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The purpose of the K-12 District Assessment System (DAS) is to ensure equity of opportunity for Wyoming students by demonstrating the alignment of curriculum and assessments to the Wyoming Content and Performance Standards in all content areas. The DAS is evaluated every five (5) years as part of the district accreditation onsite review.  Criterion [...]

Federal Accountability Defined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Under ESSA, each state submits its own plan with achievement and graduation rate goals for schools, measures for how well schools are doing, and priorities for the use of federal funds. Under ESSA, states set their own long-term and interim goals for schools. Wyoming’s [...]

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students, was established in 1964 by Executive Order from the President to recognize and honor our nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was extended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in visual, creative, [...]

Senate Enrolled Act 47 created a Wyoming Seal of Biliteracy. The Wyoming Seal of Biliteracy (WY-SoBL) is an award given by the Wyoming Department of Education in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in English and one or more additional languages by high school graduation. World language as used in [...]

Wyoming's Dual and Concurrent Enrollment Program offers high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. These programs are available at all seven Wyoming community colleges and the University of Wyoming. Courses can be taken at the college, high school, or online, and students can receive both high school [...]

The Hathaway Scholarship helps students from all backgrounds afford college. If you are a student or a parent interested in the scholarship, please visit the Hathaway Scholarship website.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares youth and adults for a wide range of high-wage, high-skill, and  in-demand careers. CTE Programs of Study These programs equip students with real-world skills in order to enhance the high school experience and provide real options for rewarding careers. Programs of study allow students to explore different career [...]

The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP), established in 1962 by the U.S. Senate Resolution, is a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service. Each year all fifty (50) states, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) open an application, hold [...]

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The Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission's (MIC3) has declared April as the Month of the Military Child to honor the role that military children play, and the sacrifices their families make, while their parents serve our country. April 12 has been designated Purple Up! For Military Kids Day in Wyoming. Students and educators are encouraged [...]