Natrona County Schools

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NATRONA COUNTY
2016-17
SCHOOLS
FAMILY
GUIDE
Watch for an enrollment letter in your mail.
This letter will contain a unique log-in and password to enroll each child online.
Enero es el mes de inscribir a sus niños en la escuela. Si su hijo/a va a empezar la escuela por primera vez o
quiere cambiarles de escuela, para información en español llame al teléfono 307.253.3171.
How to Enroll
DURING THE JANUARY
ONLINE SCHOOL REQUEST PERIOD:
As an Open Enrollment District, families have the
opportunity each year to request a school of their
choice for their children. The annual online process
is held each January for the following school year.
Beginning January 7, 2016, families can go online
to request schools for their child(ren) for the 201617 school year. The online process closes promptly
at midnight on the evening of January 21, 2016.
ONLY families whose children are changing
schools or who will be new to the district need to
complete this process. Those who are not changing
schools will stay in their current school.
Go online if:
• Your child is starting kindergarten in 2016-17.
• Your child is moving to a new school level, such
as middle school or high school.
• You would like to move your child to a different
school next year.
Please visit www.natronaschools.org between
January 7 and 21, 2016. You can complete the
online selection process only one time during this
window. Enrollment is NOT based on a first-come,
first-served basis, therefore, it does not matter
when you complete the process while the window
is available.
For complete instructions about this process, visit
www.natronaschools.org or call 307-253-3195.
OUTSIDE THE JANUARY
OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD:
If you are new to Natrona County Schools,
WELCOME!
To enroll a child in any of our schools, please visit
the Enrollment office at Student Support Services,
920 S. Beverly Street, to find out which schools
may have availability.
We encourage families to research the schools
in our district and to visit their schools of interest
before making a final decision.
Due to increasing enrollment over the past few
years, space at many of our schools is limited and
waitlists are available.
To begin the enrollment process, please call
307-253-3195.
PLEASE NOTE
After your child has been assigned to a school,
there will be additional steps in the enrollment
process. These may include choosing courses
at middle and high schools and completing
paperwork, such as immunization records,
emergency contact information, etc.
If you have already completed the online process
but would like to make a change during the online
window, please call the enrollment office.
You are not able to make any changes online.
Esta publicación también esta disponible en español.
Para recibir una copia, o para otro tipo de asistencia, por favor, llame al teléfono (307) 253-3171.
The Natrona County School District No. 1 does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color,
national origin, sex, age or disability in employment, treatment, admission or access to educational
programs and activities. Inquiries concerning perceived discrimination may be referred to the Associate
Superintendent of Human Resources, 970 N. Glenn Rd., Casper, WY 82601, (307) 253-5231 or to the
Wyoming Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights Coordinator, Second Floor, Hathaway Building,
Cheyenne, WY 82002-0050, (307) 777-6198.
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www.NatronaSchools.org
Welcome
Welcome to the Natrona County School District!
It is an exciting time to be part of our school system, our classrooms and schools are buzzing
with activity! We are proud of the 39 schools and programs that make up our system of
education, from pre-K through 12th grade and beyond. Our faculty and staff are highly qualified
in their fields and passionate about the engagement and success of your children. Our principals
and leadership teams carefully select teachers and support staff that will fit within the culture of
each school.
Inside
Curriculum & Programs
3-6
Map
39
Elementary Schools
Alcova (K-5)
31
Bar Nunn (pre K-5)
7
Cottonwood (pre K-5)
10
Crest Hill (K-5)
11
Evansville (pre K-5)
14
We offer a wide variety of programs for our students. In elementary school, that means different
teaching styles, activities and curriculum programs, including Dual Language Immersion. At the
secondary level, students may find enriching hands-on programs, college-credit courses, and
career-prep education. Beginning this year, our high school students will have the opportunity
to further enhance their education through academy-based learning. In addition, students have
access to art, music, and physical education classes.
Fort Caspar (K-5)
15
Grant (pre K-5)
17
Lincoln (pre K-5)
19
Manor Heights (K-5)
20
Midwest (pre K-12)
21
Mills (pre K-5)
22
We know that families choose schools for a variety of reasons. This guide is designed to provide
you with a first look at our educational programs.
Mountain View (pre K-5) 23
Our open enrollment district gives families options to consider when choosing a school for their
children. Each of our schools offers a comprehensive education that meets state standards using
the common core.
To get the best feel of any school, we encourage you to attend the January open houses or
arrange a personal visit with a school or two before making your final decision.
Our goal is to create an engaging learning environment where your child is experiencing growth
and high academic achievement.
For each school or program in this book, you will find the following information:
* Description
* Curriculum
* Activities
* Hours
* Address
* Phone number
* Principal’s name
* Mascot
* Enrollment (2015-16)
* Grade levels
More information about each school is available on the district’s Web site — www.natronaschools.org
— and families are encouraged to contact and visit schools before making a final choice for their child.
Elizabeth
Horsch
Vice Chair
Paula
Reid
Treasurer
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Paradise Valley (pre K-5)
26
Park (K-5)
27
Pineview (pre K-5)
28
Poison Spider (K-8)
29
Powder River (K-5)
31
Red Creek (K-5)
31
Rural Schools (K-5)
31
Sagewood (K-5)
32
Southridge (K-5)
33
Summit (pre K-5)
34
University Park (pre K-5)
35
Verda James (K-5)
36
Willard (pre K-5)
37
Willow Creek (K-5)
31
Woods (K-8)
38
Middle Schools
Ncsd BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Dave Applegate
Chairman
Oregon Trail (K-5)
Kevin
Christopherson
Clerk
Casper Classical (6-9)
8
Centennial (6-8)
9
CY (6-8)
12
Dean Morgan (6-8)
13
Frontier (6-8)
16
Midwest (pre K-12)
21
Poison Spider (K-8)
29
Woods (K-8)
38
High Schools
Kelly Walsh (9-12)
18
Midwest (pre K-12)
21
Natrona County (9-12)
24
Roosevelt (9-12)
30
Other Programs
Pathways Innovation Ctr. 4-5
Toni
Billings
Dana
Howie
Clark
Jensen
Debbie
McCullar
Rita
Walsh
REACH (9-12)
5-6
Star Lane Center (9-12)
5
Transitions (9-12)
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Curriculum & Programs
Special Education
Title I
NCSD’s Special Education Services
provide exceptional, professional
support to school personnel in the
education of students with special
needs.
We value diversity and believe that
every child can learn and that all
people have a fundamental right to
be valued, accepted, and safe. We
believe that:
• Appropriate educational
services within a full continuum
of placement options in the
school and community allow for
responsible inclusion based on
individual student needs;
• Educators and parents have
the responsibility to challenge
all students by setting high
expectations;
• Early intervention, individualized
services, and parent collaboration
support positive student
outcomes;
• Students are supported in the
least restrictive environment as
determined by their IEP team;
• Access to general education
opportunities is the right of every
student based on student need;
• Communication and planning
supports student transitions.
Title I is a federal designation that
grants additional support funding
for schools with high percentages
of students who qualify for free and
reduced lunches. The purpose is to
insure that all students meet high
standards of academic achievement.
NCSD’s Title I schools include Bar
Nunn, Cottonwood, Evansville, Grant,
Lincoln, Midwest, Mills, Mountain
View, Pineview, University Park and
Willard elementary schools, as well as
Frontier Middle School.
Every school in Natrona County
provides special education supports
and related services.
Parent Resource Center
(307) 253-4627
The vision of the Parent Resource
Center is to strengthen the relationship
among families, schools, and
communities. The Parent Resource
Center offers education, advocacy,
prevention services, and interventions
for families in partnership with other
community agencies to support
students’ academic and emotional
well-being.
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English as a Second Language
(ESL)
NCSD offers English-as-a-SecondLanguage (ESL) programs to support
students of limited English proficiency
in the following buildings:
Elementary: Evansville, Lincoln and
Fort Caspar Academy
Middle: Centennial Middle School,
Dean Morgan Middle School
High School: Natrona County, Kelly
Walsh and Midwest High Schools
When students enroll in NCSD,
parents complete a home language
survey. Students whose home
language is not English are screened
for English proficiency. Students who
score below proficient on the screener
are encouraged to enroll in a school
with an ESL program.
In an ESL program, students attend
regular classes for much of the day
in addition to meeting individually,
or in small groups, with an EL
instructor who focuses on language
development. Families of English
Learners are encouraged to enroll
students in schools with an ESL
program. Interpreter services are also
available for families.
Please call 253-3151 for more
information.
Elementary
Core curriculum
Each of our schools features a
slightly different instructional model
to meet the needs of specific
learning communities. All students
are taught state standards in all nine
content areas regardless of how the
information is delivered.
All students have access to art, music
and P.E. These classes are taught by
specialists who travel from school to
school. All students also study science
with a hands-on, inquiry-based
model. Students learn social studies
according to state standards.
Standards for Math
The Wyoming State Board of
Education adopted the Common Core
State Standards for Mathematics
(CCSSM) in 2011. These standards
outline specific expectations so that
students can build upon understanding
of concepts, math language, and
application from one grade to the
next with the goal of being prepared
for real-life applications. Utilization
of technology is expected and
encouraged.
Each grade level includes focus
areas and conceptual categories in
order to create a depth of knowledge
in mathematical content. The
Natrona County School District
adopted McGraw-Hill resources
to support teachers in delivering
quality instruction for newly adopted
standards.
McGraw-Hill “My Math” is a resource
for Kindergarten to 5th grade students.
This resource was developed to fall
in line with the scope and concepts
as defined in the CCSSM. Specific
lessons within “My Math” are designed
to meet key benchmarks. Elementary
school students will be engaged in
rigorous learning activities as they
build conceptual understanding
through the use of manipulatives and
modeling, develop procedural skill and
fluency, and apply their knowledge to
real-world problems.
McGraw-Hill “Glencoe Math” is the
adopted resource for both middle
level and high school courses. These
programs emphasize vocabulary,
problem solving, and real-world
applications while addressing the ‘big
concepts’ included in the common
core standards.
Standards for Reading &
Writing
The 2011 Wyoming Performance
Standards for English/Language Arts
(also known as the Common Core
State Standards for English/Language
Arts) require that reading, writing,
speaking, listening and language
instruction is shared by all teachers
within a school. This interdisciplinary
approach to literacy helps students be
proficient communicators in college
and the workforce by reading and
writing more complex text as they
progress through each grade level.
NCSD uses a variety of learning
resources, selected locally, to support
student learning of the standards.
Preschool
Preschool, or pre-kindergarten (pre-K),
is not a requirement. Preschool
programs in the district are available at
Title I schools and are funded through
federal grants. Many of the programs
have need or income eligibility
requirements. All public preschools
require students to be at least 3 years
old by Sept. 15, 2015, and to be
potty-trained for admission. Some also
require developmental screenings.
Applications for public preschools are
available and accepted in the spring
from any of the Title I schools.
Class-size reduction
NCSD values and strives for small
class sizes in early elementary grades.
The district is committed to keeping
kindergarten through third-grade
classes at 18-students per teacher.
The district also establishes “cohorts,”
or groups of students who stay
together throughout their early
elementary school years. Children
remain with the same group of
classmates from kindergarten through
third grade, as much as possible.
Children in cohorts benefit from closer
relationships with each other. Teachers
also are better able to focus their
lessons, because all the students in
their class have the same educational
background.
