We would like to wish the biggest congratulations to our retirees: Mark Cress (4 years), Brenda Leonhardt (27 years), and Jami Nicholls (27 years)! Thank you for your countless hours, endless love, and years of committment to the success of our students. We will all miss you greatly and wish you the very best on retirement!
Check it out...the WIND RIVER ELEMENTARY LIBRARY will be open this summer!! Keep your minds fresh with reading new books!
Come check out that book you didn't have time to read during the school year and enjoy it this summer while earning prizes!
The Wind River Elementary Library will be open once a week throughout the summer, and we can't wait to welcome you back. Whether you're looking for an exciting adventure, a favorite series, or something new to explore, we've got a book waiting for you.
The Wind River Elementary Library will be open once a week throughout the summer, and we can't wait to welcome you back. Whether you're looking for an exciting adventure, a favorite series, or something new to explore, we've got a book waiting for you.
Our students finished the school year strong and are headed into summer with plenty to celebrate. Take a look at this month's edition to see the accomplishments, activities, and memorable moments that wrapped up another successful year at Wind River Schools. Have a wonderful and safe summer, Cougars!
https://www.fremont6.org/page/cougar-news
https://www.fremont6.org/page/cougar-news
Summer Open Gym/Weights/Mat Schedule
If you are interested in subscribing to the Summer Workout Schedule, please use THIS LINK to view what is happening in the district this summer. If an event is removed, that means it is cancelled. Each coaching staff will be running their own events this summer. If you have any questions, please reach out to the coaches through remind or their school email. Have a great summer!
Thank you for an awesome year!
The Wind River Basketball Coaches are holding a Basketball Camp for 2 weeks this summer
Third Graders celebrated all of their hard work with lemonade delivered just for them!
Third graders took a trip to explore history at the Lander Pioneer Museum! They have loved learning about pioneers and so many aspects of history this year!
Last day for students is TODAY! Have a happy summer vacation, and we'll see you next year.
The Wind River Middle School track season was, by all accounts, a massive success! From capturing conference team championships in different divisions and sending athletes to the Best-of-the-Best meet, to shattering school records, our athletes pushed their limits. But beyond the medals, what truly defined this season was the grit and heart of the over 50 athletes who stepped onto the track every day, willing to test themselves both mentally and physically.
While there were countless victories, two moments perfectly captured the spirit of this team:
📣 The Power of the Team
During the grueling 1,600-meter run, Carmya Realbird didn't run alone. As she fought through the laps on her way to breaking the school record, her teammates sprinted to different corners of track just to cheer her on. It was a visual and literally a loud reminder that in track and field and just about anything in life, supporting one another is just as important as crossing the finish line.
🏆 A Historic Finish
The second moment came down to the absolute last race of the entire season at the Best-of-the-Best Meet: the dreaded 4x400-meter relay. It’s a race infamous for causing sudden "pre-race injuries" and "mysterious illnesses"—calling it tough is an understatement.
But our boys didn't blink. The team of Westen Brazil, Tucker Robison, Josh Walker, and Jaymes Francis didn’t just survive the race—they won it! Competing against the top teams in the region, they took gold and became the only Wind River relay team in the last decade to win at the Best-of-the-Best. What a great way to cap off a season!
In closing, a special thank you to Coach Gomendi for dusting off the old whistle and imparting wisdom on both athletes and coaches (those starts!). Mr. Klein or Mr. Kline...ok both one for volunteering for shake-out runs and the other for leading the entire track program with ideas, encouragement and taking care of our material needs! Chewy, KC, Mrs. Remacle, and high school athletes for helping with field event techniques and supervision. Coach Hunter--A great race or field event begins with a great warm-up. Coach Cunningham who sees both little details and the big picture in track and athletics. School administration for allowing us the opportunity to attend track meets during the week and putting on a great conference meet. Finally, thank you to all the track workers, parents, fans, and athletes for making this an unforgettable season. Go Cougars!
While there were countless victories, two moments perfectly captured the spirit of this team:
📣 The Power of the Team
During the grueling 1,600-meter run, Carmya Realbird didn't run alone. As she fought through the laps on her way to breaking the school record, her teammates sprinted to different corners of track just to cheer her on. It was a visual and literally a loud reminder that in track and field and just about anything in life, supporting one another is just as important as crossing the finish line.
🏆 A Historic Finish
The second moment came down to the absolute last race of the entire season at the Best-of-the-Best Meet: the dreaded 4x400-meter relay. It’s a race infamous for causing sudden "pre-race injuries" and "mysterious illnesses"—calling it tough is an understatement.
But our boys didn't blink. The team of Westen Brazil, Tucker Robison, Josh Walker, and Jaymes Francis didn’t just survive the race—they won it! Competing against the top teams in the region, they took gold and became the only Wind River relay team in the last decade to win at the Best-of-the-Best. What a great way to cap off a season!
In closing, a special thank you to Coach Gomendi for dusting off the old whistle and imparting wisdom on both athletes and coaches (those starts!). Mr. Klein or Mr. Kline...ok both one for volunteering for shake-out runs and the other for leading the entire track program with ideas, encouragement and taking care of our material needs! Chewy, KC, Mrs. Remacle, and high school athletes for helping with field event techniques and supervision. Coach Hunter--A great race or field event begins with a great warm-up. Coach Cunningham who sees both little details and the big picture in track and athletics. School administration for allowing us the opportunity to attend track meets during the week and putting on a great conference meet. Finally, thank you to all the track workers, parents, fans, and athletes for making this an unforgettable season. Go Cougars!
