About

Welcome to our school! 

Gilcrest Elementary is a small elementary school of approximately 175 PK-5 students located in the rural community of Gilcrest, Colorado. Our school is committed to providing a nurturing and supportive learning environment for all students. We believe that every child has the potential to succeed, and we strive to guide and educate them to reach their full potential. We have high expectations for all of our students. We believe that every child is capable of achieving great things, and we encourage them to strive for their best. 

Go Lil’ Vikes!

Gilcrest Elementary Main Entrance

Gilcrest Elementary School News

  • Hello October
    Oct 15, 2024

    GES October Newsletter 2024

    The month of October is already upon us as the school year is moving by so quickly. As we reflect on the first 8 weeks of this school year, we can really see that the kids are into their routines and working so hard. A couple of things come to mind that make students successful. Responsibility and accountability are huge. We are able to take those two items instilled at home and move forward to do great things here at school. Resilience is another trait that is super helpful for our students. Not knowing or missing answers provides great opportunities to learn and grow. With those three things working in sync, our students can and will accomplish anything. OCTOBER 2024 Reminders Please make sure your child has the appropriate outdoor wear for the weather. We will go outside every day unless it is below 20 degrees, with wind chill, or if it is too wet. Call the office by 9 am each day your child will be home from school. Upcoming Events Our 5th-grade students are headed out next week for their Outdoor Education trip. The students have worked hard to earn this trip. Thank you to the parents who have also worked hard to make this a possibility for our students. We are excited to hear all about the trip and all that they learned from their adventures! October 4- Quarter 1 ends, Big Kahuna Fundraiser starts October 9-11- Outdoor Ed trip October 11- Quarter 1 Awards Assembly at 2:30 pm The first Parent/ Teacher Conferences are in a few weeks. Conferences are scheduled on Tuesday, October 22, and Thursday, October 24. We look forward to having conversations about your student’s progress since the beginning of the year.

    Respectfully yours, Mrs. Jennifer Dunlap

    Upcoming Events:

    October 18- Report cards sent home

    October 22 and 24- P/T Conferences

    October 31- Halloween parade and class parties at 2:45

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Files & Folders

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GES Student & Parent Handbook 24/25
Technology Use Handbook_2024-2025
Technology Use Handbook_2024-2025 (Spanish version)
GES Student & Parent Handbook 24/25 (Spanish Document)
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Gallery

2nd grade students all wearing yellow
September 2024 Color Day!
4th grade standing together after conquering the loop-a-thon
GES 2024 Loop-A-Thon 4th Grade
Preschool and kindergarten children in orange shirts sprinting on a football field, showcasing enthusiasm for the loop-a-thon
GES 2024 Loop-A-Thon

Staff

Disclaimers

    District 504 coordinator

    Angie McDonald, Director of Student Services, has been identified as the District 504 coordinator. Questions about 504's or the 504 processes should be addressed to her at 14827 W.C.R. 42, Gilcrest CO 80623, 970-350-4216 mcdonalda@wcsdre1.org

    Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, level AA criteria.

    Weld RE1 Technology Accessibility Statement Weld RE1 School District is committed to providing equitable access to our services to all Coloradans. Our ongoing accessibility effort works towards being in line with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, level AA criteria. These guidelines not only help make technology accessible to users with sensory, cognitive, and mobility disabilities but ultimately to all users, regardless of ability. Our efforts are just part of a meaningful change in making all State of Colorado services inclusive and accessible. We welcome comments on how to improve our technology’s accessibility for users with disabilities and requests for accommodations to any State of Colorado services. We welcome your feedback about the accessibility of Weld RE1 online services. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers. OIT is committed to responding within 2 business days. Phone: 970-350-4163 E-mail: helpdesk@wcsdre1.org

    Updated This Accessibility Conformance Statement was last updated on: 9/5/2024

    Title VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

    Title IX

    Title IX is a comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity.

    Regardless of whether sexual harassment (that includes sexual violence) occurs at school, Title IX obligates school districts to address any impact of that conduct on students that interferes with their ability to access their education. This means that schools must provide students with their Title IX rights and the contact information for adults at school who can respond to allegations of misconduct and put in place interim remedies to support impacted students. If students experience harassment or retaliation resulting from the exercise of their Title IX rights, then schools are legally obligated to take action to stop it from recurring.

    In terms of Title IX investigations, the School District is obligated to investigate and take action to stop misconduct that is impacting students at school, but there is not a strict timeline for such investigations. When the same allegations are being investigated by law enforcement, then the School District wants to minimize potential trauma for students by using information from law enforcement's investigation as much as possible. Most often, we do this by, among other things, using information in police reports, juvenile petitions, and information shared by the DA’s office as the substantive information for the School District’s Title IX investigation while also providing due process to the involved parties as required by the U.S. Department of Education rules and regulations governing school districts. While law enforcement investigations and any related legal proceedings are being conducted, the School District’s focus is on providing interim remedies to support students. Brian Childress Director of Safety Weld County School District RE-1, 14827 W.C.R. 42, P.O. Box 157 Gilcrest, Colorado 80623, 970-350-4200, childressb@wcsdre1.org.

    Translation Services

    We offer Translation Services in 240 languages. Please visit the main office at any of our buildings for assistance.