Secondary
Standards
All secondary schools provide
students with the opportunity to
learn the Wyoming Content and
Performance Standards in nine
content areas: math, language arts,
science, social studies, physical
education, health, fine and performing
arts, career-technical education,
and foreign language. The Wyoming
Content and Performance Standards
articulate a set of expectations for
what students should know and
be able to do, enabling them to be
prepared for college and career
success and to live a life that
contributes to the global community.
Hathaway Scholarships
All NCSD high schools offer students
access to the Hathaway Success
Curriculum. Hathaway scholarships
are designed to provide an incentive
for Wyoming students to prepare
for and pursue post-secondary
education within the state of
Wyoming. The program consists
of four separate merit scholarships
(honors, performance, opportunity,
and provisional opportunity), each
with specific eligibility. A need-based
scholarship that supplements the merit
awards is also available for eligible
students.
For more information, visit:
http://edu.wyoming.gov/beyondthe-classroom/college-career/
scholarships/hathaway
Dual Enrollment
High school juniors and seniors may
take any course offered at Casper
College, as long as the student meets
the course prerequisites. These
courses will count for college credit
and high school credit at the same
time! In some cases, sophomores and
freshmen are eligible as well. Students
can take courses any time of the day
or online.
Concurrent Enrollment
Concurrent Enrollment consists of
courses that are scheduled and
taught in the high school during the
day. These courses are certified to be
equivalent to the college level course,
and therefore, students can sign up
for Casper College credit while taking
these courses at their home high
school.
Pathways Innovation Center
Pathways Innovation Center is
Natrona County School District’s
approach to improve a student’s
high school experience and
competitiveness in whatever post-high
school experience he/she chooses.
The instruction in the academies is
career-themed to include collegepreparatory curriculum. Academies
may be comprised of small learning
communities in which students and
teachers from different disciplines
work together. These students are
linked through their common interests
and the content is focused on those
interests. Each academy helps
students focus their learning in an
area of interest. Students may enter
an academy at any time during their
high school years, and can change
academies later if they choose.
Students will access the Pathways
Innovation Center campus during the
11th and 12th grade.
Academies introduce students to
what lies beyond the traditional
education experience, and engages
students in relevant and rigorous
curriculum that better prepares them
for both careers and college after
graduation. The academies allow
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Curriculum & Programs (cont.)
students to regularly connect to the
real world through opportunities such
as community speakers, visits to
industry workplaces, job shadowing,
internships, senior projects, and
industry certifications and/or
licensures. All of these experiences
are designed to increase the relevance
of, and interest in, the content that
makes up a student’s program of
study.
The focus of academy-based learning
is that NCSD graduates will have the
knowledge and skills to be competitive
in the 21st century marketplace.
Academy learning meets the
descriptors of the graduate profile
as defined by NCSD, and academy
students will meet the Hathaway
success curriculum. The academies
are ACME (architecture, construction,
manufacturing, engineering), BANR
(business, agriculture, natural
resources), CACD (creative arts,
communication, design) and HSHS
(health science, human services).
Star Lane Center Program
1400 S. Fairdale, Casper
(307) 253-3100
Grade Level: 9-11
Star Lane Center is a small,
interdisciplinary high school program
that allows students to construct their
own learning in the Natrona County
School District. Our students come
from all district high schools and are
of all academic abilities. Star Lane
Center is a half-day program available
to any 9th, 10th, or 11th grader in
Natrona County. Students earn credits
in English, science, social studies,
and an elective with emphasis on
computer science in a problem-based
learning environment. Students who
are interested in attending must be
enrolled in one of the district high
schools, (Kelly Walsh, Natrona County,
Roosevelt, or Midwest High Schools).
They take electives and math at their
home high schools the other half of
the day.
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At Star Lane, teachers welcome
students as partners in learning.
There are no classrooms or textbooks.
Instead, students work in small study
groups of ten to 15 people. Guided
small group discussions allow
students to share and test knowledge.
Community professionals and other
experts collaborate with students to
investigate local, national, and global
issues and professions.
Curriculum and standards are built
into a series of month-long problems,
focused on specific issues, scenarios,
ideas, or concepts. Students work
through each problem in their groups,
guided by a teacher and supported by
community experts. Through these
problems, they also study the required
high school content in each subject.
Each problem ends with a project or
presentation that is open to the public.
Students are graded on an individual
basis and evaluated on presentations
and written documentation that provide
evidence of their learning. Students
are also assessed on collaboration
skills and their contribution to the
group effort.
Star Lane students participate in
activities and athletics through their
home high schools.
Transitions Learning Center
Program
2000 Casper St., Casper
(307) 253-4350
Grade Level: 10-12
Transitions Learning Center is an
alternative educational program
for high school students who have
dropped out or who feel that they
are in danger of dropping out. It is
meant to be a temporary placement
until the student is ready to return to
his/her home school. Students who
are interested in attending must be
enrolled in one of the district high
schools, (Kelly Walsh, Natrona County,
Roosevelt, or Midwest High Schools).
They must attend an intake interview
and a mandatory orientation, called
the Success Seminar. Once accepted
into the program, the staff will work
with the student’s home school to
develop an educational plan that fits
his/her individual needs.
The Transitions Program is designed
to help students in the area of credit
recovery and dropout re-engagement.
Students participate in intensive and
condensed classes that meet for 3.5
hours per day for 19 days. This is
equivalent to one session; Transitions
offers eight sessions per year. At the
end of each session, a student may
earn .5 credits, or one full credit if
classes are taken both morning and
afternoon. Credits are available in
all core subjects, with a student to
teacher ratio of 15:1. Instruction is
individualized, differentiated, and
based upon best practice strategies.
Because credit can be earned in
a relatively short amount of time,
students must attend every day of the
session. Students are dropped from
the course if they miss more than 3.5
hours during a 19-day session.
Morning core classes are offered
from 8 - 11:30 a.m. and afternoon
core classes run from 12 – 3:30
p.m. The Learning Lab, featuring the
use of the Odyssey Ware software
program, is open daily with extended
hours from 3:30 – 6 p.m., on
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
afternoons. In the Lab, students work
independently in core classes with the
support of on-site teachers.
The Transitions Program offers off-site
and alternative elective programs. For
every 60 hours attended, students
may earn .5 credits in the following
areas: ProStart (culinary arts), Core
Construction (building trades), and
career work experience.
REACH High Program
500 S. Wolcott, Suite 102, Casper
(307) 258-7439
Grade Level: 9-12
REACH High is a recovery high school
program designed for recovering
chemically dependent students in
grades nine through 12.
Students who are interested in
attending must be enrolled in one
of the district high schools, (Kelly
Walsh, Natrona County, Roosevelt, or
Midwest High Schools).
This program provides a small,
supportive educational and therapeutic
environment for students who meet
the enrollment criteria and who have
completed the enrollment process.
Students are expected to adhere to
a continuing recovery plan, attend
a minimum of two 12-step meetings
weekly out of class, work with an
approved sponsor while enrolled, and
submit to random, on-demand drug
testing.
Students attending REACH High
receive direct instruction in social
studies, math, science and English
and Physical Education. Additional
elective courses may be available to
students who are successful in these
areas during their first semester at
REACH High.
Continued enrollment at REACH High
will depend on the student’s intent to
remain sober, the student’s academic
growth, and student’s compliance to
the program’s enrollment contract.
Natrona Virtual Learning
Program
(307) 253-3186
Grade Level: K-12
NCSD offers opportunities for
students to learn online. Students
who are interested in attending must
be enrolled in one of the district
high schools, (Kelly Walsh, Natrona
County, Roosevelt, or Midwest High
Schools). Applicants wishing to enroll
in NCSD’s full-time program, (NVL),
should apply no later than July for the
coming school year. Space is limited.
Natrona Virtual Learning Facilitator,
Tanya Sisneros, can be reached at
(307) 253-3186.
Gifted and Talented Program
opportunities for learning outside the
classroom.
The Middle Level 6-8 GT Program is
available at CY Middle School. The
program offers a math/science selfcontained classroom and language
arts/social studies self-contained
classroom, each featuring problembased, project-based learning
activities taught by dual certified,
secondary teachers. Students’
schedules are individually created
to allow time for all or some content
instruction in the gifted classrooms
plus the opportunity to select electives
including Destination ImagiNation,
Robotics and Gaming, fine and
performing arts classes, and the entire
array of CYMS elective offerings and
extra-curricular clubs and activities.
Ted Hanson is the Gifted and Talented
Program Director. He can be reached
by calling (307) 253-5411, or through
email at ted_hanson@natronaschools.
org. For more information about the
program, visit www.natronaschools.org
and choose Gifted & Talented under
the Parent/Students tab.
Busing
The Transportation team works
diligently to meet the needs of our
growing school system. Each day,
80 experienced bus drivers transport
7,000 students to and from school.
To facilitate transportation in an open
enrollment district, the department
runs on a hub system, similar to a
public bus system. Transportation for
students receiving services through
the Special Education Program will be
arranged through the IEP process.
If you have moved or are new to the
district and would like to register for
transportation, visit natronaschools.
org and click on the Transportation
link under the Parents/Student Tab.
For details on bus-rider rules, bus
schedules and routes, and safety
information, please call 253-5283.
The Elementary Gifted and Talented
Program is located at Pineview
Elementary and offers four selfcontained GT classrooms for
qualifying students. GT curriculum
at Pineview is thematic and includes
hands-on activities and many
*Playground supervision for
elementary schools is provided
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.
when school is in session.*
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Bar Nunn Elementary
“We will be a school of integrity where learning with passion, curiosity, and
motivation is pervasive (everyone, everywhere, all the time) and compulsive
(irresistible).”
Principal:
René
Rickabaugh
2050 Siebke Dr.
Bar Nunn
307.253.4000
Home of the
Bobcats
Enrollment:
223
Grades
Pre K-5
Bar Nunn Elementary School, located
in the fastest growing community in
Wyoming, has two main goal teams
working to accomplish its mission and
vision.
Teams exist for our school improvement
planning and implementation. Our goals
are based around Reading,Writing, Math,
and Operations. This year’s goal teams are
Language Arts, Math, Parent and Effective
& Efficient Operations. Bar Nunn works
to provide an atmosphere that will create
a desirable attitude toward learning and
a respect and appreciation for work well
done. Students deserve the best, and they
are expected to give their best. Parents
also have a valuable role to play in the
encouragement and support they lend
to their children and the school. Parent
volunteers and visitors are welcome.
Programs
Bar Nunn is a Success For All school,
using the nationally recognized reading
program. Math is taught from the “My
Math” district-wide curriculum and for
writing, Bar Nunn uses 6 Traits +1, and
other supporting resources. Bar Nunn also
uses the BEST behavior program and
Second Steps Social Skills to facilitate
positive peer and adult interactions. The
school has additional staff to teach social
skills and work with individual students,
as needed. We are a “Go For It” school
and teach the 7 Keys to Success to our
students and families.
Activities
Bar Nunn students may participate in Lego
League, Spelling Bee, Science/Social
Studies Club, Student Council, Homework
Lab, Reading Lab, Cooking Club, and
Art Club. Fourth- and fifth graders may
participate in volleyball, basketball and
track through the Casper Recreation
Center.
Preschool
Preschool is available for children who
turn 3 by Sept. 15. Morning preschool is
from 8:45 to 11:25 a.m., and afternoon
preschool is from 12:45 to 3:30 p.m.
Preschool students are screened
for pre-academic skills. The staff
discusses student needs and
prioritizes admission based on
those needs. This process is
completed in May of each year for
the next school year.
Hours
Classes at Bar Nunn run from 8:45
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Before-school
activities begin at 8 a.m., and
after-school activities are available
until 4:45 p.m. on Monday through
Thursday.
