Our Careers 8 class traveled to Casper College today to learn all about what college can provide for future students and what is expected when a student enrolls. The college staff provided a tour for the students followed by a free lunch! It was a great experience!
🔦 Classroom Spotlight: Mrs. Buchanan’s Mathematicians! 🔢
Today in Mrs. Buchanan’s class, students explored a powerful concept: Can triangles that look different still have the same area? Through discussion and hands-on exploration, students used precise academic language, including terms like base, height, apex, perpendicular, obtuse, and acute, to support their thinking.
One student, Ella, made a thoughtful connection:
"I was thinking about it again and... well they have the same height even though one is obtuse and one is acute. So, since the formula is measuring base times height, they could have the same height even if they look really different."
With opportunities to reason, explain, and use the language of geometry, Mrs. Buchanan’s students are growing into confident mathematicians! 📐🧠💬
🌟 Classroom Spotlight: Mrs. Ellingrod's ACES🌟
Students in Mrs. Ellingrod’s class explored different careers through interactive videos, drawing, and class discussions. Students practiced sharing their thinking with partners, and even learned new vocabulary like optometrist and solder! With high energy, hands-on learning, and meaningful conversations, students were fully engaged from start to finish. Way to go, Mrs. Ellingrod, for making your careers unit purposeful and fun! ✏️👏
Again, apologies for the lateness of this post, but we owe miss June Betz a huge congratulations for being voted as our K-6 #SourcesOfStrength student of the month during the month of March! Here is what June's nominating teacher had to say about her:
"June Betz is a little firecracker of independence. She works hard when she has an identified goal. She is also a great classroom helper, often noticing when others need assistance before I do. Whether that be helping another student to understand or work on an assignment, or helping to clean up a mishap, June is "Johnny on the Spot," and I appreciate her efforts to be helpful not only to the other students but to me as well."
🎉🎉🎊🎊 Well done, June! Thanks for doing what you do! 🎉🎉🎊🎊
We are a little behind on posting, but please join us in giving miss Rylee Olsen a huge congratulations as she was voted as the 7-12 #SourcesOfStrength student of the month during the month of March! Here is what Rylee's nominating staff member had to say about her:
"I have been blown away by Rylee’s transformation from last year's school year to this one. If you were to see her walk down the hallway last year, you could tell she was shy, timid, and preferred to keep to herself or her small friend group. But this year, she has blossomed into a completely different person. She walks down the hallway with that confident, outgoing swagger that teachers love to see in students. Not only has Rylee improved in her level of confidence, but her school performance and grades have skyrocketed. To see a student improve socially, emotionally, and academically, going from 8th grade to 9th grade is such an impressive accomplishment considering the differences between middle school and high school. But wait, there is more. Rylee has stepped up and shown so many new leadership qualities as an athlete as well, always putting in work behind the scenes and making sure she improves every day. I believe Rylee Olsen is 110% deserving of the student of the month award."
🎉🎊💪🏼We are so proud of you, Rylee! Thanks for being you!! 💪🏼🎊🎉
🎶🌷 Spring Concert – Thursday, May 8
The A/C music students would like to invite you to their Spring Concert on Thursday, May 8th! The concerts will take place in the A/C gym, with the elementary performance starting at 5 PM and the 7-12 portion beginning at 6:30 PM.
In between performances, there will be an Ice Cream Social! 🍦
The students are very excited to show you what they have been learning and perfecting this semester!
We hope to see you there!
#SpringConcert #CommunityEvent #IceCreamSocial #StudentPerformances #PantherClaw #PantherMusic #SaveTheDate
Mark your calendars!
✨🎶The 7-12 music students had a great field trip to South Dakota on Friday April, 25th! 🎶✨
🚍A/C students stopped at Black Hills State University in Spearfish to watch the jazz band perform! Some college students in the group chatted with our students about high level music, and they answered questions about college! We also did a campus tour with the admissions staff.
