Wind River Elementary: Thursday, August 27
Crowheart Elementary: Wednesday, August 26
Wind River Middle School & High School: Wednesday, August 26
Town of Pavillion Water Update
August 19, 2026
The last report from town officials is good news. Things are progressing well. However, the Wind River Schools campus will still be closed on Monday, Aug 24, 2026. Students who regularly attend the Pavillion campus will continue with virtual education. The plan is to return Tuesday, August 25 to the campus. Should things change we let you know. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Wednesday night from 5:30-6:30 elementary student packets will be available in the elementary commons.
Wednesday night from 5:30-6:00 MSHS chromebooks can be picked up in the MSHS office, or students can pick them up if they are attending practice. If a student has access to a personal electronic device i.e. personal laptop, they do not need their chromebook.
Thursday from 7:30-3:00 Wind River elementary, middle school and high school students who live in Crowheart can attend Crowheart school for assistance as needed from Mrs. Kaylor. She will be in the east classroom of Crowheart School. Students planning to attend all day at Crowheart for assistance will need to bring their own lunch, snacks.
The In-Person Student-Athlete Parent Meeting has been moved to next Monday (8/24) at 5:30pm. REMINDER that this meeting is mandatory for all HS Athletes to be able to compete.
The meeting scheduled tomorrow has been changed to a virtual meeting. Use this LINK to access the meeting.
Parents only need to attend one meeting a year.
Wind River Schools - Pavillion Campuses
Parent/Guardian/Student:
Based on information that we currently have regarding the town of Pavillion’s water crisis, the district will be providing virtual instruction (asynchronous and synchronous) to students Thursday, August 20 and tentatively Monday, August 24. This is in accordance with district policy IDA: Temporary Virtual Education (TVE).
The missed student contact days, August 18 (today) & August 19 (tomorrow), will be made up September 11 & October 2. These will be regular school days for all employees and students.
Materials and electronics that may need to be sent home will be collected for parent/student pickup between 5:30 PM & 6:30PM August 19 in the elementary school commons. More information will follow from your child’s classroom teacher as needed.
Crowheart will continue with its regular schedule.
High school level athletic practices will continue as scheduled at the regular after school time. No middle school or youth practices until further notice.
Again, there is no school for students on Wednesday, August 19. TVE, aka. Virtual education, will take place Thursday, August 20. More information to come as to whether or not we are in-person Monday, August 24. We are hoping that the repairs go smoothly and quickly!
Aug 18, 2026
Wind River Schools - Pavillion Campuses
Parent/Guardian/Student:
Based on information that we currently have regarding the town of Pavillion’s water crisis, the district will be providing virtual instruction (asynchronous and synchronous) to students Thursday, August 20 and tentatively Monday, August 24. This is in accordance with district policy IDA: Temporary Virtual Education (TVE).
The missed student contact days, August 18 (today) & August 19 (tomorrow), will be made up September 11 & October 2. These will be regular school days for all employees and students.
Materials and electronics that may need to be sent home will be collected for parent/student pickup between 5:30 PM & 6:30PM August 19 in the elementary school commons. More information will follow from your child’s classroom teacher as needed.
Crowheart will continue with its regular schedule.
High school level athletic practices will continue as scheduled at the regular after school time. No middle school or youth practices until further notice.
Again, there is no school for students on Wednesday, August 19. TVE, aka. Virtual education, will take place Thursday, August 20. More information to come as to whether or not we are in-person Monday, August 24. We are hoping that the repairs go smoothly and quickly!
Please note the following updates regarding our athletic and extracurricular practices:
High School Practices: Will proceed as scheduled at 3:30 p.m. Bottled water and portable restrooms will be provided on-site for student-athletes. Please note that no transportation will be provided for these practices.
Middle School & Youth Practices: Canceled until further notice.
We will provide another update this evening regarding tomorrow's school day. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Welcome Back Cougar Nation!
All Sports Begin Today! A physical MUST BE TURNED INTO the school before a child may attend practice. All Athletes must have 9 practices before they are able to compete in a contest.
REMINDER ABOUT OUR ATHLETICS PARENT MEETINGS TONIGHT (8/17/26) AND WEDNESDAY (8/19/26) at 5:30pm. HS Athlete Parents are Required to attend one of these meetings in order for their child to compete for the Wind River Cougars. Yth/JH Student-Athlete Parents are encouraged to attend. Only one meeting is necessary to be eligible to compete. If you are unable to make either of these meetings, please contact me via email.
Schedules can be found on the website, and HERE for all sports. (*schedules subject to change*)
I look forward to working with you again this year and IT'S A GREAT DAY TO BE A COUGAR!
Todd Ghormley
WR Asst. Principal/Activities Director
tghormley@fre6.k12.wy.us
Back to school night is tonight from 5:00 to 6:30 pm at all three school locations. Student can find their classrooms, meet their teachers, and drop off school supplies at this time. Online registration may also be completed during back-to-school night.
WELCOME BACK COUGAR NATION!
I hope you all had a restful summer and are ready for a fantastic year! Sports Schedules are posted on each Sports Team page! We are excited to get this year rolling with Fall sports! We are changing the venue for the HS Cross Country Season Opener this year! See the videos linked below for more information (and a little fun at the same time). If your child is planning on playing school sports this Fall, they MUST have a current physical completed and turned into the office before they can participate. Student-Athletes without physicals
I look forward to another year working with you and your students!
Before the Course
Families will receive one SUN Bucks card for each eligible child, which will be pre-loaded with a $120 food benefit. The SUN Bucks card can be used at any authorized Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) retailer.
The last day to enroll is August 31
Is your child eligible for SUN Bucks? Make sure to apply by midnight on Monday, August 31.
Apply at: sunbucks.dfs.wyo.gov
For assistance, call (307) 856-7970 or contact any of the school offices.
participate in this screening. You must provide the student's birth certificate
and immunization records on the day of screening.
Please contact the Elementary Office at
307-856-7970 to schedule an appointment.
Get ready for an awesome evening of fun, games, and sweet treats—all while supporting our Cougars as they gear up for the upcoming football season!
📅 Event Details
Date: Thursday, August 6th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Wind River High School
🎯 What’s Featured:
🎱 Bingo: Fun rounds and prizes!
⛳ Hole-In-One Golf: Test your putter and aim for a big win!
🍰 Dessert Bar: Satisfy your sweet tooth with delicious treats.
🐾 Why Come Out?
All proceeds directly support the Wind River Football program. Come out, bring the family, show your school spirit, and help us kick off a winning season!
Go Cougars! 🏈💪
🏈 Fall Sports Announcement
High School Fall sports officially begin on the first day of school, August 17th.
Middle School Fall sports officially begin on August 17th.
To participate and join practices on day one, high school students must have the following completed:
Current Athletic Physical: A valid physical form must be on file with the school.
Online Registration: Registration must be fully submitted online.
Important: Students will not be permitted to practice or participate until both the physical and online registration are complete.
📞 Need Assistance?
If you have any questions, please contact Wind River Schools at 307-856-7970.
A huge round of applause to Miles, Katey, Anjel, Jamesyn, Dani, Franie, Payton, Killian, Robert, Ellie, and Orrin! 📚✨
The summer isn't over yet! We still have a few Thursdays left before school starts, so come participate before time runs out.
⏰ Summer Library Hours:
When: Thursday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Where: Wind River Elementary Library
(students who won, make sure you stop by to pick up your prize)
