Please feel free to contact me if I can be of assistance in helping your student succeed. 

My number is (307) 856-7970 Ext. 248

Hello!  My name is Mara Mills.  I have a new position as the Native American Liaison and Graduation Coach for Fremont County School District 6.  I began this position about 2 months ago.  These are some of the things I can help with:

• Communication between school and home

• Supporting student attendance

• Supporting academic achievement

• Helping students stay on track for graduation

• Helping students with college applications, scholarships, and other post-secondary plans

• Advocating for Native American students

• Helping locate community support resources

My background is in special education and school counseling. I also have an at-risk endorsement.  I was formerly the Wind River Learning Academy teacher. 

The school was able to purchase teepees and books with our Title VI funds.  Elementary students also received family passes to the CATS museum which are good through January 2026.

In order to receive funds for the Johnson O’Malley program, the school district needs to verify enrollment of eligible students.  This is done by providing a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood.  Please send in certificates for your students to the school office or email a copy to mmills@fre6.k12.wy.us.  FCSD 6 would also like to apply for Title VI funds which provide additional funds to support Native American students. To receive these funds, completion of the ED 506 form is required for eligible students.  If a student is not Tribally enrolled, but has a parent or grandparent who is Tribally enrolled, they can be included in the student count. ED 506 forms may also be returned to the office or emailed to mmills@fre6.k12.wy.us.

Jeffrey Strock was honored at the Wyoming Department of Education’s Native American Conference in August.  He received the Pacesetter Award for his academic achievements, great attendance, post secondary aspirations and community service.  Way to go Jeffrey!

• The first JOM meeting of the year will be held on September 24th at 7:00 PM in the MS/HS student center.  Come to the Homecoming BBQ at 6:00 PM and then stay for the JOM meeting!  The meeting should be over in time to watch the burning of the WR.  Agenda items include review of bylaws, election of officers and planning for Native American Heritage Month.  

• The Multicultural Club has new officers in place for the 2025-2026 school year.  Congratulations to Jeffrey Strock (President), Mila Warren (Vice-President), Natayah Burnett (Secretary), and Emery Nicholas (Treasurer).  The first meeting will be held during lunch on October 1st in the collaboration room.  Plans for fundraisers, Flex enrichment activities, and Native American Heritage Month will be made.  

• Wind River is hosting the UNITY (United National Indian Tribal Youth) meeting on October 15th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  Schools and students from across Fremont County will join together to work towards addressing community challenges.  Elections for officers will be held at the meeting.  

• Mrs. Mills mailed and emailed ED 506 forms to the parents/guardians of our new tribally enrolled students and descendants.  Parents and guardians, please complete these forms and return them to the school as soon as possible.  These forms allow us to provide support to our Native American students through Title VI funding.  Forms will also be available at Parent Teacher Conferences on November 6th and 7th. 

  
  

Mr. Zickefoose (superintendent), Cindy Parkhurst (business manager), and Mara Mills (Native American liaison) had the opportunity to travel to Washington DC this month to attend the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools Conference.  While in Washington DC, they met with Representative Harriet Hageman and Senator John Barrasso to advocate for Impact Aid funding which supports our Native American students.