Local News Bayfield Middle School moves to remote learning after students, staff test positive for COVID-19 Football, volleyball games canceled after 11 students, 2 staff members test positive September 16, 2021
Local News Bayfield schools reverse course, comply with federal masking order on buses Students still have choice whether to wear face coverings in buildings August 26, 2021
Local News Bayfield to defy federal requirement for masking on school buses District prioritizes ‘a person’s right to choose,’ board president says August 24, 2021
Local News Bayfield superintendent stands by employee vetting process after recent hire arrested Football coach, math teacher resigned before beginning duties August 18, 2021
Local News Bayfield Middle School faces down heavy teacher turnover District focuses on positive ‘culture shift’ August 12, 2021
Local News How are schools making up for the pandemic year? programs helped some students play catch up, and reunite with peers July 29, 2021
Local News Parents launch support group to help ‘neuro-diverse’ children Conditions include autism, Tourette syndrome and attention deficit disorder April 20, 2021
Local News Bayfield parents push back against school district layoffs assistant superintendent position spurs small protest April 15, 2021
Local News Bayfield library launches program to help children get ready for school Activity bags, podcast lay groundwork for kindergarten April 5, 2021
Local News Bayfield goes outdoors with Easter scavenger hunt plans COVID-safe celebration March 24, 2021
Local News Bayfield school superintendent to lead Southwest educational collaborative Partners push for building, environmental education for high school students March 18, 2021
Local News Superintendent to stay in Bayfield after out-of-state job search 3-year contract renewed by school board March 4, 2021
Local News Bayfield School District, facing $1 million deficit, plans layoffs least 10 full-time positions expected to be cut March 3, 2021
Local News Bayfield schools receive $328,000 to improve broadband access Town, school partner on internet improvements March 2, 2021
Local News Bayfield school superintendent named semifinalist for new position ‘I don’t think people should be packing up my house (yet),’ Aten says February 2, 2021
Local News Winter weather disrupts travel, schools across Southwest Colorado for snow remains until Tuesday evening January 25, 2021
Local News Pine River Valley residents find mystery notes celebrating MLK Day Letters carry positive messages, cash January 20, 2021
Local News 2020: A year marked by plague, protest and triumph in Southwest Colorado COVID-19 ushers in era of social distancing, takeout food and face masks December 30, 2020
Local News Community Treehouse gives parents a break during pandemic Bayfield play space fosters community December 26, 2020
Local News Bayfield High School COVID-19 outbreak will not deter in-person learning, superintendent says District’s choice to open schools draws concerns December 23, 2020
Local News About 125 voice opposition to reopening Bayfield’s schools District scheduled to start in-person learning Monday November 25, 2020
Local News As cases rise, Bayfield schools gear up for in-person learning have raised concerns about decision process November 22, 2020
Local News Bayfield family faces tic syndrome, stigma head-on Affliction turns 10-year-old’s life upside down in 48 hours November 20, 2020
Local News Bayfield School District closes schools for in-person instruction District announces 10 COVID-19 cases, exposures November 12, 2020