Let’s hear it for our February 7-12 Student of the Month — senior Natalie Stoll!! 💙💛🐾
Recently, Natalie was diagnosed with a serious knee injury that will require surgery. While many would see that as a reason to step back, Natalie saw it as a reason to step up. 💪 On her very first day back in Strength & Conditioning, she made it clear she wasn’t going to fall behind. Her goal? To “prehab” her knee before surgery and come back stronger than ever. 🔥
Since then, she has attacked her ACL prehab program with grit, focus, and zero complaints. Every modification, every rep, every day, all done with determination and a positive mindset that inspires everyone around her. 🦵⚡
But that’s not all. Natalie has also stepped into a leadership role by designing conditioning workouts for the entire class! She takes feedback, builds challenging sessions, and even adds her own comical twist to keep energy high and morale strong. That’s Panther leadership at its finest. 🐾💙
Natalie, your resilience, toughness, and commitment to growth represent the very best of our Panther Blue and Gold. We are proud of you and can’t wait to see you come back even stronger! 💛🔥
Recently, Natalie was diagnosed with a serious knee injury that will require surgery. While many would see that as a reason to step back, Natalie saw it as a reason to step up. 💪 On her very first day back in Strength & Conditioning, she made it clear she wasn’t going to fall behind. Her goal? To “prehab” her knee before surgery and come back stronger than ever. 🔥
Since then, she has attacked her ACL prehab program with grit, focus, and zero complaints. Every modification, every rep, every day, all done with determination and a positive mindset that inspires everyone around her. 🦵⚡
But that’s not all. Natalie has also stepped into a leadership role by designing conditioning workouts for the entire class! She takes feedback, builds challenging sessions, and even adds her own comical twist to keep energy high and morale strong. That’s Panther leadership at its finest. 🐾💙
Natalie, your resilience, toughness, and commitment to growth represent the very best of our Panther Blue and Gold. We are proud of you and can’t wait to see you come back even stronger! 💛🔥
Join us for our monthly Community Lunch hosted by the SCSD #3 Team! This enjoyable event takes place on the first Wednesday of each month and offers an excellent opportunity to connect with neighbors, friends, staff, and students. Our next lunch date is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. Don’t miss out! Please refer to the attached flyer for more details and the delicious menu. We can’t wait to see you there!
Remember to RSVP by Thursday, March 26, 2026, before 12:00 Noon.
Remember to RSVP by Thursday, March 26, 2026, before 12:00 Noon.
March Counselor Newsletter
Senior Spotlight this week is on Bronc Vineyard! Congratulations Bronc on all of your hard work and upcoming graduation! We wish you the best! ~sponsored by the Student Council.
💙💛 What an amazing time to celebrate FFA Week! 💙💛
Throughout last week, students got creative for Anything But a Backpack Day on Monday, showed their pride on Degree Day on Tuesday with Greenhands in green, Chapter Members in t-shirts, and Officers in Official Dress. On Wednesday, students brought fun throwback styles for both students and staff on Decade Day, in addition on Wednesday Brindle Vineyard & Jorgen Michelena competed at the District LDE competition with Brindle receiving 5th place in Extemporaneous Speaking and Jorgen Michelena receiving 8th place in Creed Speaking, and we rounded out the week with Thursday's Teacher Takeover (students dressed like teachers, teachers dressed like student) & Annual Donut Day 🍩 where everyone enjoyed a sweet treat!
We’re proud to be part of the National FFA Organization, helping build leaders! 💙🌾
#FFAWeek #BuildingLeaders
Throughout last week, students got creative for Anything But a Backpack Day on Monday, showed their pride on Degree Day on Tuesday with Greenhands in green, Chapter Members in t-shirts, and Officers in Official Dress. On Wednesday, students brought fun throwback styles for both students and staff on Decade Day, in addition on Wednesday Brindle Vineyard & Jorgen Michelena competed at the District LDE competition with Brindle receiving 5th place in Extemporaneous Speaking and Jorgen Michelena receiving 8th place in Creed Speaking, and we rounded out the week with Thursday's Teacher Takeover (students dressed like teachers, teachers dressed like student) & Annual Donut Day 🍩 where everyone enjoyed a sweet treat!
We’re proud to be part of the National FFA Organization, helping build leaders! 💙🌾
#FFAWeek #BuildingLeaders
Wy Read Together!
Beginning March 1, we are excited to participate in Wy Read Together, a statewide reading initiative that encourages families to spend time reading together and celebrating those shared moments. Reading together helps build confidence, connection, and a lifelong love of learning. Even a few minutes a day makes a difference. Students who participate will receive a special reward through a community partnership as a thank you for sharing their reading moment.
How Your Family Can Participate
• Spend time reading together with your child. This can be a book, magazine, comic, recipe, or anything you enjoy reading together.
• Take a photo or short video of that shared reading moment.
• Submit your photo or video using the Wy Read Together online form.
Important Details
- The campaign runs during March.
- All types of reading count.
- Participation is optional and meant to be fun and simple.
