MEEKER | Barone Middle School’s sixth graders have been studying volcanoes in science. This group embraced our annual project, and the results were explosive. We began our unit by learning about different types of volcanoes and their eruption characteristics, following our unit on earthquakes and plate tectonics. Students were placed[Read More…]
Tag: Barone Middle School
Busy week for BMS Track/Field
MEEKER | Barone Middle School track and field hosted the yearly Meeker Relay Meet this past Thursday at Starbuck Stadium. “The kids had a great time teaming with their teammates to compete on Thursday,” said head coach Marki Grant. “We had a great turnout and are grateful for all the[Read More…]
Celebrating our migratory birds
MEEKER | The Blanco Ranger District, White River National Forest, will be celebrating World Migratory Bird Day with Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle Schools. This is our 22nd year. Students in 4th–7th grade will participate in PowerPoint presentations on this year’s theme ‘Protect Insects, Protect Birds’ and will go on[Read More…]
BMS students take history projects to next level
By Kris CaseySpecial to the Herald Times Thirty-one Barone Middle School eighth graders traveled to Mesa University on Saturday, March 9, to compete in the Western Slope Regional History Day competition. Each student qualified after competing in our local competition in early February. Every year the eighth-grade students are tasked[Read More…]
Busy weekend for seventh, eighth grade girls b-ball
The seventh grade girls basketball team had a busy weekend. On Friday, January 19, the B team traveled to Soroco. “Despite a gallant effort, the team lost by one point, 9-10,” commented head coach Mindy Finley. The leading scorer for the Cowboys was Maite Carmargo with four, Tacey[Read More…]
Letter: BMS girls b-ball thanks anonymous donor for warm-up shirts
Dear Editor, The Barone Middle School girls’ basketball team would like to thank the anonymous donor who purchased warm-up shirts for the entire team. It is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Barone Middle School 7th and 8th grade girls basketball team and coaches
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WRCD recognizes student conservation posters
BY OPAL MUNGER Herald Intern At the Meeker School District board meeting on Nov. 27, members of the White River Conservation District (WRCD) recognized sixth-grade students from Barone Middle School for a poster-designing competition. The students were tasked with designing a poster promoting water conservation. The Colorado Association Water District[Read More…]
Barone Middle School Veteran’s Day – 2023
Sports physicals July 27 and Aug. 1
MEEKER | Any Meeker High School or Barone Middle School student who wishes to participate in athletics must have a completed physical. Pioneers Medical Center offers two free physical dates each year and for 2023 they are July 27 and Aug. 1. You must call and make an appointment for[Read More…]
MHS greenhouse to be finished by August
MEEKER | Construction of the greenhouse at Meeker High School is expected to be complete by August, according to Principal Amy Chinn, in time for the 2023-24 school year. At Barone Middle School, HVAC upgrades are underway. Meeker Board of Education members met Monday, June 26. They approved a resolution[Read More…]
Birding 101 …
Learn about our local and migrating bird species next week in celebration of National Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 13, 2023. “Go birding” with Wildlife Biologist Mary Cunningham on Tuesday, May 16 and Wednesday, May 17 from 8-10 a.m. If you’d like to join the bird walk, show up[Read More…]