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Subject: Important Update Regarding School Safety Incident - January 28, 2026
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I am writing to inform you of a safety incident that occurred this morning and the protocols we enacted to ensure the safety of your students.
The Timeline of Events:
• 7:28 a.m. (via voicemail): Our school received a threat stating that a bomb had been placed within the building.
• Immediate Action: We notified law enforcement immediately. Students and staff already on-site were evacuated to the Worland Middle School.
• Arrival Procedures: All students arriving after the threat were directed immediately to the Middle School rather than entering the high school building.
• 8:45 a.m.: Law enforcement officially cleared the building. No credible threat was found, and classes resumed at the high school.
Context: We have learned that several other schools across Wyoming received similar threats this morning. While we treat every threat as credible until proven otherwise, this appears to have been part of a wider disruption effort.
We appreciate the swift response of our local law enforcement and the calm cooperation of our students. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigated this situation.
Sincerely,
Bruce Miller
Worland High School - Principal
📣 Public Input Opportunity: Alternative Calendar
Washakie County School District #1 is in the process of applying for an alternative calendar in accordance with WDE Chapter 22, School Schedules Rule, pursuant to W.S. 21-02-304 (b) (viii) and W.S. 21-4-301. As part of the required process, the district must notify the community and gather public input. Following these meetings, the updated calendar will be submitted to the State Board for approval.
The district is required to hold two public meetings:
➡️ The first is Thursday, January 22 from 12-12:30 PM
➡️ The second is Monday, January 26 from 6-6:30 PM
Both meetings will be held at the Administration Office (1900 Howell Avenue).
Please review the attached calendar.
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While this activity is not school sponsored, WCSD#1 understands the importance of our students being involved in community events and are excited to have this platform to be able to communicate and share these out to our parents and students.
📣 Public Input Opportunity: Alternative Calendar
Washakie County School District #1 is in the process of applying for an alternative calendar in accordance with WDE Chapter 22, School Schedules Rule, pursuant to W.S. 21-02-304 (b) (viii) and W.S. 21-4-301. As part of the required process, the district must notify the community and gather public input. Following these meetings, the updated calendar will be submitted to the State Board for approval.
The district is required to hold two public meetings:
➡️ The first is Thursday, January 22 from 12-12:30 PM
➡️ The second is Monday, January 26 from 6-6:30 PM
Both meetings will be held at the Administration Office (1900 Howell Avenue).
Please review the attached calendar.
Regular meetings of the board of trustees of Washakie County School District No. 1, State of Wyoming, are held the fourth Monday of each month, with the exception of the May, July and December meetings, at 7:00 P.M. at the Central Administration Office, 1900 Howell Avenue, in Worland, Wyoming, and such meetings are open to the public.
Below are the dates for the 2026 school board meetings:
January 26th
February 23rd
March 23rd
April 27th
May 18th
June 22nd
July 13th
August 24th
September 28th
October 26th
November 23rd
December 14th
If you have any questions about our board meetings, please call the Central Office at 347-9286.
📣 Public Input Opportunity: Alternative Calendar
Washakie County School District #1 is in the process of applying for an alternative calendar in accordance with WDE Chapter 22, School Schedules Rule, pursuant to W.S. 21-02-304 (b) (viii) and W.S. 21-4-301. As part of the required process, the district must notify the community and gather public input. Following these meetings, the updated calendar will be submitted to the State Board for approval.
The district is required to hold two public meetings:
➡️ The first is Thursday, January 22 from 12-12:20 PM
➡️ The second is Monday, January 26 from 6-6:30 PM
Both meetings will be held at the Administration Office (1900 Howell Avenue).
Please review the attached calendar.
Tonight is the night!
Learn how to develop healthy habits around screen time, including social media and artificial intelligence for the whole family. This workshop, hosted by Dan VanderPloeg with the University of Wyoming, will focus on parents and children working together learn the risks of excess screen time and tips and tricks to reduce unneeded screen time.
Speaker Bio: Dr. Grace Shearrer is an alum of the University of Wyoming and received her doctoral degree in Nutritional Science from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Shearrer currently works in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Wyoming and is a Mental Health Extension Specialist. Her lab studies how the brain controls health behaviors, like intake of sugar sweetened beverages, in children, teens, and moms.
Speaker Bio: Larissa Bonnet received her master’s degree in counseling and human services from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. She is a University of Wyoming Extension Community Vitality and Health Educator in Sheridan County focused on health programming (food safety and preservation, aging well, and digital health) and leadership development (board training and county leadership training).
Speaker Bio: Dr. Grace Shearrer is an alum of the University of Wyoming and received her doctoral degree in Nutritional Science from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Shearrer currently works in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Wyoming and is a Mental Health Extension Specialist. Her lab studies how the brain controls health behaviors, like intake of sugar sweetened beverages, in children, teens, and moms.
Speaker Bio: Larissa Bonnet received her master’s degree in counseling and human services from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. She is a University of Wyoming Extension Community Vitality and Health Educator in Sheridan County focused on health programming (food safety and preservation, aging well, and digital health) and leadership development (board training and county leadership training).
WCSD#1 has the following opening for the 2026-2027 school year:
*Assistant Superintendent
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field.
Current Wyoming PTSB Administrator certification.
Minimum 5 years of successful K–12 teaching and minimum of 3 years of administrative experience.
Refer to job description and additional qualifications on the job posting.
*Alternative High School Teacher
Full-time with comprehensive benefits available. Must have an endorsement in at least one core content area (preferably Math or Science). Also requires obtaining an endorsement in Alternative Education.
WCSD#1 has the following opening for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year:
*Student Support Services
Part-Time, approximately 29 hours/week - grant funded position
Pay Range: $20.00 - $23.25/hour - Determined by experience
Job Summary: The Student Support Services staff member provides direct support to students and families while assisting with administrative and data-related functions essential to the successful operation of the alternative high school program. This position serves as a key liaison between students, families, teachers, and administrators, supporting student engagement, attendance, and academic progress in a flexible, student-centered learning environment.
If interested in any of these openings, please apply on the district website. Link below for your convenience:
Washakie County School District #1
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