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Newsletter - 04/05/2026

Posted Date: 04/05/26 (04:00 PM)


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04/05/2026

Announcements

Schedule This Week

Monday "A Day"
Tuesday
  • Virtual for 9th, 10 & 12th graders
  • ACT for 11th graders
Wednesday "A Day"
Thursday "B Day"
Friday Regular "B Day" - No Flex Period
 

April 7th

11th Graders:
On Tuesday, April 7th, the ACT will be offered to all high school juniors. All students who are juniors will report to the school building by 7:15 am to take the ACT state assessment. Buses will run before and after the ACT session.

Make sure iPads are fully charged the night before testing.

9th/10th/12th Graders:
Also on Tuesday, April 7th, East, Central, and South High Schools will have a Remote Learning Day for freshmen, sophomores, and seniors. Only juniors will report to school that day and none of the other students will report to the building. Further instructions for virtual day expectations for 9th, 10th, and 12th grade students will be sent by the high schools.
 

WY-TOPP Matters!

Starting April 14th to May 8th, all 9th and 10th graders will begin WY-TOPP testing. These tests allow students to showcase what they have learned and to represent themselves and East High School in a positive way. Test scores are also used to determine learning interventions. In the coming weeks, teachers will work with students to set growth goals and to offer strategies. Students that meet their growth goal will attend a celebration in May.

WY-TOPP Matters! Do Your Best on the Test!
 

Prom Tickets

Single prom tickets must be purchased online this year. Please visit the link below to purchase a single ticket. Only Juniors and Seniors are eligible to purchase a ticket and students must enter their Student ID as the access code.


Couples tickets will be sold in the lobby during lunch staring April 6.
Prom announcement for 'The Great Gatsby' themed event at Archer Event Center on April 18th, 8 PM to 11 PM.
EHS Prom 2026 announcement with text about a 'Most Unique Ride Contest' and a cartoon of diverse students in a vintage red truck.
 

Tutoring

Extended day tutoring will be held this week on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:45 pm - 4:30 pm in the T-Bird Academy (Room 347).

Opportunties

Month of the Military Child

The Month of the Military Child is celebrated in April 2026, with Purple Up Day observed on Friday, April 10th.
 
The Month of the Military Child (MOMC) is an annual observance dedicated to recognizing the resilience, sacrifices and contributions of children in military families, who face unique challenges such as frequent moves, school changes, and parental deployments. Here are a large variety of ideas for ways to celebrate the MOMC. 
 
Please send photos of Purple Up Day recognitions/celebrations to the QR code on the flyer.  
A young girl in a purple jacket high-fives a line of military personnel holding purple pom-poms for Purple Up Day.
Poster announcing 'Month of the Military Child' event with date, time, and location.
Poster announcing the Month of the Military Child Certificate of Appreciation, inviting nominations for military-connected children.
 

Laramie County School District #1 Celebrates America 250 with Student Competitions

Laramie County School District #1 is excited to celebrate America 250 by engaging students across all grade levels in creative competitions and activities that explore the nation’s past, present, and future.
From Kindergarten through Grade 12, students will participate in age-appropriate challenges designed to inspire reflection, creativity, and civic engagement.
Students and families interested in participating can learn more by selecting their child’s grade level linked below.  
·        Grades K–2: Create colorful bookmarks answering, “What Freedom Means to Me.”
·        Grades 3–4: Write short essays or narratives exploring, “How Has America Changed in 250 Years?”
·        Grades 5–6: Reflect on, “What Does America Mean to Me?” through 2–3-page essays.
·        Grades 7–8: Submit written or visual proposals in the “America’s Future Leaders” Civics Challenge, imagining solutions to national challenges.
·        Grades 9–12: Develop advanced essays or multimedia presentations proposing solutions to pressing national issues, considering social, economic, and ethical impacts.
All entries will be reviewed by educators and judges, with recognition for outstanding work. Winners will be eligible for cash prizes and featured in school displays, district celebrations, and on the district website and social media. All entries are to be submitted by Wednesday, April 15 to be considered. Please submit or forward any completed entries to:
Brady Humphrey
307-771-2215
2810 House Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001

Please reach out to brady.humphrey@laramie1.org with any questions.  

 

Student and Parent Groups

Poster for a 'Boys Group Learning the Ropes' hosted by the Office of Youth Alternatives in Cheyenne, WY.
Poster for 'Girls Group Learning the Ropes' hosted by The Office of Youth Alternatives in Cheyenne, WY.
Poster for 'Parenting Connection' hosted by the Office of Youth Alternatives in Cheyenne, WY.
Poster for 'Intro to the Workforce' program hosted by The Office of Youth Alternatives in Cheyenne, WY.
 
Poster for TEKCON26, Cheyenne's Premier Tech Festival, on April 18, 2026, at LCCC Flextech Building.
 

Purple Star T-Bird Anchor for Life

Quote Of The Week:

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you will land among the stars." Les Brown American writer and speaker

Senior Information

Laramie County Community College

Laramie County Community College will be here on April 29th and May 18th for Dual Enrollment. If you want to take a class this summer or fall of 2026 use this link to get your name on the list and a Success Coach will meet with you on one of these days. Remember, LCSD#1 will pay for a total of four dual enrollment classes.
 

U.S. Service Academies, ROTC, and Congressional Information Event

U.S. Service Academies, ROTC, and Congressional Information Event
If you are interested in attending West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, USCGA, or the United States Merchant Marine Academy there will be an informational session on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 1:00 pm at Natrona County High School in Casper. For more information, please contact Senator Barasso's staff at 307-261-6413, Senator Lummis' staff at 307-772-2477, or Representative Hageman's staff at 307-829-3299. Enter through the Main Entrance on the west side of the building.
 

LCCC Signing

LCCC will be hosting a signing day for seniors planning on attending LCCC in fall, 2026. The event will be on May 5, 2026 at 5:30 pm at LCCC's main campus in Cheyenne.
To celebrate this exciting milestone, you will: • Formally sign your commitment to LCCC • Be welcomed into the Golden Eagle family • Receive clear next steps for a smooth transition to becoming an official LCCC student • Enjoy a complimentary dinner for you and up to two guests • One lucky attendee will be entered to win a $1,000 scholarship for the ‘26-’27 school year!
Postcards were mailed out with a QR code to register for this event. You can also see you Counselor to scan the QR code.