MEEKER I Gather those pennies from those cup holders, ashtrays, junk drawers, sofa cushions, or wherever they’re collecting for a good cause. Between April 11-22, pennies collected at 13 participating local businesses in Meeker will be matched by Mountain Valley Bank (MVB) — up to 100,000 pennies — and donations[Read More…]
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Letter: Thanks from MES students
Dear Editor: The students at Meeker Elementary School would like to say a heartfelt thank you! We raised over $6,000 to help our sister school in Ghana buy computers. We will begin working with them in January and we are very excited! All of the kids and teachers helped and[Read More…]
Letter: OneSeed Christmas fundraiser with MES
Dear Editor: My name is Aubrey Walsh, and I was blessed to grow up in the community of Meeker. If it was not for the generosity of the Meeker community, I would not be where I am today. I am very excited and grateful that I have the opportunity to[Read More…]
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Letter: MES thanks Steffen family, friends
Dear Editor: Meeker Elementary would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the family and friends of Enid Steffan. Enid was passionate about Meeker’s youth; purchasing for and organizing school supply drives for decades, providing hand-knitted hats and gloves, paying for school pictures and lunches for those who could[Read More…]
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…]
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Meeker Elementary School fourth-grader Ashton Tapia was the winner of the third annual MES Spelling Bee. After more than a dozen rounds, Tapia emerged as the top speller by correctly spelling “accelerates.” He’ll take his spelling prowess to Denver for the state competition in March. Niki Turner Photo
MES Library keeps kids busy, entertained
MEEKER I During January, Meeker Elementary School students enjoyed special happenings in the library. Students enjoyed a 4-H program presented by Dessa Watson and Jamie Moyer as well as Science Week and Spirit Week.