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Casper Classical Academy
“CCA seeks to produce actively engaged students who strive to reach or surpass high
expectations. We believe student success relies upon a collaborative relationship among
students, parents, and staff. Students will gain the necessary tools to become self-sufficient,
responsible lifelong learners through a classical philosophy that focuses upon acquiring
fundamental skills, thinking logically, and communicating effectively.”
Casper Classical Academy is a public
school, founded with a group of parents
who wanted a school that offers a classical
education with high expectations for all
students, and a supportive staff dedicated
to the success of students. CCA teaches a
classical education that includes studying
Western civilization and history, classical
literature, and traditional subjects, including
logic and Latin, and heavily emphasizing
writing and analytical reading.
Programs
Casper Classical Academy follows a
rigorous, classical, college-preparatory
curriculum approved by the school’s
Governing Council. Sixth and seventh
graders take individual reading and writing
classes, science, social studies, math,
Latin, PE, and a fine and performing arts
course (band, orchestra, choir OR art)
every day. Eighth graders take English,
science, social studies, math, a fine and
performing arts class (band, orchestra,
choir OR art), logic, PE/Health, and either
Latin or Spanish every day. Ninth graders
take English, science, social studies, math,
a fine and performing arts class (band,
orchestra, choir OR art), Political Discourse
and Math Technology, PE/Health, and
either Latin or Spanish every day. For
students who qualify with advanced RIT
scores and a teacher recommendation,
they are placed in our accelerated reading
and math courses. Our every-day PE
and fine and performing arts classes are
something we are very proud to offer.
Activities
Students may participate in Brain Bowl,
Lego Robotics, Student Council, Show
Choir, Yearbook, Knitting Club,
International Club, Spelling Bee, Interact
Club, National Junior Honor Society, and
Art Club.
In addition, Casper Classical Academy
offers the full slate of middle-level sports
including football, volleyball, cross country
running, basketball, wrestling, track, and
cheerleading.
Principal:
Marie
Puryear
900 S. Beverly St.
Casper
307.253.3160
Home of the
Cougars
Enrollment:
391
Grades
6-9
Hours
Classes at CCA run from
7:55 am to 2:43 pm.
Before-school tutoring and
activities begin at 7:30
am, while after-school
tutoring is available until
3:20 pm with teachers.
Activities usually run until
3:45 pm. The Study Skills
Lab is open until 4:05 p.m.
starting in October.
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Centennial Middle School
Principal:
Mike
Britt
1421 S. Waterford
St.
Casper
307.253.2900
Home of the
Eagles
Enrollment:
687
Grades
6-8
9
“Our mission at Centennial Junior High School is to encourage all students to
learn, grow, have fun, and excel in a safe, supportive environment.”
Centennial Middle School strives to create
a positive, caring, and safe environment
for all students. The staff at Centennial has
high expectations for
all students and prides itself on preparing
students for high school and life. Our
motto at Centennial is: Be Nice, Be Here
Everyday, and Do Your Best.
Students are grouped together in grade
level, interdisciplinary CORE teams (Math,
Science, Language Arts and Social
Studies), creating much smaller
environments within the larger school.
Each student’s CORE teachers meet
frequently to plan instruction and better
meet all students’ individual learning
needs.
Centennial strives to create a culture that
focuses on academic excellence and the
social-emotional needs of our students.
Programs
Centennial’s professional educators
implement the common core and the
district’s essential curriculum. There is
a strong emphasis on literacy, math and
instructional strategies. Students have
health and physical education and a choice
of electives and
exploratory courses
including woods/
drafting, metals,
family and consumer
science and
Spanish. Fine and
performing arts
choices include art,
vocal music, piano
lab, band, orchestra,
guitar and a unique
after school drama/
spring musical
program. While all
teachers differentiate
instruction in
classrooms, all students also benefit from
30 minutes of remediation, or enrichment
four days per week to meet their individual
needs. Additional academic supports
include Extended Day for help with
language arts and math, Summer Bridges,
tutoring, special needs classes, math
and literacy lab support and assessment
correction/retakes.
Activities
Centennial has a peer mentor program that
groups selected eighth-graders with sixthgraders for planned activities and peer
support. Other activities include Art
Club, Archery Club, Drama, Centennial
Singers, National Junior Honor Society,
Jazz Band, Spanish Club, Student Council,
Yearbook Club, Physical Fitness Club,
History Club, Spelling Club, Science Club,
and Robotics Club. Students also may
participate in a full range of athletics.
Hours
Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. and run until
2:40 p.m. The library is open for students
from 7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cottonwood Elementary
“Our mission is to support the academic, emotional, physical and social needs of
our students and their families. Our professional community agrees to use consistent,
collaborative, data-driven decisions to differentiate instruction and foster students in our
excelling school.”
The goal at Cottonwood is to bring all
students to the highest academic level
possible on the district and state standards
that we want them to know and be able
to do. Cottonwood is a relatively new
school community that grew out of the
combination of McKinley and Westwood
schools. The school uses researchbased best practices to improve student
achievement and work toward the
school motto: “Building a Foundation for
Success!”
In January 2009, the entire school
community moved into its brand new
facility!
up against bully behavior with a common
language that is taught to all students,
staff, and parents.
Activities
Students may participate in a variety of
after-school clubs which include: Science
Olympiad Club, Spelling Bee Club, Study
Club, Positive Action Club, Destination
Imagination Club and Wildcat Choir Club.
Fourth and Fifth graders may participate
in volleyball, basketball, and track through
the Casper Recreation Center.
Principal:
Brian
Doner
1230 W. 15th St.
Casper
307.253.4700
Home of the
Wildcats
Enrollment:
369
Preschool
Programs
Cottonwood uses materials in all
subject areas that provide students
with opportunities to learn and to use
the Common Core State Standards. In
reading, we use a variety of materials
which include Success For All Reading
and Writers’ Workshop. In math, we use
materials from the My Math program.
Teachers and Tutors also provide a daily
thirty minute intervention and enrichment
time which allows instruction to be
differentiated to meet the needs of each
student.
Cottonwood provides a great introduction
to school with standards driven half-day
preschool program. Preschool is available
to for children ages 4 and 5. Preference
is giving to low-incomes, siblings of
Cottonwood and highest needs.
Grades
Pre K-5
Hours
Classes at Cottonwood run from 8:45 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m. Supervision is available from
8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Cottonwood Elementary has developed a
theme of caring and kindness within our
entire school community.
We strongly believe our school must be a
safe and nurturing environment for all. Our
goals are to replace negative behaviors
with skills that will involve treating others
kindly. To facilitate this effort, we have
implemented a school-wide program
against bullying. Our Bully Proofing
program teaches students how to stand
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Crest Hill Elementary
Principal:
Nicole
Rapp
4445 S. Poplar St.
Casper
307.253.4200
Home of the
Dragons
Enrollment:
326
Grades
K-5
11
“Crest Hill is a community of students, staff, and parents dedicated to providing experiences
which nurture a responsibility for lifelong learning. Together we will develop the skills,
knowledge, and attitudes that will challenge all to think, dream, and achieve in a complex
and changing society.”
Crest Hill Elementary, home of the
Dragons, is located at the base of
Casper Mountain and serves students
in kindergarten through fifth grade. Our
philosophical focus is on the development
of the whole child. We are dedicated to
making sure all children are safe, healthy,
challenged, supported, and engaged in
school. We also believe that families are
a very important part of the Crest Hill
community. We are proud of our strong
parental partnerships.
Curriculum
Crest Hill students study and practice
math concepts using the Common Core
Standards. In language arts, students
learn to read using small-guided reading
groups and books tailored to their
individual levels. Writing is a key focus
for the school, with students using the
Step Up to Writing curriculum, enhanced
by an in-school writing center. Science is
taught using an inquiry-based model that
encourages children to ask questions and
seek out answers through experimentation.
Students in kindergarten through fourth
grade take general music classes, and
fifth grade students have a choice of band,
orchestra, or vocal music. All students
have a one-hour block of art each week, as
well as two 30-minute PE sessions each
week.
Activities
Clubs and Activities include: Robotics,
Junior Robotics, Student Council, Dragon
Benders Yoga, Art Club, Sign Language,
and The Green Team. Team sports are
coordinated through the Casper Recreation
Center. Activities may vary from year to
year based on available funding and/or
interest.
Hours
Classes begin at 8:50 a.m. and end at 3:30
p.m. Supervision for students begins at
8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:45 p.m. Breakfast
service begins at 8:00 a.m.
CY Middle School
“Focusing on our school and district strategic plans, we emphasize high expectations for
student learning; we engage students in 21st Century skills; we celebrate achievement,
and we create a safe and healthy environment. CYMS is dedicated to student growth,
achievement, and citizenship.”
CY Middle School’s state-of-the-art facility
is the home of the Cyclones! CYMS offers
interdisciplinary, grade level CORE teams,
creating smaller learning communities that
help students transition from elementary to
middle school. The small teams also allow
for better home-school communication.
Beyond academics, CY students enjoy
and excel in athletics and many other cocurricular activities.
Programs
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Students are enrolled in CORE
language arts, math, science, social
studies, and physical education. The
Summit Program and Destination
ImagiNation are designed for
academically high-achieving students.
Students choose from a wide variety
of elective classes to match their skills
and interests.
The CY Gifted and Talented Program
offers self-contained classroom
opportunities for identified GT students.
Instruction is individualized, problembased, project-based, and integrated to
encourage critical thinking and problem
solving.
CY offers the before and after-school
Bridges Extended Day Program for
extra support with concepts, skills,
homework, classwork, missing work
and organizational skills.
CY is the only NCSD middle school
that offers an integrated science
program. Instead of students learning
about life, earth, and physical science
at specified grade levels, the three
contents are integrated to maximize
students’ learning opportunities. CY
is also the only middle school that
offers Mandarin Chinese as an elective
course and has the only chartered
middle level FFA chapter in Wyoming.
Technology standards are embedded
in students’ learning activities across
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content areas. Students have the
opportunity to learn how to utilize
industry standard technology. They
gain experience in selecting and using
appropriate tools and digital resources
to accomplish a variety of tasks in their
CORE and elective classes. Students
explore real world connections through
pneumatics, agriscience, hospitality
and tourism, robotics/gaming, CAD,
digital manufacturing, laser technology,
rocketry and space, engineering
structures, textiles and apparel, TV
and film, plastics technology, forestry
and natural resources, graphic design,
dietetics, marketing, digital audio
production, and much more.
CY is designed to capture natural
sunlight. A wind turbine provides
enough power for student and staff
laptops. Social learning spaces for
each grade level and the Cyclone
Café provide relaxing settings for
collaborative work. Take a stroll down
CY Main Street, the center entry, and
see what you think!
Principal:
Valerie
Braughton
2900 Cyclone Dr.
Casper
307.253.2700
Home of the
Cyclones
Enrollment:
750
Grades
6-8
Hours
Classes at CY Middle School start at 7:55
a.m. and conclude at 2:40 p.m. Activities
are available before, during and after
school.
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Dean Morgan Middle School
Principal:
Steve
Ellbogen
1440 S. Elm St.
Casper
307.253.2500
Home of the
Comets
Enrollment:
845
Grades
6-8
“Dean Morgan will focus on the total development of each child: Physical,
Intellectual, Emotional, and Social.”
