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Mission
To foster intellectual development and academic achievement by providing our students with the educational foundation necessary to build the future of their choice.
The School District
Moffat County spans an area of 4,836 square miles. In 1959, all of the small school districts in the County voted to unite into one large district. Moffat County Re: No. 1.
Craig, which is the largest community in the district, contains Moffat County High School, Craig Middle School, Craig Intermediate School and four Elementary schools.
Maybell, an agricultural community located 30 miles west of Craig, boasts the newest school building in the District. Enrollment at this school averages 12 students in grades 1 - 6.
Many of the students in the district are transported to school by bus. The District's 25 buses transport roughly a thousand students each day.
PROGRAMS
Students achieve a quality education at Moffat County School District. The efforts of teachers, support staff and administrators, along with parental involvement, enable the students in Moffat County Schools to develop the self-confidence needed to succeed academically. Over 50% of the students who graduate from Moffat County High School attend college, while others go to technical or vocational schools. In addition to academic and college preparatory courses, classes are offered in marketing education, office occupations, homemaking and agriculture. Moffat County High School has outstanding speech, drama and sports programs.
Academic achievement is given top priority. Students are encouraged to develop their academic strengths.
Special Education classes are taught throughout the district and a full time psychologist, social worker, occupational therapist, learning disabilities specialists, and speech and language specialists are employed.
In addition full time school nurse practitioners and nurse technicians are employed to staff the school's medical departments.
Administration
775 Yampa Ave
Craig, CO 81625
Phone 970-824-3268
Fax 970-824-6655
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Recreation A diverse range of outdoor activities attract residents and visitors alike to the expanse of northwestern Colorado. From mountains to river canyons, to high plains deserts, there is something for every outdoor appetite. |
Location Situated in the northwest corner of Colorado. Moffat County is 93 miles long and 52 miles wide. It is the second largest county in the state, long noted for cattle and sheep ranching, as well as a wheat growing area. Currently energy producers are the largest total group of employers in the county. |
| Climate The climate is one of low humidity, bright sunshine and a moderate to cool temperature range. Annual precipitation is approx. 14 inches and, on average, there are 325 days of blue skies and sunshine |
Population The population of Moffat County is approximately 12,000 with10,000 in Craig |
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