REMINDER: There will be school on Monday, May 5th; making up for the snow day earlier this year.
PCSD#1 is offering A.L.I.C.E. Certified Instructor Training on June 18-19, 2025.
This 2-Day Instructor training course is designed to teach participants the skills and strategies to increase survivability during the gap between the time a violent event occurs, and law enforcement arrives. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be a Certified ALICE Instructor and will have the knowledge and resources to train others in your community.
The training takes place on June 18-19, 2025 from 8am-5pm at Powell Middle School.
Pre-registration is required. Register: https://web.cvent.com/event/c75d9393-a2cb-4212-b701-ba9e0ddd6894/summary?RefId=social
Park County School District #1 Support Services Department is accepting applications for the following temporary positions:
Summer Cleaning Crew Members (adults & students over age 16)
Grounds Crew Members (over age 18)
START DATE: June 3, 2025
WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week. Cleaning Crew: M-Th 6:30am-5pm (30 min lunch) Grounds Crew: M-Th 06:00am-4:30pm (30 min lunch)
WAGES: Adults $17/hour, Students $11.35/hour
Contact Amy Johnson for more information and an application
ALJohnson@pcsd1.org
307-764-6186
Applications must be received by April 17, 2025 to be considered. EOE- To see our full non-discrimination statement, see our home page.
Here is information on the Powell School's Foundation scholarship. All essays are due no later than April 24, 2025.
Don't forget to turn your clocks forward one hour before going to bed on March 8. Lucky we have Spring break, you don't have to worry about being late to school on Monday if you forget!
All schools in Park County School District #1 will be closed for Spring Break March 10-14, 2025. School resumes Monday, March 17, 2025.
NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
DATE CHANGE
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Park County School District #1 normally scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 2025, has been rescheduled for 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The meeting will be held at the School Administration Building, 160 North Evarts, Powell, Wyoming.
Lillian Brazelton
Clerk, Board of Trustees
At their February 11 meeting, the PCSD #1 Board of Trustees recognized Coach Kelsi Koritnik and the PHS Dance Team. The nine member team competed at the Wyoming State Spirit Competition in Casper on January 25. They received a score of 76.7 and were crowned the 3A Jazz Dance Champions. The team consists of Caitlin Belmont, Brittney Wambeke, Emma Christopherson, Cayleigh Douzenis, Brooke Tamledge, Alyson Morrow, Brooke Horning, Jersey Germann, and Rylan Gillett.
Fifth-grade students from Mrs. Landwehr’s class showcased their proficiency in meeting the requirements for The Great American Award Challenge at the February 11 Board meeting. Students must meet six requirements to receive the award:
1. Recite the Gettysburg Address from memory.
2. Recite the full names of all 46 (now 47) presidents in order from memory.
3. Locate AND spell correctly the 50 states and capitals on a map.
4. Recite or sing our National Anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner," by heart.
5. Recite the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States from memory.
6. Write the Pledge of Allegiance with correct spelling, capitals, and punctuation.
So far this year, six of Mrs. Landwehr’s Southsiders have completed the challenge. Five students, along with Mrs. Landwehr attended the meeting. After Mrs. Landwehr explained the Challenge, each student recited a portion of the six tasks, except for the Pledge, which the board members and attendees had already recited together. Students have until May 1st to complete the challenge, and each student who successfully fulfills the requirements will receive a trophy at the end of the school year. Way to shine, Southsiders!
2/7/25. 12:30pm All bus routes will run as normal this afternoon EXCEPT for our students on the Heart Mountain, and Clark Routes. Due to drifting snow, we are unable to complete those routes in full.
For students on the Clark Route bus, we will rendezvous at Clark School at 1:40. Please make arrangements to pick up your students there.
For students on the Heart Mountain Route, please rendezvous at the County Road and Bridge Shop building at 1436 Lane 9 at 1:20 to pick up your students.
If you have any questions, please call the front office of your child's school.
Good morning students, staff and parents. There will be no school today the 3rd of February, due to dangerous weather and travel conditions. Given the snow, wind, limited visibility, and dangerous wind chills, we will be closing all schools in the district for today.
Stay safe and warm today, and we will see you all tomorrow.
Superintendent Jay Curtis
Austin Sears, a sophomore percussionist, was recognized at the December Board of Trustees meeting for his recent accomplishments. Austin was selected for the 2024 North Big Horn Basin Honor Band at NWC. He was also selected for the 2025 All-Northwest Band in Spokane, Washington, the 2025 WY All-State Band, and the 2025 WY All-State Jazz Band. He is pictured with the Board of Trustees and Mr. John Fabela.
The PHS student newspaper, The Prowl, placed 1st in the 3A/4A Newspaper category at the State Journalism Conference. This is the 3rd consecutive title for the publication. Staff members include: Caitlin Belmont, Danica Bobick, Ethan Cartier, Sophie Czirr, Riley Douglas, Ryah Easum, Alyssa "Rue" Godsey, Brenna Henderson, Ashlee Jacobson, Nalani Jordan, Melissa Merritt, Katie Morrison, Kyra Morrow, Curtis Muecke, Taylor Peters, Maddison Rodriguez, Toby Sessions, Thomas Shuman, Ben Smith, Brighton Streeter, Mitchel Wainscott and Kate Williams. Nalani Jordan also earned 1st place honors in the 3A/4A photography division. Members of The Prowl and their Advisor, Amy Moore, were recognized by the Board of Trustees at the December 10, 2024, meeting.
Kinley Cooley was recognized by the Board of Trustees at their December 10, 2024 meeting. Kinley, a senior, placed 1st in 3A at the Wyoming State Cross Country Championships on October 26. She completed the race with a time of 19:08.2. She is atop the PHS Leader Board and is the first PHS Female Cross Country State Champion. Her coaches, Ashley Hildebrand and Tracy McArthur, were also in attendance and pictured with Kinley, the Board of Trustees and Superintendent Curtis.
Here is the agenda for the PCSD#1 Board of Trustees meeting that will be held on Tuesday evening, for a more detailed agenda see https://park1public.ic-board.com/
At the Monday, November 25, 2024, Board of Trustees meeting, Chairman Kim Dillivan recognized outgoing Trustee Laura Riley. He thanked her for her service and for always asking thoughtful questions. Other members echoed their appreciation of her preparation and wished her well. Riley was elected to the Board of Trustees in 2020 and served one term. Thank you for your commitment to our District!
Reminder that the meeting of the Board of Trustees of Park County School District #1 will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. instead of Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
Now accepting applications for a part-time para-educator at Parkside Elementary School. Please see our website for the full announcement and to apply. https://www.applitrack.com/park1/onlineapp/
Now accepting applications for a full-time special education para-educator at Powell High School.
Please see our website for the full announcement and to apply. https://www.applitrack.com/park1/onlineapp/
Today is National Custodian Appreciation Day! A special thanks to our custodial staff who work hard every day, ensuring our facilities are ready for teaching and learning. Thank you for all you do, today and EVERY DAY!
