HES Weekly Update

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible teachers who make a difference in our students’ lives every single day. Their hard work, dedication, and love for learning help shape our children into curious, capable, and confident learners. Join us in showing gratitude for all they do—whether it’s a kind note, a thoughtful gesture, or a simple “thank you,” it all means so much. Let’s make sure our teachers feel the appreciation they truly deserve!

We’re excited to share that we are celebrating our amazing students during Specials with a fun-filled event featuring an obstacle course, piñatas, and treats! This is sure to be a day our students won’t soon forget.

A special thank you goes out to Angela Robles and the incredible group of moms who helped organize and run this celebration. We are so grateful for their time, creativity, and energy in making this event so memorable!

We’re excited to share that our 4th and 5th grade students will be joined by some of our very own RHS track athletes! These student-athletes will be talking with our students about the attitudes and habits that help them succeed both on the track and in the classroom.

To celebrate, students will enjoy a BBQ lunch and play some fun games—an afternoon full of inspiration, teamwork, and leadership!

A big thank you to Heidi Bair, Genevan Farr, Reagan Yamashita, and Chris Bomba for making this event possible. We know this experience will leave a lasting impression on our future leaders!

For our students participating in Battle of the Books, the final showdown is happening this Thursday! Teams will go head-to-head, answering questions from the books they’ve read in this fun and exciting competition.

We invite families to come cheer them on in the gym from 2:45–3:30 PM. It’s going to be a great celebration of reading, teamwork, and friendly competition—hope to see you there!

We’re excited to invite you to our Annual Art Show and Auction from 5:30–6:30 PM!

🖼️ From 5:30–6:00, the school will be open for families to walk through and enjoy the beautiful artwork created by our talented students.
🎵 At 6:00, our amazing 1st grade students will give a quick music performance.
🎉 Immediately after, we’ll kick off the art auction!

Come celebrate creativity, talent, and the hard work of our students. We can’t wait to see you there!

Homework Club is available to every morning in the library, providing students with a quiet space and support to complete their homework before the school day begins. All students are welcomed.

Wishing a very special Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms, grandmas, and mother figures in our lives. Thank you for your endless love, support, and care—you make the world a better place!

• Tuesday, May 13th & Wednesday, May 14th - iReady Reading EOY Window

• Tuesday, May 13th - Garfield RE-2 ENC Field Day - 9:30-2:00

• Wednesday, May 14th - HES 5th Graders to RMS - 1:00-2:30

• Thursday, May 15th - 1st Grade Math & Science Center Field Trip

• Monday, May 19th - 5th Grade Fractured Fairy Tales - 2:30-3:30 and 5:30-6:30
• Wednesday, May 21st - Kindergarten Rock Bottom Ranch Field Trip
  
• Wednesday, May 21st - HES, WES, GME 5th Graders RMS Picnic - 10:30-12:50
  
• Wednesday, May 21st - 4th Grade Colorado Characters - 1:00-3:00 and 5:00-6:00
  
• Wednesday, May 21st - 5th Grade Parents Night at Rifle Middle School - 6:00-7:00
  
• Thursday, May 22nd - Rifle High School Graduation Walk @ HES- Time TBD
  
• Thursday, May 22nd - 4th Grade Colorado National Monument Field Trip
  
• Thursday, May 22nd - 2nd Grade Rifle Climbing Center and Library Field Trip
  
• Thursday, May 22nd - 5th Grade Glenwood Caverns & Adventure Park Field Trip
  

Access AfterSchool’s BoostCamp is a full-day summer program for students entering grades 1-5 at Rifle Middle School. Camp runs June 16th - July 18th (closed July 3rd & 4th).

• Cost: $250 per child (includes meals & field trips)

• Discounts & Payment Plans: Use code "sibling5" for a sibling discount. [Scholarship Application]

• Registration is now open - Click the PDF below for more information.

BoostCamp provides a safe, supportive environment where students build skills, confidence, and connections with peers, mentors, and community leaders.

Don't miss out—save the date!

Please call the office no later than 3:15 PM for any after-school messages. This ensures we have enough time to deliver messages to students before dismissal.

Thank you for your cooperation!

First bell rings at 7:55 ~ Tardy Bell rings at 8:00*

Learning begins at 8:00*

Students who arrive after 8:00 must be signed in by a parent or guardian in the front office.

All visitors must have a valid ID and check in at the front office. This includes parents who walk students into the building and want to stay past the 8:00 bell.