Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Aurora Baker completed a two-way donation pantry at Overland Elementary on Oct.
11 to provide hygiene products for children in need — featuring a donation drop-off and public access point. Bloedorn Lumber donated most materials and blue handprints from students add a personal touch.
🎓 Education
Construction on the former Greene's Energy building, now the Rock Springs High School Trades Campus, is advancing quickly with new windows, individual ADA restrooms (with an access badge system) and dedicated trade bays.
Sweetwater County schools plan to enroll students by the start of the second semester.
Sweetwater County School District No. 1 appointed Patty Mitchelson on Oct.
12 to fill a board vacancy and represent Farson—she brings over 40 years of local teaching experience and strong community ties.
The Wyoming Department of Education began accepting nonprofit applications Monday to join a federal school choice program offering scholarships for tuition, tutoring, and supplies to eligible K-12 students.
Organizations must meet federal requirements and apply by Dec. 1 to participate for 2027 — a new option for local families.
After recent departures in the district's finance department, Interim Superintendent Paul Grube said a new team is in place and a local finance expert helped address a payroll delay caused by a schedule change.
Grube expressed optimism as audit preparations move forward.
On Tuesday, Oct. 13, Sweetwater County School District No. 1 received 1,000 coats donated by Knights of Columbus Council #2441, Alliance Therapy + Chiropractic, and Wyoming Waste Systems to keep students warm.
The coats will be available at the central administration building and the Rock Springs Housing Authority for families.
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