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Newsletter - 10/24/2026

Posted Date: 10/24/26 (04:00 PM)
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October 24, 2026

 

This Week:

  • Thursday - 1/2 Day B Day - School is out at 11:15 am
  • Friday - No School
 

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
 

Dress Code

The EHS dress code prohibits face paint, costumes, and props. Therefore, students may not wear Halloween costumes during the school day.
 

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. 
 

Share Your Voice on Financial Literacy!

A University of Wyoming student is gathering feedback from Wyoming high school students about financial literacy and preparation for adulthood. It takes about two minutes and is an optional anonymous survey. Your responses will help inform research on financial education across the state. Scan the QR code or use the survey link to participate
 
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.
 

Key Club Home of the Brave Project

Key Club will be selling candy bars after school from October 26th to November 11th.  All proceeds will benefit Veteran's to thank them for their service.  Please plan on stopping by the commons area and buying some chocolate while supporting our service men and women.
 
A flyer reading START STRONG advertises after-school tutoring at Thunderbird Academy in Room 347.

Senior Info

Seniors - Parent/Teacher conferences

During Parent/Teacher conferences October 29th the counselors will be presenting on post secondary resources and opportunities for seniors in the performance hall. Presentations will start at the beginning of each hour. The first presentation will start at 4. 
 

Important Dates


Monday, November 9, 2026, 11:00 am  –  1:00 pm
 

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.
 

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.
 
A logo for the "JAE Foundation" featuring a cowboy boot and braided rope elements.

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.

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!
 

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:

"Nothing is impossible; the word itself says 'I'm possible!" - Audrey Hepburn British actress and humanitarian