The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming
The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming
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After Moorcroft’s council followed the recommendation of the fire department’s board to refuse the annual request from the school to host the post prom party in the fire station, the council offered the police bays in the town hall building on the north side of Converse. However, according to Public Works Director Cory Allison, the school has not accepted the invitation because the game trailers annually hired for this event do not fit. “They’ve been working with us and trying to figure out what they’re going to do,” he says. “The stuff...
Moorcroft Volunteer Fire Chief Dan Swaney and associates have refused to allow the post prom party to be held in the Moorcroft Fire Station this year. His spokesperson, Kelly Donahue explained to Mayor Ben Glenn's enquiry last week, "We made the decision to say 'No'. We feel that there are enough public buildings in town and the MTC. We need to utilize the building and keep our trucks...in the building and not spread out all over town. Sure, we've never had a fire on prom night, but it only...
Congratulations to the Moorcroft Secondary Students of the Month for March 2023. Students were chosen by staff at Moorcroft Secondary based on responsibility. Staff were asked to consider the following: students attend class on time and regularly, they are prepared for class and they take good care of their belongings. Using these guidelines, staff were asked to nominate students they felt fit. Sponsors of the Student of the Month are Subway, Coffee Cup Fuel Stop and Pinnacle...
The Crook County Farm Bureau Federation sponsored their annual county wide FFA Creed and Speech Competition Feb. 21 at Sundance High School. Congratulations to all the participants for a great job representing your chapters. Creed Speaking contestants recited the FFA Creed and answered questions from the judges. First place went to Madeline Fleenor, second place to Jaylin Mills, both of Bearlodge-Sundance FFA, and third place to Camry Ruonavaara from Whitcomb-Moorcroft FFA. Prepared Public...
Moorcroft Elementary Parent Action Committee hosted the Annual Crook County District Spelling Bee Thursday, February 16 at the Moorcroft Secondary School auditorium. The participants performed before a full house. Students who had been recognized as the top spellers in their classroom spelling bees at Moorcroft Elementary School during January advanced to the Crook County District Spelling Bee. These kids were then separated into two divisions. 24 students competed in the first through third...
Feb. 6-10, 2023 is School Board Appreciation Week in Wyoming. This week helps build awareness and understanding of the vital functions our locally elected boards of education play in our community. Crook County School District #1 is joining public school districts from across the state to celebrate School Board Appreciation Week and honor local board members for their commitment to Crook County and its children. “Our school system is the backbone of our community, and these men and women devote countless hours to making sure our schools are h...
Congratulations to the Moorcroft Secondary Students of the Month for February 2023. Students were chosen by staff at Moorcroft Secondary based on how respectful they are. When showing respect to someone it means you act in a way that shows you care about their feelings and well-being. Using these guidelines, staff were asked to nominate students they felt fit. Sponsors of the Student of the Month are Subway, Coffee Cup Fuel Stop, and Pinnacle Bank....
The University of Wyoming lists Moorcroft Secondary School graduates Tianne M. Fischbach and Shania N. Miller on the 2022 fall semester President’s Honor Roll. This list is composed of undergraduates with a 4.0 (“A”) grade-point average for the semester. To be eligible, these students must be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours taken for letter grades. Also, Moorcroft Secondary School graduates Taylor Jo Reynolds and Kerry T. Zimmerscheid have been listed on the University of Wyoming Fall Semester Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Roll, whi...
The University of Wyoming lists five students from Crook County on the 2022 fall semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls. Students are: Payson Grace Birkeland of Aladdin; Taylor Jo Reynolds and Kerry T. Zimmerschied of Moorcroft; Drake Richards and Christian C. Velder of Sundance. The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better grade-point average, and freshmen who have earned a 3.25 or better grade-point average. To be eligible, students must have been enr...
The University of Wyoming lists seven students from Crook County on the 2022 fall semester President’s Honor Roll. Students are: Katrina Bauman and Joseph Kennah of Hulett; Tianne M. Fischbach, Audrey Lynn Merwin and Shania N. Miller of Moorcroft; and Ella S. Bifulco and Sherry Negaard of Sundance. The President’s Honor Roll consists of regularly enrolled undergraduates who earned a 4.0 (“A”) grade-point average for the semester. To be eligible, students must have been enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours taken for letter grades....
Black Hills State University released the Dean’s List for the fall 2022 semester. A total of 687 students maintained a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credit hours. In addition, a total of 96 students maintained a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher while taking less than 12 credit hours. Crook County students on the Full-Time Dean’s List include: Molly Amann, Melissa Purvis and Kye Taylor of Sundance; Jonathan Barnum and Kaylei Petz of Moorcroft; and Alexandria Fedora of Alva....
Congratulations to the Moorcroft Secondary Students of the Month for January 2023. Students were chosen by staff at Moorcroft Secondary based on their leadership skills. Students should demonstrate the qualities of a good leader: integrity, honesty, self-confidence and being a visionary. Using these guidelines, staff were asked to nominate students they felt fit. Sponsors of the Students of the Month are Subway, Coffee Cup Fuel Stop and Pinnacle Bank....
