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Frontier Academy students certified as graduates at Fremont County School District No. 25 meeting
Summary
The board’s chair certified a group of Frontier Academy students as meeting Wyoming and district diploma requirements after a graduation ceremony; students and staff offered commencement remarks.
Frontier Academy students were presented and certified as graduates at a Fremont County School District No. 25 meeting, where staff introduced and praised individual students and Board Chair Burke formally certified that the students had met Wyoming State Department of Education and district requirements for graduation.
The ceremony featured remarks from Frontier staff member Nicole Schoning and short speeches from multiple students who described their experiences at Frontier Academy and their plans after graduation. Schoning introduced graduates one by one and highlighted perseverance and progress for many students who finished “at the wire.”
Why it matters: Frontier Academy is the district’s alternative/alternative high school setting, and the board’s certification is the formal acknowledgement that these students met state and district requirements for a diploma.
Board certification and ceremony details: After introductions and individual remarks from students, Chairman Burke told the board, families and guests, “It’s my pleasure to certify that these students have met the requirements of the Wyoming State Department of Education and Fremont County School District Number 25 to earn their diploma from Frontier Academy.” He then directed the customary tassel move for graduates.
Student remarks and backgrounds: Multiple students spoke briefly about what Frontier provided them, thanked named staff, and outlined next steps. Students who spoke on the record at the meeting include Alex Bisbee (who said the self‑paced environment allowed him to continue sports), Brandon Monroe (who said Frontier helped him regain eligibility to play basketball and graduate on time), Jamie Moss (who described Frontier staff who supported her), Crimson Rose (who said she planned to pursue medical‑assistant/CNA and phlebotomy training), Cadence Straub (who described moving among five schools and finding a place to belong at Frontier), and Adinidine “Nini” Willow (who said she plans to attend college and study dentistry). Several students repeatedly thanked specific staff members by name, notably Stanley/Stan and Ziegler.
Context and next steps: The certification at the meeting documents the board’s formal recognition of diplomas; the ceremony also served as an occasion for staff to highlight Frontier’s role as an alternative pathway for students who need a different learning environment. Board members and attendees joined graduates for photographs after the certification. No further formal action on these diplomas was recorded at the meeting.