Details, printable reading logs, reading Bingo cards, and more fun resources are available through this link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1EOSJrc6ThWlxC0wRv4MyoVqeUmUBJJE_
How Your Family Can Participate
• Spend time reading together with your child. This can be a book, magazine, comic, recipe, or anything you enjoy reading together.
• Take a photo or short video of that shared reading moment.
• Submit your photo or video using the Wy Read Together online form.
Important Details
- The campaign runs during March.
- All types of reading count.
- Participation is optional and meant to be fun and simple.
Details, printable reading logs, reading Bingo cards, and more fun resources are available through this link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1EOSJrc6ThWlxC0wRv4MyoVqeUmUBJJE_
Need caffeine? ☕✨ The Colombian Coffee Guy will be at school tomorrow! Stop by and grab a cup to fuel your day!
Recently, our high school Student Council members participated in the Northeast 2026 Spring Leadership Summit sponsored by the Sheridan High School Student Council. The students learned about how to be a "transformational" leader. The theme was "Hue of Who You Are-Be the Leader You Are!"
You are invited to the A/C music department's Spring Sing Along! The event will start with an alfredo dinner, and it will be followed by live music from the 7-12 band and choir. The money raised will go toward covering expenses for an end of year concert trip, as well as music apparel for students next year! Tickets can be purchased from any of the 7-12 music students or from the school office. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door on the night of. Join us for a night of good food, community, and singing!
🗓️ - March 13th @ 6PM
#ACMusic #PantherMusic #SingAlong #LiveMusic
🗓️ - March 13th @ 6PM
#ACMusic #PantherMusic #SingAlong #LiveMusic
Kindergarten Registration & Screening for the 2026–2027 School Year
Kindergarten Registration/Screening for the 2026–2027 school year will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
To be eligible for kindergarten, children must be 5 years old on or before August 1, 2026.
Please bring the following documents:
~A certified copy of your child’s birth certificate.
~A copy of your child's immunization records.
Call our District Office at (307) 758-4412 Ext. 100 by Monday, March 16, 2026, to reserve an appointment.
Timely registration helps us ensure we have the appropriate resources and staff in place to support all of our newest Panthers.
We look forward to welcoming your child to our school community! 🐾
Today Chloe M. was honored by the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Sheridan Chapter with one of the Good Citizen Awards. Each high school can nominate a student for the award and scholarship. Her essay is a winner for our county and has moved on to the regional competition. Hopefully the essay will advance on to the state level and onward to nationals. Congratulations Chloe for this award and advancing with your essay! We are proud of you!
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Brenda Michelena for her many years of dedicated service to Arvada-Clearmont! Your commitment, care, and impact on our students and community have truly made a difference. You will be greatly missed, but we are so proud of you and wish you a fantastic and well-deserved retirement! 💙
If you are interested in completing the remaining months of one of the vacant 4-Year Board of Trustees terms, both of which end on November 30, 2026, please submit a Letter of Interest to the Board of Trustees no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 4, 2026.
Our final pep band of the year will be tomorrow during the high school basketball games! Community members are welcome to come play with the band. We hope to see you there!
#PantherMusic #PepBand #Music #ACMusic
#PantherMusic #PepBand #Music #ACMusic
Panther Community:
Earlier this week, school leadership met with a group of Clearmont community members to discuss the future of our K–12 library and to develop a clear, sustainable path forward. We appreciate the constructive spirit of that conversation and the shared commitment to strengthening literacy support and access for our students.
Moving forward, we are building a school-owned library collection designed to directly support student learning and instructional needs. This work includes reviewing previously owned SCSD#3 books, thoughtfully curating appropriate existing materials, and developing a school-created list of titles aligned with curriculum, student interest, and age appropriateness. We will accept monetary donations to support the purchase of new books and will also welcome new book donations when they align with the school-created list to ensure quality and consistency. In addition to community support, the district is committing to a planned investment of $6,000 per year for the next three years to strengthen and expand the collection. Our team will continue collaborating with community members both in resource procurement and in operational planning to ensure the library reflects student needs and community values.
Beyond building the collection itself, our goal is to create meaningful, structured literacy access within the school day. For elementary students, we will work to incorporate a designated weekly library time—at least 30 minutes per week—into next year’s master schedule. During that time, students would learn how the library is organized, practice locating materials, explore texts independently, and check out books to take home. For older students, we intend to designate time during the school day when a staff member or trained adult is available to assist with navigating library resources, locating coursework-aligned materials, and using the space for research or quiet reading.
Staffing assignments will depend on other building responsibilities, and these adjustments will require careful coordination. Implementation will not be immediate, but we will make a deliberate effort to incorporate these changes into next year’s master schedule in a way that is realistic and sustainable.
We will continue our partnership with the Sheridan County Public Library and maintain a rotating collection of 50–100 high-interest titles at Clearmont. Students will continue to have the ability to check out books through our school library, access public library materials housed within our building, visit the Clearmont Branch, and request books from libraries across the state. This partnership significantly expands the reading opportunities available to our students.
