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This weekend, students in Thermopolis FFA will be attending a two-day conference at Douglas High School. Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor Britton Van Heule said primarily freshmen and sophomores will be going to the Finding Inspiration Reaching Excellence (FIRE) conference, while juniors and seniors are attending the Chapter Presidents Conference (CPC). Both events are this Friday and Saturday. Van Heule further explained the Wyoming FFA Association State Officers put the FIRE conference on,...
People who want to help out the elementary teachers with some needed school supplies will have that opportunity this holiday season as the school’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) will again be setting up the Teacher Tree. Delina Wille, president of the PTO, explained each teacher is given three ornaments on which they can write what they might need for their classrooms. The ornaments are hung on the tree and parents can take them and get the teachers something they need. Typical items i...
Thermopolis Middle School students presented a program last Friday honoring local veterans....
The Hot Springs County High School Drama Club will be presenting their Fall Showcase this coming week, Nov. 14, 16, and 17 at 7 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. The students are presenting their design and performance pieces for State Drama Competition. The designs will be displayed in the auditorium lobby for audience members to look at before and after the performances. “The rules for State Drama have changed this year by aligning with the International Thespian Festival rules,” said dir...
Hot Springs County High School held their Academic Achievement night on Monday, honoring those students who have lettered in academics. In order to earn their letter, students must appear on one of the three honor rolls for two consecutive semesters. An achievement night is held twice each year, once in the fall and once in the spring. Those awarded Monday night were: Audrey Axtell, Hunter Bartholomew, Naomi Bishop, Eric Bleak, Tamara Bleak, Taylor Bleak, McKenna Bomengen, Ashley Brawley, Katie Burrows, Joshua Canfield, Patricia Capelle,...
Monday night, five Hot Springs County students were inducted into National Honor Society. From left, Jeffrey VanAntwerp, Aaron Hanson, Barbara Jean Kissel, Lane Randall and Courtney Jeunehomme....
Members of Hot Springs County High School's FFA program returned over the weekend from the 90th Annual FFA National Convention in Indianapolis. While chapter members have gone to the convention in the past, this year was a special one since they were taking their booth to add to the Hall of States. They won the state competition with their booth, allowing them the opportunity to present it in competition on the n ational level. "The expo hall was ginormous," FFA sponsor Britton VanHeule said....
Thermopolis Middle School is one of eight schools in the United States recognized by Solution Tree in 2017 for its sustained success in raising student achievement. The school’s successful implementation of the Professional Learning Communities at Work™ process was a major contributing factor in the improved achievement of its students. PLCs are schools and districts in which educators recognize the key to improved learning for students is on-going, job-embedded learning for the adults who serve those students. The three big ideas of a PLC cal...
Starting her fourth year as head coach for the Bobcat Speech and Debate team, coach Cindy Glasson is optimistic about this team’s season. “We have retained all of last years competitors and added a few new faces this season,” she said. “I am excited to get these kids on their feet.” With the new additions to the team, there will be about 15 students traveling with the team this year, nearly double the members of last year. “The team really went out and recruited this year,” Glasson said. “All last season they would sit around and discuss eighth...
School District transportation director Jerry Bowman, with the help of Buster the Bus, took students at Ralph Witters Elementary through bus safety tips last week. Buster is a remote controlled bus on loan from WYDOT for schools to use during Bus Safety Week, complete with flashing lights, blinking eyes and a microphone that allows Bowman to give instructions through the bus....
Ralph Witters Elementary students Cian Kines, Alix Sorenson and Ellie Arcand check out one of two massive pumpkins brought to the school last week for the students to explore....
DeAnna Myers is very serious as she learns about fire safety from Thermopolis Volunteer Fireman, Forrest Coleman-Weisz. While celebrating National Fire Safety Week, the firemen stopped in at each of the schools in the area, including a visit to Amy Ready's Moms and Tots on Tuesday....
Fireman John Fish was having a great time with third graders from Ralph Witters Elementary, helping them out of the department's new Smoke House. Even though she got her hair caught in the velcro, this young lady managed to escape and make it to the class meeting place....
Those who need a little help getting fallen leaves off their property can get that assistance through the students at Thermopolis Middle School. This year marks the fifth that the school is providing the service. Secretary Brenda Cornwell said the leaf raking is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27. Anyone who wants their leaves raked can contact the school at 864-6551 to be placed on the list. She added it’s the school’s way to give back to the community. The raking will go until about...
Dennis Johnson grabs a cup of chili at the RT Communications Inc. tailgate party prior to Friday night's football game. Serving chili are Becky Mills, Tobi Johansen, Jay Erk and Sonja Johansen....
Third grade student Carter Mascorro rounds a barrel during the Ralph Witters Elementary Reading Rodeo. Other activities included pole racing, roping and a petting zoo....
Drew Brown works with Thermopolis Middle School band students, getting them prepped for their concert on Thursday, Oct. 12 at the auditorium. The band will take the stage at 7 p.m. for the first concert of the school year....
Before heading out the Homecoming football game, several enjoyed a steak dinner at the high school, served by Thermopolis FFA members....
Homecoming week begins on Monday, and it looks as though its going to be a fun-filled time for everyone. Appropriately enough, Monday will be “Pajama Day” with students coming to school wearing their favorite pajamas. During the day, the guys will have a chance to strut their stuff with the male version of a beauty pageant, the “Mangeant” in the auditorium starting at 2:50. Tuesday will see each of the classes separated out by color as they have “Class Color Day.” The fun begins at 6:45 p.m. with the Buff Puff volleyball game in the gym, fo... Full story
Alison Ivie is all smiles and laughter as she comes down the slide at Ralph Witters Elementary on Tuesday. Mikhail Gaball (left) and Jackson Skelton had been tickling everyone coming down the slide while Mike Dykes (far right) looks pretty unsure about the entire thing....
Freshman Emme Norsworthy joined the rest of the freshman class at Friday night's football game to sign a pledge to finish high school....
Taylor Ivie, Mercede Martinez and Elizabeth Arcand helped lead the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of silence at Ralph Witters Elementary on Monday in remembrance of 9-11....
The Lights On After School program for Ralph Witters Elementary and Thermopolis Middle School kicked off this week, and Program Coordinator Elisa Daniels said there are already 200 students registered between the two schools. Regular hours of operation are 3:45-5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 12:35-3:30 p.m. Friday. The elementary will utilize the Vocational Building next to the Ralph Witters Elementary playground for activities. Daniels said previously the school was also used, but it...
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...
