Proudly Serving the Hulet and Devils Tower Community
Proudly Serving the Hulet and Devils Tower Community
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Hulett School Library will host a Scholastic Book Fair from Mon., Nov. 7 to Thurs., Nov. 10. Funds raised will help purchase books for the school library and classroom libraries. Families, faculty and the community, are invited to attend this fun reading event that helps inspire children to become lifelong readers. The book fair will feature extended hours on Monday and refreshments will be served. Come browse the fair while waiting for the Veterans Day concert to begin. Hours on Tuesday through Thursday will be from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. A...
Students from the 4th and 7th grades of the Hulett School, taught by Anna Backen and Josh Willems respectively, enjoyed visiting the Vore Buffalo Jump on October 5. These students study Wyoming History, and the Vore Buffalo Jump allows students to step into the past and really imagine what life would have been like during the period in our history when Native Americans trapped large numbers of bison in the Vore site sinkhole. According to Backen, they couldn't have asked for better weather as th...
The Hulett Red Devil Cheerleaders has announced the winners of the homecoming home town spirit award. The winner this year was the Hulett Motel and Malt Shop who went all out supporting their Hulett Red Devils. Runners up were Deer Creek Taxidermy and the Corner Market. The cheerleaders presented all of the winners with their awards...
According to this year’s accountability scores, all of Crook County’s schools are at least partially meeting the state’s expectations and have not seen a significant drop in performance scores, despite the disruptions caused by COVID-19. Accountability measures have not been determined since the 2018-19 school year, a two-year pause caused by the pandemic. The Wyoming Department of Education reports that half of traditional schools in this state were able to maintain their level of school performance and 20% actually increased their ratin...
Hulett fourth graders have earnestly been studying indigenous tribes of Wyoming as part of Wyoming History. An element of the indigenous tribe unit is how these people utilized the buffalo in many aspects of their daily life. The class finished a read aloud of Naya Nuki, the story of a Shoshone girl who was captured with Sacajawea but escaped and tried to survive independently on the way back to her people. This story was filled with daily life. To further deepen the study of tribal daily life,...
Students build connections during Heart of Gold Livestock Show The second annual "Heart of Gold Livestock Show" was held Sept. 27 at the Crook County Fairgrounds in Sundance. Partnering on this event were Crook County 4-H, Bearlodge-Sundance FFA, Whitcomb FFA, Devils Tower FFA and Crook County School District programs. Participants from programs in the Sundance Elementary, Sundance Secondary, Moorcroft K-8 and Moorcroft High School received hands-on experience in showing livestock and the care o...
The Devils Tower FFA is making plans to get elementary students involved in the chapter by growing herbs. Each class Kindergarten through fifth grade, has been assigned a herb to grow in their classroom. Herbs are easily grown, low maintenance plants that are perfect for growing in classrooms year-round. The FFA has drastically reduced in active participant numbers the last few years. The idea for this plan is to get kids interested in the FFA so our program doesn't dwindle and die out. Chapter...
Hulett Elementary School students outside saying the Pledge of Allegiance. Students at the elementary school line up outside to say the Pledge each day before school. The high school recites the Pledge of Allegiance first hour, led by a student over the intercom, followed by any announcements for the day. It's great way to start each morning....
This year's Hulett homecoming started off at 7:30 p.m. on Tues., Sept. 6, with all the people watching as the seniors walked together down the white lane to take their rightful places on the stools of honor to finally find out who the elected king and queen would turn out to be. Before they could know Ms. Anya Ivie Moody had a few announcements to make. She started off with a mention of all the sports teams including Hulett Cross Country, Hulett Lady Devils Volleyball, and Hulett Red Devils...
Come on Hulett businesses, it’s time for the Home Town Spirit Award competition. The Lil’ Devils Cheerleaders are inviting all Hulett Businesses to compete in the 2022 Home Town Spirit Competition. Let’s see your Red Devil Pride as you decorate your business in the signature Red and Black. Homecoming week is Sept. 5-10. Winner will be chosen by the cheerleaders after the homecoming parade on Fri., Sept. 9 at 11 a.m. The winner will receive the traveling trophy as well as a Red Devil Spirit package and bragging rights. Honorable mentions will...
Events began Tues., Sept. 6. Following is the schedule for the rest of Homecoming week. Thursday Dress up day: Anything but a Backpack Day Class Activity: Pool Noodle Relay during beginning of 5th period. Students will report back to class when done. Friday Dress up day: Hoist Your Colors: Seniors – White, Juniors – Black, Sophomores – Red, Freshmen – Hot Pink, JH/Elementary – School Colors (Red/Black) 8-9 a.m. Powder Puff Football 8-11 a.m. Build/finish floats. JH students report to gym for JH Buff Puff VB. 11 a.m. Parade Booster Club BBQ...
The Crook County School District held their annual Bus Driver's Clinic in Hulett Aug. 16, with all route bus drivers and substitute drivers attending. All bus drivers are required by the State of Wyoming to complete six hours of training yearly. This year, the clinic focused on defensive driving. Campbell County provided the training. Organizers expressed their appreciation to all the local businesses in Hulett, Moorcroft and Sundance that donated door prizes again this year. Tom Wolf was...
The Powder River Energy Foundation awarded preschool tuition scholarships totaling $3450 to students at five preschools in Crook and Weston counties. This is the third allotment in a sustaining preschool tuition assistance program as part of the Shayna Ritthaler Memorial Scholarship. The Powder River Energy Foundation (PRECorp Foundation) Board of Directors awarded funds to Weston County Children's Center/Region III Developmental Services, Sundance Kids Prints Preschool and Sundance Little Ones...