Our 4th grade students had a wonderful opportunity this week to participate in swimming lessons, and it was an incredible experience for everyone involved. The students not only had a great time in the water, but they also learned valuable swimming and water safety skills that will benefit them for years to come.
We are so proud of the confidence, effort, and enthusiasm our students showed throughout the week!
A special thank you goes to the FCSD#6 school board and Lander Swimming for helping make this opportunity possible for our students. Your support and partnership are truly appreciated, and experiences like these make a lasting impact on our kids.
We are so proud of the confidence, effort, and enthusiasm our students showed throughout the week!
A special thank you goes to the FCSD#6 school board and Lander Swimming for helping make this opportunity possible for our students. Your support and partnership are truly appreciated, and experiences like these make a lasting impact on our kids.
Mrs. Mickelson and Mr. Kline combined to take the 8th graders up Whiskey Basin to learn about ecosystems, wilderness safety, petroglyphs, and erosion. Students hiked up past the falls, then had the opportunity to fish (only a couple of students caught fish) and then hike to the petroglyphs. Great cross curricular learning through Science and Physical Education!
Congratulations to Wind River's Jeffrey Strock for his selection as the County 10 Student of the Year for Fremont County!
https://county10.com/county-10-student-of-the-year-awards-hosted-in-riverton/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAR3QWdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe1w6eBIW27yMPR7G3dBb9nuGUNcWDaMj6MyFlLsQKGwA_I0yCd7w79VD7AgE_aem__Y4K5MaO0FNur1sf_VCT_g
https://county10.com/county-10-student-of-the-year-awards-hosted-in-riverton/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAR3QWdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe1w6eBIW27yMPR7G3dBb9nuGUNcWDaMj6MyFlLsQKGwA_I0yCd7w79VD7AgE_aem__Y4K5MaO0FNur1sf_VCT_g
HS FB Meeting - May 20th @ 6pm
We would like to invite all parents of potential football players for the 2026 football season to an informational and alignment meeting, about but not limited to summer lift, season schedule, timelines, and expectations.
We would like to invite all parents of potential football players for the 2026 football season to an informational and alignment meeting, about but not limited to summer lift, season schedule, timelines, and expectations.
Our JOM Zoom Meeting time was changed to 8:00 PM on Thursday, May 14th due to the Elementary Music Concert at 6:30 PM.
We hope to see you tonight at the School-Wide Title I Meeting at 6 PM, in the MS/HS Student Center. Learn about the process the District is going through to apply for school-wide Title I.
Our middle school students had the privilege of hearing from Paul Roth, who shared his family’s Holocaust history and personal experiences from this important period. While Paul’s father was able to leave Austria six weeks before the war began, his grandparents tragically did not survive the Holocaust.
As our students read Holocaust historical fiction and autobiographies in ELA class, hearing a firsthand account from a family member brought deeper meaning and understanding to their learning. This experience was especially meaningful to our school community, as Paul has five grandchildren who attend our district.
We are grateful to Paul for sharing his family’s story and helping our students remember the importance of empathy, courage, and ensuring history is never forgotten.
He is pictured with his family (in order): Jasper, Eddy, Berkeley (grandchildren), Paul, Gretta (daughter), Fin, and Aspen (grandchildren).
As our students read Holocaust historical fiction and autobiographies in ELA class, hearing a firsthand account from a family member brought deeper meaning and understanding to their learning. This experience was especially meaningful to our school community, as Paul has five grandchildren who attend our district.
We are grateful to Paul for sharing his family’s story and helping our students remember the importance of empathy, courage, and ensuring history is never forgotten.
He is pictured with his family (in order): Jasper, Eddy, Berkeley (grandchildren), Paul, Gretta (daughter), Fin, and Aspen (grandchildren).
Wind River Elementary is proud to have the Ann Simpson Artmobile visit our school this week. Dr. Sarita Keller is teaching our students about art museums, art, and being a curator, and will be leading them through some interesting art projects! Not only that, she brought a traveling art exhibit from the UW Art Museum called, Message Received: Transmissions Across Time & Space. If you are at school this week and would like to view it, feel free to stop in the Elementary Art room.
Thanks, Artmobile!
Thanks, Artmobile!
Good afternoon parents and guardians of tribally enrolled students and descendants,
We didn't get a chance to plan our end of year activity. We will have a JOM Zoom Meeting on Thursday. May 14th at 6:00 PM for those who are able to join. Below is the link:
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://zoom.us/j/93181114935?pwd%3DZaLdUfq2mCdZNKcYp1m0e82qNIl4mX.1%26jst%3D2&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1778961615019088&usg=AOvVaw1op1YRQslZ2WPa_ON2jZfn
Join us for the School-Wide Title 1 meeting, May 13th at 6 PM, at the MS/HS Student Center. Learn about the process of applying for the school-wide grant and the programs the grant assists with. We hope to see you there!
