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Newsletter - 10/31/2026

Posted Date: 10/31/26 (04:00 PM)
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October 31, 2026

 

November:

  • November 11th - Veteran's Day
  • November 25th-27th Thanksgiving vacation
  • Nellie T. Ross' Birthday
 

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 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

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 November 17th. 
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

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:

"Gratitude turns what we have into enough." - AESOP