Education

Amid COVID-19 cancellations, NCSD still considering options for graduation

CASPER, Wyo. — In the wake of a recent round of event cancellations, including the announcement by the Wyoming High School Athletics Association suspending spring sports, Natrona County School District... Read more »

04/08/20 3:10 PM

Wyoming school closures extended to April 30; Superintendent Balow says districts are prepared

04/03/20 4:44 PM

Watch Live: Wyo Governor Mark Gordon and Wyo Dept. of Health briefing on COVID-19 (4/3/20)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Governor’s office has announced a briefing concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, scheduled for 3:30 pm, April 3. Oil City News is sharing the live feed of... Read more »

04/03/20 3:01 PM

NCSD: Virtual Adapted Remote Learning to begin April 6

CASPER, Wyo. — This upcoming week, Natrona County School District 1 say they will be using Virtual Adapted Remote learning beginning April 6, 2020. District officials said Friday afternoon that... Read more »

04/03/20 2:06 PM

Game and Fish launch virtual ‘Wyoming Outdoor Expo’ featuring adventurous activity for kids

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department cancelled their traditional annual “Wyoming Outdoor Expo” at the Casper Events Center due to COVID-19 coronavirus. Instead, they are organizing a... Read more »

04/03/20 10:51 AM

Students needing more time to confirm UW fall 2020 enrollment can apply for extension

The University of Wyoming has announced that prospective students considering attending the UW for the fall 2020 semester may have more time to confirm their intent to enroll, if they... Read more »

04/02/20 3:33 PM

Natrona students set for April 6 restart; all Wyoming districts get ‘adapted learning plans’ approved

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Education announced on Thursday, April 2 that all 48 school districts across the state have had required “adapted learning plans” approved to begin... Read more »

04/02/20 12:29 PM

Casper College graduation commencement cancelled

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper College has announced that there will be no commencement ceremony for Casper College graduates this May, the latest cancellation during times of concern over coronavirus caused... Read more »

04/01/20 1:52 PM

UW announces $2 million in financial support to college students impacted by COVID-19

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The University of Wyoming has announced that in response to student hardships caused by novel coronavirus COVID-19, that the institution is taking steps to help provide financial... Read more »

04/01/20 11:26 AM

Wyoming program brings raptors into the home

CASPER, Wyo. – Tuesday morning the Draper Museum Raptor Experience at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West partnered with the Wyoming Game and Fish to livestream on Faceboook a... Read more »

03/31/20 7:45 PM

Local educational livestreams for children

CASPER, Wyo. – Since schools have been closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the responsibility of keeping children engaged and continuously learning at home has fallen mostly on parents... Read more »

03/31/20 3:24 PM

Wyoming Dept. of Education provides update on school district planning amid COVID-19 closures

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Education released an update on Monday, March 30 regarding preparation for educational delivery amid COVID-19 related in-building school closures across the state. School... Read more »

03/30/20 5:33 PM

Decisions to be made on Natrona County School District events; prom, athletics, graduation

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County School District Officials say that information is forthcoming for upcoming spring events that are traditionally hosted by the district. Officials say that decisions on events... Read more »

03/30/20 4:09 PM

Acting UW President offers message as classes reconvene online

CASPER, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming’s Acting President, Neil Theobald, offered a digital “welcome back” message, as classes for the spring semester kicked off strictly with a distance component.... Read more »

03/30/20 2:28 PM

What will school look like amid COVID-19? Wyoming requires ‘Adapted Learning Plans’ in all districts

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming school buildings have been ordered closed until at least April 17. However, districts across the state are required to develop “Adapated Learning Plans” and must receive... Read more »

03/30/20 2:22 PM

Child Development Center fundraiser postponed; tele-therapy, tele-preschool options coming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Child Development Center of Natrona County say they have decided to postpone an annual fundraising event due to COVID-19 coronavirus. The 2020 Kids’ Art A La... Read more »

