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
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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…]
D-E-M-O-C-R-A-C-Y Granahan wins Spelling Bee
Meeker Elementary School fifth grader Ryker Granahan is this year’s champion speller at the annual spelling bee. Ryker won the competition by correctly spelling the word “democracy.” NIKI TURNER PHOTO
Barone Middle School A/B Honor Roll – Fall Semester
7th Grade A/B Honor Roll: (Back Row) Xandar Borchard, Miles Dupire, Jada Gould, Hannah Coryell, Isabel Elder, Rose-Andria Rasmussen-Granzella, Brooke Legits (Front Row) Quinn Thomson, Brantley White, Brooklyn Cox, Melanie Hatcher, Carly Thorp, Cambrey Rogers. Not Pictured: Keera Simmons. The A/B Honor Roll for the 8th grade will appear in[Read More…]
Barone Middle School A/B Honor Roll – Fall Semester
6th Grade-A/B Honor Roll: Back Row: Cooper Braaten, Camila Rivera-Martinez, Alejandra Carrillo, Carson Cook, Weston Currie, Sophia Deberge, Emerson Deming, Eli Grant. Middle Row: Zeeli Hayes, Ray Hume, Samuel Jaquez, Leah Keeran, Hannah McPherson, Melody Miller, Annabeth Moody, Greta Watson. Front Row: Landry Shonk, Brooke Patton, Sandra Obezo-Garay, Edgar Ruiz-Serna,[Read More…]
Meeker Board of Education holds January meeting, highlights student success
MEEKER | The Meeker School District Re-1 Board of Education held its regular January meeting Monday, Jan. 26, with all members present. The board recognized student achievements, reviewed financial reports and addressed policy and budget items. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Vice President Tom Allen,[Read More…]
MHS art students have best year yet at Scholastic Awards
Special to the HT MEEKER | Meeker High School had an unprecedented year at the Colorado Regional Scholastic Awards. This year the Art program had two of the biggest honors in the state known as the “American Vision Nominee Award” going to senior Lilly Newman and freshman Mia Hernandez. Newman’s[Read More…]
Barone Middle School fall semester straight A’s honor roll, perfect attendance
6th Grade-Straight A’s Honor Roll: Fell Borchard, Avery Colemann, Lily Lehmann, Kellan Walker, Paulina Lopez-Ruiz. Perfect Attendance: Back Row: Gracelyn Walker, Santiago Rodriguez-Velasco, Dish Arnold, Traxton Kindall, Eli Grant. Front Row: Emma Nichols, Noah Hanberg, Micah LeBlanc. 7th Grade Straight A’s Honor Roll: Back Row: Kayselynn Overton, Raleigh Anderson, Noah[Read More…]
Rio Blanco Cattlewomen host 4th annual Beef Cook-Off
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Rio Blanco Cattlewomen recently hosted their fourth annual Beef Cook-Off at Meeker High School, showcasing the creativity and culinary skills of local catering students while promoting the value of locally sourced beef. Students were challenged to prepare original dishes using ground beef, resulting[Read More…]
Strong audit, student achievements headline Meeker school board meeting
RBC | Earlier this month, the Meeker School District RE-1 Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting at the district office. Board President Bill Devergie, Vice President Tom Allen, and board members Joe Nieslanik, Ann Franklin, Heather Sauls and Tony Theos were present. Board Secretary Hanna Borchard was absent[Read More…]
Colorado’s universal preschool program opens enrollment for upcoming 2026-27 program year while current year enrollment continues
PRESS RELEASE RBC | After serving more than 87,000 Colorado children since launching in 2023, Colorado families can apply for the 2026-27 Universal Preschool Program, starting Dec. 9, 2025. This exciting opportunity offers up to 15 hours of tuition-free, high-quality preschool for all children in the year before kindergarten, with[Read More…]
Bond redemption clears 6–1 vote as Meeker School Board tackles SRO, facilities
MEEKER | The Meeker School District Board of Education held its regular November meeting last week with all members present. The board advanced several major items, including approving a resolution to use interest earned from bond redemption funds, continuing revisions to the proposed School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement, and addressing[Read More…]
