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Once again, the students of Crook County have outdone the state average with a graduation rate for the 2022-2023 school year of 89%. This places Crook County School District among the top 15 in the state, which has 48 school districts. "We appreciate that our graduation rate is above the state average but, to be honest, our goal is always going to be 100%," says Superintendent Mark Broderson. "Graduation rates include many factors that are out of a school's control but we want all students to wa...
“A” Honor Roll Sixth Grade: Samantha Marie Amdahl, Clara Mae Riley, Lilah Caroline Wendling, Hannah Anne Willems, Citabria Jo Wolfskill Seventh Grade: Cedar Avery Palm, Madison Beth Willems Eighth Grade: Thomas Charles Bauman, Jocelynn Noelle Didier, Jolee Lynn Jay, Gabriella Ann Jordan, Aiden Alen Williams Sophomores: Dylan Scott Williams, Vella Vouy Wyka Juniors: Adrianna Khrystene Hostler, Ellie Rose Jay, Elizabeth Jean Jordan “A/B” Honor Roll Sixth Grade: Baxton Matthew Amdahl, Raylynn Dylan Edinger, Gavin Xavier Foskett, Paxton Lance Prave...
Donna Wolf has been announced as Crook County School District's "Support Staff of the Year" winner for 2023-24. With over 26 years of dedicated service in the district, Donna is currently shining as a paraprofessional at Hulett. Her unwavering commitment makes her an indispensable part of CCSD#1, and our schools are truly enhanced by her presence. Here's what one of her nominators had to say: "Donna Wolf has been a loyal employee for many years, a staple at Hulett School. She takes on...
Northwest College has named 483 students to its fall 2023 semester honor rolls. The list of students represents 40 communities in Wyoming, 23 in Montana, as well as 15 states and 15 different countries. Students qualifying for the Vice President’s Honor Roll must complete at least 12 semester hours of college-level coursework with a minimum grade point average of 3.50 on a 4.0 scale. Crook County students on the Vice President’s Honor Roll include: Lane Jay of Hulett and Parker Speidel of Sundance....
Black Hills State University has released the Dean's List for the fall 2023 semester. A total of 680 students maintained a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credit hours. In addition, a total of 98 students maintained a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher while taking between three and 11 credit hours. Crook County students on the Full-time Dean's List include: Brandon Dixon of Sundance and Alexandria Eakins of Alva. Crook County students on the...
Dylan Williams, a Hulett High School 10th grade student was selected to be in the Wyoming All-State Choir in the tenor section. He will go to Casper January 14-16 to prepare and participate in the concert held on the 16th. Williams had to tryout in Gillette in October and found out Dec. 1 that he had been selected. He had to practice and cite read and sing a piece that the judges gave him to sing. From there, their performance was reviewed and then the judges selected the All-State...
The junior high and high school Christmas concert was held last Tuesday at the Hulett School. The band and the choir performed a number of traditional and contemporary Christmas and holiday songs. This was the second concert for the holidays held under the direction of Lila Kennah....
Seventy-seven candidates for graduate degrees were honored at Chadron State College’s Winter Commencement Dec. 15 in the Chicoine Center. Amber Kaplan of Hulett earned a Master of Arts in Education. Lindsay Hansen of Moorcroft earned a Master of Arts in Education....
The elementary Christmas concert was held last Tuesday at the school. Preschool through fifth grade sang to a packed audience. Songs such as Rudolph, the Red Nose Reindeer, Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls and Silent Night were performed for parents and friends. To end the evening, Santa Claus paid a visit and children were thrilled to sit on his lap and tell them what they wanted for Christmas....
The Devils Tower FFA held a Fall Fest on November 10 at the school. The fun-filled evening had pumpkin decorating, pie eating contest, chili cook-off and cornhole. Kids of all ages and adults had a great time participating in all the activities. The FFA Chapter has been very busy with many events, including planning their Christmas party....
Almost a hundred seventh graders from across the county convened in Sundance last week for a day of learning about civics. Elected officials were on hand to introduce the students to the functions of local government and the impact each office will have on their adult lives. Arranged by Sara Fleenor, 4-H Educator, and educators from each of the three schools, the field trip included visits to each of the county offices, as well as the museum. The visit began with a welcome speech from Sundance... Full story
The Roy Montgomery American Legion Post #80 Auxiliary helped Hulett educators celebrate American Education Week with taking them a box of apples to enjoy. The Auxiliary does this every year in the third week of November to acknowledge educators and all they do for their students. Shown above, Auxiliary representative Tracy Bush presenting the apples to Principal Kirby Baier....
