CASPER, Wyo. — Just in time for the warmer weather, Journey Elementary School unveiled its new StoryWalk and Percussion Play installations, which provide students and families with the opportunity to engage in celebrating literacy and music together. The Journey Elementary StoryWalk is modeled after a project created by Anne Ferguson and developed in collaboration with […]
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Local students shine at district spelling bee
CASPER, Wyo. — Students throughout the Natrona County School District put their lexical skills to the test earlier this week at the district spelling bee, held Feb. 7. This proved to be another year of literacy excellence and celebration for student participants. In the process, students not only showcased their spelling skills in the competition, but […]
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School board considers advertising policy, may allow some religious promotional materials in schools
The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees approved on first reading a change to the district’s policy regulating what kind of community interest promotions may be shown in schools. The trustees passed the changes on first reading during their Monday, March 11 school board meeting. They’ll need to pass the changes on third reading […]
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School board considers five drafted goals for 2019-2024 strategic plan
The Natrona County School District Board of Trustees discussed drafts of five proposed goals for its upcoming five year strategic plan during their Monday, March 11 work session. The school board has been working on new goals for its 2019-2024 strategic plan because its previous strategic plan is expiring. The board asked several committees and […]
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School district monitoring weather, prioritizing safety
The Natrona County School District sent out a release on Tuesday, March 12 explaining its school closure policy ahead of expected bad weather. The National Weather service issued a Winter Storm Warning for Casper and surrounding areas for Tuesday night through Thursday morning. “Natrona County School District recognizes that school is an important part of […]
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Snow and wind this week prompts statement from Weather Service and schools
A special weather statement has been issued from the National Weather Service for Casper and the surrounding areas. In addition, the Natrona County School District is reminding parents of their inclement weather protocol. According to the NWS, 3 to 6 inches of snow over the lower elevations and 6 to 12 inches over Casper […]
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Natrona County schools open 1/22/19
Natrona County School District #1 has announced that area schools are open for Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019. According to a statement from NCSD, there will be no transportation to or from Midwest, however. Full NCSD statement is below: “Schools are open today, Jan 22nd. Please make sure your children are dressed for the weather. As […]
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Natrona County High School first quarter honor rolls
The following information is provided by the Natrona County School District. Kelly Walsh High School Principal’s (4.0) Seniors: Brooke Abbott, Brayden Alberts, Kaleb Allen, Mercedes Back, Madison Ballard, Alexandra Bath, Zane Bible, Hudson Billings, Oscar Chavez Alvarado, Julie Chetrosanu, Michael Costello, Sage Coventry, Jenna Crouse, Stormie Daniels, Tyler Davis, Sarah Day, Shayna Devereaux, Lane Fanto, […]
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NCSD: Perceived threat against NCHS investigated
The Natrona County School District says that a “perceived threat” against a Casper High School was investigated, Sunday. School officials report that there is no current concern for safety. NCSD released a written statement Sunday night, saying that District Officials and Casper Police investigated a “perceived threat” to Natrona County High School. According to the […]
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School district organizes ‘transportation practice run’ for parents, students this week
The Natrona County School District is planning a bus transportation practice run for first-time students and parents on Thursday, August 30, according to a release from the NCSD. Parents are instructed to arrive with their student at the regular time and place the student will observe through the school year. One parent or guardian can […]
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Natrona County School District officials explain school credit card use
Officials with the Natrona County School District held a press conference on Saturday morning to address concerns over credit card expenses brought to light in a news article that published yesterday. A report by Forbes highlighted some of the more expensive charges to restaurants, hotels and amusement parks, and criticized the district for disclosing details […]
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Natrona County School District responds to Forbes article
The Natrona County School District says that it is making more detailed records available, after an article was published on the Forbes.com website, saying that the NCSD spent nearly $10 million in credit card purchases.
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NCSD plans to increase police officers in Casper schools
The Natrona County School District announced during a press conference today that it plans to increase the number of SROs (school resource officers) from the current two to six this year, with a goal to increase the number to 10 over the next three years. The school district has worked with the city of Casper […]
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University Park Elementary School celebrates last day of school ahead of building closure (PHOTOS)
The school will be closing at the conclusion of the 2017-18 school year.
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Students, staff past and present say goodbye to closing schools. (PHOTOS)
At first look, they seem like typical end-of-schoolyear celebrates. Under the surface, however, is sadness and melancholy. Students and faculty of Frontier Middle School in Casper and Mountain View Elementary in Mills gathered for one last party at their schools on Wednesday, one day before the end of the year. They are two of the […]
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Wyoming Reads Celebrates Literacy (PHOTOS)
Nearly 1,200 Natrona County School District first-graders descended on the Natrona County Library on Tuesday for the annual Wyoming Reads event. Each student was given a gift bag and a choice from one of several critically acclaimed children’s books. Local celebrities and volunteers read books to the children through the morning. The students then had […]
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Casper police take juvenile into custody, following false bomb threat at school
The Casper Police Department responded this afternoon around 2:30pm to Natrona County High School for a report of a bomb threat. Numerous CPD Officers and Natrona County Sheriff Deputies responded to NCHS. It was determined very quickly that the bomb threat was a prank call and at no time were any students or faculty endangered. […]
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Casper school evacuated as precautionary measure, due to smell
The Natrona County School District says that a school was evacuated on Thursday, after reports were made of an “odor.” District officials say that on Thursday, April 26, NCSD maintenance personnel and the Casper Fire Department responded to an unidentified odor at Paradise Valley Elementary School. As a precautionary measure, students and staff evacuated the […]
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Manor Heights placed on lockout, police say threat was false alarm
Natrona County School District Officials are saying that a lockout for Manor Heights on Wednesday was the result of a false alarm. NCSD officials said in a written statement, that on Wednesday, April 18, Manor Heights Elementary was placed on a precautionary lockout after local law enforcement received a report of a potential safety concern […]
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Pathways Innovation Center to host open house for community
The Natrona County School District has announced an open house at Pathways Innovation Center for students, parents, and community members…
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NCSD: Damage from crash will require asbestos abatement
Asbestos abatement will be required as part of the clean up process, after a vehicle collided with a Casper elementary school
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School District expected to be open tomorrow, some buses not running
District officials say that they will be closely monitoring the weather over the next 24 hours.
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NCSD #1 releases information about suspicious person near school
NCSD says that they did not receive specific identifying information about the individual, and did not release a description.