NOTICE OF BOARD VACANCY AND REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENTS

The Board of Education of the Huerfano RE-1 School District is accepting applications from persons interested in serving on the Board of Education from the date of appointment in December 8, 2025 until the next regular biennial school election in November 2027. To be eligible for appointment, each candidate must be a registered elector of the school district for at least twelve consecutive months prior to the date of appointment.

Any person who meets the qualifications and who desires to be considered for the appointment is invited to file a written notice of such intention with the secretary of the Board of Education by November 5, 2025 at 201 East Fifth St, Walsenburg. The Board will interview prospective candidates on November 10, 2025 at a public meeting. For further information, contact Lorna Eddleman at 719-738-1520 ext. 2002.

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Click here to read our September 2025 Newsletter:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gvokuc23OyAeSM0HTP5gaAVSYjUIpqlm/view?usp=drive_link

September 24th, 2025

Dear Parents and Guardians of 7th and 8th Grade Students,

We are writing to share an important update regarding the organization of our junior high cohorts at the start of the second quarter.

Due to the small number of 7th grade students and the outstanding academic effort, behavior, and work ethic they have consistently demonstrated, we are placing all of our 7th graders into one cohort. This change recognizes their strengths and allows us to continue supporting them together as a group.

At the same time, in order to best meet the needs of our 8th grade students, we have decided to divide them into three cohorts. This will create smaller class sizes and allow us to provide more focused support for their academic and behavioral growth.

Please note that this adjustment does not change the courses students are enrolled in or the teachers they will have. The only difference will be the time of day they are with their assigned teachers. Specials classes, lunch, and all school activities will remain exactly the same.

We believe this is the most effective and efficient way to ensure every junior high student receives the attention, guidance, and encouragement they need to succeed.

As always, we value strong communication with our families. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We appreciate your partnership and support in helping all of our students reach their fullest potential.

Sincerely,

Joshua Vialpando Walsenburg Jr./Sr. High School

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This is a reminder that there will be no school for Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School or Peakview School Students on Monday, September 15th. September 15th is a professional development/work day for teachers and staff.

Our School Calendar is available here:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZECrnZbAYJ-8y0f9qR6oSFLeECgqZ40_/

Thank you!

A message from Nurse Laurie:

If your student needs a FREE eye exam or an updated presciption, please complete the form found in your email, on our website or linked on Facebook and return to Nurse Laurie by Monday, September 15th.

Your student needs the form filled out and returned to the office, which will authorize the eye doctor to perform the testing and provide the necessary prescription FREE. The Eye Dr will be here on September 17th and 18th.

The form is available in your email, on our website, and on our facebook pages.

The form is available at this link: https://tinyurl.com/re1-eye-exam

Nurse Laurie RN, BSN School Nurse/Huerfano School District RE 1

The Huerfano School District Re-1 in the County of Huerfano, State of Colorado, calls for nomination of candidates for school directors to be placed on the ballot for the regular biennial school election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

At this election three (3) directors will be elected to the Office of At Large District School Board Director for a term of office of four (4) years. To be qualified, a candidate must have been a registered elector of the school district for at least 12 consecutive months before the election.

A person is ineligible to run for school director if he or she has been convicted of committing a sexual offense against a child.

A person who desires to be a candidate for school director shall file a written notice of intention to be a candidate and a nomination petition signed by at least 25 eligible electors who are registered to vote in the regular biennial school election.

Nomination petitions may be obtained at 201 E 5th Street, Walsenburg CO 81089. Office hours are 7:30-4:00 P.M.

Completed petitions shall be submitted to the Huerfano School District RE-1 no later than 12:00 P.M. on August 29, 2025.

This call for nominations is to be published not more than 90 days (August 6, 2025) nor less than 75 days (August 21, 2025) before the election. Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-31-107(1.5).

Read Mr. Howard's Newsletter, please click the following link:

https://secure.smore.com/n/hdutg3

2025-2026 School Registration Information

Huerfano Re-1 Schools, Peakview and Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School will be hosting registration on July 30th and July 31st 8AM - 12PM and 1PM - 3PM both days.

You can get started on registration beginning July 28, 2025 by logging into your PowerSchool Parent/Guardian account and completing the necessary forms for each of your students.

Returning Student Enrollment:

Parents/Guardians can register students who finished the 24-25 school year or who are pre-registered in Huerfano School District Re-1 by logging into their PowerSchool Parent Portal.

Our electronic enrollment process will be made available on July 28, 2025.

Since WJSHS used electronic enrollment last year for most students, their parents/guardians need to complete a fewer number of forms, and should be quicker than Peakview students.

WJSHS Students, your class schedules will be available to review within your student or parent/guardian account.

More Information:

Returning Student Enrollment Process (Google Doc - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nMuL5AM7jQRyJsrYa9YQciqBBiZ-1vlAL-U8EmlxoFk/ )

https://huerfano.powerschool.com

New Student Enrollment:

This is for NEW students to Huerfano School District Re-1 for the 2025-2026 School Year.

More Information:

New Student Enrollment Process (Google Doc - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i5jI5YcDoq4fx0gTku6qqE-Pr81CGqtar7-xuSWAKq4 )

http://enrollment.huerfano.k12.co.us

Peakview School Supply lists are now available:

https://peakview.huerfano.k12.co.us/en-US/supply-lists

PreK - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kHSli1JSOoBuoo8G9ZUthMXP5cbaYd5VyHqaGjClRWA/

Kinder - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q-scf-TLaZAmA070qoKEceoXrPCU8KmxTB8DFfIiiK8/

1st AND 2nd Grade - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NN6zrfb8ySInlbgHmCj6Oas9bia7B4wOzsUv5x8CuPU/

3rd Grade - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QjBlrNYeZvOZ5ApVrac0kU9RdUWwLN3VlPMK-adOgp4/

4th Grade - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UjqQ7aIv1Za5Dvkwx9qyzH3OsmDQ3TfLhjqixVAzNus/

5th Grade - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FjfDzbwCGUa45Hz3pwRYQQTVvgRJU0S8szmWGYZHQOM/

6th Grade - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AyVTgUSjTNez-oRkr68R8HfpUovb7RmxLkeDT5yrGlc/

Additional note: 

WJSHS Students will recieve a list of needed supplies during registration or on the first day of school, as each class may have different needs.  General supplies are recommended.

Attachments:

Peakview Supply Lists - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f1HAP\GJLtSYKRISvBRVs177VojcsycW/view?usp=drive\link

Enrollment Process - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VGA8dUpCfCADZdkBmNTKaYzE1YVpMF0/view?usp=drivelink

Technology Use Agreement - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uj4Vlly931GVgFTPRpwawONOIk75ltN0/view?usp=drive_link

25-26 School Year Calendar - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uj4Vlly931GVgFTPRpwawONOIk75ltN0/view?usp=drive_link