Schools & CMU

Superintendent Brian Hill Detailed Enrollment Declines and Financial Disparities, but Also Highlighted Student Achievement and Strong Community Partnerships at the District's Annual State of the District Luncheon.

Isabelle Harris, 19, and Her Father Rob Traveled to Washington, D.c., to Press Lawmakers on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Medicaid Funding, Citing Local Impacts of Federal Decisions.

Superintendent Dr. Brian Hill Addressed a 15% Student Drop and Critical Funding Needs for Security, Career Education, and Competitive Teacher Pay at a Recent Event Marking 75 Years of the District.

November's Ballot Features Incumbent Sherri Wright and Challenger Barb Clementi, Both with Classroom Experience but Differing Views on School Choice, Accountability, and the Role of Public Funds.

The New Collaboration Brings Rotating Artwork to Colorado Mesa University and Showcases Student Creations Along Main Street.

Residents Can Participate in a Fundraiser at Cmu, Access Free Grief Support for Students, and Get Seasonal Vaccinations, While the Attorney General’s Office Announced Significant Settlements for Healthcare Fraud and Data Breaches.

Lavender Bee Montessori School, Co-Founded by Lexi Brown and Megan Gil, Expands Educational Choices for Prek-5th Grade Students in Eastern Mesa County.

Local Organizational Leaders Gathered at Colorado Mesa University on September 23 for a Conference Offering Advanced Training in Leadership, Finance, and Ai, Reducing the Need for Out-Of-Town Travel.

The D51 Foundation’s Latest Round of Grants Aims to Enhance the Skills of District 51 Educators and Staff, Supporting Student Success Across the Local School System.

Parents, Community Members, and Local Partners Are Invited to Apply for the 2026-27 Leadership D51 Cohort to Gain an In-Depth Understanding of the District's Extensive Operations.

Colorado Mesa Football Team Broke a Two-Game Home Losing Streak with a Strong Second-Half Performance Against Chadron State at Stocker Stadium on Saturday.

The Statewide Ballot Measure in November Aims to Increase K-12 Education Budgets, but Sparks Debate Over Taxpayer Protections and Spending Efficiency.

The New Agreement, Made Official Wednesday, Offers Qualified Seniors and Juniors From Aurora Public Schools Guaranteed Admission to Colorado Mesa University, Along with Waived Application Fees and Support.

The Largest Donation in Colorado Mesa University's History Will Fund the Formation Commons, a 288-Bed Dorm, as the School Celebrated the Opening of the 310-Bedroom Centennial Apartments.

Proposition 134 Aims to Define Sports Team Eligibility by 'Biological Reproductive System,' Drawing Sharp Opposition From Advocacy Groups and Raising Concerns for Local Families and Schools.

Colorado Mesa University Fell to Western Colorado University 31-17 at Stocker Stadium, Marking Their Seventh Consecutive Defeat in the Series.

Colorado Mesa University Announced a $10 Million Gift for a New Dormitory and Celebrated the Opening of an Apartment Complex on Wednesday, Sept. 16, with Local Leaders Highlighting Benefits for Student Housing and the Broader Grand Junction Community.

The Zoma Foundation's $10 Million Contribution for New Student Housing, the Largest in CMU History, Aims to Address Both Campus and Broader Community Affordable Housing Needs.

Colorado Mesa University Secured Its Sixth Home Victory of the Season and Its Fourth Straight Sweep, Moving to 2-0 in Conference Play.

Colorado Mesa Football Outlasted South Dakota Mines 30-24 in a Hard-Fought Game, Moving Closer to a Winning Record Ahead of a Challenging Schedule.

Hundreds of High School Students Gathered in Denver, Where Police Reported Altercations, as Students Across the State Demonstrated Against Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions.

The Colorado Mesa University Football Team Is Traveling Over 600 Miles to Face a Tough South Dakota Mines Hardrockers Squad This Weekend, a Team That Has Defeated the Mavericks in Recent Years.

Five Hundred Middle and High School Students From Across the Grand Valley Participated in a Program Focused on Improving School Culture and Building Confidence.