MEEKER | Meeker High School art instructor Ben Quinn presented a slideshow of the art contest submissions that earned Meeker students three state-level Gold Key awards on one national silver medal at Monday’s meeting of the Meeker Board of Education. He also said the school’s art students were invited to[Read More…]
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Spectator plan for football season, district funding and more at MSD
By NIKI TURNER | [email protected] MEEKER | The new band and choir director at Meeker High School was introduced to the school board Monday. Randy Adams said, “We were in Indiana three months ago and had no inkling of moving, but this was an awesome opportunity.” He and his wife[Read More…]
Prop EE “only viable hope” for rural education funding
MEEKER I Revenue from a proposed tax on nicotine products on the November ballot would be dedicated to health and education programs if it passes. “That’s really the only viable hope right now I see for rural funding in the next few years,” Meeker Superintendent Chris Selle told the Meeker School Board[Read More…]
The CARES Act and local schools
By SOPHIA GOEDERT | Special to the Herald Times RBC I The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress and signed into law March 27 of this year. Both Meeker and Rangely school districts have taken advantage of some of the funding earmarked[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Meeker School District
COVID-19 protocols at MSD MEEKER I The Meeker School District is thrilled to have students back in our buildings. I am deeply grateful for how well our students, staff, and community have adapted to our new protocols. Despite the changes for the 2020-2021 school year, and the minor challenges of[Read More…]
First meeting of 2020-2021 school year for MSD board of directors
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board had its first meeting of the school year Monday. Many topics were on the agenda regarding COVID-19 related items. One of the main topics discussed was the new tobacco tax that will be on the ballot in November. This tax will hopefully bring more[Read More…]
Back in session…
RBC | Meeker and Rangely schools started the new year on Monday, Aug. 24.
Back to school, with precautions
RBC | The goal is to get kids back in the classroom for in-person learning and to take all necessary precautions to keep them there, according to superintendents for both Rio Blanco County school districts. The official first day of school for the 2020-2021 school year is set for Aug.[Read More…]
School board members vote down summer food service program
The full board of the Meeker School District met Monday, June 8 for a work session and special board meeting that lasted nearly three hours. CONSTRUCTION UPDATE John Usery, NV5 project manager, discussed project updates on current high school construction. The project schedule was accelerated after in-person learning was suspended[Read More…]
Guest Column: Meeker School District
As the 2019-2020 school year has now ended, most educators would state it is the most unique school year they have ever experienced. I continue to be inspired by the adaptability of our students, parents, staff, and community. I am proud to be a Meeker Cowboy! Specifically, I would like[Read More…]
Progress…
Most of the remaining high school building has come down in the past week, and work on the new bus barn has begun. Soil preparation was underway last Tuesday afternoon.
School construction on schedule
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] The Meeker Board of Education had a walk-through of the construction progress at the high school and bus barn before the regular board meeting. Superintendent Chris Selle said the coming weeks will see a spike in expenditures for the construction projects, which is[Read More…]