Dean Morgan School operates under one
fundamental concept: “Kids First” with
movement toward being a school that
values and operates under the “Eight
Keys of Excellence”. The school has
maintained a long tradition of excellence
while focusing on preparing students to
be successful citizens. Parents, students
and staff members are encouraged to
actively participate in the operation of
the school. Dean Morgan’s schedule is
an alternating block schedule, creating
more opportunities for students to enroll
in different courses each semester in
longer instructional blocks of learning
time. Dean Morgan’s Comet Block creates
opportunities for skill practice in math
and reading while supporting successful
student practices. The school models and
promotes technology skills, staff visibility,
access to all types of counseling services,
academic excellence, positive citizenship,
school-wide diversity, safety, proactive
communication and healthy lifestyles.
Programs
During a Dean Morgan career, students
are required to enroll in reading, language
arts, math, science, social studies, physical
education, computer applications and
life skills. Differentiated levels of classes
are available. This includes support for
students performing below, at and above
grade level in reading, language arts, math,
science and social studies. Academic
support includes tutoring in math and
reading, Read180, and Math Extensions.
Challenge courses are also an option in
math, reading, language arts, science
and social studies. Placement in these
courses is dependent upon assessment
data and historical academic success in
one or more areas. Students may enroll in
elective courses, including; American Sign
Language (ASL), art, woodshop, cultural
studies, drama, leadership, family and
consumer science, technology, drafting,
digital photography, small gas engines,
French, Spanish, choir, band, guitar and
orchestra.
Activities
Clubs and activities include: Annual, Art
Club, Career Day, Challenge Day, Cooking
Club, Family Consumer Science, Gear
Up, Geography Bee, History Day, Lip
Dub Club, Math Club, Morgan Jazz Band,
Morgan Mentors, National Junior Honor
Society, Science Olympiad, Spelling Team,
Trick Shot Club, video game club, Video
and Media Production, and
Young Authors. Sports include
basketball, football, volleyball,
track and field, wrestling, crosscountry running, Nordic skiing,
soccer, and swimming.
Hours
Classes at Dean Morgan start
at 8 a.m. and conclude at 2:45
p.m. Activities are available
before, during and after school.
Comet Club is available for
after-school supervision.
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Evansville Elementary
“Empowering students to succeed by excelling in attendance, achievement, and
citizenship.”
Evansville Elementary provides an
engaging atmosphere for all students.
Staff members believe and act on the
mission statement, “Empowering Students
to Succeed” by excelling in attendance,
achievement and citizenship. Evansville
celebrates the efforts of its students
and staff in these three areas with the
awarding of the Eagle Cup every year.
The school also supports the idea that
every child can learn. Every student sets
personal goals that help them succeed.
To empower students in reaching those
goals, the school uses programs that
develop a child’s ability to think, problem
solve and create solutions in reading, math
and writing. Evansville staff and students
practice the four principles of the FISH
Philosophy – PLAY!, Make Someone’s
Day!, Choose Your Attitude!, and Be There!
Programs
Reading and math are fundamental pieces
of Evansville’s curriculum. To address the
school’s reading scores, Evansville uses
materials aligned to the Common Core
working within the structures of whole
group instruction, small group instruction
and The Daily 5. Students study reading
for 1 1/2 hours a day, and study writing
through the Writers Workshop framework
for an additional 30 minutes.
Students also study math for 90 minutes
each day using My Math and other
resources to support the Common Core.
They have regular P.E., art and music
classes, as well as hands-on learning
experiences. Every student has a
minimum of 30 minutes of differentiated
Intervention or Enrichment Time every day.
Activities
Students may participate in Student
Council, Robotics, Art Club, Pay it
Forward Club, and Summer Bridges.
Fourth- and fifth-graders may participate
in volleyball and basketball through the
Casper Recreation Center. Students and
their families are welcome to Evansville’s
popular monthly family nights focused
on engaging math, reading and writing
activities. Parents participate in the Power
of an Hour program where they observe
their child in the classroom for an hour in
order to be able to work with classroom
teachers to find ways to best meet their
child’s needs.
Principal:
Wayne
Tuttle
452 Texas St.
Evansville
307.253.6400
Home of the
Eagles
Enrollment:
271
Grades
Pre K-5
Preschool
Preschool is available
for students ages 3 to 5,
with preference given to
children from low-income
families and to those with
the highest academic
need.
Hours
Classes at Evansville
run from 8:45 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. Before-school
supervision and breakfast
begins at 7:45 a.m.
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Fort Caspar Academy
Principal:
Richard
Edwards
4100 W. 38th St.
Casper
307.253.3400
Home of the
Chargers
Enrollment:
462
Grades
K-5
Let students learn in a structured
environment.
Educate both the student’s intellect and
character.
Advocate strong parental involvement.
Ready the students with the core academic
skills.
Nurture high standards of achievement.
Fort Caspar Academy (FCA) utilizes a
hybrid of Back-to-Basics and StudentCentered approaches in order to prepare
students for a successful and academically
rigorous education. Highly qualified
teachers, coupled with an orderly and
nurturing learning environment, help
students earn confidence as they turn
effort into achievement. Parents at FCA
are empowered to develop the ongoing
practices of the school and to work closely
with teachers and students.
The benefit of FCA’s academic curriculum
is maximized with a parallel curriculum
emphasizing Character Development
through our Core Virtues: Responsibility,
Hope, Respect, Diligence, Honesty,
Courage, Gratitude, Faithfulness,
Compassion, Forgiveness and Humility.
Programs
Curriculum at FCA is rigorous and
sequential, based upon standards outlined
in the Common Core and the state of
Wyoming’s Essential Curriculum.
• Math is taught with foundational skills
that build upon one another throughout
the year, embodied in the programs
MyMath and Saxon Math.
• The reading program, Spalding,
focuses on phonics, vocabulary,
fluency, and text comprehension.
• The writing program, also Spalding,
includes a focus on spelling, grammar
and handwriting, as well as vivid selfexpression. Cursive writing is taught
throughout the grade levels at FCA.
• Music, Art, and P.E. classes are also
part of the everyday education.
• Science and Social Studies are taught
at each grade level.
Activities
Band and Orchestra are held before
school. Fourth- and fifth-graders may
participate in volleyball, basketball and
track through the Casper Recreation
Center. After-school activities include Lego
Robotics Club, Jr. Lego Robotics Club, and
Student Council.
Other
Parent orientations
are required before
students enroll.
Call the school
for an orientation
appointment. For
additional information,
please visit our
website at
www.
fortcasparacademy.
com
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Frontier Middle School
“ A small community setting that works.”
At Frontier Middle School we are a small
community setting that works together as
a team each and every day. Within that
small school setting we provide life skills,
values, and a caring environment that
will empower students to be successful
and prepared to enter high school. We
concentrate on differentiated instruction
that relies on relevant learning to be
successful in the 21st Century.
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Rigor
Relationships
The FMS family strives to create a positive
environment in which all are challenged
and inspired to achieve their potential.
Programs
FMS educators teach the district’s
curriculum emphasizing literacy and
STEM activities. Our literacy components
are taught through our Language Arts
classroom with support from our Read
180 classes. STEM stands for Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math. Our
STEM program is integrated through
our math and science classrooms to
provide more hands-on activities that
engage students on a daily basis.
FMS teachers focus on an educational
process that focuses on addressing
the needs of individual students. Each
day begins and ends with Home Den/
Advisory, which allows adults to build
relationships through grade checks,
character education (Second Step),
and monitored independent reading.
Students may participate in PE,
CTE, Spanish or Extension classes
throughout the year. There are multiple
opportunities for students to achieve
proficiencies in Spanish, music and
industrial technology. Additional
academic supports include tutors,
special needs classes, literacy labs and
extension labs. Frontier has adopted the
Second Step program! This program helps
students develop and deal with social and
emotional issues.
Activities
Frontier students have the opportunity
for after-school athletics through a
partnership campus sports program with
Casper Classical Academy, including
football (grades seven and eight),
volleyball, basketball, wrestling, track
and cheerleading. Students also may
participate in a variety of activities and
clubs, such as National Junior Honor
Society, Student Council, Lego Robotics,
Yearbook, Student council and more.
Additional clubs/sports are available
depending on student interest. FMS
actively engages in Kelly Walsh E.L.A.T.E
(Eastside Learning and Activities Team
Experience), promoting a culture of
participation for schools on the east side of
Casper.
Principal:
Casey
Cloninger
900 S. Beverly St.
Casper
307.253.2300
Home of the
Timberwolves
Enrollment:
157
Grades
6-8
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Grant Elementary
Principal:
Shawna
Smith
“Children are our future and we are dedicated to their success.”
Grant is a Title 1 school that serves ages
Pre-k through 5th grade, located in south
central Casper. The staff at Grant is a
very caring, positive, and compassionate
group of educators who are highly
1536 Oakcrest Ave. invested in both the academic and social
well-being and success of each individual
Casper
student. The entire staff is dedicated
to working hard with students and their
parents to create the foundation for
307.253.1300
educated, caring and productive citizens.
Our family at Grant works diligently to
ensure the needs of each child are met.
Home of the
With having a strong focus on Reading,
Math, Writing, and social skills; we are
Grizzlies
continuously reflecting and improving
as we see fit for our students. Grant is
proud of the active PTA (parent teacher
Enrollment:
association) that involves parents and
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teachers to plan monthly activities for our
students and families as well as provide
support for the schools’ needs and work
together to make improvements in our
Grades
school. We encourage all parents and
Pre K-5
teachers to be a part of this group where
they have a voice for every student.
Programs
Grant empowers students to excel in
academic areas as identified in the NCSD
Essential Curriculum. Grant uses a
scientifically based, researched reading
curriculum along with the Literacy First
assessments and framework to guide
student learning. Skills are learned on a
continuum that emphasizes phonological
awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency
and comprehension.
Step Up to Writing and
Harcourt Language
address a variety of
writing genres and
language mechanics.
Grant also uses the
district adopted My
Math Program to
help students make
connections with
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mathematical concepts and problemsolving through a standards- based,
hands-on approach to math. Our
school also uses a Positive Behavior
Intervention and Support System (PBIS)
as well as The Go For It! Seven Keys to
Success program that teaches character
development and helps students learn
to be positive, believe in themselves,
make wise choices, ways to set and
achieve goals, and how to be persistent
in everything they do. Grant is working on
a continuous school improvement
model and aims to excel in literacy
and math while promoting a safe and
healthy school culture to support a high
performing learning system.
Activities
Students have the opportunity to
participate in Student Council, Geography
Bee, Chess Club, Lego Robotics,
Missoula Children’s Theater, Science
Olympiad, PE Club, plus a variety of
after school groups that are based on
the interests of our students. 4th & 5th
graders may participate in volleyball,
basketball and track through the Casper
Recreation Center.
Preschool
Preschool is available for children ages
3 and up. Families must meet income
guidelines. Students are screened by
the Child Development Center or the
preschool teacher before being placed.
Students with the greatest need are
placed first. Children must be potty-trained
before starting PreK, and parents must
agree to volunteer 5 hours a month.
Hours
Classes run from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Breakfast is served at 8:10 a.m., and
before-school activities begin at 8 a.m.
After-school activities and Extended Day
programs end no later than 5 p.m.
Kelly Walsh High School
“Preparing all students for their next step.”
Kelly Walsh believes in an atmosphere
of caring and respect. “Kelly Walsh is not
about the bricks and concrete. That’s not
what makes our school special. It’s about
the people who show up here every day!”
Kelly Walsh parents and their families
are encouraged to be involved in their
student’s education. Our school has
recently adopted the Seven Correlates
of Effective Schools as our school
improvement/continuous improvement
model. We will continue to seek community
members to assist us in our efforts to
improve the achievement of all our
students. Kelly Walsh High School is a
place where “Everybody Counts!” The
mission of our school is “To Prepare Each
Student for Their Next Step!”
