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Grand Junction High School resumes normal operation following shelter in place
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) — Parents of District 51 students received a text message Monday morning that Grand Junction High School was in shelter in place due to law enforcement activity in the area. UPDATE: Parents received a text just before 10 a.m. Monday that operations had resumed as...
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Ongoing search for Native children’s remains at government boarding school prompts call for public help
DENVER — Work to find the remains of Native children who died at a government boarding school in Grand Junction more than a century ago has been going on for years. But it's proving extremely difficult. The people leading the work are now asking for the public's help. State...
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OPINION: Lockdown drills: Reaction to prevention
Lockdown drills teach reaction, but true safety lies in proactive prevention — addressing root causes and stopping threats before they reach our school. With the ongoing discussion regarding school safety across America, lockdown drills have become a standard practice. A critical examination shows that they often fall short from preventing the core issue; preventing violence from even entering the school.
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Ongoing search for Native children’s remains at government boarding school prompts call for public help
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GJ Boys Lax continues strong start to the season with season high scoring vs Durango
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The Grand Junction Tigers Boys Lacrosse Team, continued their stellar start to the season, scoring a season high against the Durango Demons, winning 22-2 Jax Bavor got things started early, and turned defense into offense early, jumping a passing lane and scoring on an open look at goal.
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Clocking in Colorado: CMU Tech Aviation program
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Colorado Mesa University’s Aviation program is giving students a fast-track option to earn pilot credentials through the university — even if they’ve never stepped into an airplane before. “You can start the program knowing absolutely nothing about aviation. Never been in an...
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Clocking in Colorado: CMU Tech Aviation program
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Colorado Mesa University’s Aviation program is giving students a fast-track option to earn pilot credentials through the university — even if they’ve never stepped into an airplane before. “You can start the program knowing absolutely nothing about aviation. Never been in an...
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Grand Junction Girls Soccer scoring spree highlights busy day of spring sports
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) -High School Spring Sports have sprung, as teams on the Western Slope get into the thick of their schedules. Fruita Monument and Montrose, the two highest scoring teams in the Southwestern League with 37 combined goals, played to a 1-1 tie. Defense dominated despite both teams’ offensive reputations.
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Delta High School hires emotional support panther
This year, Delta High School has a new idea to help students who feel really stressed or sad. A lot of kids have bad days because of tests, sports, drama with friends, or stuff going on at home. The school counselors wanted something that could help students calm down and feel better, so the school has decided to hire a trained emotional support panther.
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DHS boys’ wrestling team adds lucha libre masks to team kit
Delta High School’s boys’ wrestling team has officially upgraded its dress code from the original green one-piece singlets and protective headgear to include lucha libre masks, mandatory for all matches and state events. “Not only is this upgrade beneficial for making the wrestling team look a lot cooler...
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Catholic high school coming to Grand Junction this fall
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) — Grand Junction has never had a Catholic high school, so a group of local families decided to build one themselves. After several years of preparation and work, Chesterton Academy is opening its doors in Grand Junction this fall. Brian Sargent spent 25 years teaching...
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Mustangs aim to get it together
Head coach for the Mustangs Randy Gabriel told the Forum over the weekend that the high school baseball team, made up of Norwood and Nucla guys, had played a total of three games. “Monticello first, and that kid that throws really well shut us down,” Gabriel said. “Rangely, we scored...
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“Mini-assistants” give DHS students experience bossing others around
Attention all of Delta High! Principal Rosean Johnson pushed out a new school rule last Friday. The new rule states that all students who have younger siblings are required to bring them to school as “mini-assistants.”. Many students, especially seniors, are really excited about this change in our school....
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Grand Junction Girls Soccer scoring spree highlights busy day of spring sports
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) -High School Spring Sports have sprung, as teams on the Western Slope get into the thick of their schedules. Fruita Monument and Montrose, the two highest scoring teams in the Southwestern League with 37 combined goals, played to a 1-1 tie. Defense dominated despite both teams’ offensive reputations.
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Catholic high school coming to Grand Junction this fall
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) — Grand Junction has never had a Catholic high school, so a group of local families decided to build one themselves. After several years of preparation and work, Chesterton Academy is opening its doors in Grand Junction this fall. Brian Sargent spent 25 years teaching...
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BRENNA STARK: Leading with Kindness
From managing the football team to catching fly balls on the softball field, senior Brenna Stark has made the most of every moment of high school. As she gets ready to graduate, she’s looking forward to starting a new chapter at Colorado Mesa University, where she plans to study psychology or criminal justice with a minor in forensics.