By Shannon Lukens.
The Superintendent of the Moffat County School District, Jill Hafey, has announced her resignation, effective Jan. 1. Hafey has been superintendent since July 2022. She says she will be “pursuing new challenges and opportunities in the field of education.”
Here is the press release from the school district Thursday.
For Immediate Release: Moffat County School District superintendent Jill Hafey tenders resignation, effective Jan. 1, 2024
CRAIG — Moffat County School District superintendent Jill Hafey announced to staff Thursday morning her intent to resign from the district effective Jan. 1, 2024.
Hafey, who has been in the position since July, 2022, and who has worked for the district in many capacities since 1998, informed staff that, despite pride in the progress the district is making under her leadership, the time has come for her to move on.
“I have cherished the time I have spent working with the dedicated professionals and talented students in our district,” Hafey wrote. “We have achieved significant milestones, and I am proud of the progress we have made in enhancing educational opportunities and ensuring the growth and development of our students. However, after careful consideration, I believe it is time for me to pursue new challenges and opportunities in the field of education.”
Hafey was principal of Sunset Elementary for eight years prior to taking the position of superintendent. She is a graduate of Moffat County High School and has worked in the district her entire education career.
“We are so grateful for all that Jill has done, both as an educator and a leader, in the years that we’ve had her in the district,” said outgoing Board of Education president JoAnn Baxter, whose third and final consecutive term in office will end this month. “As superintendent, Jill was instrumental in guiding the district through a difficult transition, and her contributions toward achieving greater success for our students have been recognized and valued by the Board. I have full confidence in the incoming board to name an excellent successor to carry Jill’s work forward.
“Whatever comes next for Mrs. Hafey, I am certain she will continue to make a valuable impact in the lives of children, and I wish her well in her future work as an educator.”
Following Tuesday’s election, the Moffat County School District Board of Education will include three new directors. The new board will be seated at its regular November meeting, Nov. 27. The board will have the responsibility to initiate the search for and hire of a new district superintendent.
Yampa Valley Housing Authority has been awarded almost $7,000,000 for building infrastructure at Brown Ranch. The grants are from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. A $5M grant is for geothermal infrastructure. A $2M grant is for construction of wastewater infrastructure. Here’s more from YVHA Executive Director Jason Peasley.
YVHA RECEIVES $7M IN GRANTS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AT BROWN RANCH
U.S. Army Sergeant First Class William Montgomery will be presented with a Purple Heart on Saturday. Sgt. Montgomery is from Craig and now works at Twentymile Mine. The presentation and reception is at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at the Western Region One Source, 482 28 Road, for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs in Grand Junction. Then all will head to downtown Grand Junction for the Veterans Day Parade.
Routt County Veterans were honored at Alpine Bank in Steamboat Springs Thursday to help bring awareness of the renovation of The Veterans Center in downtown Steamboat Springs. Adonna Allen is the president of the local Alpine Bank in Steamboat Springs.
“These veterans in our community have done so much for us and we’re glad to be able to stand up and help them right back.”
ROUTT COUNTY VETERANS ARE HONORED FOR VETERANS DAY
Veterans Day is Saturday, Nov. 11. Routt County Veterans are visiting local schools today. Then on Saturday, Veterans will be at The Veterans Center in downtown Steamboat Springs all day. Kent Fredrickson is a director with The Veterans Center.
All are invited to stop by at 924 Lincoln Ave. to see why this place is so special as a place to serve veterans, their generational family members, local community members and visitors.
Members of American Legion Post 44 and VFW Post 4264 will be at Steamboat Ace Hardware from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to give out poppies to commemorate Veterans Day, in recognition of all veterans and their service and sacrifice to preserve our independence and freedoms.
All veterans and spouses of South Routt County are invited to a free Veterans Day lunch. It’s from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Oak Creek Fire Station, 131 E. Main Street. The luncheon is hosted by Routt County Cattlewomen.
The Hayden FFA Chapter is also honoring local veterans and their families at 11 a.m. on Saturday, at the school in Hayden.