Congratulations to the Moorcroft Secondary Students of the Month for December 2022. Students were chosen by staff at Moorcroft Secondary based on their honesty and their integrity. A student who has integrity is someone who is honest and trustworthy. For students, it is personal morals and values that reflect on their character and credibility. Using these guidelines, staff were asked to nominate students they felt fit. Sponsors of the Student of the Month are Subway, Coffee Cup Fuel Stop and...
By Mrs. Fechtig’s Kindergarten Class Eston Swaney – You buy a turkey at the store. Take it home and cut it up. Put salt and pepper on it and cook it on the grill for 30 minutes at 10 degrees. You will know when it is done because it will be brown. You eat it with celery. My family will all eat it. Oliver Wirthanen – You go to the store to get a turkey. Take it home and put spices on it but I’m not sure what they are called. Cook it on the grill for 6 hours. You set the temperature to really hot. You will know when it is done when it looks like...
Congratulations to the Moorcroft Secondary Students of the Month for November 2022. These students were nominated and voted on by the staff based on their compassion. The staff at Moorcroft Secondary nominate students based on the compassion they show, as well as empathy, being kind, being inclusive, fair, open-hearted and ethical. Sponsors of the Student of the Month are Subway, Coffee Cup Fuel Stop and Pinnacle Bank....
Back Row: Haakon Leturge, Wyatt Williamson, Kelton Norris, Wade Williamson, Lydia Stephens. Middle Row: Elaina Zurbuchen, Esme Wendling, Khloe Johnson, Marshall Williamson, Bridger Hatling. Front Row: Eston Swaney, Paden Swaney, Laylee Foley, Renae Lipka....
Moorcroft Elementary and Moorcroft Secondary School will be honoring Veterans Day in both schools on November 10, 2022. Ceremonies begin in Moorcroft Elementary School at 8:30 a.m. in the gym. Following that ceremony, the Moorcroft Secondary School will begin its program at 9:45 a.m. in the auditorium. Please join us as we pay tribute to those who have preserved freedom in our country....
Teachers and staff at the Moorcroft Elementary recently hosted their annual Literacy Night with an engaging and entertaining evening of activities related to literacy for students of all ages in the school. This year's organizer Title 1 teacher Emily Bard explains the importance of this and similar events to both students and parents, saying, "The goal for Literacy Night is to foster parent involvement in their students' reading and language arts education. Although it is a requirement for all T...
Congratulations to the Moorcroft Secondary Students of the Month for October 2022. These students were nominated and voted on by the staff based on their work ethic with the following qualities in mind: attendance, attitude, cooperation, appearance, productivity and respect. The students are pictured from left to right: Talissa Fischbach (12th), Liberty Cook (9th), Riata Burch (7th), Myndy Heringer (10th), and Caden Wells (8th); not pictured: Rebekah Anderson (11th). Sponsors of the Students of...
Students build connections during Heart of Gold Livestock Show The second annual "Heart of Gold Livestock Show" was held Sept. 27 at the Crook County Fairgrounds in Sundance. Partnering on this event were Crook County 4-H, Bearlodge-Sundance FFA, Whitcomb FFA, Devils Tower FFA and Crook County School District programs. Participants from programs in the Sundance Elementary, Sundance Secondary, Moorcroft K-8 and Moorcroft High School received hands-on experience in showing livestock and the care o...
Back row, (l to r): Patrick Glenn, Clara White, Tugg Thomas, Brayson Cronin, Sophie Swaney. Middle row: Gus Bache, Afton Farnsworth, Ember Stephens, Ryland Johnson. Front row: Riviera Massie, Cora Anderson, Monroe Petersen, Laken Wendling. Not photographed: Loxley Rosenlund....
The Wolves' Homecoming carried a little different flavor this year, following changes that came in with new principal Nick Redden. "I brought in a couple ideas to celebrate athletes a little more and, as we saw in Coronation, we had the Parade of Athletes and that included Rodeo and Special Olympics," he says. "Even the kids who aren't in athletics – we've got fine arts, band...all of our kids are doing amazing things and we have to find a way to display that." Every class, teacher and a...
This year's Homecoming Week began with recognition of Moorcroft's athletes and with the inclusion of seventh and eighth grades into the secondary school. To this end, the celebration of school sports embraced rodeo and Special Olympics as well. Principal Nicholas Redden summed this season's changes up in a sentence: "Coming into this, we need to build the mindset that all of our students are here, it doesn't matter whether they're junior high or high school – we're all Moorcroft Secondary." A...
The Crook County School District held their annual Bus Driver's Clinic in Hulett Aug. 16, with all route bus drivers and substitute drivers attending. All bus drivers are required by the State of Wyoming to complete six hours of training yearly. This year, the clinic focused on defensive driving. Campbell County provided the training. Organizers expressed their appreciation to all the local businesses in Hulett, Moorcroft and Sundance that donated door prizes again this year. Tom Wolf was...
The Powder River Energy Foundation awarded preschool tuition scholarships totaling $3450 to students at five preschools in Crook and Weston counties. This is the third allotment in a sustaining preschool tuition assistance program as part of the Shayna Ritthaler Memorial Scholarship. The Powder River Energy Foundation (PRECorp Foundation) Board of Directors awarded funds to Weston County Children's Center/Region III Developmental Services, Sundance Kids Prints Preschool and Sundance Little Ones...
