Delta County School Board unanimously approved to renew a four-year contract with Vision Charter Academy and received an update from the North Fork Reconfiguration Historical Committee during its May 20 meeting.
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A Delta County watchdog group is demanding a “do-over” on a recent decision by the Delta County School Board regarding Comprehensive Human Sexuality Education (CHSE). Delta County Citizen Report (DCCR) claims the district violated a number of Colorado Open Meeting Laws as well as its own pro…
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Hotchkiss High School elected to hold its 2021 graduation ceremony outside and up the hill at its football field. Spectators filled the stands as the wind and an occasional rain drop made for an interesting affair on May 18.
Delta County School Board unanimously approved a resolution effectively ending further discussion on Comprehensive Human Sexuality Education (CHSE). The decision came during the regular meeting on May 20.
Seventeen very happy Vision Charter Academy graduates were presented with their high school diplomas at ceremonies held at the Delta Performing Arts Center on Thursday, May 20. The stage was decorated with a variety of purple floral arrangements which were provided by Delta Hardware.
The Delta County Democrats presented four scholarships last week to two seniors graduating from Hotchkiss High School and two seniors graduating from Cedaredge High School. The scholarships were awarded based on a two-part written essay on “How has social media impacted our democracy? What a…
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This spring semester nine students from DCSD-50J high schools completed internships with area businesses. Through the High School Internship Program students are placed with professionals for the purpose of work-based learning and career exploration for 110 volunteer hours over the course of…
On May 12, the Black Mesa CattleWomen sponsored the fourth quarter beef cook-off for the Hotchkiss K-8 Middle School cooking class taught by Terrea Bear and Glenda Young. The students learned about beef, basic nutrition, safe food preparation and presentation. Students took an individual wri…
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Surface Creek nonprofit organizations have announced scholarship recipients. The Grand Mesa Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9221 and Auxiliary and the Cedaredge Rotary Club have awarded financial assistance to six Cedaredge High School graduating seniors.
Technical College of the Rockies (TCR) will be taking a break from its licensed practical nursing (LPN) program due to an inability to hire qualified nursing instructors.
The newly-minted North Fork Miners will sport black and red beginning this fall at the combined Hotchkiss/Paonia High School. The change in name, mascot, colors and location comes after decades of fans cheering for the Hotchkiss Bulldogs and the Paonia Eagles.
The Cedaredge Rotary Club has honored Alex Barron as April’s student of the month. The senior attends Cedaredge High School (CHS) where he participates as a student athlete in basketball, football and track.
On Saturday, the Great Masters Student Art Show went up at Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center and stayed up through Sunday.
The Cedaredge United Methodist Women (UMW) are offering a $500 scholarship to a deserving 2021 female graduate of Cedaredge High School, Vision Charter Academy or home schooling program in the Surface Creek Valley.
Eighth grade straight A’s: Jessica Black, Brady Cooper, Dennis Crawford, Paul Duckworth, Mary Locke, Grace Madden, Logan McIntire, Lillian Sinkay, Robert Smith and Ethan Toothaker.
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Updated in 1977, Hazel Baker Austin’s book “Surface Creek Country” chronicles the history of the region’s vintage schoolhouses. The back cover of her informative volume features a hand-drawn map depicting the general locations of no fewer than 20 schools ranging from Sand Creek School to the…
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Delta County School District’s naming and branding committee recently narrowed down the new name for the combined Hotchkiss/Paonia high school to be located in Hotchkiss. The top three names are North Fork High School, West Elk High School, and Fire Mountain High School.
Delta High School FFA held several events March 23, celebrating National Agriculture Day. The majority of FFA members, students and staff were able to take part in these activities.
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The Colorado League of Charter Schools recently honored eight of the state’s most talented educators and advocates at its annual conference. The Colorado Charter Schools Hall of Fame winners are exceptional leaders designated across eight award categories and the winners are selected by an e…
The Cedaredge Rotary Club has honored Taelor Mills as March Student of the Month. The senior attends Cedaredge High School (CHS) where she participates in journalism, student council and the prom committee. She’s also an active track athlete.
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Olathe Middle and High School students were shifted to remote learning, after a routine inspection uncovered possible asbestos debris in the middle school ceiling.
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Editor’s note: This article has been written by Delta High School students. Throughout the school year, these students will contribute about one story a week to DCI. More student work can be viewed on the school’s publication website deltapawprint.com. If you have a suggestion for a topic to…
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Lawmakers drafted a $30 billion budget, which is close to $3 billion less than last year because of the impacts of COVID-19. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed the budget last week, which takes effect July 1, as it dictates state spending through the end of June 2021. That budget deficit has n…
The Delta County School District has announced three possible plans for resuming school this fall with a focus on offering traditional in-person learning for students. However, the district understands in-person learning does not work for every student and every family, so it is creating pla…
Technical College of the Rockies is offering a Firefighter 1 Academy this fall to prepare students for the state’s Firefighter 1 exams. This intensive 12-credit hour program is 16 weeks, including state testing. Students will have a rigorous schedule with lectures from seasoned firefighters …
Delta County School District graduates will celebrate their commencement from high school with drive-thru celebrations.
By Lauren Brant
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Editor’s note: This article has been written by Delta High School students. Throughout the school year, these students will contribute about one story a week to DCI. More student work can be viewed on the school’s publication website deltapawprint.com. If you have a suggestion for a topic to…
With Delta County School District students balancing school work and family life from home during the coronavirus, the DCI asked students to write about how the coronavirus has affected their academics and how they interact with their family and friends as well as what their views are of thi…
Since opening in 2014, A Kidz Clinic has provided comprehensive, quality integrated healthcare services to children aged 0 through 21. Now, the staff is extending its services for parents through support groups as families navigate the new landscape caused by COVID-19.
Prior to COVID-19 shuttering classrooms in the Delta County School District, Scott Siettmann, Delta High School technology instructor, required his students to use online platforms to display their coursework. That requirement made the transition to distance learning easier for his students.
By Lauren Brant
Lauren Brant
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