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The board recognized two Kelly Walsh students who placed in the state Congressional App Challenge and heard updates from the Casper Area Education Foundation (including a $1,500 grant for Seal of Biliteracy cords) and a BOCES report on dual/concurrent enrollment and completion rates.
Wyoming / School Districts / Natrona County School District #1
Natrona County School trustees voted to reject a citizen petition asking that at least two courts at the Beverly Street tennis/pickleball complex remain open year‑round, accepting staff recommendations that winterizing preserves the facility and limits liability and maintenance costs.
Wyoming / School Districts / Natrona County School District #1
Trustee and BOCES reports updated the board on the district's work on a guaranteed and viable curriculum aligned to Wyoming standards, assessment system reviews, and flagged potential issues with statewide dual-enrollment streamlining being discussed by the Joint Appropriations Committee and the Wyoming Community College Commission.
Wyoming / School Districts / Natrona County School District #1
The Natrona County School District Board recognized Catherine Behnke as the Wyoming Association of Language Teachers teacher of the year and celebrated Natrona County High School’s International Thespian Troupe No. 1 for winning state honors; students and teachers were praised and upcoming performances were announced.
Wyoming / School Districts / Natrona County School District #1
The Natrona County School District Board approved the consent agenda and unanimously accepted a $10,000 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow award for CY Middle School; the board also acknowledged five donations totaling $18,250 for school programs and equipment.
Wyoming / School Districts / Natrona County School District #1
The Natrona County School District #1 board recognized Verda James Elementary and Roosevelt High School for earning "meeting expectations" ratings and honored six NCHS welding students who placed at the Steel Days competition and won scholarships.
Wyoming / School Districts / Natrona County School District #1
The Natrona County School District #1 board approved a slate of officers for 2026, adopted the 2026 meeting dates after rejecting an amendment to change start time, unanimously approved the consent agenda and authorized major maintenance bids.
Wyoming / School Districts / Natrona County School District #1
Two public commenters urged the Natrona County School District #1 board to reconsider a planned relocation affecting special‑education students. One parent pleaded to be included in future decisions; another said she filed state complaints and a due‑process hearing alleging IDEA violations.
Wyoming / School Districts / Natrona County School District #1
Board recognized Kelly Walsh state championships and two schools moving to 'meeting' status, accepted the consent agenda and two grants, and approved committee recommendations to retire and revise board policies (53-20 and 53-50) during second reading; votes were recorded as unanimous.
Wyoming / School Districts / Natrona County School District #1
Several parents of students in the Paradise Valley Functional Life Skills (FLS) program told the Natrona County School District board they were not consulted about a move of the program to Fort Casper Academy and urged reversal or better planning; a trustee apologized for poor communication and asked for follow-up answers.