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Newsletter - 10/17/2026

Posted Date: 10/18/26 (04:00 PM)
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October 17, 2026

 

Safe Trick or Treat!

Hello East High School! On October 25th from 1-3:30pm East’s Student Council is hosting this year's Safe Trick or Treat! Make sure to enter through the front doors and bring a bag to enjoy your spooky adventure. Key Club is also accepting canned and non perishable goods for their green bean drive. 
 

Parent Teacher Conferences

October 29: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the gym
October 30: 7:15 am to 10:15 am in classrooms
 
An informational graphic titled "T-Birds Talk" offering mental health support resources and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number.
 

Key Club Fundraiser

Can you guess the number of candies in a jar?  Test your talent from October 12th to October 26th.  $1.00 a guess.  Guesses are available during lunch and in room 709 before and after school.  Help support Key Club while having some fun.
 

Safety and Security at High School Events

  • Admission: Students from the home and visiting teams receive free admission with enrollment verification. All others must pay admission or use a family pass.
  • Student Supervision: Elementary and junior high students must be with a parent or guardian at all times. Unsupervised students may be escorted to their parent/guardian or removed from the venue.
  • Prohibited Items: No backpacks, outside sporting equipment, balls, bikes, scooters, or skateboards.
  • Wristbands: For events requiring wristbands, all spectators must wear one. Anyone without a wristband will be asked to leave.
  • No Re-Entry: Students who leave the venue may not re-enter.
  • Expectations: Remain in the stands and support your team. Loitering in restrooms, concession areas, or walkways is prohibited.
  • Entry Decisions: School administration reserves the right to refuse entry.
  • Misconduct: Spectators removed for misconduct may be prohibited from attending future events.

 
A flyer reading START STRONG advertises after-school tutoring at Thunderbird Academy in Room 347.

Senior Info

Important Dates


  • Cap and Gown Sales East High Lobby – Tues. Oct. 20th - 10am - 2:00pm 
 

Senior Yearbook Deadlines

The deadline for both senior photos and senior baby/recognition ads is October 30th. 
You can submit your senior photos here.
You can submit baby/recognition ads here.
If you would like to purchase a book and haven't done so already, there is a modest 5-dollar discount, and you can make that purchase here.
 

Graduating Class of 2027

The Graduating Class of 2027 voted for their Motto, and here it is...

There's only one success - to be able to live your life in your own way.
 

FAFSA Nights

East will be hosting FAFSA nights for seniors and their families.  Students and families will be able to come in and get support in completing FSA ID's and FAFSA.  Any senior planning on attending any post-secondary education, to include certification, should plan to attend if they would like assistance with this process.  The dates will be November 2nd and November 3rd from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in room 347 at East High School; only need to attend one of the nights.  Use the link below to sign up.
 

Jae Foundation

ATTENTION SENIORS:  Laramie County School District #1 will participate in Jae Boots for seniors this fall.  Through the generous donation of the Jae Foundation every senior in LCSD#1 will have the opportunity to participate in this initiative and to receive a free pair of cowboy boots.  Every senior, not over 18 years of age, will need to have a signed permission to participate.  Permission slips can be completed online or by stopping by a counselor's office to pick up and return a paper copy.  Permission slips must be received by November 6, 2026.
A logo for the "JAE Foundation" featuring a cowboy boot and braided rope elements.

College and Career Opportunities

St. Joseph's Food Pantry

East High School is competing in the first annual Green Bean Food Drive.  The winning school will receive a Green Bean Trophy.  Show your school pride while providing food to feed over 550 families in Cheyenne.  Any non-perishable food item is welcome, but East will only be awarded points for the number of cans of green beans collected.  The event will run from October 1st through October 31st.  Please bring donations to room 709!
 

STARS in Cheyenne, WY

Thursday, October 22, 2026
 5:00–7:00 PM MDT
 Cheyenne Central High School
 5500 Education Dr, Cheyenne, WY 82009
The evening will begin with a 45-minute information session covering topics such as:
  • How colleges review applications
  • Financial aid and paying for college
  • How students can prepare for the college application process
Following the session, students and families will have the opportunity to explore a mini-college fair and connect directly with representatives from participating STARS institutions.
Participating colleges and universities include Amherst, Brown, Caltech, Case Western Reserve, Colby, Columbia, Dartmouth, Georgia Tech, MIT, Northwestern, SMU, Stanford, UT Austin, UChicago, University of Maryland, Notre Dame, USC, UW-Madison, Vanderbilt, WashU, and Yale.
Please register in advance here: Registration Link
 

21st Century Equipment Ag Tech Program

ATTENTION SENIORS:  21st Century Equipment has an Ag Tech Program, where students are reimbursed for the cost of school including their tuition, tools, housing, and meal plan, and have a guaranteed job post-graduation!  If you would like to learn more about this opportunity on October 19, 2026, please use the link below to sign up.
 

Eastern Wyoming College Tech Day

On November 4, 2026, East High School will be taking student to attend Eastern Wyoming College Tech Day.  Please complete BOTH links below if you are interested in attending.

 

LCCC

LCCC will be here on December 2nd and 3rd to meet with juniors and seniors interested in taking a dual enrollment class in the spring.  Use the link below if you would like to visit with a LCCC Success Coach on one of the above days.
 

Purple Star T-Birds

Quote Of The week:

"Make it a life-rule to give your best to whatever passes through your hands." - Orison Swett Marden American writer and publisher