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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.
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Stay up-to-date with all the latest District 51 news in the Superintendent's Weekly Update, shared every Friday afternoon, from D51 Superintendent Dr. Brian Hill.
About Valley
Valley is an alternative high school program that focuses on:
Engaging Students with Personalized Learning
Equipping Students with Social Emotional Development
Empowering Students with Opportunities for Academic Success and Career Development
Supportive Environment
At Valley, we help students recover class credit while supporting their emotional development and career readiness.
Bell & Bus Schedules
Our bell schedule is designed to align with home high school schedules, allowing students to take 2 or 4 classes at Valley while remaining enrolled at their home school. Transportation is provided to and from all high schools within District 51.
Student Handbook
The Student handbook is the go-to source of information for all of Valley's student policies and procedures.