School District 51 Foundation

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We raise funds for academic growth and achievement, & promote outreach to benefit kids and community. The rules are as follows:

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To All D51F Facebook friends:

The D51F staff maintains and operates this Facebook site as a limited public forum for dissemination and exchange of information of interest to donors, supporters, volunteers, parents, students, staff and the community. Although the Foundation encourages pertinent and thoughtful questions, comments and concerns, all users must understand that this is not an open forum, but instead is a moderated online discussion site in which all users must adhere to some basic rules. All posted material must exhibit civil discourse that is courteous to and respectful of others. Users should be mindful at all times that any comments/posts are public and may be viewed and used by anyone.

2. The following content or language is expressly prohibited on this site:

-- Comments, pictures or graphics that, in the sole judgment of Foundation, are obscene, defamatory, abusive, profane, vulgar, or sexually explicit;
-- Personal attacks upon or derogatory comments concerning any individual's character or appearance;
-- Comments or information concerning confidential matters involving individual Foundation Board members, District students or staff members, or that violate the privacy of any of the above;
-- Content that expresses, promotes, fosters or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or national origin;
-- Sexual content or links to sexual content;
-- Advertisements or solicitations for private business or commerce;
-- Content that is illegal or in violation of District 51 policy or regulations, or that encourages, promotes or condones such illegal conduct or violation;
-- Threats or other information or comments that, in the sole judgment of District 51, compromise the safety or security of Board members, students or staff, or any school or other public facility or systems;
-- Content that violates copyrights or property interests of any other party;
-- Comments or posts in support of, or in opposition to, the nomination, retention or election of any person to public office including any posts containing links to political campaign or candidate websites; and
-- Comments or posts that are excessively long or repetitive, or that concern topics or issues that are not District 51-related. Please abide by the above rules for the page. District 51 reserves the right to remove at any time and without prior notice any and all comments or other material posed on this page that does not conform to the aforementioned rules, and to deny access to District 51 social media sites to any individual who repeatedly violates such rules. The foregoing rules are subject to amendment or modification at any time without prior notice. D51F does not sponsor or endorse any content posted on this social media site by third party users and such posts do not necessarily represent the views or position of the Foundation.

10/22/2026

Noche Informativa event set for Wednesday, October 28, 5:00-7:00 at the central branch of the public library.

10/19/2026

Volunteers Needed 11/14 Sign up today!

10/18/2026

Parents & Youth Providers Help D51 Foundation by providing your feedback about access afterschool! This Thursday, 10/22 virtual option available!

10/09/2026

The D51 Foundation was proud to sponsor the 4th Annual Strong Schools Strong Community State of the District Luncheon!

This year marks the diamond anniversary for Mesa County Valley School District 51, and this occasion was highlighted often during the fourth annual State of the District Luncheon held Thursday,

09/28/2026

Please share this link with anyone in your network who you believe could be a great fit for our Community & Development Coordinator position. Posting closes Sunday, October 11th.

09/25/2026

What do students need to learn, grow, and thrive outside the classroom?

The D51 Foundation is bringing together parents, guardians, and community youth program providers for Community Listening Sessions to better understand the opportunities available to students—and the barriers that can make those opportunities difficult to access.

We want to hear from you!

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents & Guardians: Share your experiences accessing afterschool programs, extracurricular activities, and enrichment opportunities for your students.

🏫 Youth Program Providers: Tell us about the needs, gaps, and opportunities you see for students and families.

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
📍 Grand Junction Community Recreation Center
2836 Recreation Way

Parent/Guardian Sessions: 12–1 PM or 5–6 PM
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4DABA82CA7FFC52-65230118-community?useFullSite=true #/

Provider Sessions: 11 AM–12 PM or 6–7 PM
https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/20F0D4DABA82CA7FFC52-65274651-community?useFullSite=false

Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP at the links above by Monday, October 19:

Virtual participation is also an option! DM or email us for the link.

Your perspective is important—and your input can help inform how the D51 Foundation supports students and families in the future.

Questions? Contact Logan Hood at [email protected].

Funding provided by GARY Community Ventures.

We raise funds for academic growth and achievement, & promote outreach to benefit kids and community.

09/24/2026

We’re hiring! 🎉
The D51 School District Foundation is looking for its next Community & Development Coordinator!
This is a Mesa County Valley School District 51 position with great benefits and the opportunity to be part of an exciting period of growth for the Foundation. If you’re passionate about building community connections, supporting public education, and creating meaningful impact in Mesa County, please apply!
Great cause. Great team. Great benefits. Big opportunity to grow. 💙

09/24/2026

Do you have a technology or innovation idea for your classroom? Apply for a D51F Technology & Innovation Grant!

The D51 Foundation is now accepting applications for the 4th round of Technology & Innovation Grants, and we want to hear from D51 staff about the technology needs and innovative ideas they see at their campus or in their classroom.

Not sure what you could apply for? Previous grants have supported projects and equipment such as:

💡 Aquos Boards to enhance interactive learning
🖥️ Portable computer screens to expand classroom technology
🔬 Science specimen storage to support hands-on learning
🎧 Audio amplification systems to improve classroom and performance spaces
📺 Apple TV components and Apple Pens for teaching and presentations
🖨️ 3D printers and filament to bring creativity and design to life
🎵 Band room sound system upgrades to support music education

Your idea doesn’t have to look like these examples—if you see a technology or innovation need that could create new opportunities for students, we want to hear about it!

📅 Applications are due November 1, 2026.

👉 Apply today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEtWt2xT7UJAvgGLZOfrAsgeDXHHT48-7L2f2sHsIM3-g_hg/viewform?usp=dialog

Let’s invest in the ideas, tools, and technology that help D51 students learn, create, and thrive! 💙

Mesa County Valley School District 51

09/24/2026

https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/d51-foundation-awards-10-8k-in-professional-learning-grants-to-district-staff/article_09cd8f79-ff4f-4b45-a1b8-38afb11b6806.html?utm_source=piano&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=14379&pnespid=tulsBDhWJLoexfPYqzWlGIjR4wO3D5Z0IeK8nup3rkNmwz4_9LA6DUug2tEd5ovY9iVcH8yoSeA

09/22/2026

The D51 Foundation’s 15th Round of Bloom Where You Are Planted Grants are open to K–12 students in Mesa County!

These grants are for students with financial need who could use a little extra funding to participate in activities and opportunities that help them flourish.

Whether it’s discovering a new interest, developing a talent, building confidence, or finding a place to belong, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow.

Since 2020, D51F has awarded more than $43,600 to 512 children through Bloom Where You Are Planted. 💚

📣 Applications are open through September 30, 2026!

👉 Apply today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ay2S1g9ZN9-gKxuQSfwAhyJLPmXPwPxraJO4BCqMxUI/edit

County Valley School District 51

Address

2115 Grand Avenue
Grand Junction, CO
81501

Telephone

+19702545108

Website

http://www.d51foundation.org/

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