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  • High school hosting dinner, movie

    Aug 24, 2017

    Hot Springs County High School is planning a special Dinner and Walk In Movie Night event for high school students and their parents on Friday, Aug. 25. The event provides and exciting way to start the school year and an opportunity to interact with staff. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., featuring a menu of pulled pork sandwiches, Hessenthaler corn and chips. The movie will begin at 8 p.m., at the football field. The film, “The Princess Bride,” is a fairy tale adventure, told from the perspective of a grandfather reading to his grandson. It...

  • Coloring the pencils

    Aug 24, 2017

    Hot Springs County High School senior Jared Little finishes a mural at Ralph Witters Elementary, where he spent his younger school years. Little feels RWE was a big part of his life and the mural is an opportunity for him to give back....

  • Over and under

    Cindy Glasson, Reporter Photographer|Aug 24, 2017

    New high school freshmen had a good rolling start on Tuesday with the help of some mentors from the upper class. Lots of teamwork, learning and fun was the highlight of the day....

  • Time to go back to school

    Cindy Glasson|Aug 17, 2017

    Parents love it – children dread it – its back to school time at Hot Springs County School District #1. Classes will begin at Ralph Witters Elementary (RWE), Thermopolis Middle School (TMS) and Hot Springs County High School on Wed., Aug. 23. High school freshmen will have a “rolling start” on Tues., Aug. 22. They will check in between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. with their first day ending at 3 p.m. The rolling start, which began a couple of years ago, gives freshmen an extra day to get acquain...

  • Royal couple

    Mark Dykes, Editor|May 11, 2017

    Kaili Johnson and Caleb DeCroo were named Prom King and Queen on Saturday night....

  • Baccalaureate planned for Monday

    May 11, 2017

    The time of year seniors look forward to and parents dread, graduation week, is upon us. This year, Baccalaureate will be held on Monday, May 15 in the auditorium. The service will begin at 7 p.m. and everyone is invited to attend. On Tuesday, May 16, seniors will gather for Scholarship Night at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. The seniors are having a fun day on Wednesday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kiwanis shelter in the state park. They are planning games and a delicious BBQ for the seniors. The grand finale will be graduation on Sunday,...

  • High school POPS concert Thursday

    May 11, 2017

    Thursday, May 11 is sure to be a wonderful evening of entertainment in Hot Springs State Park as the Hot Springs County High School bands and choirs will be presenting their POPS Concert at the pavilion. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. and feature a variety of music from Le Miserable and Phantom of the Opera to Disney classics and motion picture themes. Pizza will be sold as a fundraiser to help boost the activities account for festivals next year and will be $2 per slice or $14 for an entire pizza....

  • Fourth grade experiences Yellowstone Park

    May 11, 2017

    This spring, fourth graders at Ralph Witters Elementary School were once again fortunate to experience two wonderful trips in Yellowstone National Park. Each trip consisted of a four-day, three-night stay in Yellowstone's Lamar Valley at the Buffalo Ranch, the weekends of April 14-17 and April 21-24. Yellowstone Park Rangers immersed the fourth graders in engaging learning experiences on ecology, geology, history, and preservation of the park. Students participated in many activities such as... Full story

  • FFA banquet recognizes student accomplishments

    May 11, 2017

    Thursday night saw the annual Thermopolis FFA Banquet, with FFA Alumni providing a milk can dinner at the Hot Springs County agricultural building. Following the meal, awards were presented in the school auditorium. Community, chapter, and student development are all very important parts of Thermopolis FFA activities and programs. Students work all year to fulfill the requirements of the Chapter Application. This year the chapter earned a One Star rating. Consistently they are one of the best...

  • A night for the arts at TMS

    Apr 27, 2017

    Thermopolis Middle School will feature the creativity of its students on Tuesday, May 2, at the Parent Partner night beginning at 6 p.m. There will be a fine arts extravaganza, with blended lemonades, garden tours, and an art stroll among the activities. There will also be a book fair in the Makerspace room, and a concert from the fifth, sixth and seventh, and eighth grade bands, as well as the school’s choir and guitar club. Another highlight is the Night at the Wax Museum, sponsored by the Language Arts teachers. Students will present t...

  • Drama club spring production

    Cindy Glasson, Reporter Photographer|Apr 27, 2017

    You have just two evenings left, Thursday and Friday, to catch the Hot Springs County High School Drama Club’s spring production, the “Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” in the auditorium, beginning at 7 p.m. Written by Dan Zolidis, the show features two narrators and a group of actors attempting to present all 209 Grimm Brothers tales as they were originally meant to be – as one long story. Buckle up for a hilarious ride through well-known stories such as “Snow White” and “Hansel and Gretel”, and...

  • UW Signing day set for May 2

    Apr 27, 2017

    The University of Wyoming and the 4-H Extension office, along with Hot Springs County High School, will present UW Signing Day on Tuesday, May 2 at 12:30 p.m. at the high school. A university representative will be present. This event is an occasion to experience the pride of a college signing day. Students attending will be able to show their Poke Pride as they sign on as a future Wyoming Cowboy or Cowgirl. May 1 is the official national date for students to confirm their intent to enroll in college. Students are also encouraged to have their...