The faculty and staff of Kelly Walsh
High School believe in 4 Pillars as the
basis of our school. We believe that
any outstanding school should strive for
Academic Excellence, Activity Excellence,
Athletic Excellence, and Acceptance.
Programs
Kelly Walsh offers a wide variety of classes
at all levels. Our Advanced Placement and
dual enrollment programs are particularly
challenging. Students may choose from
a wide array of electives and careertechnical education courses in all areas.
Tutoring and academic coaching
opportunities are available before and after
school and throughout the day for students
in all core academic areas. ACT prep
sessions are held for interested students
and practice tests are administered to
provide feedback to juniors prior to the
ACT.
Activities
Our school offers all athletic and activity
opportunities sponsored by the Wyoming
High School Activities Association. Our
data shows that all seniors who participate
in ONE school sponsored activity/sport
their senior year graduate at a 98% rate
compared to the district graduation rate of
75%. We hope that all students will find a
place to participate at KWHS.
Principal:
Brad Diller
3500 E. 12th St.
Casper
307.253.2000
Home of the
Trojans
Enrollment:
1784
Grades
9-12
Construction
The Trojans are excited to be moving
into our new facility in the fall of 2016.
We believe that our design plan creates
a great learning environment for students
in all disciplines. Our facility reflects the
thoughtful and inclusive process that
will benefit
students for
many years to
come!
Hours
Classes at
Kelly Walsh
begin each
day at 8:20
a.m. and end
at 3:24 p.m.
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Lincoln Elementary
Principal:
Phil
Hubert
945 N. Jane St.
Casper
307.253.6100
Home of the
Lions
Enrollment:
307
Grades
Pre K-5
“We build strong foundations leading to unlimited success through high expectations, high
time on task, a strong academic focus, strong instructional leadership, and accountability.”
Lincoln Elementary School is the newest
school in the district, serving the North
Casper neighborhood, as well as importing
students from throughout Casper. Lincoln
continues to be “The Home of the Hardest
Working Students in Casper.” The mission
of the school is to build strong foundations
that lead to unlimited success in students.
Our continuous school improvement efforts
are addressed through our leadership team
and four goal teams - reading, writing,
math, and behavior – always seeking out
effective, research-based instructional
techniques and best practices. Lincoln
strives to deliver a rigorous and relevant
comprehensive program to meet a
diverse spectrum of needs and interests
while modeling and building healthy
relationships.
fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.
Students’ writing needs will continue to
be addressed via our “Being a Writer”
program, piloted two years ago with
positive feedback from both teachers
and students. Students learn how to be
better readers and writers when they
are provided quality models of literature,
opportunities to practice, and appropriate
feedback in an engaging environment.
Students were introduced to McGraw-Hill’s
My Math program three years ago. We, at
Lincoln Elementary School, are continually
addressing student academic needs and
working toward alignment to the Common
Core. Lincoln provides additional tutoring
services for struggling students. We also
have an ESL program to address the
needs for second-language learners.
Programs
Activities
Lincoln Elementary School is looking
forward to the initial implementation of
new CCSS ELA-aligned curriculum and
program materials recommended by the
District’s reading materials adoption for its
core reading program in the fall of 2015.
Classroom teachers continue to deliver a
combination of grade-level, whole-class
lessons and differentiated small group
instruction with research-based strategies,
focusing on the five essential components
of reading: phonics, phonemic awareness,
Students may participate in Science
Club, Homework Club, Reading Club and
Drum Circle. Fourth- and fifth-graders
may participate in volleyball, basketball
and track through the Casper Recreation
Center. Due to close proximity, many of
our students participate in extra-curricular
opportunities at the Boys and Girls
Club. Lincoln Elementary School also
hosts several parent involvement nights
throughout the year.
Preschool
Lincoln has three preschool programs.
Our Kindergarten Prep preschool targets
students who will be entering kindergarten
at Lincoln the following school year. All
Ready preschool grants admission based
on income eligibility. Morning preschool
classes are from 8:40 to 11:35 a.m.;
afternoon preschool classes are from
12:30 to 3:25 p.m.
Hours
Classes at Lincoln run from 8:45 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. Breakfast is served at 8:10 a.m.
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Manor Heights Elementary
“Believe in ourselves and each other, achieve our academic and personal goals, and succeed
in school and life.”
Manor Heights Elementary provides a
child-centered education through the
implementation of essential learnings.
The school, parents and community work
in partnership to develop in each student
academic excellence, social responsibility
and personal integrity. Data-driven
decisions, progress monitoring of skills,
and collaborative efforts between all staff
members contribute to the implementation
of state and district standards. Tutors
support learning with small group and
one-to-one assistance throughout the
school day, and an extended school
day, Jaguar Club, provides assistance to
students in the area of mathematics and
language arts. Manor Heights’ learners
will be able to access information through
the appropriate use of written, oral and
technological resources. The school also
has fully implemented the positive behavior
supports program.
Programs
Manor Heights uses the following
curriculum resources to facilitate Common
Core State Standards:
• Reading - The Daily 5/CAFÉ
structure is designed to provide
students with whole group,
small group, and individualized
instruction to best meet the
learning needs of each child.
The basis of this framework
enables teachers to deliver
Common Core content
through individual conferring,
differentiated learning, and
the comprehension thinking
strategies to ensure student
mastery of literacy skills.
• Writing – Lucy Calkins Common
Core aligned units of study
are implemented throughout
the Writer’s Workshop time.
Students at Manor Heights also
use grade level Writer’s Eye as
well as the Step-up to Writing
format.
• Math – My Math and Number
Corner are among the
resources used to enhance
a balance between conceptual
understanding and procedural mastery
of Common Core mathematical
concepts. Student learning needs are
met through written, hands-on, and
technological experiences.
Students at Manor Heights also participate
in art, music, library and P.E. classes
throughout the day.
Principal:
Kent
Thompson
3201 E. 15th St.
Casper
307.253.1800
Activities
Students may participate in Drama Club,
Good News Club, Guitar Club, Art Club,
Enrichment Club, Student Council, School
Store, P.E./Fitness Club, Lego Robotics,
Jaguar Readers and Extended School Day.
Casper Recreation Center.
Home of the
Jaguars
Enrollment:
313
Hours
Classes at Manor Heights run from 8:45
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Before-school breakfast
begins at 8:05 a.m.
Grades
K-5
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Midwest Schools
Principal:
Chris
Tobin
256 Lewis St.
Midwest
307.253.3500
“Midwest School will prepare students for the opportunities and demands of the 21st
century.”
Midwest School is the district’s only
preschool through12th grade school.
The student population comes from
every corner of Natrona County. This
unique setting gives Midwest School the
reputation of being the “family school.”
Bus transportation is available to and from
Midwest at several locations within the
district.
Programs
Home of the
Oilers
Enrollment:
148
Grades
Pre K-12
Midwest School offers a half-day
preschool, a full-day kindergarten, and
first through twelfth grades. The small
population allows for a high level of
teacher-student interaction. Individual
student needs are accommodated through
a Response to Intervention tiered approach
for struggling readers, one on one and
small group tutoring in math, placement
in reading and math groups based on
skill level, and a refocus room called
The Pump House to help students learn
appropriate behaviors and social skills. Our
elementary curriculum includes a variety
of Reading resources, My Math, FOSS
science kits, and supplemental materials to
enhance these programs. Our secondary
opportunities include Read 180 to support
our Literacy First framework to deepen
skills learned in the area of reading.
Services and tutoring are also available
for our English Language Learners (ELL)
whose second language is English.
Midwest offers all
classes necessary
to meet high school
graduation and
Hathaway Scholarship
requirements.
Students can also
take advantage of
advanced courses
through distance
learning and BOCES
classes for dual
credit opportunities.
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All secondary students meet with a mentor
group daily. Activities include academic
goal setting, monitoring grades and
attendance, celebrating progress, and
building relationships with peers. Breakfast
and lunch are cooked on-site and served
daily.
Activities
A variety of extra-curricular activities are
offered at the elementary level during lunch
and after school. Clubs are determined
each year based on student interest.
Elementary clubs include Jr. Lego Robotics
and Reading Club.
Secondary students may have the
opportunity to participate in after school
homework lab/study tables, Student
Council, National Honor Society, Yearbook,
Robotics, Band/Chorale, and school
newspaper.
The junior high athletic program includes
grades 5, 6, 7, and 8. We are a member
of the Powder River Conference, which
takes our teams to the northern parts of
Wyoming to compete. Pumper (JH Boys)
athletics include 6 man football, basketball
and track. Lady Pumper (JH Girls) athletics
include volleyball, basketball, and track.
The high school athletic program includes
grades 9, 10, 11 and 12. The high school
teams participate in the 1A Northeast
Conference. Our teams travel the state to
compete. Oiler (HS Boys) athletics includes
6 man football, basketball, golf, and track.
Lady Oiler (HS Girls) athletics includes
volleyball, basketball, golf, and track
Preschool
Preschool is available at Midwest School.
Students must be potty-trained and at least
3 years of age on or before Sept. 15.
Hours
All students start class at 8:29 a.m., and
end at 3:15 p.m.
Mills Elementary
“Every Child. Every Day. Every Way.”
Mills Elementary is a small community
school where the staff, families, and
community are dedicated to the success
and needs of every student.
The school offers multiple programs that
meet the needs of a diverse student
population and works to build positive
relationships to ensure a safe and
nurturing environment where children
grow.
Activities
Clubs available each year are based upon
student interest and participation. Students
may participate in Boys and Girls Club
and various enrichment clubs (depending
on funding), some of which are studentcreated and student-led. Fourth- and
fifth-graders may participate in volleyball,
Recreation Center.
Programs
Student data drives instruction. We use
the “My Math” program which is aligned
to Common Core State Standards.
The Balanced Literacy and Writing
Fundamentals program allows students to
build their reading and writing skills at their
own pace. Problem Based Learning and
greenhouse work provides an opportunity
for engaging, real world work.
Students also have access to the fine arts
with music and art classes. Fourth- and
fifth-graders have the option of joining
band or orchestra.
Preschool
Preschool is available for children who turn
3 by Sept. 15 and are fully potty-trained.
Three-quarters of admitted students must
be below the poverty line. All parents
of preschool students are required to
volunteer five hours per month. Preschool
students are screened for pre-academic
skills. The staff discusses student needs,
and they prioritize admission based on
those needs.
Hours
Classes at Mills run from 8:50 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. Before-school activities begin at 8:10
a.m. An on-site Boys and Girls Club is
open from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Principal:
Coebie
Taylor-Logan
Asst. Principal:
Anna
Lavin
420 2nd St.
Mills
307.253.3700
Home of the
Mavericks
Enrollment:
188
Grades
Pre K-5
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Mountain View Elementary
Principal:
Coebie
Taylor-Logan
Asst. Principal:
Anna
Lavin
400 N. 3rd St.
Mills
307.253.6500
Home of the
Mountain Lions
Enrollment:
176
Grades
Pre K-5
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“Expecting excellence everyday. Empowering our future leaders.”
Mountain View has a positive classroom
and school climate where students and
parents feel welcome. Mountain View uses
scientific based reading strategies targeting
the five strands of reading. The strength
of the school is its staff members, who
create a positive school and classroom
climate. Mountain View has implemented
a continuous improvement process with
teams targeting reading, writing, math and
school safety. Mountain View uses Title
I funds to better differentiate instruction.
Extra staff is added to grade levels
throughout the day to allow remediation for
some as well as enrichment for others.
