HHS freshman Austin Durbin demonstrates cleanup chores at the end of the school day in the new “experience classroom” for students with significant support needs. Durbin is pictured loading the dishwasher as one of his assigned chores for the day. — Johnson Publications

New classroom, new experiences added for special-needs students
    A specialized classroom for students with significant support needs is new this school year to Holyoke JR/SR High School. Located in the northwest corner of the junior high, the “experience classroom” is designed to address the unique learning...

It was a clash of cultures at the HHS country versus country club day this Tuesday. Trevor Maupin, pictured at center, remains neutral in the hoedown showdown. Pictured from left are country clubbers LaurenJo Oberle, Keegan Shaw and Brenna Gatton, and the country folk Katy Kliber Voigt, Logan Maupin and Julia Pagola. — Johnson Publications

Ho, Ho, Homecoming?
   Students at Holyoke schools are in the thick of homecoming week activities, all leading up to volleyball, football and softball games this weekend.     HHS volleyball will play Chase County, Nebraska, on Thursday, Sept. 14, starting at 4 p.m....

Local students get pumped for the opening of the new gaming room in the basement of the Peerless Center. They are, pictured from left, Brenna Gatton, Anna Chaney (front), Arelys Arteaga, Miranda Schroetlin, Kailar Hayes and Tristen Ferguson. — Johnson Publications

GPRC gaming room soft opening Saturday
    It’s an asset made for the community and made possible by the community. One year ago, the Golden Plains Recreation Center/Peerless Theatre Board put out a call for donations to create a new gaming room for area youth; now they are making the...

Gustavo Goytia outruns his competitors in Saturday’s flag football game. Other participants in the grades 3-4 teams are pictured from left, D.J. Murray, Teagan Martin, Ilario Turcios Espinal and Kaden Herman. — Johnson Publications

New flag football program flourishes
   New this year, the City of Holyoke recreation department flag football program has 22 participants. Ranging from first to fourth grade, kids competed against each other Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Holyoke High School football field. Players were...

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DACA and what it means for thousands of Coloradans

    The Trump administration’s announcement last week that it was ending an immigration policy for undocumented minor children brought to this country by their parents has generated protests from t

By Marianne Goodland

Gene Bittner

Bittner fills city council vacancy

    After J.C. Peckham’s Aug. 15 resignation left a vacancy on the Holyoke City Council, two residents submitted letters of intent for the position.

By Jes-c French, The Holyoke Enterprise

Strong People Stay Healthy begins Sept. 25

   One simple thing can provide relief from arthritis, restore balance, reduce the risk of falling, increase bone mass, control weight, manage diabetes, decrease depression, improve sleep and reduc

Sports

Dragons Grace Dille (23), Savannah Burris (22) and Brenna Sullivan (25) are pictured greeting the Merino volleyball players at the net Tuesday, Sept. 5. — Johnson Publications

Good sportsmanship is everyone’s responsibility

    Positive support for athletic programs is an important issue of concern for Holyoke  School District.

By Kelley Sullivan, The Holyoke Enterprise

Setter Kaylee Camblin pops one up for a Dragon hitter in last Tuesday’s win over Merino. — Johnson Publications

Lady Dragons fight for wins over Merino, Caliche

    Despite some rough spots and the ever-present mind game of volleyball, the Holyoke Lady Dragons pulled off two nice wins over Merino at home Tuesday, Sept. 5, and at Caliche Friday, Sept.

By Darci Tomky, The Holyoke Enterprise

Seth Watson (34) brings down Meeker ball carrier Tannen Kennedy on a Cowboy fourth down in first-quarter action Saturday. — Johnson Publications

Dragons gear up for Estes Park after 39-6 loss to Meeker

    A rough third quarter led to a 39-6 Dragon loss when the HHS football team hosted Meeker Saturday afternoon, Sept. 9.

By Kelley Sullivan and Brenda Johnson Brandt, The Holyoke Enterprise

Ag & Business

Mark Meyer congratulates FFA members Holden Redman, Emma Roll and Alex Vieselmeyer, pictured from left, on the America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education grant their chapter received. — Johnson Publications

FFA receives $25,000 grant for Expanding Our Roots Greenhouse

    The dream of a school greenhouse is now one step closer to coming true thanks to a $25,000 America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education grant received by the Holyoke FFA chapter.

By Jes-c French, The Holyoke Enterprise

Local students get pumped for the opening of the new gaming room in the basement of the Peerless Center. They are, pictured from left, Brenna Gatton, Anna Chaney (front), Arelys Arteaga, Miranda Schroetlin, Kailar Hayes and Tristen Ferguson. — Johnson Publications

GPRC gaming room soft opening Saturday

    It’s an asset made for the community and made possible by the community.

By Jes-c French, The Holyoke Enterprise

Stockmanship and Stewardship program to be held in Fort Collins Sept. 22-23

   Colorado Beef Quality Assurance is hosting one of several new regional events for cattle producers as part of the Stockmanship and Stewardship program from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Associat

School

HHS freshman Austin Durbin demonstrates cleanup chores at the end of the school day in the new “experience classroom” for students with significant support needs. Durbin is pictured loading the dishwasher as one of his assigned chores for the day. — Johnson Publications

New classroom, new experiences added for special-needs students

    A specialized classroom for students with significant support needs is new this school year to Holyoke JR/SR High School.

By Kelley Sullivan, The Holyoke Enterprise

School looks at using credit card machines

    Use of credit card machines in the school offices, as well as concessions stands, is being considered by Holyoke School District Re-1J.

By Brenda Johnson Brandt, The Holyoke Enterprise

Martinez named Elementary Art Educator of the Year in Colorado

   The Colorado Art Education Association has recognized Christina Martinez, former K-6 art teacher at Holyoke Elementary School, as the recipient of this year’s CAEA Elementary School Art Educator

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