Students from all grades sang Our America during the Hulett School's Veterans Day program. See page 6 for related story....
The Hulett music department under the direction of Lila Kennah presented their annual Veterans Day Concert on Nov. 6 at the school. The entire school participated in either band or chorus. The color guard with the American Legion Roy Montgomery Post #80 presented colors at the beginning of the program. Favorite patriotic songs such as the Star Spangled Banner, Let Freedom Ring and American Heroes were performed. During the American Heroes song, each branch of the armed forces was called out and...
An intruder training was held last week at the Hulett School. Students sixth through 12th grades participated in the training let by Ed Robinson from the County Police Department. The training's purpose was to give the staff and students knowledge and skills to handle emergency situations, particularly focusing on the intruder drill that was scheduled for the following week....
Crook County School District (CCSD) has updated its policy for evaluating the books that are available in the school libraries. Recognizing the right of the individual parent to request that their child not read a specific book, the policy sets up a system whereby a book can be challenged and removed, but kept at Central Office to be loaned out with parental permission. “Community members and staff are still able to challenge books in much the same manner as previously stated in the policy. Book challenges have become popular in some portions o...
The 2023 Hulett Homecoming events began with the coronation on Monday, October 10. Ahnya Ivie- Moody and Christian Reilly were crowned the 2023 homecoming king and queen. The homecoming court consisted of: Ahnya Moody, Myah Shoun, McKyla Strong, Kaydence Olson, Christian Reilly, Cash Huven, Aiden McAmis and Karson Amos. Kilian Knapp and Hadlynn Backen were crown bearers. After the coronation, the week was filled with fun events, a parade, tailgate parties, barbecues, burning of the H and, of...
The Devils Tower FFA are selling raffle tickets for the chance to win a half a beef, which was donated by Johnny Geib. Tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100. You can purchase them from any FFA member and the drawing will be held on FFA Fall Festival November 10. You do not need to be present to win....
Hulett School Library will host a Scholastic Book Fair on Monday through Thursday next week. Funds raised will help purchase books for children, the media center 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 a guest reader, scavenger hunts and a candy guessing game. On Thursday from 4:15 p.m. until 6 p.m., the library will be serving refreshments to parents preceding the home volleyball game. There will...
As part of its philanthropic service to northeast Wyoming, the Powder River Energy (PRECorp) Foundation will manage the Rising Opportunity Student Scholarship (R.O.S.S.) program beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. The program is made possible by a fund established by Campbell County native Perry Ross. Mr. Ross retired from business with a substantial living trust and has established an educational scholarship program to help others succeed in life. “Perry believes hard work and contribution to community are important characteristics a...
Crook County School District (CCSD) continues to fare well in meeting the state's performance expectations, including across-the-board proficiency results assessment that are higher than the average for the state in this year's WY-TOPP assessments. At the elementary and middle school level, Sundance Elementary and Moorcroft Elementary are both exceeding expectations this year, according to the latest Wyoming Department of Education data. Hulett School is meeting expectations. All three schools...
Crook County School District #1 recently held their Wyoming State-required six hours of training in Sundance. All bus drivers and substitute drivers attended. Trainings this year included Suicide Intervention and Behavior Management, provided by the Campbell County Transportation Department. Other items covered at the training included district policies and online trainings. Several bus drivers received pins and plaques from the Wyoming Pupil Transportation Association for their years of...
Crook County School District #1 has announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch Program, and/or School Breakfast Program. Each school and the office of the Crook County School District have a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The following household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility. Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free or...
The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Crook County at the completion of the 2023 spring semester. The following degrees may be included on this list: BA (Bachelor of Arts); BS (Bachelor of Science); BSB (Bachelor of Science in Business); BSME (Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering); BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing); MA (Master of Arts); and MS (Master of Science). Students are: Payson Grace Birkeland BSB and Caelah Crago BA of Aladdin; Korina Anne Moria Ike MA and Tracen Mills BSME of Hulett;...
The University of Wyoming lists six students from Crook County on the 2023 spring semester President’s Honor Roll. 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, students must have been enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours taken for letter grades. Students are: Alessandro Mastrovito of Hulett; Tianne M. Fischbach, Daylie M. Fuller and Audrey Lynn Merwin of Moorcroft; Ella S. Bifulco and Sherry Negaard of Sundance. The University of Wyom...