Programs
As a Literacy First school, Mountain
View uses a scientifically based reading
program that focuses on the five main
ideas of reading. Every student receives an
additional 30 minutes of instruction focused
on ensuring that they are getting the
skills required to improve in reading. Our
math program, My Math, is hands-on and
engaging and stretches students’ problemsolving and communication abilities. Every
student receives an additional 30 minutes
of instruction focused on ensuring that they
are getting the skills required to improve
in math. The school uses the Step Up To
Writing program.
Implementation of the BEST positive
behavior intervention program is effective
due to the staff’s focus on student success.
Activities
Students may participate in Reading
Club, Math Club and Computer Club.
Preschool
Preschool teachers meet with each
prospective family individually. Half of the
preschool population must meet income
eligibility requirements.
Hours
Classes at Mountain View run from 8:40
a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Natrona County High School
“NCHS Community is committed to preparing responsible and life-long learners who value
themselves, contribute to society, and succeed in a changing world.”
Natrona County High School has been a
stalwart of Wyoming for more than 100
years. Built in 1924, the current school
unites tradition with innovation. Alumni
have established themselves in leadership
roles throughout the community, state,
nation and world. The academic programs
are second to none, and the school
consistently leads the region with National
Merit Scholarship finalists. Nearly all of the
staff members have advanced degrees,
and many are recognized experts and
educational leaders in their respective
fields. School staff members continue
to work on the Professional Learning
Community goals that allow teachers time
to collaborate on common instruction and
assessments. Staff collaboration meetings
are designed to enable each and every
student to realize his or her full academic
potential. “Every Day is a Great Day to be
a Mustang!”
Programs
NCHS teachers and staff believe that
every student can be successful at
NCHS. The school has a small learning
community freshmen program based upon
the philosophy that student success in the
ninth grade is a predictor for the eventual
successful completion of high school.
NCHS offers multilevel courses in math,
language arts, social studies and science,
including the International Baccalaureate
program, which is a comprehensive and
rigorous liberal arts course of study.
In addition to outstanding academic core
programs, NCHS has rich offerings in
electives for students, including fine and
performing arts, as well as an extensive
selection of foreign language classes,
including Russian. Career technical
education offers a vast assortment of
career trades, agriscience, business
education, and family and consumer
science. Physical education facilities are
exemplary, including an indoor track,
weight room, physical fitness center, and
multipurpose outdoor facility. NCHS is
proud to offer Junior ROTC, which has
been a tradition at the school community
since October 1913.
Activities
The number one priority is academic
excellence, but NCHS activities and
extracurricular programs are among the
finest in the Rocky Mountain region.
NCHS offers every extracurricular activity
sanctioned by the Wyoming High School
Activities Association.
Construction
Phase I was completed in August of 2014,
and includes a state-of-the-art Fitness and
Activity Complex which houses all physical
education classes, indoor activities,
matches and games, a weight room, cardio
room, and a wrestling room. Construction
at NCHS continues with additional phases
being completed each year. In 2015 a
brand-new, state of the art, east wing was
completed consisting of a new cafeteria,
library, administrative
offices, and many
classrooms. Prior to
the 2016-2017 school
year the remaining
east and south
wings, including
the John F. Welsh
auditorium, will have
been completely
remodeled and ready
for student and staff
use.
Principal:
Shannon
Harris
930 S. Elm St.
Casper
307.253.1700
Home of the
Mustangs
Enrollment:
1624
Grades
9-12
Hours
Classes at NCHS
are from 8:20 a.m. to
3:24 p.m. Activities
are available before
and after school.
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Oregon Trail Elementary
Principal:
Randall
Harris
“Oregon Trail Elementary will maintain a safe, inclusive, respectful environment
where teachers can teach and kids can learn.”
Oregon Trail is a very child-oriented school
with an open-door policy for parents. The
6332 Buckboard St. first priority is the education and well-being
of all children.
Casper
The entire staff has high expectations of
students, both academically and socially.
Along with parents, staff members strive to
307.253.6200
help students become productive citizens
as they transition into secondary schools
and finally into young adulthood.
Home of the
Trailblazers
Enrollment:
349
Grades
K-5
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Activities
Students may participate in Science Fair,
Early Bird Reading, Spelling Club, History
Club, Lego Robotics, BullyProofing, Math
Club, and Drumming Circle. Fourth- and
Recreation Center.
Hours
Programs
Oregon Trail uses Saxon Math, the district
adopted math program to teach math
concepts and practical application. The
school also uses Step Up to Writing, as
well as the McGraw Hill reading curriculum.
Technology is integrated across the
curriculum. Oregon Trail also uses the
Boys Town and BullyProofing programs to
help encourage students to solve problems
independently and positively.
Paradise Valley Elementary
“Student Achievement- ABOVE ALL!
Our Students will be globally competent through investigating the world around them,
recognizing their own and others’ perspective, communicating ideads, and taking action.
Our students will vallue innovation and they will achieve!”
Paradise Valley is one of the largest
elementary schools in Casper. Staff
members believe in differentiated
instruction, and teachers strive to provide
intentional learning at each child’s
individual level. Teachers use the NCSD
Essential Curriculum to plan and guide
learning targets. Brain research strategies
are implemented throughout the school
to enhance the learning experience for all
children. Paradise Valley believes students
learn through experience and inquiry.
Activities
Programs
Preschool is available for children ages 3
to 5. Children must participate in screening
at the Child Development Center or on
site. Parents are required to volunteer five
hours a month. Preference is given to the
students who meet income guidelines,
siblings, staff members’ children and
neighborhood children.
Students learn math through the district’s
My Math program. Students are supported
through guided reading groups or oneon-one conferring with their teachers.
Students also participate in book club
discussions about books they choose
themselves. Students write across the
curriculum.
Dual Language Immersion
Paradise Valley is home to the district’s
first Dual Language Immersion program,
offering Mandarin Chinese in K-3.
With DLI, children are exposed to bilingual learning when their minds are
developmentally best able to successfully
acquire a second language. Instruction is
divided between two high quality, creative
classrooms: one English; one Mandarin.
Students are taught math, literacy, social
studies and science in Mandarin for half of
the day. The other half of the day is spent
learning language arts and core subject
review in English.
Parents must attend an orientation
session prior to acceptance into the
Dual Language Program. Please contact
Central Enrollment at 253-5322 for more
information on these sessions.
Students may participate in a variety of
clubs including, Art Club, P.E. Club, Lego
Robotics, Guitar Club, Outdoor Club, Tech
Club, Running Club, and Student Council.
An on-site Boys and Girls Club branch is
open after school.
Fourth- and fifth-graders may participate in
volleyball, basketball and track through the
Preschool
Principal:
Aaron
Wilson
22 Magnolia Rd.
Casper
307.253.1200
Home of the
Tigers
Enrollment:
435
Grades
K-5
Hours
Classes at Paradise Valley run from 8:50
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Supervision begins at
7:38 a.m. The on-site Boys and Girls Club
program is open from after school until 7
p.m.
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Park Elementary
Principal:
Dawn
DeWald
140 W. 9th St.
Casper
307.253.3200
Home of the
Patriots
Enrollment:
326
Grades
K-5
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“Through the cooperation of parents, teachers, and students, Park Elementary cultivates
an educational environment focused on academic achievement and the whole child by
promoting responsibility, developing personal well-being, and fostering a shared love of
learning.”
Experiential learning is an integral part of
Park Elementary School. Park develops
independent learners by challenging each
student to become a confident, responsible
problem-solver while involving families
as partners in their child’s education.
Curricular areas are taught within projectbased learning units of study that include
the district’s Math Learning Progression
and English Language Arts Curriculum that
provide a sequential introduction of the
Common Core Standards. Fall units will be
tied to our historical study of our school,
our community of Casper and our state of
Wyoming. Student progress is reported
using checklists, portfolios and student-led
conferences.
Programs
Students at Park School learn Math
through our standards-based Math
Learning Progression, My Math and
Bridges Number Corner resources.
Teachers use best practices to include
age-appropriate, real-world problems.
Students learn to read and write through
a Readers-Writers Workshop model.
Ongoing assessment and goal-setting
conferences help students understand
and master strategies used by successful
readers and writers. Many science
and social studies skills and topics are
integrated within our Project Based
Learning units. Park believes students
learn best
from realworld
experiences,
so field
trips, guess
speakers
and handson activities
become an
integral part
of our units of
study.
Park
students,
parents and
staff focus on “living” the Eight Keys of
Excellence from the Quantum Learning
framework designed to equip students for
success in all arenas of life.
Park recognizes the value of parent
involvement and provides numerous
opportunities for parents to volunteer
within the school as well as to serve on
leadership teams to support the mission of
Park School.
Park Elementary is home to NCSD’s
Spanish Dual Language Immersion
program, offering Spanish in Kindergarten
through 2nd grade. With DLI, children are
exposed to bilingual learning when their
brains are at their optimum ability to build
neural pathways for acquiring a second
language. Students are taught math, social
studies and science in Spanish for half of
the day. The other half of the day is spent
learning language arts, literacy skills and
core subject reviews in English. Parents
must attend an orientation session prior
to acceptance into the Dual Language
Immersion program.
Activities
All students have 90 minutes of Spanish
instruction per week.
Fifth-grade students participate in either
an instrumental band or orchestra program
two mornings per week at 8:00 AM.
All students K-5 participate in the campus
wide recycling project.
Fourth and fifth graders may participate in
Morning reading is available for K-4
students beginning at 8:00 AM in the
library.
Council, Craft Club, Spanish Club or the
Park Patriot Pawns Chess Club.
Hours
Classes at Park begin at 8:50 a.m. and
end at 3:30 p.m.
Pineview Elementary
“Inspire Creativity, Cultivate Academic Growth, Support…Sustain…Maintain…
High Achievement, Nurture Our Diverse Community”
The Pineview community values students
and promotes a welcoming atmosphere
for all families. Parents, staff and students
work collectively in this energetic
community to promote students’ success
and learning. Pineview provides many
opportunities for volunteers. Parents,
grandparents and community members
of all ages come together for kids. At
Pineview, the goal is to help all students
succeed at each grade level. Students
are well prepared for a variety of pursuits
in society. The Pineview community is
working to make sure kids receive the best
possible educational experience by setting
priorities, working collaboratively, and
holding itself accountable for results.
Programs
Excellent learning environments are
important to Pineview. The instructional
team includes classroom teachers, literacy
and math tutors, Title I instructors and
support teachers who work with students
to ensure all academic standards are
met. Staff members work diligently to
maintain gains while continuing to focus
on mathematics and literacy. Assessment
data and student work are carefully
analyzed, along with individual student
needs, to drive instructional programs and
to personalize learning.
Pineview’s curriculum
programs include My Math,
Guided Reading Approach,
and 6+1 Traits of Writing &
Writer’s Workshop.
for qualifying students in 1st through 5th
grade. Curriculum is thematic and includes
hands-on activities and many opportunities
for learning outside the classroom. Mindy
McGlade is the Gifted and Talented
Program Coordinator. She can be reached
by phone at 253-6000.
Activities
Clubs are available each year based
upon student interest and participation.
Students may participate in Fit Club, Art
Club, Early Bird Reading Club, Destination
Imagination, Homework Club, Science
Club, Handwriting, & Reading and Math
Extended Days. Fourth- and fifth-graders
may participate in volleyball, basketball
and track through the Casper Recreation
Center.
Preschool
Accepting four year olds only that are
getting ready for kindergarten. Parents
may pick up enrollment packets at
Pineview or the Central Enrollment Office.
