Schools

Central High Junior named LCSD #1’s ‘Student of the Week’

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Central High School junior Andie Prince has been named the Oct. 25 Student of the Week. She was nominated by the selection committee because of her infectious... Read more »

10/25/21 10:50 AM

LCSD #1 reports 42 new COVID-19 cases within schools

10/22/21 4:24 PM

As COVID-19 cases decline in schools, LCSD #1 announces change in Volunteer policy

10/21/21 4:39 PM

LCSD #1 reports 35 new COVID-19 cases within schools

From Friday, Oct. 8 through Thursday, Oct. 14, the district was notified 29 students and six staff members reported a positive COVID-19 test result, according to officials with Laramie County... Read more »

10/15/21 4:20 PM

Lawmakers advance $25M cost of living increase for teachers

Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile Wyoming teachers and staff may see an annual cost-of-living adjustment as lawmakers advanced a $25 million hike that would start in 2022. But it’s unclear how far that... Read more »

10/15/21 8:53 AM

Community-Minded East Student selected as LCSD #1’s Student of the Week

Zoey Brown, who is a junior at East High, was selected as Laramie County School District 1’s Student of the Week for the week of Oct. 11. “Zoey is a... Read more »

10/11/21 11:13 AM

8th grade McCormick student who ‘always has a smile on her face’ awarded LCSD #1’s Student of the Week

Taegen Becker, an eighth grade student at McCormick Junior High, was selected as Laramie County School District 1’s Student of the Week for the week of Oct. 4. “Taegen is... Read more »

10/05/21 11:10 AM

‘One-of-a-kind’ Triumph student selected as LCSD #1 Student of the Week

Matthew Andera, who is a senior at Triumph High, was selected as Laramie County School District 1’s Student of the Week for the week of Sept. 27. Since 2018, when... Read more »

09/28/21 11:46 AM

8th grade Carey student awarded LCSD #1 ‘Student of the Week’ for his leadership, volunteer work

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Joseph Lucero, who is an eighth-grade student at Carey Junior High, was selected as Laramie County School District 1’s Student of the Week for the week of... Read more »

09/20/21 10:21 AM

Wyoming Department of Education: Biden vaccine rules likely apply to state schools

CHEYENNE, Wyo.— President Joe Biden announced a new COVID-19 Action Plan last week that includes a rule that will mandate employers with 100 or more employees require their employees to either get... Read more »

09/13/21 6:14 PM

LCSD #1 selects South Senior as first “Student of The Week” for 2021-22 school year

Rayelle Brewer, who is a senior at South High, was selected as Laramie County School District 1’s Student of the Week for the week of Sept. 13. “Ellie is an... Read more »

09/13/21 10:11 AM

LCSD #1: Mask requirements for students and employees to start on Thursday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Moments after the conclusion of the special LCSD #1 Board of Trustees meeting, Dr. Margaret Crespo Superintendent of Schools released a letter to district families offering more... Read more »

09/08/21 8:50 PM

Wyoming Superintendent, Senate leaders to talk bill to ‘fight’ Critical Race Theory in K-12 schools

CHEYENNE, Wyo.— Wyoming Superintendent Jillian Balow, Senate President Dan Dockstader and Senate Majority Floor Leader Ogden Driskill will be holding a media conference at the Wyoming Capitol at 10 a.m.... Read more »

09/08/21 6:09 PM

LCSD #1 Board of Trustees sets special meeting for Wednesday night to discuss mask protocols

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Laramie County School District #1 issued a statement today to announce a special meeting of the Board of Trustees to consider adding an addendum to the Smart... Read more »

09/07/21 4:35 PM

LCSD #1 Superintendent: ‘Families who do not want their child to be quarantined should wear a mask’

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In a letter sent out to families today, Laramie County School District #1 Superintendent Dr. Maragaret Crespo encouraged parents to follow the district’s COVID-19 mitigation procedures, including... Read more »

09/03/21 4:43 PM

LCSD #1 reports 657 students and employees have been quarantined due to COVID exposure

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – On Thursday afternoon, the Laramie County School District #1 reported 657 students and employees within its schools have been quarantined as a result of being exposed to COVID-19.... Read more »

09/02/21 4:44 PM

Laramie County School District #1 to hold Open Interview Day

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Laramie County School District 1 will offer an open interview day from 7 a.m.–4 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 21 in the Storey Gym lobby, 2811 House Ave. The... Read more »

