Milestones

SIGNED

Jonathan Fitzgibbons of Meeker has signed his letter of intent to play baseball at Dordt University in Iowa. Tiffany Jehorek photo.

December 13, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Dec. 7, 1941: Pearl Harbor Day

“War, war, war has been the all important topic of everyone since Sunday afternoon when the radios started broadcasting the news that Pearl Harbor and the Hawaiian Islands had been bombed by Japanese planes. Everyone knew that strained relations existed between the United States and Japan but no one was[Read More…]

December 6, 2023 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Kennedy receives Freshman Excellence Award at OSU Ferguson College of Ag

The Oklahoma State University (OSU) Ferguson College of Agriculture recognized five second-year students for their academic performance, service, campus involvement and achievements during their freshman year. Tatumn Kennedy, a Meeker High School alum, is one of four recipients of the Freshmen Excellence Award. Kennedy is a sophomore majoring in biosystems[Read More…]

December 6, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

APPRECIATION

Meeker School District Superintendent Chris Selle presented outgoing school board president Kevin Amack with a gift of appreciation for his service at the Nov. 27 board meeting. Bill deVergie has been nominated and approved as the incoming president of the school board.

November 29, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

SEUSSICAL THIS WEEKEND

Enjoy three performances of Seussical Jr. The Musical this weekend at Meeker High School. Shows are at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday. Presented by Meeker Arts and Cultural Council and the ERBM Recreation and Park District. Caitlin Walker Photo.

November 15, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

New school board members seated

At a special board meeting on Monday, the Meeker Board of Education honored outgoing board members Dr. Bob Dorsett and Kevin Amack for their service to the school district and swore in new members Heather Sauls and Joe Nieslanik. Bill deVergie was nominated and accepted as the new board president,[Read More…]

November 15, 2023 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

FCCLA

Meeker High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) hosted the Scenic Country (Western Slope) FCCLA Fall District Conference. District President Sam Hightower and the MHS Officer team led the 56 students participating through leadership roundtables, STAR Event information, and promoted competition in state events. Instructor Brenda Hummel[Read More…]

November 2, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

CAMPUS TOUR

Meeker High School sophomores attended a Colorado Mesa University campus tour, ate at The Mav Cafe, and toured CMU Tech (formally called Western Colorado Community College). Students learned about programs being offered, the housing opportunities, as well as heard the personal experiences of their tour guides. This is the second[Read More…]

November 1, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Superintendent shares statement on unloaded firearm at high school

A letter sent to Meeker High School parents Monday notified them that a Meeker High School student brought an unloaded firearm to school. According to the letter, the firearm was in the student’s backpack. Other students shared this information with school staff. Upon receiving this information, the backpack was in[Read More…]

October 25, 2023 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

MHS Give Back Day a success

Meeker | On Friday, Oct. 13 Meeker High School put on their second annual Give Back Day. More than 80 students showed up to aid elderly and disabled members of the community. Student Council organized the event. Volunteers arrived at Meeker High School at 8:30 a.m. to receive their team[Read More…]

October 19, 2023 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Engagements

Engagement

September 6, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Baylie named to Honor Roll at U Wyo.

MEEKER | Mary Theresa Baylie of Meeker has been named to the honor roll at The University of Wyoming for the 2023 spring semester. The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better grade-point average, and freshmen who have earned a 3.25[Read More…]

August 9, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled