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 District
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…]
Habitat protection underway for property near Starbuck Stadium
Special to the HT MEEKER | Neighbors to Meeker School District property will see new signs on the hillside north of the football stadium. The District asks the community to help protect that property for its educational value and natural resources. The property exhibits unique geological and ecological features.[Read More…]
Once Upon a Mattress
Natalie Bayles (center) played Princess Winnifred the Woebegone, AKA “Fred”, in the Meeker High School drama production of “Once Upon a Mattress” last weekend. CAITLIN WALKER/ERBM PHOTO
Career and Technical Education debate continues at Meeker School Board meeting
MEEKER | The Meeker School District Board of Education held its regular March meeting at the district office, with most members in attendance. Board President Bill DeVergie, Secretary Hanna Borchard, and members Ann Franklin, Joe Nieslanik, Heather Sauls and Tony Theos were present. Vice President Tom Allen did not attend[Read More…]
Staff, board weigh impact of potential CTE requirement reduction
MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker School District Board of Education held a special meeting and work session. The board approved the hiring of Ryan Beauvais of Rangely, Colorado, as a high school English/language arts teacher. They also accepted the resignation of Meeker Elementary School music and art teacher Janelle[Read More…]
Cowboys rally from 16 down to beat Highland, fall in Sweet 16
MEEKER | The No. 12 Meeker High School girls basketball team traveled to Salida this past weekend to compete in the Class 3A Salida Regional Tournament, opening postseason play Friday night against No. 21 Highland before seeing its season come to an end in the Sweet 16 the following day.[Read More…]
Graduation requirements spark discussion at February board meeting
MEEKER | The Meeker School District RE-1 Board of Education held its regular February meeting last week at the district office, with all members present. The board approved the agenda before recognizing the Barone Middle School MathCounts team, coached by Meeker High School juniors Tucker Chinn and Said Rodriguez. The[Read More…]
Fifth grade classes go full STEAM ahead with robotics unit
5th graders at Meeker Elementary just wrapped up an exciting robotics unit. It was a hands-on experience where students took the lead as builders and programmers. Each student successfully constructed a robot from the ground up. Thank you to Kristina Selby from Meeker Regional Library for volunteering. AMBER GARCIA PHOTOS
Scholastic Art Awards in Denver and ceremony at Adams State U.
(Above left) Meeker High School Art students attended the Colorado Regional Scholastic Art Awards this last Saturday at the Denver Art Museum. (From left to right: Joshua Quinn, Janet Lopez, Lilly Newman, Mia Hernandez, Jill Ward, Brooklynn Kirkpatrick and Mr. Ben Quinn) Lilly Newman and Mia Hernandez were recognized with[Read More…]
After regionals, 14 BMS students to compete at state History Day
Special to the HT MEEKER | On Saturday, Feb. 21, students traveled to Caprock Academy to compete at the Western Slope Regional History Day competition. This year’s annual theme is Revolution, Reaction, Reform. Students were able to choose a topic of their choice to research under the broad theme and[Read More…]
