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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Scholarship Search Tips for Seniors
When looking for scholarships, there are thousands of available scholarships for graduating seniors. When doing a google search, put in information that would be unique to yourself and your family such as the following.
Your Major
Are you First-generation college-bound
Ethnicity
Specific Tribal Scholarships
Scholarships for low-income students
Volunteer opportunities
What power company do your parents belong to ?
Organizations your parents are a part of
Your employment
Your parent's employment
Medical circumstances
Clubs/Activities you are involved in
Athletics
GRADUATION 2025 - Sunday, May 18 - 2 p.m. in the High School Gym
April 2025
Tips from the Guidance Counseling Office:
Now that we are entering the final quarter of the year, it is important to stay on top of your class work and a big part of that is to stay organized. Here are some helpful tips.
Create a daily checklist
Utilize a planner or calendar to track your upcoming activities and assignments.
Take notes of important information
Create a dedicated study space and develop a good routine for yourself
Break down tasks so they don’t seem overwhelming
Juniors & the ACT: All Juniors will be taking the ACT on Tuesday, April 8th at Wind River HS. Throughout the year, our teachers have been giving practice to the students, and we have also implemented ACT tutoring during our FLEX time. Please help encourage your student to get good rest the night before testing and to be on time that day (be here by 7:50 a.m. to eat). Mr. Walker will be cooking and serving breakfast to the class. After the test, the Juniors will be allowed to check out of school only with parent/guardian permission (call the school to let us know). Testing will be over around 1:30 p.m.
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.
Senior Caps/Gowns: Senior Cap and Gown orders will be arriving at the school in a few weeks. Students will have the option of taking their caps home if they want to decorate the tops of them. Thanks to everyone for getting their orders in on time.
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.
April 5th (Registration by February 28th) at CWC
April 8th **All Juniors will take the ACT at Wind River HS as a part of our State Assessment
July 12th (Registration by June 6th) at CWC
Seniors and Post-Secondary Planning: Seniors are still looking for scholarship opportunities so that they can apply. Please refer to the list of scholarships as there are some new additions. If there is something that you would like us to work on with your student, please let us know.
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