  • Flying solo

    Apr 27, 2017

    Baylee Shaffer and Aaron Hanson were among the soloists performing at the North Big Horn Basin Music Festival, hosted in Thermopolis last week. Shaffer earned a Superior vocal rating, and Hanson earned a Superior vocal rating and an Excellent flute rating. Band and Choir Director Gerry Burton stated the festival "was a huge project and the support was amazing." Burton also stated the concert band earned Excellent and High Excellent ratings across the board. He noted this is amazing, knowing two...

  • Choral compilation

    Apr 27, 2017

    During a pre-festival concert last week, several choirs perform including the full choir and separate men's and women's groups. Thermopolis was host to the North Big Horn Basin Music Festival Friday and Saturday....

  • HSCHS Prom preparations in the works

    Apr 27, 2017

    The students at Hot Springs County High School are ordering flowers, making hair appointments and renting tuxedos in preparation for Prom, set for Saturday, May 6. “The Roaring 20’s – A Secret Soiree” will begin with the Grand March at 7:30 in the auditorium. They will dance the night away from 9 p.m. until midnight on the stage of the auditorium, the “secret” that was kept under wraps until Tuesday this week. Parents and friends are welcome to attend the Grand March to take photos....

  • Number work

    Mark Dykes, Assistant Editor|Apr 13, 2017

    Mesa Allen shows off her multiplication skills as grandma Barb Hansen watches. The activity was among many stations available during the Ralph Witters Elementary Math Night on Tuesday. Students received tickets they could get punched for doing math activities, with two punches earning them pizza and the third getting them an ice cream float....

  • Kindergarten registration next week

    Apr 13, 2017

    Ralph Witters Elementary will host its Kindergarten Round-Up for the 2017-18 school year on Thursday, April 20 from 5-7 p.m. at the school library. To be eligible for kindergarten, students must be five years old by Sept. 15, 2017. Those who are bringing children to register are asked to have an immunization record and a state-certified birth certificate. Kids can still be registered without the birth certificate, but the document must be turned into the office before the first day of school, Aug. 23. Questions can be directed to the school...

  • HSCHS pre-festival show

    Apr 6, 2017

    An evening filled with music is scheduled at the auditorium on Tuesday, April 18, starting at 7 p.m. The high school’s pre-festival concert will feature solos and ensembles as well as the full band and choir. The repertoire will be the pieces selected for this year’s Big Horn Basin Music Festival, which will be held in Thermopolis on April 21 and 22. The Festival itself will include musicians from all over the Big Horn Basin who will be judged by a panel of professionals from good to superior rankings. Everyone is welcome at the concert as wel...

  • Risen Son school fundraiser

    Apr 6, 2017

    Risen Son Christian School will be hosting a spaghetti dinner and auction on Friday, April 21 to raise funds for student scholarships. Dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Hot Springs County Fair Building. There will be games and cupcake wars along with an auction for some wonderful items, including a two-night stay at a beautiful riverfront cabin. If you would like to donate items for the auction, please contact Shannon Shaffer at 921-0653. Everyone is welcome to attend....

  • Preschool roundup next week

    Apr 6, 2017

    The fire hall will be home to the 2017 Pre-School Round-Up, April 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The event provides a chance for parents to meet with representatives from pre-schools in town — including Hot Springs County School District, Children’s Resource Center, Head Start and Risen Son Christian School — as well as those who provide childcare. Parents are welcome to bring their children as well, and pre-registration will be available for some schools. There’s also a chance to win a large Easter basket with plenty of goodies. Call the Childre...

  • Treasured teaching

    Mark Dykes, Assistant Editor|Apr 6, 2017

    Hot Springs County School District Superintendent Dustin Hunt congratulates 2016-17 Teacher of the Year Stephanie Czarobski during an all-school assembly last Friday. Czarobski, along with Alex McLean, Jacob Strenger and Tom Olsen, received their Champion for Children awards prior to the announcement by Catelyn Deromedi, the 2015-16 Teacher of the Year....

  • Piece of the 'pi'

    Mar 23, 2017

    Rhiannon Muller received a pie to the face Friday at Thermopolis Middle School. In recognition of "Pi Day," members of the Mathcounts team challenged classes to a variety of math challenges; students chosen from among the winners were given the honor of selecting which team members would receive a pie....

  • Middle school students look to fund well in Sudan

    Mark Dykes, Assistant Editor|Mar 23, 2017

    Students at Thermopolis Middle School are working to help the people of Sudan by providing funding for a well there. The inspiration for the project came after they read “A Long Walk to Water” by Linda Sue Park. The novel tells two stories. One is the fictional account of Nya, a girl in Sudan who is fetching water from a pond for her family, travelling over miles of rough terrain in searing heat to do so. The other story is non-fiction, the story of Salva Dut, who became one of the “lost boys...

  • PAWS seashell-abration

    Dennis Nierzwicki|Mar 9, 2017

    Thermopolis Middle School students were in for a show during their voices assembly Friday, when a presentation about personal hygiene transformed into a PAWS celebration focused under and around the sea. Above, Nicole Reid, Brenda Cornwell and Hannah Brooks dance to Katy Perry's "Firework"....

  • Excellent writers

    Mar 9, 2017

    Kiwanis Essay winners at Thermopolis Middle School include: Karissa McGarvie-Balstad, first; Remmington Ferree, second and Madeline Stam, third. Other finalists were Maggie Cable, Oakley Bowman and Jocelyn White....

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