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Changes coming to Meeker School District

Selle to take over as interim elementary principal; first day of school Aug. 22 With the start of the 2022-23 school year only a few weeks away, the resignation of Meeker Elementary School Principal Andi Murphy has precipitated a search for a replacement. Superintendent Chris Selle said the interview committee[Read More…]

August 4, 2022 by editor Comments are Disabled

CELEBRATING MIGRATORY BIRDS …

This Saturday, May 14, is World Migratory Bird Day, an annual campaign that celebrates migrating bird species across countries and continents (it’s also celebrated in October, this year on October 8.) The 2022 campaign highlights the impact of light pollution on migratory birds, like these nesting ospreys near Kenney Reservoir[Read More…]

May 11, 2022 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

BUCKS FOR BOOKS …

Two months ago local resident Carissa Smith heard friends discuss how disappointing it was for young students to not be able to afford to buy books at the Book Fair held at the Meeker Elementary School. She took it upon herself to figure out a way to earn money. In[Read More…]

April 27, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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C-H-A-M-P …

February 2, 2022 by editor Comments are Disabled

Letters to Santa from RBC students

December 22, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Veterans Day

November 17, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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BACK TO SCHOOL …

School is officially in session across Rio Blanco County. Meeker students returned this week, including (left) Rhett Ducey and (right) elementary school music teacher Shana Holliday with Isabel Elder.

August 25, 2021 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

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MSD may cut some in-town bus routes permanently

MEEKER | Last year during the early days of COVID restrictions, one of the changes the Meeker School District implemented was the cancelation of in-town school bus routes. “It was kind of a concession when the new elementary school was built,” said Superintendent Chris Selle of the in-town routes. Since[Read More…]

July 5, 2021 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

BLM hits the mark with fourth grade archaeology day

RBC | The BLM White River Field Office joined forces with Parkview and Meeker Elementary schools to inform and educate fourth graders about archaeology May 10-13 at Elks Park in Rangely and Paintbrush Park in Meeker. Prior to the field days, BLM Archaeologists Luke Trout and Cody Walton visited classrooms[Read More…]

May 19, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker school board votes 5–1 to hire new principal

MEEKER | A group of parents, Meeker residents and elected officials spoke to the Meeker School Board on Monday, expressing concerns about Superintendent Chris Selle’s recommendation to hire Andrea Murphy to replace the outgoing elementary school principal instead of current first grade teacher Melinda Walls. Walls has been a first[Read More…]

April 30, 2021 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Two BMS students win regional math competition; MES Principal Kathy Collins to retire

MEEKER | Barone Middle School students Sam Hightower and Tucker Chinn were celebrated at Monday’s school board meeting for winning first and second place in the regional MathCounts contest. The MathCounts club meets twice a week after school to practice. Of the six students participating this year from BMS, Hightower[Read More…]

February 28, 2021 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

MSD takes a shot at BEST grant for BMS; perfect attendance lists for fall semester

MEEKER | The Meeker School Board formally approved the pursuit of a BEST (Building Excellent Schools Today) grant from the state to improve entryway safety at Barone Middle School (BMS). Superintendent Chris Selle said the total cost was “a bit of a sticker shock to me, but I think it’s[Read More…]

January 28, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled