCH for making it happen! ⚽ #WeAreD51 #TogetherWeThrive

D51’s four high schools hit the field for the 2025 Colorado Bandmasters Western Slope Regional! 🎶 Huge thanks to Kathy Joseph and all our dedicated students for their hard work and teamwork. Today, we’re cheering for you! 💙 #WeAreD51

👀 Look close… why does every Monument Ridge staff member look so familiar? Because they all dressed as their favorite principal, Emma-Leigh Larson! 🎉 An A+ Boss’s Day tribute to a leader with heart, humor & school spirit. 💛 #WeAreD51

We had something to celebrate in every corner of D51 this week! From Students of the Quarter to standout athletes and musicians, our district spirit was shining bright. ✨ Catch up with this week’s update from Dr. Brian Hill 👉 secure.smore.com/n/34gmf5 #WeAreD51

🎵 “I’m just gonna shake, shake, shake…” 🎶 Central High STEM put a fun spin on SEL Day! 💛 Students wrote things to change from the first quarter on sticky notes, then literally shook them off! A reminder that reflection and resilience go hand in hand. #WeAreD51

🎓 The Challenge Program 2026–2027 Info Meetings Learn about Orchard Mesa Middle School’s district-wide program for gifted students! 📅 Nov 3 & 4, 5:30 PM | 📍 2736 C Rd Apps open Nov 3, due Dec 5. 💌 [email protected] #WeAreD51

🍎🏆 Congrats to our October Golden Apple winner, Gloria Reyes! 🌟 For 18 years, she’s supported CLD students at GJHS—helping newcomers thrive academically and emotionally. 💛 Watch her story on KREX5 FOX4 tonight at 5 & Tuesday morning/noon! #WeAreD51

There’s so much more to D51 than what happens in the classroom. #DiscoverD51 celebrates the people, programs & partnerships shaping our schools and community every day. Follow along, share your story, and see what makes D51 so special. 💙 #WeAreD51 #StrongSchoolsStrongCommunity

🚸 It’s National School Bus Safety Week! 🚸 Every day, D51 students count on our yellow buses to get to school safely. Stop for the bus, stay alert, and watch for kids on the road. Every student deserves a safe ride. 💛 #WeAreD51