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HAYDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION - REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Hayden School District Board Room
6:00 PM Regular Meeting (Available by Zoom)
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All times are approximate and the meeting will flow.
Public Comment Reminder:
In accordance with Board policy, public comment is preferred in person at the meeting. If you must provide your public comment online, 24-hour advance notice must be given to the Board Clerk in the District Office.
The public comment policy (BEDH) can be found on our website at www.haydenschools.org.
Thank you for your continued support!
Board of Education
Lewis David “LD” Bowerman
We were able to present this award today to LD's family at our HS Award's Ceremony!
Hayden High School Class of 1954
Lewis David “LD” Bowerman represents the very best of Hayden and what it means to be a Tiger. Raised during the Great Depression, LD learned the values of hard work, perseverance, and resilience early in life. After graduating from Hayden High School in 1954, he began working in the local coal mines, building the foundation for an extraordinary career through determination and grit.
LD spent 38 years with Kiewit Corporation, eventually becoming President of the Underground Construction Worldwide Division. Throughout his career, he led and oversaw major infrastructure projects across the United States and internationally, including serving as the lead engineer on the Eisenhower Tunnel project—one of Colorado’s most significant engineering achievements. His work helped shape tunnels, dams, hydroelectric systems, and transportation projects that continue to serve communities today.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, LD’s life has been defined by service, generosity, and commitment to others. Alongside his wife Mary, whom he married in 1960, he built a strong family and dedicated himself to giving back. His generous support of the Hayden Center and the Alumni Scholarship Fund reflects his deep love for Hayden and his desire to create opportunities for future generations.
LD’s life is guided by the message he often shares:
“The race of life does not go to the swiftest, but to those who persevere… it’s the final lap—the way you finish—that matters. Never give up.”
Congratulations to our State Track & Field Qualifiers! 🏅🐾
We are so proud of these athletes for their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments this season! Please help us wish them luck as they head to the State Track & Field Championships! Only the top 18 ranked athletes are invited to compete at this level! Let's Go 2A Athletes!
🏃♂️ Ella Harris – Triple Jump (5th in the State) & Long Jump (9th in the State)
🏃♀️ Sydney Wattles - 400m Dash (9th in the State), 800m Run (4th in the State) & 1600m Run (9th in the State)
🏃♂️ Peyton Johnson - Triple Jump (4th in the State)
The team will be leaving Thursday morning, with a send-off at 8:10 AM at the school and through town shortly after!
To view the full schedule of events, check out the link below:
Track & Field Postseason Information - Colorado High School Activities Association
Good luck Tigers — we are cheering you on all the way! 🖤💛
These placements are two of nearly a dozen paid internships YVPS3 is offering across the
Yampa Valley this summer, spanning construction, agriculture, technology, municipal
government, and more. Key program details:
● $20/hour, flexible schedule (20–40 hours/week)
● Paid pre-internship boot camp before the first day
● Interview Night on May 19 — students meet employers and find their fit
● One application opens the door to every available placement
● No experience required — just curiosity, creativity, and a positive attitude
A complete list of all internships can be found on our website: https://yvps3.org/what-we-do/student-opportunities/
Transportation Update – Hwy 40 Construction
Dear Families,
We want to make you aware of ongoing road construction on Hwy 40 and how it may impact our bus routes.
At this time, we anticipate delays affecting our route to November. Please be aware that afternoon drop-offs in Milner may run slightly later than usual depending on construction delays. We ask that you continue to arrive at your normal pick-up time, as exact delays may vary day to day.
We are currently working on a plan for our morning route to Milner and how to best adjust to these changes. If your student’s bus stop is directly affected, you will be contacted with specific information.
We appreciate your patience as we navigate this over the next few days and work to find the best solution for our students and families. Please note that if your student arrives late to school due to these bus delays, they will not be marked tardy.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Queremos informarles sobre la construcción en la Hwy 40 y cómo puede afectar nuestras rutas de autobús.
En este momento, anticipamos retrasos que afectarán nuestra ruta hacia November. Por favor tengan en cuenta que las paradas de la tarde en Milner pueden ser un poco más tarde de lo habitual, dependiendo de los retrasos por la construcción. Les pedimos que continúen llegando a la hora normal de recogida, ya que los retrasos pueden variar cada día.
