On Saturday, February 28th, our top eight scoring mathematicians from the practice competitions represented our school at the Chapter Competition in Casper. Despite significantly increased competition, our team demonstrated growth as they scored significantly higher than any previous years, narrowly missing State qualification by a mere 0.5 or 1/2 point depending on how you want to represent it.
While the team competition was decided by the thinnest of margins, two of our students earned individual honors and advanced to the State Competition:
Eddy Beutler: 1st Place (Individual Qualifier)
Tyson Groenke: 3rd Place (Individual Qualifier)
The State Competition which was held on Saturday proved to be a great challenge. While official rankings outside the top eight are not released, both Eddy and Tyson engaged in a set of problems that coaches across the region noted were significantly more difficult than in previous years.
A Season of Growth: For the first time, all four members of our top team (Berkeley Beutler, Eddy Beutler, Tyson Groenke and Zoey Klein) achieved individual scores in the 20s at some point during the season—a testament to their hard work and improvement as math students.
Beyond the numbers: I am incredibly proud of the respect, mindset, and effort these students displayed at these traveling academic competitions.
Special Thanks: A huge thank you to Mrs. Stoldt for helping at the practice competitions when numbers and energy were high, Ms. Sally for helping set up our first ever home competition, Mr. Dean who made the top performer plaque, and to Ms. Cottrill and Mr. Mulholland for sharing their expertise on several of the more advanced mathematical topics.
MathCounts season is officially over but Wind River Mathletes will have one more chance to compete as the CWC math competition will be on April 14th. Go Cougars!
Good Morning Cougar Nation!
Today is the first day of HS Track! Reminder that if your child and yourself have NOT ATTENDED a mandatory Activities Meeting with the AD this year, I will schedule one next week. This is a requirement for HS athletes only, but Yth/JH Athletes are encouraged to attend as well.
Yth/JH Track Begins March 16th! - Yth/JH Track Schedule 2026
The Wind River Wrestling team took on the best in the state during the High School Wrestling State Finals hosted in Casper, Wyoming. The girls are not split up into classes like the boys, so it truly is the best in the state out of all females in that weight class. The boys competed in the 2A Wrestling State Championships.
For every one of them, this was their first time earning a place at the state tournament… and that makes it even sweeter. Watching your hard work, dedication, and perseverance pay off on that stage was something we won’t forget.
Congratulations to:
Aspen Beutler– 6th place at 115
Talon Walker– 3rd place at 106
Isaiah Remacle– 6th place at 175
Logan Jensen– 5th place at 190
Thursday, March 12th from 5:45 to 7:30 pm.
Join us for games , activities and a light meal
The State Tournament runs February 26th–28th, and we would love to see — or hear — your support for these incredible young men and women this weekend! They have worked tirelessly to sharpen their skills, push their limits, and prepare for this moment. Now it’s time to go toe-to-toe with the best and see where their hard work takes them!
The MS/HS will hold a school send-off for the team at 3:25 p.m., and wrestling families and friends will gather for an additional send-off at 6:00 p.m.
If you have time, come out and cheer them on, give a wave, share some encouraging words — or support them in spirit. Let’s send them off with pride, energy, and Wind River strength!
Each wrestler is presenting their singlet to a staff member who has meant the most to them during their time in our schools — someone who supported them, encouraged them, challenged them, and believed in them when it mattered most.
This gesture is more than recognition… It is gratitude.
To those being honored — thank you. Your influence reaches far beyond the classroom, the hallway, or the school day. You help shape character, build confidence, and leave a lasting mark that our students will carry with them for the rest of their lives.
Your impact is real. Your work matters. And we are deeply thankful for the difference you make every single day.
We are proud to announce that four of our Lady Cougars have qualified for state:
Lily Hill– 4th Place at 120
Aislynn Vroman– State Qualifier at 100
Aspen Beutler– State Qualifier at 115
Juana Hines– State Qualifier at 235
While we didn’t secure a bid for everyone this year, it was certainly not due to a lack of heart, toughness, or perseverance. Every one of our wrestlers left it on the mat. That resilience and character was on full display all weekend.
The grind is real at this point in the season, but this is where growth happens. Proud of how our team competed and represented our program. We’re hopeful to be healthier and ready to roll this weekend.
Placers:
Michael Sparks – Runner-Up 175 JV
Juana Hines – Fourth Place 235 Varsity
Olivia Remacle – Fifth Place 130 Varsity
Isaiah Remacle – Sixth Place 175 Varsity
Keeley Walker – Sixth Place 135 Varsity
I would like to recognize our Regional Placers:
🏆 Talon Walker– Regional Champion at 106
🥉 Isaiah Remacle– 3rd Place at 175
🏅 Holden Yeates– 4th Place at 157
🏅 Logan Jensen– 4th Place at 190
Congratulations to our State Qualifiers:
• Reid Hill– 106
• Tryan Rieder– 120
• Ben Snyder– 150
• Michael Sparks– 165
• Keegan McKee– 235
The work isn’t done yet, we’re excited to see what’s ahead at State!
It is almost time to add to your book collection. The Wind River Middle School book fair is March 23-27 and online March 23-April 5, 2026. Help support the middle school library book fund while exercising your mind!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/windrivermiddleschool1
Parents can set up e-wallet 3/2/26 → 3/27/26
2/23 Weekly AD Schedule
Please see the attached link for Game Times and Start Times:
Families of tribally enrolled students and descendants, please join us for our JOM potluck on Tuesday, February 24th at 6 pm in the high school student center. We will plan a Family Night activity and learn information from the NJOMA Conference.
2/16/26 AD Weekly Schedule (Better Late than Never!)
Please note that the WIHS games will be ran individually, no overlap.
Please note the game times for the Yth and JH BBB teams this weekend!
Attn YTH & JH BOYS BB Parents:
There was a a miscommunication with Dubois about the start times today. Both JH and YTH games will be played at 10am.
JH will be playing in the high school gym at 10:00.
YTH will be playing in the elementary school gym at 10:00.
Cougar Shoutout!
Wind River's Jasper Beutler (Senior), placed 6th in the breast stroke to help Riverton win their first ever conference championship title!
Way to go Jasper!
Service week happenings:
* Don't forget to join us for BINGO tonight at 6pm! Music, Ice cream, and prizes to enjoy!
* A community dinner will be hosted at the high school tomorrow at 6PM. Free to the community and donations to service week are welcome
* Our guest speaker, Jan Currey, will be joining us from the Jae Foundation to discuss mental health and suicide awareness.
( https://jaefoundation.com ) for details about the Jae foundation.
* Don't forget to bid on our auction items at: https://www.myminiauction.com/windriverserviceweek-com
https://www.myminiauction.com/windriverserviceweek-com
Also, don't forget to come out and join us for our service week Bingo Night tomorrow night starting at 6pm!