09/01/21 4:34 PM

LCSD #1 offers $500 COVID-19 vaccine incentive to employees

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Today Laramie County School District #1 sent out a letter to permanent employees that offered $500 to those who were willing to show that they have been... Read more »

08/31/21 2:00 PM

LCSD #1 unveils new COVID-19 dashboard; reports 78 cases, exposures within the district

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Today Laramie County School District #1 (LCSD #1) released a new COVID-19 dashboard on its website that will allow the public to get the most current update... Read more »

08/26/21 11:04 AM

Wyoming student state testing results show drop in all content areas amid pandemic

CHEYENNE, Wyo.— The Wyoming Department of Education released 2020-2021 Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress (WY-TOPP) and Wyoming Alternate Assessment (WY-ALT) results on Tuesday. Proficiency rates for English Language Arts,... Read more »

08/24/21 1:51 PM

LCSD #1 kicks off 2021-22 school year; motorists advised to be aware of school zones

CHEYENNE, Wyo. -Laramie County School District #1 (LCSD #1) started the 2021-2022 school year on Monday, Aug. 23 for in-person learning. LCSD #1 officials asked motorists to slow down and... Read more »

08/23/21 6:09 PM

LCSD #1 says no mask mandate; ‘highly recommends use’ when social distancing impossible

CHEYENNE, Wyo. Dr. Margaret Crespo, Superintendent of Schools for Laramie County School District issued a letter to families this evening that outlined the district’s decision on the use of face... Read more »

08/19/21 7:18 PM

LCSD #1: No decision has been made yet on mask policy for 2021-22 school year

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – On Friday, Laramie County School District #1 Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Margaret Crespo, announced that contrary to a media report no decision has been made as of... Read more »

08/13/21 12:31 PM

Wyo education committee prefers ‘incremental’ steps to funding K-12 crisis

July 26, 2021 by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile Lawmakers last week, bolstered by an improving revenue forecast, said they continue to favor spending cuts and tapping Wyoming’s “rainy day fund” to temporarily address an... Read more »

07/28/21 9:41 AM

Wyoming bill to mandate ‘equality curriculum, thwart critical race theory, fails

July 21, 2021 by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile SARATOGA — Wyoming should clarify and impose its own instruction standards regarding “equality and equal rights” rather than anticipate federal mandates to teach critical race theory,... Read more »

07/22/21 9:45 AM

Lack of standards invites politics into Wyo civics classes, critics say

July 13, 2021 by Nick Reynolds, WyoFile One afternoon this spring, educators around Wyoming logged onto Zoom for a voluntary lesson on 20th Century U.S. history featuring a “live presentation from an esteemed scholar... Read more »

07/15/21 10:18 AM

LCSD #1 Superintendent Crespo’s 100 Entry Plan to focus on building relationships with community

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – During the Laramie County School District 1 Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, July 12, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Margaret Crespo presented her 100 Day Entry Plan.... Read more »

07/13/21 4:18 PM

UW looks to eliminate 75 staff, close departments under plan to slash $13M/YR in expenses

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will be considering a proposal that aims to slash over $13 million in annual expenditures, UW announced Tuesday. That could mean eliminating up to... Read more »

07/13/21 2:41 PM

Vaccinated teachers and students don’t need masks, CDC says

By MIKE STOBBE and COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: With AP Photos. Adds background on state actions toward schools.; AP Video. NEW YORK (AP) — Vaccinated teachers and students... Read more »

07/09/21 12:08 PM

Is LGBTQ Pride political? Wyoming schools struggle with the answer

June 30, 2021 by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile The final days of the 2020-21 academic year for most Wyoming schools landed in June when, in addition to graduation and other end-of-year celebrations, many Wyoming... Read more »

07/02/21 9:05 AM

New LCSD #1 Superintendent: ‘I’m ready to hit the ground running’

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In a letter released to the community, Laramie County School District #1’s new Superintendent, Margaret Crespo expressed how excited she was to take on her new role.... Read more »

07/01/21 9:21 AM

LCSD #1 to release ‘100 day entry plan’ during July 12 meeting

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Laramie County School District #1 (LCSD #1) is encouraging stakeholders to mark their calendars to attend the Board of Trustees meeting in person or virtually via livestream... Read more »

06/30/21 4:09 PM

Dr. Boyd Brown: It was a honor and privilege to serve LCSD #1

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In his final message sent out as Laramie County School District 1 Superintendent, Dr. Boyd Brown said he was honored and privileged to serve the community in... Read more »

