Craig Daily Press / Education

Moffat County grad playing at golf nationals

Mark Dockstader, a 2011 graduate of MCHS and current sophomore at Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, Ill., began play Tuesday at the National Junior College Athletic Associaiton Division II National Championships in golf. Dockstader and four teammates are playing at the four-day event at Goose Pond Colony Golf Course in Scottsboro, Ala.

Moffat County's Class of 2013 prepares for farewell

The seniors of Moffat County High School began a miniature marathon of award ceremonies, special events and elaborate preparations this week that will culminate at 10 a.m. Saturday when they cross the stage in the school gymnasium to receive their diplomas.

Moffat County High School student makes a warm donation

MCHS sophomore makes quilt for needy kid

A semesterlong project for one Moffat County High School student recently came to a close and soon will brighten the day of a child in need.

Hayden graduates 31 seniors in lively ceremony

The graduating seniors plan to study psychology, mechanical engineering, gunsmithing, pediatric nursing, dental hygiene and environmental science, among many other topics.

Moffat County athletics director candidates speak to community

The three candidates conducted a short interview session in front of those in attendance, then met with school officials as well as parents and a few students to end a full day in Craig.

Sunset Elementary receives 1st shipment of classroom iPads

Cheryl Arnett, a second-grade teacher at Sunset, said the 13 iPads arrived this week as part of a pilot program funded through a partnership with Friends of Moffat County Education to modernize learning for students in kindergarten through second grade.

Moffat County third-graders score below state average in reading proficiency

State releases third grade TCAP reading scores

Results from the state’s standardized reading test show third-graders in Moffat County are a little behind the curve, but local administrators are waiting for the full report before they evaluate educational programs in the district.

Northwest Colorado waits for expansion of EAGLE-Net broadband project

It’s unclear how much additional financing EAGLE-Net will need and whether the rural communities that were supposed to be the targets of expanded broadband access ever reap the promised benefits.

EAGLE-Net suspension lifted, paving way for new broadband access in Moffat and Routt counties

Moffat County, Steamboat Springs slated for broadband infrastructure

High-speed broadband Internet service could be on its way to the Moffat County and Steamboat Springs school districts after the National Telecommunications and Information Administration announced Tuesday that it lifted its stop construction order against the maligned EAGLE-Net Alliance.

Bulldog Sports for April 29-May 5, 2013

The coming week in sports for Moffat County High School and Craig Middle School.

CNCC honors students at year-end banquet

Jessica Gorley and Zoe Sowers highlighted a night of awards for Colorado Northwestern Community College last Friday.

Yampa Valley athletes dominate Clint Wells Invitational in Craig

Moffat County boys and girls had big days on the track Friday in Craig. The girls team took first place and the boys were second at the Clint Wells Invitational.

Attendance issues hurting many prospective MCHS grads

With graduation just a month away, a significant number of seniors at Moffat County High School are scrambling to meet graduation requirements, with attendance being the main issue.

MCHS delivers books to students to foster reading

Nearly half the students at Moffat County High School received books for free Tuesday as part of a nationwide program to bring literature to youths.

Colorado lawmakers debating several education bills

Moffat County School District could see increased funding for preschool, special education

Colorado senators passed a bill Friday that would modify the Public School Finance Act of 1994. Senate Bill 13-260, sponsored by District 19 Sen. Evie Hudak, D-Westminster, and District 31 Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver, would change K-12 public school financing for fiscal year 2013-14 by increasing base per pupil funding to $5,954.28 to reflect a 1.9 percent inflation rate.