03/30/20 1:37 PM

Kelly Walsh rocking ‘Digital Rodstock 2020’ amid COVID-19 closures (VIDEOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s Kelly Walsh High School may be closed due to COVID-19 coronavirus, but the school is still holding their annual “Rodstock” music festival. The school began to... Read more »

03/30/20 11:57 AM

CC student and Casper native named ‘Wyoming Student of the Year’

CASPER, Wyo. — A Casper native and Casper College student has been named the 2019-2020 “Wyoming Student of the Year” by the Wyoming Association of Community College Trustees. That student... Read more »

03/30/20 11:05 AM

Wyoming superintendent: distance education for K-12 required by April 6

CASPER, Wyo. — Following the governor’s Friday, March 27 announcement of an order that Wyoming school closures will be extended until at least April 17, Wyoming Superintendent Jillian Balow issued... Read more »

03/27/20 3:21 PM

Journey Elementary Cello Club tune together from a distance

CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s Journey Elementary School, like schools across the Natrona County School District, are finding new ways to connect students and teachers. The school district shared about something... Read more »

03/27/20 2:13 PM

Effort rewarded: Two NCHS seniors named 2020 Daniels Scholars (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Two Natrona County High School seniors are among 32 students from across Wyoming to have been named to the 2020 Class of Daniels Scholars. The Daniels Fund... Read more »

03/27/20 1:00 PM

Casper area teachers adapt to teaching amid COVID-19 closures (PHOTOS)

CASPER, Wyo. — Schools in Natrona County are closed until at least April 20, 2020. NCSD Associate Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction Walt Wilcox acknowledged that this will be a... Read more »

03/26/20 2:09 PM

UW students can request ‘S/U’ grading for spring semester

CASPER, Wyo. — University of Wyoming students have the opportunity to shift to a “satisfactory/unsatisfactory” grade for the current semester. A statement from the University of Wyoming, sent Thursday afternoon, says... Read more »

03/26/20 12:32 PM

Four-time state championship winning NCHS wrestling coach named as CC ‘Distinguished Alumni’

CASPER, Wyo. — Former Casper College wrestler Jerry Quinlan has been chosen to receive the Casper College Alumni Association’s “2020 Distinguished Alumni” award. Quinlan’s personal, teaching and coaching achievements are... Read more »

03/24/20 2:56 PM

Casper College student health director named ‘Employee of the Year’

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Association of Community College Trustees have named their “Employee of the Year” for 2019-2020. The recipient of the aware is Casper College Director of Student... Read more »

03/24/20 2:37 PM

St. Anthony’s School releases second trimester honor rolls

CASPER, Wyo. — St. Anthony’s Tri-Parish Catholic School in Casper have released their 2019-2020 second trimester honor rolls. Students are named to the various honor rolls depending on their grade... Read more »

03/23/20 10:30 AM

UW’s Casper branch moving to distance learning

CASPER, Wyo. — In accordance with the University of Wyoming’s COVID-19 response plan, the Casper branch of the University of Wyoming is transitioning to work from a distance. “Safety is... Read more »

03/17/20 2:59 PM

NCSD graduation still on schedule, school year will not be extended

CASPER, Wyo. — The Natrona County School District will not be extending the school year, following closure of Natrona County Schools amid concerns over the national COVID-19 outbreak. Tanya Sutherland,... Read more »

03/17/20 1:18 PM

WHSAA suspends all activities and practices until April

The Wyoming High School Athletics Association says that all activities and practices will be suspended until early April. The suspension comes after schools began closing all around the state, in... Read more »

03/16/20 2:49 PM

Journey Elementary get $3,000 grant for school greenhouse

CASPER, Wyo. — Journey Elementary School has received a $3,000 donation to support education facilitated through their greenhouse. The grant comes from the “Whole Kids Foundation” who are providing the... Read more »

03/09/20 7:17 PM

Trustees select possible architect for NCHS footbridge

CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County High School is expected to see the construction of an “elevated walkway” connecting the main school building to the Mustang Athletic and Community Center. The... Read more »