Principal:
Chris
Carruth-Britt
639 Payne Ave.
Casper
307.253.6000
Home of the
Panthers
Enrollment:
284
Grades
Pre K-5
Hours
Classes at Pineview run from 8:50 a.m. to
3:30 p.m.
Gifted and Talented
Classrooms
To address and serve the
unique educational needs
of students who require
academic challenges beyond
the regular classroom,
Pineview is home to the
district’s Gifted and Talented
Program, offering four
inclusion Gifted classrooms
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Poison Spider School
Principal:
Tammy
Creger
“We Weave a Web of Learning:
Capture Knowledge, Build Relationships, Connect to Community.”
The mission of Poison Spider School is to
ensure a culture where all students achieve
at their highest potential.
14200 Poison
Spider Rd., Casper Poison Spider is a K-8th school located 15
307.253.6900
Home of the
Spiders
Enrollment:
113
Grades
K-8
minutes west of Casper. We moved into
our new state-of-the-art facility in March
2009. Transportation is available for
students who wish to attend Poison Spider.
Poison Spider is a student-centered
Professional Learning Community that
is focused on student achievement. The
caring staff believes that every child can
learn and be successful. Poison Spider
provides a friendly, safe, and supportive
learning environment for all students. Our
students are active, hands-on learners.
A tiered intervention system is in place
to help students who may need extra
academic help. Enrichment opportunities
are available in the regular classroom.
Activities
Students may participate in clubs such
as Student Council, Yearbook, Robotics,
History, Science, Chess, and Fitness.
Fourth and fifth graders may participate
in volleyball, basketball and track through
the Casper Recreation Center. Students
in 6th – 8th may participate in middle-level
sports programs at area middle schools.
Bus transportation is provided from Poison
Spider to CYMS or Dean Morgan for after
school sports.
Hours
Classes begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 3:30
p.m.
Programs
The math program used at Poison Spider
for grades K – 5th is My Math. This
program has strong alignment to the
Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
The students in 6th – 8th are using the
Glencoe math program which is also
aligned to CCSS. Students participate in
Balanced Literacy approach which includes
a Guided Reading component. Teachers
also are trained in the 6+1 writing program
and students use these skills across all
curricular areas. All students in participate
in a 45 minute intervention/enrichment (IE)
block. Students are grouped by skill levels
during this time. It is an intense, highly
focused time for students to improve skills
in reading, writing or math. Agriculture
and Spanish programs are available for
seventh and eight graders. All Poison
Spider students participate in the Casper
Mountain Science School.
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Roosevelt High School
“Roosevelt High School is committed to engaging, real-world learning through strong
relationships, high expectations and a safe, structural learning environment.”
Roosevelt is Natrona County School
District’s alternative high school. At
Roosevelt, success is the ONLY option.
With an award-winning staff, the school
offers classes that are challenging and
creative. The school provides a supportive,
personalized learning atmosphere with
support services to help students succeed.
Roosevelt High School is committed to
teaching students high-level academic
skills and building passion that will put
each student on the path to their future.
Roosevelt holds its students to a very high
standard. Attendance, participation and
achievement are non-negotiable.
In 2006, Roosevelt adopted a revolutionary
breakfast program that takes all students
and staff from the school to the Boys &
Girls Club to share breakfast and exercise
in a small group setting. A “home cooked”
breakfast is served, and students and
staff meet in their small groups to discuss
issues, build relationships and develop
personal and social responsibility.
of academic courses during their high
school careers. Additional options include
career development and Casper College
BOCES classes, as well as electives in
art, business, building, drama, and the
ProStart culinary arts program.
Principal:
Shawna
Trujillo
3000 Independence Ct.
Casper
307.253.1400
Activities
Roosevelt High School offers student
participation in Student Council, Meals
on Wheels volunteering and journalism.
Students who wish to participate in sports
or take a course not offered at Roosevelt
may do so at Kelly Walsh, Natrona County
or Midwest high schools.
Home of the
Bulldogs
Enrollment:
135
Hours
Classes at Roosevelt run from 8:20 a.m.
to 3:25 p.m. An optional sixth block is
available from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Grades
9-12
Other
Please call for an appointment to get
started. We look forward to meeting our
future students and their families.
Roosevelt has designed a wellness
focused, brain-based academic
intervention model using the dynamic
SPARK model designed by Dr. John
Ratey. The combination of strategic body
movement and aerobic exercise plus
focused reading and math intervention will
create increased student achievement and
engagement.
Programs
Students at Roosevelt learn math with
the aid of teachers and computers,
helping them prepare for the ACT and
for life after high school. Reading and
writing are integrated in all classes, and
a strategic reading class is required for
all incoming ninth-graders. Roosevelt
students have access to a wide range
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Rural Schools
The Natrona County School District is home to four small, rural schools. These schools each serve less than 10
students in a multi-grade learning environment.
Alcova Elementary
K-5
P.O. Box 106, Alcova
307.472.2079
Teacher: Hazel Scharosch
K-5
35348 Hwy. 20/26, Powder River
307.472.3939
Teacher: Julia Woodward
Red Creek Elementary School serves students in
kindergarten through sixth grade in a small, one-room
modular trailer about 32 miles west of Casper on Hwy.
487. Students are taught by a certified teacher, who
provides small group and individual instruction based
on students’ individual needs. Each week, students ride
a bus to Poison Spider, where they participate in gym,
art and music with other rural school students.
Willow Creek Elementary K-5
24135 W. Willow, Kaycee
307.738.2542
Teacher: Linda Garrard
Powder River School is located off Hwy. 20/26, about
40 miles west of Casper in the town of Powder River.
The school serves students in kindergarten through
sixth grade in a single, multi-age classroom. A certified
teacher provides small group and individual instruction
based on students’ individual educational needs.
Though there’s only one full-time teacher, Powder
River students have access to a teaching assistant, a
classroom packed with computers, a full gym, a second
classroom stocked with musical instruments, an art
room filled with easels and art supplies, a playground,
a small library and a greenhouse. The school interacts
closely with its community, which is comprised mostly
of students’ extended families. Powder River is a small,
safe and fun learning environment.
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K-5
15651 Hwy. 487, Casper
307.473.1224
Teacher: Shelie Elliot
Located about 32 miles west of Casper off Hwy. 220,
in the small community of Alcova, the school serves
students in kindergarten through sixth grade in a single,
multi-age classroom. Students also have access to one
teaching assistant, and the school has part-time office
support. Though students learn in a single classroom,
there’s also a gym and playground. Students learn
from a certified teacher and receive small group and
individual instruction according to their personal needs.
Powder River Elementary
Red Creek Elementary
Willow Creek Elementary School is a small, rural
elementary school located 75 miles northwest of
Casper. The school serves students in kindergarten
through sixth grade in a single, multi-age classroom.
A certified teacher provides group and individual
instruction based on students’ individual needs.
Students also travel to Kaycee Elementary School
every two weeks to check out books from the library,
meet new friends, and eat a hot school lunch. Though
Willow Creek serves students up to sixth grade, many
children transition out of the school after fourth grade
to attend Kaycee Elementary School in the Johnson
County School District.
Sagewood Elementary
“We believe in safety, teamwork, accountability, respect.”
Sagewood provides an environment
where students feel comfortable, safe
and accepted. Open communication
between parents, teachers and students
encourages a sense of teamwork and
cooperation. The school acknowledges
and celebrates the achievements of
students and staff in learning and
leadership. Sagewood also appreciates
and values diversity, self-worth and
integrity.
know how to add, subtract, multiply and
divide.
The Sagewood community focuses on
increased student achievement with
the intent to promote student success
and prepare students for the future. The
curriculum promotes intellectual curiosity
and creative thinking, while challenging
students to reach their full potential. High
levels of achievement are accomplished
through measurable academic standards
aligned with the major instructional goals.
Interventions are in place to enrich and
provide additional time and support.
Activities
Sagewood uses the My Math program,
Literacy by Design, Step Up to Writing, as
well as a school-wide Positive Behavior
Support system including the 8 Keys of
Excellence program. Students will also be
prepared for today’s world by achieving the
skills needed to operate and problem solve
with the newest technology.
Council, Lego Robotics Club, academic
clubs, and fine arts clubs. Fourth- and
Recreation Center.
Hours
Classes at Sagewood run from 8:50 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m. Breakfast is available before
school.
Principal:
Tyler
Hartl
2451 Shattuck St.
Casper
307.253.3300
Home of the
Stars
Enrollment:
317
Grades
K-5
Parents and community play
an active role in the academic
education and character
development of the students.
Partnerships among all
stakeholders demonstrate the
commitment to every learner
being a champion.
Programs
Sagewood strives to provide
each child with a complete
knowledge of the basics of
education needed to survive
in a changing world. These
basics include required
skills in reading, math and
language. When Sagewood
students complete fifth grade,
they will be able to read with
comprehension, communicate
intelligibly through writing and
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Southridge Elementary
Principal:
Doug
Smith
1600 W. 29th St.
Casper
307.253.1900
Home of the
Superstars
Enrollment:
315
Grades
K-5
“Southridge School ensures that all students will succeed and learn in a safe and nurturing
environment.”
Southridge School balances fundamentals
with innovative programming, always
challenging students to succeed at their
current level of ability. Three expectations
govern everything at Southridge: Be
Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe
– for self, for others, and for property. The
school believes students, parents, staff,
and the greater community share in the
responsibility of learning. More than 40
staff members interact with over 300 K-5
students each day.
Seventy-eight percent of the certified
staff have more than 15 years of
teaching experience and/or hold Masters
Degrees or higher. Students have
access to tutoring services and are
provided remediation and/or enrichment
opportunities as part of their daily
instruction.
Programs
Southridge uses a math program that
provides technology integration, reallife problem-solving experiences and
connections between math and writing.
The reading framework provides intense,
systematic instruction in five critical skills:
phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency,
comprehension, and vocabulary.
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Students in kindergarten through fifth
grade spend up to two hours each day
in reading instruction and activities. All
students improve writing skills by focusing
on the adopted Wyoming State Writing
Standards. Students also write frequently
as they learn to read. They experience
science through an emphasis on placebased education, where learning happens
in nature as much as from books.
Activities
Students may choose to participate in
Robotics Club, Superstar Academy, P.E.
Club, Homework Club, and All-City Band
and Orchestra. Fourth and fifth grade
students may participate in volleyball and
basketball through the Casper Recreation
Center.
Hours
The opening bell at Southridge rings at
8:45 a.m., while the dismissal bell rings
at 3:30 p.m. Breakfast is available before
school.
Summit Elementary
“Summit’s mission is to prepare children to excel and lead in the 21st Century.”
Summit Elementary is an educational
facility for children and a village center for
community activities. It is designed to meet
the technological needs of today’s students
and provide a learning environment for the
changing needs of the future. At Summit,
everyone models high expectations in
behavior and academics. Staff members
keep abreast of students’ progress and
frequently communicate with parents/
guardians. Parents/guardians are a child’s
first teacher, and their expertise, insights
and active involvement are emphasized as
Summit staff members work hand-in-hand
with them to realize each student’s full
potential.
Programs
At Summit, every adult is available
to support student learning. Flexible
grouping occurs in reading to ensure that
children are learning at their individual
skill levels. For example, a child who
enters kindergarten may be engaged in
activities that range from learning letter
names to reading entire books — always
based upon each child’s learning needs
(not age). Summit’s reading program,
Journeys, is comprehensive and includes
a balance of basic skills development and
thinking strategies — and promotes a love
of learning. The district-adopted My Math
program is taught in kindergarten through
fifth. Students write daily using a variety
of genres and participate in bi-monthly
cross-age community groups to enhance
their sense of belonging. Rigor, relevance
and relationships are emphasized and
the whole child is thoughtfully considered,
valued and celebrated.
at home as they become leaders in their
own lives.
