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…]
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MSD proud to support alternative licensure program
MEEKER | This reporter had the pleasure of meeting with three of Meeker’s acting teachers this past week. The experience inspired great pride in our small community and the people who have been working hard to build our school district into a place both kids and teachers can thrive. These[Read More…]
Connecting cultures
MEEKER | “Sometimes when we’re in the field of education, there’s so many problems, and a lot of people will just say ‘it’s too much’ and just kind of give up,” said Aubrey Walsh, founder and director of international non-profit OneSeed. “That’s sort of our mountain,” continued Walsh. “We just[Read More…]
MSD recognizes staff achievements, discusses anti-bullying policies
MEEKER I Meeker School District board members recognized staff at their meeting this week including Laura Koenig, who recently completed her teacher induction program. Three MSD coaches were also recognized by CHSAA, including: • Shane Phelan (1A Western Slope Football Coach of the Year), • J.C. Watt (2A Wrestling Coach[Read More…]
Stadium restroom upgrades
MEEKER | The Meeker Board of Education approved a plan Monday to dip into the district’s reserves to pay for upgrades at Starbuck Stadium. The project, which includes expanding the restrooms and making improvements to the concessions area, is expected to cost about $500,000. Initially, the district expected to use[Read More…]
School district update
MEEKER | The Meeker School District has just wrapped up what was the most unique school year any school staff or student has ever experienced…and hopefully will ever have to experience! I am often grateful for the opportunity to live in Meeker and serve in our school district. That appreciation[Read More…]
School district focuses on early literacy program
MEEKER | Meeker School District Superintendent Chris Selle told the school board three candidates for Meeker Elementary School principal were interviewed last week. Selle described all three as “good, quality candidates,” and said he has yet to make a decision because all three were so well qualified. If a variance[Read More…]
DORA denies variance for stadium
MEEKER | Meeker School District’s board met for a special meeting Monday, March 8. The board tabled the first item on the agenda, a bid for fire and security alarm monitoring, to the March 29 meeting, and approved a contract for repairs to the existing bus barn with Renninger Construction[Read More…]
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…]
Meet MSD’s new band director
MEEKER | Newcomers in this little town have become more frequent as the years go on. One of the more recent additions, Randy Adams and his wife, are from a small town outside of Indianapolis, Indiana. Vacationing in Colorado made the couple fall in love with the state, causing Adams[Read More…]
MSD transitions to hybrid learning
The Meeker School District has made the difficult decision to move to a hybrid learning plan. Starting Monday, Nov. 30, students in third through twelfth grade will engage in learning through this hybrid model. Students in preschool through second grade will remain 100% in-person. Unless there are significant changes requiring[Read More…]
Meeker schools ‘increasingly unlikely’ to reopen this year
MEEKER | As Meeker School District’s regularly scheduled spring break winds down, officials are planning for distance learning and meal distribution while schools are closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. Ordered school closures currently extend to April 17, but Governor Jared Polis has stated schools are “increasingly[Read More…]
