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West Grand ready for back to school events

Students at West Grand School District return on Aug. 18

Elizabeth Bauer
West Grand School District Superintendent
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Sen. Dylan Roberts, West Grand Superintendent Elizabeth Bauer and Speaker Julie McCluskie stand outside of West Grand High School during a town hall tour in Grand County.
Colorado House Democrats/Courtesy photo

West Grand School District is ready and excited to start the 2025-2026 school year. We have several exciting changes while we continue to be “Committed to Excellence in Education.” The move to a K-6 (elementary) and 7-12 (junior and senior high) structure will strengthen our academic and social opportunities for students.

The buildings will be led by homegrown leaders with Principal Breanna Winter at the K-6 and Principal Jennifer Stuart at the 7-12 building. We are welcoming several other new staff members to the West Grand team.

We look forward to implementation of our five-year strategic plan, focusing on three big buckets of work:



1) growing student skills
2) developing staff and leadership
3) strengthening community connections.

Summer in the high country is winding to a close; parents, teachers and students are getting ready to head back to the classroom. These profile of a learner attributes aim to help set up West Grand students for success.
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Each of our students, staff, family members and community are a piece of the West Grand journey and our success together. If you haven’t yet, make sure your student is registered for the school year, both returning and new students, through our online system, Alma.



The best place for students and families to get our updates, news and specific building or classroom communication is through our Parent Square app. Community members can also register for Parent Square to get district communications. Follow the latest, updated schedule of events for the entire district on our google calendar. All of this information can be found on our district website at WGSD.us. 

Join us as we continue to be Grand Today and Greater Tomorrow. We are looking forward to a great year of growth and success. Go Mustangs!

The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 18.

Students are getting ready to return to school on Aug. 18. “It is a great time to connect with all of our students and families as we kick off the school year,” wrote superintendent Elizabeth Bauer in an email. Pictured: West Grand High School’s senior class with kindergarten students in May 2025.
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Upcoming event schedule

Board of education director election petition pick up and return

  • Aug. 6-29 – Petitions can be picked up at the district office.

Back 2 School

West Grand School District will host its Back 2 School event on Aug. 14, at the junior/senior high school building. The event lasts from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

  • 5:30pm – Free barbecue sponsored by Mountain Parks Electric
  • 6-7:30 p.m. – Community partner tables in cafeteria
  • 6:00 pm – District pep rally in gym 
  • 6:30 p.m. – Fall sports parent meeting for junior and senior high school  
  • 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Individual building meet and greet with teachers
Elizabeth Bauer was named West Grand School District superintendent on March 9, 2023.
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