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Riverside Middle School eighth graders began their journey to become money management magicians through a program that introduces financial literacy to elementary and middle school students across the Garfield Re-2 School District. From decoding the mysteries of taxes to unlocking the secrets of paying for college and even mastering the art of reading a pay stub, this program is like a treasure map for young learners. The Carbondale-based non-profit Youthentity partners with Garfield Re-2 to equip future leaders with the financial smarts they need in the future.

The Garfield Re-2 Board of Education approved the academic calendar for the 2024-25 school year during its March 13, 2024 meeting. The two-year adoption is similar to the current calendar.

School will begin for students in Garfield Re-2 schools—serving Rifle, Silt, and New Castle—on August 12. All staff will return on August 5, and new staff will report on July 29. Winter break will begin on December 23 and last until January 6, 2025. 

Garfield Re-2 School District student enrollment continues to increase, despite the State seeing the lowest overall PK-12 enrollment levels since 2013.

The District added 124 students or 2.66% over last year, continuing a steady increase in students following the 2020-21 low of 4,526 as the nation emerged from COVID restrictions and online learning. According to the Colorado Department of Education, Garfield Re-2 is one of 65 Districts reporting flat or increased student enrollment.