🚍Next, the group went on to Rapid City to see The Rock Orchesta perform live at the Monument! The Rock Orchestra is made up of professional musicians who mix classical music with rock and roll!
✨🎶 The band would like to thank everyone who has supported us this year! Thank you for helping make this field trip happen!✨🎶
#ACMusic #PantherClaw #MusicTrip #Musicians #FieldTrip
🎶🎉 Shoutout to our amazing A/C music students! 🎉🎶
On April 23–24, our talented Panthers participated in the Northeast District Music Performance Assessment in Sheridan, WY, performing for judges and students from across the region. This event gave them the opportunity to showcase pieces they’ve been perfecting for months and receive valuable feedback to continue growing as musicians.
A/C had six solos and small groups perform, including:
🎵 A/C High School Quintet – Isaac, Tera, Dellana, Katelyn, and Izzy
🎵 Senior Clarinet Trio – Dellana, Izzy, and Katelyn
🎵 Tera – flute solo & vocal solo
🎵 Dellana – clarinet solo & tenor saxophone solo
They all did an incredible job and represented A/C with pride! A huge thank you to Loretta Tonak for being our accompanist for the event—we couldn’t have done it without you! 💙🐾
#ACMusic #StudentMusicians #DistrictMusicAssessment #PantherClaw
This is your friendly reminder to join us TODAY for Panther Claw!
Come see this special event!
🍳🥞 When the kitchen staff needs a hand before WYTOPP testing, our students step up! 🥞🍳
It’s awesome to see our Panthers jumping in, taking charge, and helping serve breakfast to make sure everyone starts the day strong. 💪💙 Teamwork and leadership in action! 🐾 #StudentsWhoLead #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #PantherClaw #WYTOPPReady
Just a Reminder! 🌿✂️
Please join us tonight for the Greenhouse Ribbon Cutting and refreshments at 5:00 PM, followed by the Board Listening Session at 6:00 PM.
At the Listening Session, we’ll be discussing Gym Renovations — we’d love to hear your input!
Hope to see everyone there!
🚌💛 Today is School Bus Drivers Day—and we just want to say THANK YOU! 💛🚌
Our bus drivers are truly amazing. They step up every single day, making sure our students get to and from school safely, even in the face of driver shortages and tough conditions. 🚍👏 Your patience, dedication, and care do not go unnoticed. You are a critical part of our Panther family, and we are so grateful for everything you do! 🐾
Give a big wave and a thank you to your driver today! 💙 #SchoolBusDriversDay #ThankYouDrivers #EverydayHeroes #PantherClaw
Congratulations to Tessa C. for being in the Senior Spotlight for this week! Student Council recognizes our seniors each week until graduation. Tessa is great part of our school with her involvement in sports, Sources of Strength team and the Clear Creek FFA. She was also an leader on the varsity volleyball team. She will be missed! We appreciate all she has done for our school! Congratulations and Best Wishes!
💬✨ Don’t forget to spread some kindness in our 7-12 hallway! ✨💬
Scan the QR code and leave a kind note for a friend, teacher, or classmate this week! 🐾 Let’s keep those shoutouts coming and fill our school with positivity! 💙 #SpreadKindness #ShoutOutsMatter #KindnessCounts #PantherClaw
Track news! While we were in Upton last weekend, the shot put record was broken by none other than Jorgen Michelena. He had a mark of 37 ft. and 9 in. Great job, Jorgen!!
News Flash from the AC track team! Dellana Michelena has set a new school record for High Jump at the first meet of the season! She jumped a height of 4 ft. 9in. This also means she prequalified for the State track meet at the end of the season. Great job, Dellana!
What do you do when there are no track meets to go to and the weather is being crazy? Have an awesome indoor practice with some awesome track athletes!
🎉🏆 Congratulations to Ian! 🏆🎉
Ian was honored with the Outstanding Student Award from the Rotary Club today! 🌟 Your hard work, leadership, and dedication continue to make us proud. Way to go, Ian! 🐾💙 #OutstandingStudent #RotaryClubAward #ProudMoment #PantherClaw