03/09/20 7:14 PM

Casper legislators: funding new UW pool should require more Wyoming swimmers on teams

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming House of Representatives discussed Senate File 119, a bill which appropriates funding for state funded capital construction projects, during their Tuesday, March 3 floor session.... Read more »

03/04/20 5:01 PM

New University of Wyoming president announced

CASPER, Wyo. – The University of Wyoming has announced its new president. In a release sent Wednesday morning, the university said trustees had selected Edward Seidel to be the 28th... Read more »

03/04/20 9:23 AM

‘Array’ new apprenticeship program to pay people to learn coding in Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — It’s not always easy being on the cutting edge. Eric Trowbridge and the staff at the Array School of Technology and Design in Cheyenne have spent the... Read more »

02/28/20 4:42 PM

Gallery: Pathways students give Barrasso a taste of career education in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — United States Senator John Barrasso visited Pathways Innovation Center in Casper on Friday, Feb. 28. Students gave Barrasso an idea of career and technical education programs they... Read more »

02/28/20 12:03 PM

Program gives youngsters opportunity to learn about the telegraph

CASPER, Wyo. — Fort Caspar Museum and the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center are partnering to present a series of new classes combining the Trails Center’s “History Club” and Fort Caspar... Read more »

02/26/20 1:19 PM

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Education

Amid COVID-19 cancellations, NCSD still considering options for graduation

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UW to host State Speech and Debate tournament online

UW Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost to step down

Judge orders release of report on offensive school flyers

Wyoming school closures extended to April 30; Superintendent Balow says districts are prepared

Watch Live: Wyo Governor Mark Gordon and Wyo Dept. of Health briefing on COVID-19 (4/3/20)

NCSD: Virtual Adapted Remote Learning to begin April 6

Game and Fish launch virtual ‘Wyoming Outdoor Expo’ featuring adventurous activity for kids

Students needing more time to confirm UW fall 2020 enrollment can apply for extension

Natrona students set for April 6 restart; all Wyoming districts get ‘adapted learning plans’ approved

Casper College graduation commencement cancelled

UW announces $2 million in financial support to college students impacted by COVID-19

Wyoming program brings raptors into the home

Local educational livestreams for children

Wyoming Dept. of Education provides update on school district planning amid COVID-19 closures

Decisions to be made on Natrona County School District events; prom, athletics, graduation

Acting UW President offers message as classes reconvene online

What will school look like amid COVID-19? Wyoming requires ‘Adapted Learning Plans’ in all districts

Child Development Center fundraiser postponed; tele-therapy, tele-preschool options coming

Kelly Walsh rocking ‘Digital Rodstock 2020’ amid COVID-19 closures (VIDEOS)

CC student and Casper native named ‘Wyoming Student of the Year’

Wyoming superintendent: distance education for K-12 required by April 6

Journey Elementary Cello Club tune together from a distance

Effort rewarded: Two NCHS seniors named 2020 Daniels Scholars (PHOTOS)

Casper area teachers adapt to teaching amid COVID-19 closures (PHOTOS)

UW students can request ‘S/U’ grading for spring semester

Four-time state championship winning NCHS wrestling coach named as CC ‘Distinguished Alumni’

Casper College student health director named ‘Employee of the Year’

St. Anthony’s School releases second trimester honor rolls

UW’s Casper branch moving to distance learning

NCSD graduation still on schedule, school year will not be extended

WHSAA suspends all activities and practices until April

Journey Elementary get $3,000 grant for school greenhouse

Trustees select possible architect for NCHS footbridge

Casper legislators: funding new UW pool should require more Wyoming swimmers on teams

New University of Wyoming president announced

‘Array’ new apprenticeship program to pay people to learn coding in Wyoming

Gallery: Pathways students give Barrasso a taste of career education in Casper

Program gives youngsters opportunity to learn about the telegraph

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Amid COVID-19 cancellations, NCSD still considering options for graduation

NCSD Meals: Friday’s meals to be handed out Thursday, because of Holiday

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