Activities
Summit Elementary students participate
in before- and after-school activities,
including Lego League, Student Council,
Art Club, Spanish Club, Wellness Club,
and enrichment opportunities. Fourth- and
Recreation Center. Unique to Summit
is that several clubs are sponsored by
parents. In addition, Summit operates
Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students),
a program that encourages dads or father
figures to actively engage in a student’s
educational experience.
Preschool
A preschool program operated by the
Child Development Center of Natrona
County is located on the elementary school
site. Families interested in applying for
this preschool should contact the Child
Development Center at (307) 235-5097.
Principal:
Anne
LaPlante-Miles
2210 S. Waterford St.
Casper
307.253.3000
Home of the
Bison
Enrollment:
445
Grades
K-5
Hours
Supervision begins at 7:40 a.m. and ends
at 4:00 p.m. each day. Classes at Summit
run from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Summit has won national recognition as a
Leader In Me Lighthouse school. Summit is
also recognized by the Gallup Organization
as a “High Hope” school. Summit staff and
families work in partnership to reinforce the
principles children learn at school and live
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University Park Elementary
Principal:
Julie
Hornby
600 N. Huber Dr.
Casper
307.253.3800
Home of the
Wolves
Enrollment:
206
Grades
Pre K-5
“Every child, every day...whatever it takes.”
University Park is known as “a school
that strives for excellence” and is the best
kept secret on the east side of Casper. It
has previously been recognized by the
Wyoming Department of Education and the
National Title I Program as a distinguished
school.
University Park parents, students and
staff have created a culture ensuring all
students accomplish academic and social
success. We meet students and families
where they are, then set and achieve
goals for individual student learning.
Our philosophy is to educate the whole
child, and as a staff, we understand
it is imperative students strive in an
environment that values the individual.
Staff members ensure that each student
develops a positive attitude toward learning
and instill a desire to be a lifelong learner.
In addition to our Go For It character
development program, other factors that
contribute to students’ success are small
group instructional size, close monitoring
of students’ academic progress, high
value placed on instructional time, class
and student goal setting, celebrations
for attaining academic and behavioral
milestones, and continual professional
development.
In an ever-changing educational system,
we are always seeking ways to better meet
the academic and social needs of students
in the 21st Century. Through performance
tasks, authentic assessments and projects,
students have the opportunity to transfer
skills to show evidence of learning.
Curriculum
University Park
school has worked
hard to align
instruction to the
common core through
curriculum mapping
and unit design.
Quality assessments,
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and resources in reading, writing and math
are used to support this work. Students
have 90 minutes of reading instruction,
and 30 minutes of Intervention Enrichment
(IE) with a variety of researched-based
interventions. Students also write daily
utilizing 6+1 Traits of Writing and Step Up
to Writing Strategies. My Math is a primary
resource that provides children with handson, practical mathematics activities during
75 minutes of daily math instruction.
Educating the Whole Child
Our school uses a character development
program known as Go For It! where
students, staff and parents practice the 7
Keys to Success:
Key 1: I Have a Positive Attitude!
Key 2: I Believe in Myself!
Key 3: I Build Positive Habits!
Key 4: I Make Wise Choices!
Key 5: I Set and Achieve Goals!
Key 6: I Use My Imagination!
Key 7: I am Persistent!
Activities
At the school, students may participate
in Bridges, Missoula Children’s Theater,
Student Council, Good News Club and
Lego Robotics. Our 4th & 5th grade
students may participate in the district
science fair. Sports activities such as:
football, volleyball, or basketball are offered
through the Casper Recreation Center.
Preschool
Preschool is available for children ages 3
to 5, with preference given to 4- and 5-year
olds from low-income homes. Siblings and
those with highest need are also given
preference.
Hours
Classes at University Park run from 8:45
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Breakfast is served at
8:10 a.m.
Verda James Elementary
“Learning today - leading tomorrow.”
“The Verda James community has
embraced the shared vision of
“empowering all learners to excel
academically and socially on life’s journey.”
Celebrations, (Be Nice, Be Safe, Be
Responsible, Be Respectful). In addition
to the BEST Program and the 8 Keys of
Excellence character education.
Through a collaborative culture and a
focus on learning and results, all students
will be prepared with the necessary skills
and strategies to become successful and
responsible citizens.
Activities
The Verda James community believes that
developing the whole child is an important
priority in education. Through various
academic and social programs, Verda
James maintains an equal balance of
academic, social and emotional growth.
Along with the best instruction in reading,
writing and math, students learn how to be
safe, respectful, responsible and nice. With
shared leadership and a strong vision,
students, parents and staff are working
together on a voyage to meet district and
school goals.
Programs
Verda James empowers students to excel
in reading using Literacy First framework
and Balanced Literacy. With the Common
Core State Standards as their guide,
students learn reading skills based on a
continuum that emphasizes phonological
awareness, phonics, comprehension,
vocabulary and fluency. Students then
apply their reading skills in quality literary
and informational text at various times
throughout the day. Writing is taught in all
subject areas, but accentuated during the
Writing Workshop model, where specific
strategies and skills are taught and
practiced every day.
Students are invited to participate in
Robotics, P.E. Club, Science Fair, Young
Authors and before- and after-school
Bridges, and “Two Books- One School”.
Fourth- and fifth-graders may participate in
Casper Recreation Center. An on-site Boys
and Girls Club provides after-school care
from 3:30 to 6 p.m. The PTO sponsors
Back to School Barbecue, Science Fair
Evening, while the Family Literacy Team
supports literacy events, including weekly
preschool storytime, Donuts with Dads and
Muffins with Moms to promote literacy in
all aspects of life, including Goodies with
Grandparents.
Hours
Supervision begins at 8:01 a.m. and ends
at 4:00 p.m. each day. Classes at Verda
James run from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The
on-site Boys and Girls Club program is an
option for families, it opens at 3:30 p.m.
and closes at 6 p.m. daily.
Principal:
Kevin
Pagett
701 Carriage Ln.
Casper
307.253.1100
Home of the
Vikings
Enrollment:
444
Grades
K-5
Students gain an understanding of
mathematical concepts using hands-on
activities, problem-solving experiences and
connections between math and writing as
these subjects spiral through the My Math
resource.
Verda James empowers students to
excel socially by teaching and supporting
positive behavior through the B4
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Willard Elementary
Principal:
Angie
Hayes
129 N. Elk St.
Casper
307.253.6300
Home of the
Eagles
Enrollment:
218
Grades
Pre K-5
“The mission of Willard Elementary, where our students come first, is to create a
challenging learning environment that encourages high expectations for success.”
Willard Elementary, home of the Eagles,
serves students from pre-kindergarten
through fifth grade. We work diligently
to provide and maintain an environment
where student academic and socialemotional needs come first. This means
that we are dedicated to providing an
environment where students feel safe,
challenged, supported, and engaged in
our school community. The staff at Willard
elementary has high expectations for all
students and prides itself on preparing
our students to be the best they can
be! At Willard, parents are partners in
education through Power of an Hour,
P.T.O. and Parent Advisory Committee.
Together our staff and families make a
positive difference in the lives of our Willard
students.
Curriculum
Willard Elementary continues to work hard
in providing reading and math instruction
that is aligned to the Common Core
Standards. In reading, students receive
differentiated reading instruction through
whole group and flexible small group
settings. Students receive 120 minutes of
reading instruction with highly qualified staff
daily. Helping students become confident,
fluent readers is a top priority at Willard.
Willard also uses the district adopted My
Math Program to help students make
connections with mathematical concepts
and problem-solving through a standards
based, hands-on-approach to math.
Willard uses the BEST behavior program
to facilitate positive peer and adult
interactions and to help students learn to
be safe, responsible, respectful, and kind.
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Activities
Students have the opportunity to
participate in many co-curricular clubs at
Willard. These clubs include- Intermediate
Lego Robotics, Primary Lego Robotics,
Walking Club, Student Council, Math
Enrichment Club, Choir Club, Recycling
Club, 123 Book Club, Cooking Club, Art
Club, Spelling Club, Fitness Club, CatchUp Club, and Early Morning Homework
Club.
Preschool
Preschool is available for children who
turn 3 by Sept. 15th. Morning preschool is
from 8:50 a.m. to 11:35 a.m., and afternoon
preschool is from 12:40 p.m. to 3:25 p.m.
Preschool students are screened for
pre-academic skills. Our staff discusses
student needs and prioritizes admission
based on those needs. This process is
completed in May of each school year for
the following school year.
Hours
Before-school activities begin at 8:00 a.m.
and after-school activities are available
until 4:45 p.m.
Woods Learning Center
“Our mission is to foster a growth mindset in lifelong learners and responsible citizens of a
democracy.”
Woods Learning Center is an elementary
and middle school program in a small
school community where everyone
knows and works with each other. We
believe school should be a personalized
and meaningful experience for all of our
students, where they become motivated
and empowered to pursue their own goals
and dreams.
Our Teacher- powered school is lead
by a collaborative team of teachers and
staff rather than a principal. All core
academic standards are taught in an
environment that emphasizes the skills
of the 21st century: critical thinking,
communication, collaboration, and
creativity. We acknowledge the importance
of information, media, and technology skills
and how they must be incorporated into
the skillset of any modern citizen. We also
continually emphasize personal and social
skills, because we believe that character
and independence are crucial to success
and happiness in life.
Parent involvement is fundamental to our
program. Parents are not only welcome
members of our school community, but
they must be willing to participate and
volunteer with us.
We also believe that student voice and
choice are crucial to our mission. Our
students have frequent opportunities to
contribute their interests and opinions in a
constructive manner. Their curiosity and
inquiry help drive our instruction. They
graduate from eighth grade not only well
prepared for high school, but with the skills
and abilities to be successful in whatever
they choose to do. Without a transition to
a large middle school, our students remain
focused on their goals, are leaders in our
community, and graduate from our program
confident in their own identity.
social studies, the arts, and physical
education. All middle school students take
French and instrumental music as well,
and thus enter high school with a solid
foundation in their content proficiencies for
graduation.
Activities
Our students’ interests drive our list
of extracurricular activities each year.
Some popular activities include art club,
dance/cheerleading club, cooking club,
drama club, bike club, and Lego robotics
exploration club. All middle school
students participate in musical performance
groups. School district buses transport
our middle school athletes to play on any
sports teams of their choice.
Principal:
WLC is a
Teacherpowered
School
500 S. Walsh St.
Casper
307.253.3900
Home of the
Eagles
Hours
Our school day begins for all students
at 8:30 a.m. every day, and on Monday
through Thursday ends at 3:20 p.m. To
accommodate our weekly administrative
meeting, Elementary students are
dismissed after lunch at 12:15 p.m. on
Fridays. A program is available at the
Casper Recreation Center for these
students on Friday afternoons. Middle
school students stay on Fridays afternoons
and are released at 3:20 p.m. Eligible
middle school athletes may leave school
early for their practices and games.
Enrollment:
162
Grades
K-8
Programs
Our curriculum is based upon the academic
standards required by the state and school
district. While we do not use traditional
letter grades, our report cards show the
level of achievement students have earned
towards proficiency in these standards. In
addition to our demonstrated achievements
in English language arts and math, we are
dedicated to in-depth instruction in science,
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3. CENTENNIAL JR HIGH (H7)
4. COTTONWOOD ELEM. (D6)
5. CREST HILL ELEM. (D8)
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