06/24/21 11:16 AM

LCSD #1 announces it will continue free meals during summer months

CHEYENNE, Wyo. On June 15th, 2021, Laramie County School District 1’s Nutrition Services announced that it will continue to provide free meals for children ages 18 months to 18 years... Read more »

06/15/21 3:57 PM

LCSD1 honors Educational Support Person of the Year

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Laura-Lee Roberts was recognized at the June 7 Board of Trustees meeting as Laramie County School District 1’s 2021 Educational Support Person of the Year. Roberts has... Read more »

06/09/21 3:09 PM

Wyoming Department of Education submits plans for use of ~$340M in American Rescue Plan funds

CHEYENNE, Wyo.— The Wyoming Department of Education has submitted a plan to the U.S. Department of Education on how the state is looking to use $303,709,391 in American Rescue Plan... Read more »

06/08/21 12:49 PM

LCSD #1 reports 14 new COVID cases as school year comes to close

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – According to a release from Laramie County School District #1, from Friday, May 28 through Thursday, June 3, the district was notified 13 students and one staff... Read more »

06/04/21 9:30 AM

LCSD #1 to allow stakeholders to attend board meetings in person again

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – According to a press release today, due to the removal of Public Health Orders on June 1, Laramie County School District 1 will be allowing stakeholders to... Read more »

06/03/21 12:10 PM

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Schools

Central High Junior named LCSD #1’s ‘Student of the Week’

LCSD #1 reports 42 new COVID-19 cases within schools

As COVID-19 cases decline in schools, LCSD #1 announces change in Volunteer policy

Cheyenne Schools Foundation Donates Over $20,000 to LCSD #1

Johnson Junior High student selected as LCSD #1 Student of the Week

LCSD #1 sends survey out to community

LCSD #1 reports 35 new COVID-19 cases within schools

Lawmakers advance $25M cost of living increase for teachers

Community-Minded East Student selected as LCSD #1’s Student of the Week

8th grade McCormick student who ‘always has a smile on her face’ awarded LCSD #1’s Student of the Week

‘One-of-a-kind’ Triumph student selected as LCSD #1 Student of the Week

8th grade Carey student awarded LCSD #1 ‘Student of the Week’ for his leadership, volunteer work

Wyoming Department of Education: Biden vaccine rules likely apply to state schools

LCSD #1 selects South Senior as first “Student of The Week” for 2021-22 school year

LCSD #1: Mask requirements for students and employees to start on Thursday

Wyoming Superintendent, Senate leaders to talk bill to ‘fight’ Critical Race Theory in K-12 schools

LCSD #1 Board of Trustees sets special meeting for Wednesday night to discuss mask protocols

LCSD #1 Superintendent: ‘Families who do not want their child to be quarantined should wear a mask’

LCSD #1 reports 657 students and employees have been quarantined due to COVID exposure

Laramie County School District #1 to hold Open Interview Day

LCSD #1 offers $500 COVID-19 vaccine incentive to employees

LCSD #1 unveils new COVID-19 dashboard; reports 78 cases, exposures within the district

Wyoming student state testing results show drop in all content areas amid pandemic

LCSD #1 kicks off 2021-22 school year; motorists advised to be aware of school zones

LCSD #1 says no mask mandate; ‘highly recommends use’ when social distancing impossible

LCSD #1: No decision has been made yet on mask policy for 2021-22 school year

Wyo education committee prefers ‘incremental’ steps to funding K-12 crisis

Wyoming bill to mandate ‘equality curriculum, thwart critical race theory, fails

Lack of standards invites politics into Wyo civics classes, critics say

LCSD #1 Superintendent Crespo’s 100 Entry Plan to focus on building relationships with community

UW looks to eliminate 75 staff, close departments under plan to slash $13M/YR in expenses

Vaccinated teachers and students don’t need masks, CDC says

Is LGBTQ Pride political? Wyoming schools struggle with the answer

New LCSD #1 Superintendent: ‘I’m ready to hit the ground running’

LCSD #1 to release ‘100 day entry plan’ during July 12 meeting

Dr. Boyd Brown: It was a honor and privilege to serve LCSD #1

LCSD #1 announces it will continue free meals during summer months

LCSD1 honors Educational Support Person of the Year

Wyoming Department of Education submits plans for use of ~$340M in American Rescue Plan funds

LCSD #1 reports 14 new COVID cases as school year comes to close

LCSD #1 to allow stakeholders to attend board meetings in person again

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Wyoming

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