Veterans are invited to stop by Emerald Coffee today through Sunday for a free cookie and cup of coffee, in honor of Veterans Day. Emerald Coffee is at 700 Yampa Street in downtown Steamboat Springs.
All U.S. military members, veterans and National Guard are invited to all Colorado state parks for free on Saturday, Nov. 11. Just show your proof of military service. Colorado Parks and Wildlife Military Benefits
County offices are closed today.
The Steamboat Springs Drama Troupe presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream, starting tonight. The play is at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Nov. 9, 10, and 11, with a special 1 p.m. matinee on Saturday. VIP tickets are $30, General Admission tickets are $20, and students are $10. Tickets are available at Steamboat Springs High School and at the door.
The Greenridge Mountaineers Square Dance Club will be having fun with square dancing at the historic Hayden Granary, at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10. It’s MODERN SQUARE DANCE, which is apparently more fun. No dancing experience is necessary, just come as you are. The event is free so invite your family and friends. This is family friendly for ages 12 to 112. Visit the Facebook page at: “Greenridge Mountaineers Square Dance Club” or call Betta at 970-620-5928 Or Tammie at 970-846-1404.
Steamboat Dance Theatre is holding auditions for their Annual Concert this Friday and Saturday at Steamboat Fit. It’s the 52nd year for the Annual Concert which is April 4-6. More information is at SteamboatDanceTheatre.org Lori Biagi has also been named Executive Director for Steamboat Dance Theatre.
The 29th Annual Festival of Trees starts today and runs through Nov. 25 at the Tread of Pioneers Museum in Steamboat Springs. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. but closed on Thanksgiving Day. This is free for all Routt County residents.
Casey’s Pond is celebrating its 10-year anniversary Saturday, Nov. 11. Everyone in the community who has ever supported Casey’s Pond is invited. The band playing is Apple Pie Order, and there will be an interactive food experience. The celebration is from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, at Casey’s Pond.
It’s time for the 2023 Big Snow Bash. This is a benefit for Friends of the Yampa. It’s at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Old Town Pub. Find out more at FriendsoftheYampa.com/bsb
An online auction runs Nov. 5-11. Support the Yampa River by bidding on anything from skis to inflatable kayaks. New to the auction this year is a VIP package for the 2024 Yampa River Festival and other opportunities that are exclusive to Friends of the Yampa.
In 2022, $40,000 was raised to support Friends of the Yampa programs, including: Youth River Camps, Yampa River Awareness Project, River Cleanups, Yampa River Ambassador program and more. Support the Big Snow Bash and support the Yampa River!
The Hayden Booster Club Gala is at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Hayden Center. Your $65 ticket pays for a prime rib dinner, one drink ticket, and the comedy show with Fred Klett. Child care is free. Proceeds benefit the Hayden Booster Club and Chad Jones Memorial Fund. Tickets are available at the school or through the QR Code on the event poster.
In the state football playoffs…
Moffat County has a big game Saturday. Here’s KRAI News Intern Olivia Cordova.
Here’s Bulldog Head Coach Nick Colgate.
“All right, Bulldog fans. We’ve got a great team coming to town. Second round of the state playoffs. One o’clock Saturday. Come on out. Bulldog football.”
Moffat County has a home game in the CHSAA 2A Football quarterfinals Saturday. It’s at 1 p.m. against #4 undefeated Berthoud. The 8-2 Bulldogs are ranked #12 in the state. There is a cost to get in because it is a playoff game. Cash only. But the first 150 Moffat County School District students get in free. Gates open at noon. The pregame tailgate fun starts at 10 a.m. You can listen on 93.7 KRAI with Kody May making the call.
Bulldog Yard Signs are also for sale through Craig Middle School. They are $20 each. For more information, email shay.white@moffatsd.org
Also in football, Little Snake River up in Baggs is undefeated, with a 31-game winning streak. They play Burlington at 10 a.m. Saturday for the Wyoming State championship. That game is in Laramie.