Principal Newsletter // May 20th, 2025
Dear Appleton Community…
That’s a wrap!
I hope you have a wonderful summer! Your kids were amazing this year! Celebrate them and their milestone accomplishment! I am so proud of the students, staff, volunteers, parents, and Appleton community! What a great place to be!
5th Grade Graduation - May 21 at 10:00am in the South Gym
The 5th grade class is perhaps the largest ever at Appleton. We have changed the set up in our south gym to accommodate more folks to celebrate these worthy kids but it will still be crowded. Thanks for your understanding.
Summer Learning Kickoff Event!
On May 28th, the PTA will host our Summer Learning kick-off event at the Mesa County Central Library. If you can support this important series of events with any time on any of the dates, it would be greatly appreciated. Every time your child shows up they win prizes. To learn more, check out our Summer Learning Program page!
May 28- 4:00-5:30p - Kick-Off Event initial packets handed out
June 10 - 4:00-5:30p - Packet Exchange
June 24 - 4:00-5:30p - Packet Exchange
July 8 - 4:00-5:30p - Packet Exchange
July 22 - 4:00-5:30p - Packet Exchange
Aug 4- 4:30-5:30 - Final packets turned in at Back-to-School Night
Click here to sign up to help!
Important Dates for 2025-2026
Back to School Night - Monday, August 4
Parent Information Night - Thursday, August 14
Carnival - Friday, September 12
Ornament Night - December 9 (TBD)
Art Night- Friday, January 30
Spell-a-thon - moving to spring February 17- March 25
Burgers & BINGO Night - Wednesday, April 15
Book Fair - April 27-May 1
Thank you for this year! Have a Great Summer & Good Luck To Our Graduating 5th Graders!
Go Bookworms!
Corey Hafey
Appleton Elementary School
2358 H Road Grand Junction, CO 81505
Phone (970) 254-6400 Fax (970) 243-6604
Corey Hafey - Principal
Todd Witzel - Assistant Principal
Lisa McClelland / Angie Wallace - Secretary
Upcoming Dates to Remember
May 21 - Last Day of School & 5th gr. Graduation(10am)
