Any guesses as to who our new guests are here at Wind River Elementary?!?
Students and Staff are very excited!
Wind River UNITY - Winter Retreat for all middle/high school students. Rebuilding and Reconnecting Youth to one another and to our communities. Leadership and volunteerism acts to encourage young people to become active citizens and agents of positive change for communities. Sunday, 12/29 - 9:00am -4:00pm, Monday, 12/30 - 9:00am - 4:00pm & Tuesday, 12/31 - 9:00am - 1:00pm. For more information, please call White Buffalo Youth Prevention at 307.856.8094 or (307) 921-1286
Student Permission forms may be picked up at the White Buffalo Recovery Centers in Riverton, Arapahoe and Ethete. Another option is to request forms from the us at wbyouthprevention@gmail. For any questions, please call us at 307.856.8094 or 307.921.1286. Please, you can turn completed forms into the White Buffalo Recovery Center Offices at each location listed above.
Fourth grade students put their math skills to work, using fractions to make gingerbread cookies. Students will deliver their tasty treats to community members when they go Christmas caroling on Thursday. Thanks to Ms. Wanda and Mrs. Baker for helping the students with this project.
Huge THANK YOU to Holy Nativity Episcopal Church in supporting Wind River students with their donation to alleviate hunger in our community!
Pictured: Troy Zickefoose, Gerry Yenni, Wanda Henry, & Patti Jo Baker
Be sure to join us for Bingo Night! The Junior Class is hosting this fundraiser on Wednesday, December 18th in the MSHS Commons at 6pm. Details are shown below. We hope to see you there!
With the filing season quickly approaching, this is an opportune time to remind you all of potential eligibility for EITC and other refundable credits. We also want to make you aware of free tax preparation available through the VITA/TCE programs. We want to help ensure that parents claim the credits and other tax benefits they are eligible to receive. Scan the code below for more help and information.
This year our students are hosting a Christmas Toy Drive and a Canned Goods Competition for community projects for Christmas. To add a little fun, this is a class competition for all classes in the High School. Please help your student and community with bringing toys and canned/animal food!
We love to spread the joy this holiday season!
Please call the High School @ 307-856-7970 for more information.
Today kicks off our Christmas Dress-Up Week before students are off for break!
Be on the watch for pictures throughout the week of students and staff dressing up!
We hope that all students and staff will join us in dressing up next week!
Monday: Ugly Sweaters
Tuesday: Santa Hats
Wednesday: Candy Canes (red and white)
Thursday: Christmas Pajamas
ATTENTION: There has been a slight change in the Bridger Valley Basketball Tournament schedule. JV Girls games at Lyman Intermediate School will all be at 3 quarters in length. Below is the schedule.
Wind River Christmas Store
Dec. 16th-19th
Each class will go shopping at a different time.
Be on the lookout for notes being sent home with students for more information!
On December 7th, the Wind River Wrestling team assisted the town of Pavillion putting up Christmas tree ornaments and lights in the park. The team had fun helping out the community and giving back in a small way!
Our Boys & Girls Wrestling Teams are gearing up for their first tournament this weekend, December 13th-14th! Girls will be competing at the Cody Girls Invitational, which will be held at the Sweitzer Gym- Cody HS. Start time on Friday is 12:30pm and 9am on Saturday. The Boys team will be competing at the Powell Invite held at Powell HS. Start time on Friday is 12pm and 9am on Saturday. Best of luck!
Wind River Schools will be hosting our annual Service Week on January 27th- February 1st! If you are interested in donating an item to auction, please call the MSHS office or email jdavid@fre6.k12.wy.us or lnichols@fre6.k12.wy.us
We look forward to serving our community by helping a family in need!
Wind River Schools hosted the county wide Wind River UNITY (United National Indian Tribal Youth) meeting in November. This council is designed to help youth develop leadership skills as they work together to solve community problems through service, cultural awareness and heritage, environment, and healthy lifestyles activities. Mato Amos has been serving as the Male Co-Chair. Jonae Spoonhunter was elected as the Female Co-Chair for the upcoming year.
Wind River Schools celebrated Native American Heritage Month with a powwow sponsored by the JOM. Wind River students danced, judged, announced, and did the arena directing. We also had students from Riverton and Wyoming Indian participate.
Wind River students and staff participated in a week long celebration for Native American Heritage month. Activities included dress up days, making and eating fry bread, and students sharing the Pledge of Allegiance in Arapaho, Shoshone, and Navajo. Thanks to the JOM committee and the Multicultural Club for sponsoring this fun week.
Last day to register!!
When: Friday/Saturday December 27th and 28th
Time: 9am-11am
Where: Wind River High School Gym
Cost: $30
Grades: 3rd-6th (boys and girls)
Includes a camp t-shirt!
Please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/x1K97S3MuVyYNt4n6
Pay online here: https://fremont6wy.infinitecampus.org/campus/store/windriver
MSHS staff participated in an Underground Staff Dress Up prior to Thanksgiving break! Monday was "Zoom Meeting", and Tuesday was bringing anything but a cup (not pictured).
We hope everyone had a great holiday weekend!
Our Law Enforcement Class got to take a field trip to Pavillion's Fire Hall today. They learned about fire fighting equipment and procedures. Thank you to Richard Denke and Ron Meade for allowing our students this learning opportunity.
