Grant Beacon Middle School: High Achievement for Every Student, College Preparatory Program of Study, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills, Collaborative Work, Diverse Communities, 21st Century Leadership Skills.

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Students select from a variety of enrichment activities that interest them.

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Grant Beacon Middle School students enjoy the opportunity to be on school sports teams.

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Grant Beacon Middle School students have the latest technology.

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Grant Beacon Middle School features creative environments

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At Grant Beacon Middle School, we nurture the whole child by serving nutritious breakfasts and lunches and offering sports and arts enrichment.

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Fully loaded computer labs enable students to explore science, technology, art and more.

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Welcome to Grant Middle School at 1751 S. Washington St.

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News and Events

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Grant Beacon Middle School Summer Reading List

Courtesy of Ms. Benjamin, MLIS, our Library Tech.   Grant Beacon Middle School Summer Reading List  

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Two Youth Citizenship Award Winners at Grant Beacon!

Congratulations to Holly Fink and Abby Stillwell who earned the Denver Public Schools Youth Citizenship Award. They demonstrated outstanding citizenship in the home, community and school. We are proud to have these young women in our community! Read more about this award at http://temp.coyociacom.officelive.com/10.aspx

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Johann Kailey-Steiner Wins 2nd in Engineering at State Fair

April 5th, 6th, and 7th, Colorado State University in Fort Collins hosted the Colorado State Science and Engineering Fair. Middle and high school students from across the state were invited to compete based on the successful projects they presented at regional science fairs. The state fair is an outstanding example of what young people can… [Continue Reading]

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Platt Park Neighborhood School Committee Features Grant Beacon

Thank you Platt Park Neighborhood School Committee for their spotlight of Grant Beacon and our recent Innovation Status approval in their latest newsletter. Also read about outstanding Social Studies teacher, Kevin Croghan.

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Welcome 6th Graders

To the students who have chosen Grant Beacon as their Middle School for the 2012-2013 school year. Please join current Grant Beacon Families for a special dinner and tour with Mr. Magaña. Enjoy an Italian feast and discover the amazing plans for the next school year.   Thursday, April 12th 5:30 pm – 7 pm… [Continue Reading]

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School Videos

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Academic Resources

Great Learning Sites

Free Rice – go to this site to play games. You will learn new vocabulary and help end world hunger.

Online Dictionary - look up words and learn the history of them. Check out the editors’ videos. They are funny.

Owl - Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab – Check out these easy to understand rules of writing.

Kahn Academy – Grant Beacon Middle School students want to know more. From algebra to physics, accounting to statistics, learn anything you want for free online.

First In Math- Online games range from Addition to multi-step Algebra, and are organized into SKILL SETS®.

SAFE2TELL® is designed to help YOU anonymously report any threatening behavior that endangers you, your friends, your family, or your community.

Math Games HQ- Fun games to entertain and learn new math skills.

From the Principal

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  Dear Parent: We have been working with a group of teachers, parents, community members and students since March of 2011, in developing a plan to provide additional opportunities for our students.   We are proud to announce that the DPS Board of Education recently approved the GBMS Innovation Plan! We are now eagerly awaiting final approval by the Colorado State Board of Education. What sets Grant Beacon apart from other middle schools is our unwavering commitment to academic … [Read More...]

Mission & Vision

Mission: Achieve, Lead, and Succeed Together Grant Beacon Middle School is committed to the high achievement and growth of every student, providing a college preparatory … [Read More...]

Grant Calendar

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Contact Us

Grant Beacon Middle School

Principal Alex Magaña

1751 S. Washington Street. Denver, CO 80210.

Phone: 720.423.9360.

Come visit Grant Beacon Middle School.

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