Actualmente estamos trabajando en un plan para nuestra ruta de la mañana hacia Milner y cómo ajustarnos mejor a estos cambios. Si la parada de autobús de su estudiante se ve directamente afectada, nos comunicaremos con ustedes para brindarles información específica.
Agradecemos su paciencia mientras trabajamos durante los próximos días para encontrar la mejor solución para nuestros estudiantes y familias. Tengan en cuenta que si su estudiante llega tarde a la escuela debido a estos retrasos, no será marcado como tarde.
Gracias por su comprensión y apoyo.
Atentamente,
Sincerely,
Transportation Department
Danielle Campbell
Joe Long
5th Place - Carson Campbell - Junior - 165lbs
6th Place - Emily Hockaday - Sophomore
We also want to give a huge congratulations to all of our Hayden wrestlers who qualified for State and competed this past weekend. Making it to the state tournament is an incredible accomplishment, and each of you represented Hayden with pride, determination, and sportsmanship.
We are so proud of all of you and the way you represented Hayden this weekend. Go Tigers! 💛
State Wrestling Send-Off Information - Tomorrow Wednesday, February 18th
We are excited to celebrate and send off our State Qualifying Wrestlers as they head to compete at the State Tournament at Ball Arena in Denver!
Girls State Qualifiers
Girls need to be in Moffat at 11:00 AM
We will hold a school assembly from 10:00–10:30 AM
The assembly will conclude with the official send-off at 10:30 AM
The send-off route will begin in the Gym and proceed toward the Nurse’s Office
We encourage families and community members to join us as we send them off!
Boys State Qualifiers
Send-off time: 1:15 PM
The route will begin by the Nurse’s Office and move toward the Secondary building, as usual
We invite parents and community members to come help us cheer on our wrestlers and wish them the best of luck at State!
Please note: If you plan on joining us at the school, you must bring a government-issued ID for entrance into the building.
Let’s pack the halls and show them how proud we are! 🧡🤼♂️
Let’s celebrate our State Qualifiers! 💪🤼♂️
Congratulations to our State Qualifying Wrestlers on an incredible season and earning the opportunity to compete at the state tournament! Your hard work, dedication, and grit have truly paid off — we are so proud of you!
State Qualifiers:
Sydney Preston - 125lbs
Emily Hockaday - 170lbs
Danek DeMorat - 144lbs
Jarrett Davis - 150lbs
Noah Weber - 157lbs
Carson Campbell - 165lbs
Ryder Weber - 175lbs
State Send-Off
At the school on Wednesday, February 18th
Time: TBD (Look for more information soon)
Let’s pack the halls and show them how proud we are before they head to Denver!
State Wrestling Tournament
February 19th - 12:00pm (Prelims & Quarterfinals) February 20th - 9:00am (1st & 2nd Round Consolations) February 20th - 6:00pm (Semi-finals & 3rd Round Consolations February 21st - 9:00am (Semi-final Consolations & 5th/3rd place matches) February 21st - 4:00pm (Parade of Champions & Finals Matches)
Ball Arena – Denver
Good luck at STATE — we’ll be cheering you on all the way!
Please see these updates to the HS Basketball Schedules:
Tuesday, Feb. 17th - JV Boys BB @ Baggs 4:30pm
Friday, Feb. 20th - All games canceled at Rangely
Saturday, Feb. 21st - HS Varsity BB @ Home 1:00 pm
Tuesday, Feb. 24th - JV Boys BB @ Home 4:00pm
Tuesday, Feb.24th - Varsity Boys BB @ Rangely 5:00 pm
FBLA District Results
As of Monday, HSD has seven students moving forward to State:
Sydney Wattles - Introduction to Business Concepts
Dominic Groce - Introduction to Business Procedures
Angelina Vreeman - Introduction to Business Procedures
Rodney DeJesus - Introduction to FBLA
Brody Frentress - Securities and Investments
Micah Green - Cyber Security
Sydney Preston - Human Resource Management
They will be going to FBLA State that will take place at the Gaylord, Denver Colorado on April 2 -4, 2026.
After State, if any of the students make the top 3, they will head to FBLA Nationals that will take place in San Antonio, Texas in June 2026.
Congratulations to all the FBLA members that went to Districts - Great Job!