MEEKER | More than 2,000 FFA members from across the state gathered at Colorado State University Pueblo for the 98th Colorado FFA State Convention, and Meeker FFA returned home with state honors, leadership accomplishments and a trip to the national stage. The annual convention marks the culmination of a year[Read More…]
Meeker School District
MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT: District makes final payment on elementary school bond
Special to the HT MEEKER | At their June 8, 2026 special meeting, the Meeker School District Board of Education approved final payment for the bonds used to fund the construction of Meeker Elementary School! The bond payoff comes approximately two and a half years before the final payment was[Read More…]
School board advances debt reduction, examines policies
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board held a special meeting and work session last week at the district office, approving an early elementary school bond payoff and accepting a major curriculum donation before discussing enrollment trends, graduation policies, facility use guidelines and budget planning. Board President Bill deVergie, Secretary Hannah[Read More…]
Barone Middle School Honor Roll and Attendance Awards
BMS is excited to celebrate these Cowboys for their hard work, effort and grit through the spring semester. Go Cowboys! Sixth grade AB Honor Roll: Front Row, left to right: Weston Currie, Alejandra Carrillo, Leah Keeran, Samuel Jaquez, Melody Miller, Annabeth Moody, Ray’Sun Hume-Williams. Back Row, left to right: Landry[Read More…]
Mortarboards & Milestones: MHS Class of 2026
Meeker High School held its graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 23 for the Class of 2026. The mantle was passed from 2026 valedictorian Rylee Sullivan to incoming senior Tucker Chinn, and longtime custodian Stanley Crawford gave the commencement address. See inside this week’s paper for the full graduation section with[Read More…]
Leaving a lasting lesson: Jennifer Hutchison retires from Barone Middle School
MEEKER | After nearly 30 years in education, including more than two decades at Barone Middle School, Jennifer Hutchison is preparing to close the classroom door for the final time. Hutchison began her teaching career in 1996 at Parkview Elementary in Rangely, teaching third grade for seven years before moving[Read More…]
HONORS
From left, Superintendent Chris Selle, Barone Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade English language arts teacher Jennifer Hutchison, Meeker High School English language arts teacher Kathleen Kelley and Board President Bill de Vergie stand with Hutchison and Kelley, who were recognized for their retirements at last week’s regular school board meeting.
“Ball of sunshine”: Meeker High School celebrates Kathleen Kelley’s lasting legacy
MEEKER | Born and raised in Meeker, Kathleen Kelley went from dirt roads and skinned elbows in a small rural town to the Colorado Legislature, where she became the youngest woman ever elected to the state House in 1980. After careers in politics, lobbying and agriculture, Kelley ultimately returned home[Read More…]
CHINN EARNS ‘OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR’ AWARD
Amy Chinn, principal at Meeker High School, was honored at the spring awards ceremony with a standing ovation for receiving the Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award. The Boy Scouts of America Fretwell Award is presented by local scouters to teachers, educational support staff, and school administrators who stand out[Read More…]
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Streamline Realty hosted the Meeker High School Art Show again this year. Emma Bauer (right) was the People’s Choice Winner. Streamline Realty owner Suzan Pelloni (left) presents Bauer with the winning pot of donations totaling $239.76. More than 500 people came to see the art and support the award-winning talent[Read More…]
Meeker school board approves curriculum, discusses water use and facility projects
MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker School Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting at the district office with all board members present. Following approvals, the board moved into student celebrations, recognizing Meeker Elementary School Student Council fundraising efforts and high school science teacher Sarah Powell for completing an[Read More…]
After Prom event offers students safe, high-energy entertainment
MEEKER | Meeker High School students were treated to a night of games, prizes, food and activities during the annual After Prom event this past weekend, a parent-driven, community-supported tradition designed to provide a safe, supervised environment following prom. The event was held April 25 at Meeker High School and[Read More…]
