What did we all make of 2020?

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Name: Brendan Baier

The school supplies of today look quite different from what they did 20 years ago. Technology has transformed the academic world from preschools to universities alike, and it comes at a high cost.

Caryn Braddy is currently serving Vision Charter Academy as its interim executive director. Braddy took the reins following the resignation of Executive Director Willyn Webb who recently took a position in the Denver area. Webb offered her resignation during the Aug. 10 Board of Stewards meeting.

Delta Middle School celebrated its official grand opening last week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and guided tours of the 34,000 square foot, two-story addition located south of the old middle school campus.

The old Hotchkiss High School continues to transform as eager students fill the hallways of the new North Fork High School in Hotchkiss. New signage is up, dirt work on the stadium is underway and the football team will rock some rad looking helmets. The new score clock will soon be up and r…

If you watch Delta County School District students after receiving breakfast at their school, you will soon see a big smile across their faces as they grab their tray and give a “thank you,” says Delta County School District Food Service Director Rhonda Vincent.

Delta County School District finished one of its “craziest years” according to Assistant Superintendent Kurt Clay. The 2020-21 school year was marked by a sustained global pandemic and a difficult decision to reconfiguration schools in the North Fork.

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.

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…

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…

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…

Name: Jessica Dexter

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.

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…

Name: Nolan Bynum

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.

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.

By Don Benjamin

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By Lauren Brant

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…