RFSD will be administering the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey (HKCS), the state’s most comprehensive youth health survey for grades 6-12, from October 6-17, 2025. The survey asks about topics such as safety, mental health, relationships, and substance use, and the information collected will help RFSD understand student needs, track trends in youth health and wellbeing, and plan programs and services that support students. The survey is anonymous, and students will not include their name or any other identifying information. Students are encouraged to skip any questions they don’t understand or don’t feel comfortable answering.

Parents and guardians may opt their student(s) out of the survey. A digital Parent/Guardian Opt-Out Form, a Parent/Guardian Information Letter (with middle school and high school survey links), and HKCS FAQs are linked below. Hard copies of the paper form are also available at your school’s front desk. Please review and return opt-out forms by Friday, October 3, 2025.

If you have questions, please contact: Michelle Lee, RFSD Data and Assessment Coordinator (970) 382-7994 mlee@rfschools.com

Or the School and Youth Survey Team at CSPHSurveyTeam@CUAnschutz.com

Links:

• Parent/Guardian Opt-Out Form
• Parent/Guardian Information Letter
• FAQs

Registration is Open! After-School classes begin after Fall Break

At BMS: Lead Guitar on Mondays and Wednesdays; Maroon Bel Canto Singers on Wednesdays

See the website for up-to-date program offerings at your school:

aspenmusicfestival.com/afterworks

Tuition and instrument scholarships are available!

🗓️ Scout Troop 242: Upcoming Events!

Join in on an exciting year with Scout Troop 242!

They meet weekly on Thursdays at 7 PM at the Scout Cabin in El Jebel. Boys ages 11-17 are welcome!

For more info, visit troop242.org or join at beascout.scouting.org.

Contact Kevin Heath, Scoutmaster, at 970-379-0922 for questions. Get ready for a fantastic year of adventure!

sign up here www.danceinitiative.org

The first Varsity home football game is this Friday! The cheerleaders are hosting a mini clinic for students K-6 from 5pm to 6pm before the game. Please see link for information and to sign up.¡El primer partido de fútbol americano universitario en casa es este viernes! Las animadoras organizarán una mini clínica para los alumnos de K-6 de 5 p. m. a 6 p. m. antes del partido. Consulte el enlace para obtener más información y registrarse.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbTjMq820p7fkPWMmTkLEnhzOPlBsx2GRcR7JlPWsF1q-mBA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=109922578765469744459

• Aspen Supports Kids (ASK) program registration is open! This program ensures all children in the RFV can access skiing and snowboarding lessons, with scholarships, free bus transportation, and gear available for qualifying applicants.
• For more details and to register, visit AVSC ASK Program Information.

Motors on Midland is BACK in Downtown Basalt!

Join us Saturday, August 23rd, for a free-to-attend community gathering supporting Basalt Public Schools. All proceeds benefit the Basalt Education Foundation in helping fund opportunities for students and teachers right here in our valley.

Got a ride? Enter your car here: basaltedu.org

Bring the family, stroll Midland, enjoy the cars, and support a great cause!

Thank you to our sponsors! Interested in being an annual BEF sponsor? Visit basaltedu.org/sponsor