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Fallout from student column sparks press freedom scrutiny in Grand Junction
The staff advisor to the Orange & Black, Grand Junction High School’s student newspaper, was reassigned less than two weeks after another teacher complained about a student-penned column about the Israel-Gaza conflict. The Grand Junction High School administration had attempted on numerous occasions to block the newspaper from publishing various content, and the column about […]
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Palisade High School students hold benefit concert for injured friend
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Members of the Palisade High School rock band Revelation held a benefit concert Saturday afternoon to raise money for their close friend Wesley Reimer, who was injured in a car accident in November. According to band members, Reimer was struck by a driver who ran...
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D51 Golden Apple Awards: Benita Trevino-Abeyta
Benita Trevino-Abeyta is a student information system operator for District 51. For the last several years, she has been responsible for helping students and parents register for classes online, and summertime is her time to shine.
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High School Football reclassifications shake up Western Slope schedules
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The Colorado High School Activities Association has released its reclassifications for high school football, and the Western Slope is seeing significant changes ahead of the upcoming season. Reclassification decisions are based on student enrollment numbers, resulting in several local teams moving up or down in...
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Fruita Monument & JUCO World Series standout Smolinski announces commitment with Houston
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) -After staring on the baseball diamond for the Fruita Monument and during this year’s JUCO World Series, local product Hunter Smolinski will be taking his talents to the University of Houston. Smolinski announced the commitment via social media. The former Fruita Monument Wildcat, put on...
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Teens to earn free school parking passes at GJPD’s traffic safety event
In partnership with Mesa County Valley School District 51 and other community organizations, the Grand Junction Police Department will host the GJPD High School Traffic Safety Event for Mesa County students on Aug. 8.
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Montrose Board of Education formally accepts nearly $6.2 million BEST grant for early childhood facility
The next phase for the new Early Childhood Center is underway after the Montrose County School District Board of Education formally accepted a nearly $6.2 million BEST grant on Tuesday.
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Some of the best local baseball talent takes all-state honors
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - The Colorado High School Athletics Association released their all-state teams, and the Western Slope is well-represented across almost every classification. In the 5A ranks, Fruita Monument’s Josh Weaver took home second-team honors. Weaver was the Southwestern League pitcher of the year, posting a 6-1 record...
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Fruita Monument Boys Basketball enters new era under Ryan Engebretsen
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Over the last handful of years, the Fruita Monument Wildcats boys basketball team hasn’t just been one of the best on the western slope, they’ve been amongst the best basketball teams in state. But now things are going to look a little different.
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Montrose County School District superintendent denies allegations, cites process concern
MONTROSE, Colo. (KREX) – The Montrose School Board of Education voted 4-3 to place Superintendent Dr. Carrie Stephenson on paid, non-punitive, non-disciplinary leave. This decision, effective Wednesday, follows a heated April discussion and comes amid allegations of intimidation involving Stephenson and the Olathe Elementary principal, pending a third-party investigation.
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Montrose schools superintendent placed on paid leave pending investigation
MONTROSE, Colo. (KKCO) — The Montrose County School District superintendent was placed on paid leave while she’s being investigated. The school board voted Tuesday to place Superintendent Dr. Carrie Stephenson on non-disciplinary paid leave following complaints from staff at the Olathe Elementary School, according to the Montrose School District.
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Fruita Monument High starts construction
Fruita Monument High School held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday for a $24 million construction project. The improvements are funded by a mill levy bond approved by voters in 2024 and will bring modern facilities and a safer campus design to the school.The celebration marks the beginning of significant upgrades designed to prepare students for the future.Newt Klushmire, principal at Fruita Monument High School, stated the groundbreaking marks the start of the bond construction project. Last week, Central High School also held a groundbreaking for projects funded by the same bond.Principal Klushmire outlined several key improvements planned for Fruita Monument High School. These include modern science facilities, upgraded career and technical education areas and a safer building design. Additionally, a new courtyard will be added for student social time.Student Mia Metz spoke at the ceremony, sharing her deep connection to Fruita Monument High School. Metz told WesternSlopeNow that seven of her family members, including her grandfather and his siblings, previously attended the school. "It has always been like a huge part of my life," Metz said. "And this groundbreaking here not only means that I get to continue my education here, but also that I get to be a part of something bigger and be a part of the changes that are happening at Fruita constantly." Metz also expressed her feelings about the moment, stating, "It just is so cool that I not only get to be a part of their story with you, too. I also get to experience it myself and I know I just felt truly honored to stand up there."Klushmire emphasized the importance of community backing for the project. "We need to prepare our students for the world that they are going to be living in, which in this day and age is different than the one they go to school in," Klushmire said. "So, community support like this means that our community believes in our schools and at Fruita Monument especially. We're just so grateful for our community." He further highlighted this sentiment to WesternSlopeNow, stating, "great schools don't happen without community support."All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by WesternSlopeNow.com. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat information into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by WesternSlopeNow.com staff before being published.
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Grand Junction High School graduate earns Emmy Foundation scholarship for documentary filmmaking
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) -A Grand Junction High School graduate is leaving with more than a diploma after earning recognition from the Emmy Foundation for his documentary work. Cameron Kirkegaard received the Doug W. Mummert Scholarship, presented to a student pursuing a career in the television industry who has made...
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Local shop sees 25% drop in business as CMU students leave for summer
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) -Colorado Craft Coffee and Beer House is preparing for a quieter summer as Colorado Mesa University students leave town for break. The shop, a regular stop for CMU students and faculty, sees business drop 25% during the summer months, according to the owner. James Ferguson, co-owner...