Meeker Elementary Supply List PRE-SCHOOL • 6 Elmer’s Glue Sticks • 1 large package of napkins • Backpack • Girls: Small pkg. of paper plates, LG container Clorox wipes, LG Ziploc bags • Boys: large box anti-viral Kleenex, LG paper plates, container of baby wipes KINDERGARTEN • 1 2-pocket folder • 1 backpack/bag • 1 big eraser • 1 set[Read More…]
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Call for nominations for RE-1 election
MEEKER | Nominations for school board candidates in the Meeker RE-1 district are now open. In November three directors will be elected for four-year terms on the school board.
Safety concerns prompt closure of new school
MEEKER I Seven weeks after dedicating the new $18 million elementary school built by The Neenan Company, safety concerns about movement of the east wall of the gymnasium forced the closure of the gymnasium from Oct. 6 to Nov. 9 last fall. Now, after an independent review of the new[Read More…]
Let’s get messy at Rangely preschool
RBC I Preschoolers learn best through hands-on sensory experiences. They discover the principle of cause and effect, develop hand-eye coordination skills and practice fine and large motor skills.
Nieslanik on Gonzaga president’s list
MEEKER | Meg Nieslanik, a resident of Meeker, has earned placement on the Gonzaga University president’s list for spring semester 2011.
Walker graduated with honors
MEEKER I Caitlin Walker, 20, of Meeker, was graduated summa cum laude with an associate’s degree in early childhood education from Colorado Northwestern Community College in May 2011.
“Bright Colorado” will help education
MEEKER I A coalition committed to public education is making a statewide effort to get an initiative called “Bright Colorado” on this fall’s ballot. The measure is designed to prevent further cuts to primary, secondary and higher education.
Students write essays
MEEKER I In December, all of the fifth-graders at Meeker Elementary School had the opportunity to write an essay on the topic of “Why I am proud to be an American.”
Cook named to CSU-Pueblo dean’s list
MEEKER | Marki Cook has been named to the 2011 spring semester dean’s list at Colorado State University-Pueblo.
Rangely Honor Roll announced
Rangely Jr./Sr. High School has announced the honor roll for the 2010/2011 school year.
With honors …
Hannah Fitzgibbons was graduated from Meeker High School in 2008. On May 13, she was graduated with her bachelor’s degree in business management, from the Masters College in Santa Clarita, Calif.
Students celebrate May bird day
MEEKER I Each year, some 350 bird species migrate between summer and winter habitats. Their flights span state and national boundaries and have inspired unique partnerships dedicated to bird conservation. International Migratory Bird Day celebrates these migrating birds each year in May.
