Contact
Stacey James - MS/HS Counselor (307) 856-7970 ext. 214
Mara Mills - Graduation Coach/Native American Liaison (307) 856-7970 ext. 248
988 is the new phone number to access mental health crisis services. (1-800-273-TALK (8255) is still available) Click here to learn more about 988.
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Athletics
GRADUATION 2025 - Sunday, May 18 - 2 p.m. in the High School Gym
May 2025
This is our last week's schedule for Seniors, so you all know what to expect.
Monday, May 12th
Regular Scheduled Classes
Starting at 1:00 p.m. in the Gym, there will be a Senior Recognition Celebration and Signing Day. All Seniors will be recognized for what they plan to do after graduation. Parents are also invited to attend.
Tuesday, May 13th
Regular Scheduled Classes
Seniors will transfer documentation from their school’s website to their personal emails.
Wednesday, May 14th
Regular Scheduled Classes
ALL Coursework needs to be completed by the end of this day for graduation
Thursday, May 15th
11:00 a.m. -Seniors' last day- LATE arrival
11:00 a.m. -Pay any outstanding fines and dues, clean out lockers, and Ms. Sally wipes Chromebooks.
11:35 a.m. -Lunch with Mr. Walker and Staff
12:25 p.m. -Graduation practice in the gym
1:25 p.m. - Graduates receive their Gowns and Caps
1:45 p.m. -Senior Class Picture taken
2:00 p.m. -Seniors will walk through the hallways of both the Elementary and MS/HS in their caps/gowns (they will start at the elementary school)
2:30 p.m. -Seniors are dismissed
*Thursday, May 15th, starting at 6:00 p.m., we are having a Senior Awards/Scholarship Night in the HS Commons (invitations will be sent out to those students receiving a class achievement award or a scholarship. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be provided.
Sunday, May 18th- GRADUATION DAY!
Anytime from 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. -Parents and/or graduates may set up their Senior tables in the HS Commons
Graduates should arrive no later than 1:15 p.m. to prepare for the ceremony
Graduates will meet in the music room before graduation
Graduation starts promptly at 2:00 p.m.
Each graduate will have their picture taken as they are leaving the stage by a school staff member (Pictures will then be emailed to you the following week)
There will be time for each graduate and family members to take pictures in front of a set-up backdrop that we will have in the gym after the ceremony.
Refreshments will be provided in the commons following the ceremony as family and friends view the Senior tables.
Wy-Topp State Testing: April 15th-May 9th is the window where students in grades 3rd-10th will be taking the State Assessment. Reading, Math, Science, and Writing will be assessed.
CWC Dual Credit College Classes: Students who are taking dual credit online classes are entering their final weeks. Please encourage them to finish strong and stay on top of their assignments, as these classes impact GPAs and can also impact future financial aid options.
ACT National Test Date Opportunities for 10th-12th graders: Please let Mrs. James know if you’d like to take the ACT so that she can help you secure a free voucher code from CWC BOCHES.
July 12th (Registration by June 6th) at CWC
Hathaway Scholarships: Find further information on hathawayscholarship.org
Honors: $1,680 per semester. ACT score- 25 or higher and at least a 3.5 GPA.
Performance: $1,260 per semester. ACT score of 21 and at least a 3.0 GPA.
Opportunity: $840 per semester. ACT of 19 and 2.5 GPA.
Provisional: $840 per semester. ACT of 17 and 2.5 GPA.
FAFSA (Federal Financial Aid): FAFSA is now open for those who plan on attending college. Please email sjames@fre6.k12.wy.us if you’d like assistance. We can connect you with Hattie Penny our local FAFSA expert. She takes the stress out of submitting this application for parents and students.
Profile of a Cougar: All students will be working to demonstrate the traits of Persistence, Vision, Participation, and Leadership. These traits will help make our school environment a positive one.
See or email Mrs. Mills or Mrs. James for more information or help to apply.
Thank you for all you do at home to support your student’s final year of high school.
Mrs. James - School Guidance Counselor
Mrs. Mills - Native American Liasion/Graduation Coach