In addition, we will establish a “Free Library” at the school for students, staff, and community members. Books not catalogued into the formal school collection will be available on a take-one, leave-one basis, and we will continue building this offering over time. Beginning this year, we also commit to providing at least one annual literacy engagement opportunity for students, such as a school-sponsored book fair or a field trip to a larger community or regional library. The format may vary each year based on logistics and available resources.
Our focus is clear: building a strong, sustainable library resource that supports literacy growth, expands access to books, and provides meaningful learning opportunities for Clearmont students. We are grateful to the community members who have engaged in this process and look forward to continuing this work together.
Chase Christensen
Earlier this week, school leadership met with a group of Clearmont community members to discuss the future of our K–12 library and to develop a clear, sustainable path forward. We appreciate the constructive spirit of that conversation and the shared commitment to strengthening literacy support and access for our students.
Moving forward, we are building a school-owned library collection designed to directly support student learning and instructional needs. This work includes reviewing previously owned SCSD#3 books, thoughtfully curating appropriate existing materials, and developing a school-created list of titles aligned with curriculum, student interest, and age appropriateness. We will accept monetary donations to support the purchase of new books and will also welcome new book donations when they align with the school-created list to ensure quality and consistency. In addition to community support, the district is committing to a planned investment of $6,000 per year for the next three years to strengthen and expand the collection. Our team will continue collaborating with community members both in resource procurement and in operational planning to ensure the library reflects student needs and community values.
Beyond building the collection itself, our goal is to create meaningful, structured literacy access within the school day. For elementary students, we will work to incorporate a designated weekly library time—at least 30 minutes per week—into next year’s master schedule. During that time, students would learn how the library is organized, practice locating materials, explore texts independently, and check out books to take home. For older students, we intend to designate time during the school day when a staff member or trained adult is available to assist with navigating library resources, locating coursework-aligned materials, and using the space for research or quiet reading.
Staffing assignments will depend on other building responsibilities, and these adjustments will require careful coordination. Implementation will not be immediate, but we will make a deliberate effort to incorporate these changes into next year’s master schedule in a way that is realistic and sustainable.
We will continue our partnership with the Sheridan County Public Library and maintain a rotating collection of 50–100 high-interest titles at Clearmont. Students will continue to have the ability to check out books through our school library, access public library materials housed within our building, visit the Clearmont Branch, and request books from libraries across the state. This partnership significantly expands the reading opportunities available to our students.
In addition, we will establish a “Free Library” at the school for students, staff, and community members. Books not catalogued into the formal school collection will be available on a take-one, leave-one basis, and we will continue building this offering over time. Beginning this year, we also commit to providing at least one annual literacy engagement opportunity for students, such as a school-sponsored book fair or a field trip to a larger community or regional library. The format may vary each year based on logistics and available resources.
Our focus is clear: building a strong, sustainable library resource that supports literacy growth, expands access to books, and provides meaningful learning opportunities for Clearmont students. We are grateful to the community members who have engaged in this process and look forward to continuing this work together.
Chase Christensen
We Want Your Input!
Our Life Skills Committee has been hard at work identifying the skills every SCSD3 student should have to succeed after graduation—like leadership, problem-solving, confidence, communication, and goal setting.
After reviewing several curriculum options, the committee is recommending Leader in Me, a K–12 program from FranklinCovey that builds leadership, accountability, and collaboration, with strong connections to CTE and family involvement.
📅 Join us!
An informational session will be held Wednesday, February 18th at 6:15.
Your voice matters—come learn more and share your thoughts!
Our Life Skills Committee has been hard at work identifying the skills every SCSD3 student should have to succeed after graduation—like leadership, problem-solving, confidence, communication, and goal setting.
After reviewing several curriculum options, the committee is recommending Leader in Me, a K–12 program from FranklinCovey that builds leadership, accountability, and collaboration, with strong connections to CTE and family involvement.
📅 Join us!
An informational session will be held Wednesday, February 18th at 6:15.
Your voice matters—come learn more and share your thoughts!
February Counselor Newsletter!
🎉 Congratulations, Panthers! 🎉
A huge shoutout to all the students who made the Board of Trustees 3.5 Honor Roll and the 3.0 Honor Roll for the 1st Semester of the 2025–2026 school year!
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have paid off—what a great accomplishment! Keep striving, keep growing, and keep making us proud. 💪📚👏
#PantherPride #HonorRoll #StudentSuccess
A huge shoutout to all the students who made the Board of Trustees 3.5 Honor Roll and the 3.0 Honor Roll for the 1st Semester of the 2025–2026 school year!
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have paid off—what a great accomplishment! Keep striving, keep growing, and keep making us proud. 💪📚👏
#PantherPride #HonorRoll #StudentSuccess
Join us for our monthly Community Lunch hosted by the SCSD #3 Team! This enjoyable event takes place on the first Wednesday of each month and offers an excellent opportunity to connect with neighbors, friends, staff, and students. Our next lunch date is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. Don’t miss out! Please refer to the attached flyer for more details and the delicious menu. We can’t wait to see you there!
Remember to RSVP by Thursday, February 26, 2026, before 12:00 Noon.
Remember to RSVP by Thursday, February 26, 2026, before 12:00 Noon.
