Speaker Bio: Dr. Grace Shearrer is an alum of the University of Wyoming and received her doctoral degree in Nutritional Science from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Shearrer currently works in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Wyoming and is a Mental Health Extension Specialist. Her lab studies how the brain controls health behaviors, like intake of sugar sweetened beverages, in children, teens, and moms.
Speaker Bio: Larissa Bonnet received her master’s degree in counseling and human services from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. She is a University of Wyoming Extension Community Vitality and Health Educator in Sheridan County focused on health programming (food safety and preservation, aging well, and digital health) and leadership development (board training and county leadership training).
WCSD#1 has the following opening for the 2026-2027 school year:
*Assistant Superintendent
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field.
Current Wyoming PTSB Administrator certification.
Minimum 5 years of successful K–12 teaching and minimum of 3 years of administrative experience.
Refer to job description and additional qualifications on the job posting.
*Alternative High School Teacher
Full-time with comprehensive benefits available. Must have an endorsement in at least one core content area (preferably Math or Science). Also requires obtaining an endorsement in Alternative Education.
WCSD#1 has the following opening for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year:
*Student Support Services
Part-Time, approximately 29 hours/week - grant funded position
Pay Range: $20.00 - $23.25/hour - Determined by experience
Job Summary: The Student Support Services staff member provides direct support to students and families while assisting with administrative and data-related functions essential to the successful operation of the alternative high school program. This position serves as a key liaison between students, families, teachers, and administrators, supporting student engagement, attendance, and academic progress in a flexible, student-centered learning environment.
If interested in any of these openings, please apply on the district website. Link below for your convenience:
Washakie County School District #1
Our World Famous STEM Night is returning to West Side on Tuesday, December 9th, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Why is it world famous? Because we have cool science experiments and activities for our West Side families. We are also running this event with Washakie County Prevention Coalition, so we will have some great information on brain science. Of course, there will be some great prizes for answering some science trivia, so we hope to see you all there Tuesday night!!!
Here is the December newsletter!
We celebrated our 67th day of learning today at all three elementary schools. That's right: it was day SIX - SEVEN! At West Side, the kids really got into dressing up, creating posters, and even doing difficult math problems with the theme of six-seven. As a staff, we chose to embrace the 6-7 mania rather than shut it down. Personally, I thought it was a pretty good day.
Please click on link below.
We know that many families in our community are facing uncertainty with the recent news about SNAP benefits. Please remember that we are a community that supports one another.
Our top priority is ensuring that every student has access to nutritious meals so they can focus on learning. Even if you were not previously eligible, a change in family circumstances may qualify you for free or reduced-price school meals.
We encourage you to fill out an application today. The process is confidential and easy to complete.
• You can pick up an application at any school or the Central Office (1900 Howell Avenue)
