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Rifle High School is located in the Colorado River Valley where the Rocky Mountains turn to mesas. We value our rich tradition of student achievement and boldly look to the future.

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RIFLE, CO - The Garfield Re-2 School District is pleased to announce that Kirk Banghart will serve as the next Superintendent beginning July 1, 2025. His contract was unanimously approved at the April 9, 2025, School Board meeting. Mr. Banghart will take over for current Superintendent Heather Grumley, who is retiring at the end of the school year after five years in the superintendent role and over 30 years in the Garfield Re-2 School District.

Mr. Banghart brings a passion for continuous improvement, a deep respect for the great work happening in Garfield Re-2, and a commitment to listening and learning from the community. His contract will officially begin July 1, 2025, and he will begin spending time in Garfield Re-2 a few days a month, specifically to support critical hiring decisions and get to know the staff of the District. 

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 Rifle High School IB Students Collaborate with Highland Elementary to Create Bilingual Children’s Book

When three inventive International Baccalaureate (IB) juniors from Rifle High School joined forces with a lively class of fourth graders at Highland Elementary, a memorable hero was hatched—a duck. With help from the younger students’ imaginative ideas, juniors Jasmin Abarca, Violet Reeves, and Kalli Rapp are hard at work on a bilingual children’s book that champions creativity, inclusivity, and service.

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Rifle and Coal Ridge High Students Dive into Democracy as Student Election Judges

In a powerful step toward civic engagement, this November, Rifle and Coal Ridge High School students swapped their schoolbooks for ballots, serving as election judges across Garfield County. These students, just shy of voting age, got a rare inside look at democracy in action on Tuesday, November 5—greeting voters and witnessing firsthand the importance of each vote. Their participation is part of a renewed effort by Garfield County’s new Clerk and Recorder, Jackie Harmon, who believes they are the future of our democracy.

Harmon spearheaded the effort to involve students this year. 

“The opportunity for student judges has always been available, but as the new Clerk, I felt it was important to get the information out to the schools and students. They are the future of our democracy.” 

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Honoring Heritage and Building Bridges: Rifle High Senior Brings Dia de los Muertos to Life

In a vibrant burst of color, dance, and tradition, Rifle High School senior Laura Gonzalez transformed her school into a celebration of life and legacy by organizing a Dia de los Muertos event. Determined to bridge cultural gaps and create a welcoming space for everyone in her community, Laura’s passion for sharing the beauty and depth of Mexican culture brought students, families, and friends together to honor ancestors and experience the joy of life, all through the lens of tradition.

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"The teachers at Rifle High School are great with the kids patient and understanding."

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"Administrators are helpful and approachable and they are dedicated to providing a variety of learning pathway to best meet the needs of students."

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"I love how engaged our principal and staff are with our children. The monthly gatherings for parents and families, the SAC meetings, open houses, etc. are all friendly, welcoming, and engaging."

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"Teachers care about my children and want to help them succeed."

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"They care for their students and the communication with them is amazing. They make sure I am always involved and keeping me informed."