The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Crook County at the completion of the 2022 spring semester. Students are: Jonathan Tinsley (Bachelor of Science) of Aladdin; Yuli D. Viergets (Bachelor of Science) of Beulah; Taylor Olivia Kennah (Bachelor of Science) of Hulett; Darbi G. Buckmiller (Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering), Sarah L. Lewis (Master of Arts) and Luke R. Norris (Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering) of Moorcroft; Courtney S. Feehan BSDH of Pine Haven; Shelby Heaster...
Samuel and Hunter Reilly were recently participants during the American Legion, Wyoming Boys' State, held at the University of Wyoming's College of Business in Laramie June 12-18. The annual program is a chance for high school juniors from across the state to participate in a week's worth of activities to gain knowledge of their state and its governmental structure. Delegates learn first-hand how government works, experiencing what it takes to create and enact laws. The week emphasizes...
The Crook County Farm Bureau Federation has selected the winners for three scholarships for 2022. This year's winners are FaithHoney Anderson, Dalton Butler and Brook Hofland. In first place, FaithHoney Anderson was selected to receive a $1500 scholarship from the Crook County Farm Bureau Federation for the 2022-2023 school year. FaithHoney was the National Honor Society chapter President, and the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America chapter President and National Vice President,...
The University of Wyoming lists eight students from Crook County on the 2022 spring semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls. The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better grade-point average, and freshmen who have earned a 3.25 or better grade-point average. To be eligible, students must have been enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours taken for letter grades. Crook County students on the list are: Alessandro Mastrovito and Tracen Mills of Hulett; Daylie M....
College officials have released the names of the 489 students who made the President’s Honor Roll at Casper College for the 2022 spring semester. To qualify, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and receive a GPA of 3.5 or better. Students named to Casper College’s President’s Honor Roll include Dalton Butler and Jhett Letellier of Hulett. Casper College officials have released the names of the 399 students who made the Dean’s Honor Roll at Casper College for the 2022 spring semester. To qualify for the award, a student must have a...
The University of Wyoming has announced students on the 2022 spring semester President’s Honor Roll. Crook County students on the list include: Payson G. Birkeland of Aladdin; Katrina A. Bauman, Joseph S. Kennah and Taylor Olivia Kennah of Hulett; Tianne M. Fischbach, Audrey Lynn Merwin and Luke R. Norris of Moorcroft; Madison Rae Barritt, Shelby Heaster and Teddi M. Marchant of Sundance. The President’s Honor Roll consists of regularly enrolled undergraduates who earned a 4.0 (“A”) grade-point average for the semester. To be eligible, student...
A Honor Roll: Bryce Ackerman Kayden Austin Jessee Driskill Keegan Gantz Adrianna Hostler Ahnya Ivie Ellie Jay Lane Jay Elizabeth Jordan McKenna Kromarek Tyler Kromarek Aiden McAmis Rachel Merwin Lauren Morgan Rachen Morgan Abby Nelson Seth Nelson Sam Reilly Aislinn Riley Cael Sanders Kaydence Westover Ashlynn Wilson Jax Ayka A/B Honor Roll: Myah Cornett Destiny Gustafson Natalee Harrison Henry Hodges Cash Huven Kaydence Karlson Kagan Lawrence Meaghan Mahoney Delainie Munch Lacy Pennington Hunter Reilly Devlin Riley Kade Smith Donovan Sneed...
The majority of Wyoming residents feel our schools don’t prepare children for the future, according to Governor Mark Gordon’s education advisory group. A public survey that garnered over 7000 responses – including 326 from Crook County – saw 59% of people answer “no” to the question. School district employees were the most likely to believe the way Wyoming educates its kids prepares them for the future at 48%, followed by parents and guardians at 44%, while concerned citizens were the least likely at just 29%. Just 33% of former and current...
Mrs. Lila Kennah was recently nominated by her colleagues for teacher of the year and her application was forwarded to Crook County School District for consideration. A committee reviewed all applications using a rubric in order to make the selection. District Sperintendent Mark Broderson recently notified Mrs. Kennah of her selection. The announcement will be officially made in August, once school begins. Mrs. Kennah has been a positive role model for staff and students in the district for...
May 23 marked the HiSET graduation of nine area residents. Each student successfully completed the course of study and high school equivalency tests (reading, writing, math, science and social studies) as set forth by the State of Wyoming. Callie Allred, Director of the College and Career Readiness Center (of which the high school equivalency program is a part), Eastern Wyoming College, Torrington, announced the graduates as Janet and Ayme distributed diplomas to the graduates. The HiSET...
Once again, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #80 hosted the Americanism essay and coloring sheet contest for grades K-12. This contest is open to all students (Homeschool, Private and Public) each year. Grades K-2 were given coloring sheets that had Patriotic scenes and quotes from great American leaders and patriots. On the back of the coloring page, they were encouraged to write a sentence or two about how they would thank a Veteran for their service to our great country. Grades 3-6 were to...
The commencement ceremonies for the Hulett graduating class of 2022 were held on May 22 at 4 p.m. at the Hulett High School gym. Nineteen seniors were honored. The Hulett band played Pomp and Circumstance followed by a welcome by Principal Wiegel. Salutatorian Echo Sowers gave her speech followed by Valedictorian Lane Jay. He gave a warm remembrance of his school years and his classmates. He also thanked the teachers and family for his success. The senior class chose teacher Pat Reilly as their...
