About Us:

Grand County is located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains to the immediate west of Rocky Mountain National Park, approximately 85 miles from Denver and in the middle of a spectacular recreation area. If you are looking for a charming rural community atmosphere in which to raise your family and where you can enjoy the beauty of nature at its best, this is the place. A variety of winter and summer activities are available to residents and visitors alike. These activities include, but are not limited to: fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, mountain biking, rafting, sailing, skiing, snow-boarding, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing. The area’s economic base relies on tourism, recreational resorts, ranching, and private  business. Covering an area of 712 square miles, EGSD serves six rural communities: Fraser, Granby, Grand Lake, Hot Sulphur Springs, Tabernash, and Winter Park.  The District is one of a few districts in the State of Colorado that is on a successful four-day school week. It was established in 1982 as an economic and energy-saving measure. The calendar currently has 145 student-teacher contact days and exceeds the contact requirements set by the Colorado  Department of Education. The school year generally commences about Labor Day and concludes the first week in June. School is held Monday through Thursday. Hours are approximately 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., with individual school schedules varying.