If education is the great equalizer, things are getting more equal for some nontraditional students in Johnson County and around the state.
Even with a few state grants providing additional funding, Johnson County School District business manager Tom Sarvey kept things conservative when budgeting for fiscal 2020.
A new football season will bring a new scoreboard to the Buffalo High School football field, according to a report from activities director Ryan Mader.
Despite hearing concerns about the district’s new health insurance plan during its June 10 board meeting, the Johnson County School District board of trustees chose to make no changes to the plan.
What if a machine, like a human, could learn from its mistakes?
Living board games, trapeze artists and a trip to Legoland could only mean one thing: a trip to the Destination Imagination global competition in Kansas City, Missouri.
Pennie Caldwell is looking for some friends to help her move. And she’s offering up food as an incentive.
For a class whose motto was “It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see,” it only seemed fitting that a packed gymnasium was on hand to see a Kaycee High School graduating class Saturday night that is destined to continue achieving unparalleled success as they venture out into…
With only 72 students, Buffalo High School’s class of 2019 is one of the smallest in recent memory. But what it lacks in size, it makes up for in strength.
From flowers raised in a greenhouse to cabinets constructed in the woodshop, every career and technical education student at Buffalo High School has a project they’ve been working hard on this year.
Just in time for spring, the Buffalo High School gym is being transformed into a winter wonderland.
In hindsight, the symbolism was a bit on the nose.
For many veterans, the war doesn’t end when they return home, according to Clear Creek Middle School sixth-grader Grace Finkle.
Roughly 70 members of the class of 2032 flooded the halls of Meadowlark Elementary School last month to show off their academic and social skills during kindergarten registration.
Shortly after Kellie Boedecker was hired as the Johnson County School District’s learning and curriculum director last April, she started noticing a common theme in her conversations with teachers.
Despite a wave of support from survey respondents, the Johnson County School District board of trustees will be taking its time when considering a possible switch to a four-day school week in Buffalo.
Poor Ferris Bueller never got his day off in Buffalo.
Cate Munger lives in Sheridan. Aiyana Roche lives in Buffalo. Although the two girls are separated by 36 miles, they are united by one question.
In the beginning, there is story.
A year after the Wyoming Legislature voted to incorporate computer science into the state’s Common Core of Knowledge, the Wyoming Department of Education has released its draft computer science standards.
Do you want to leave a legacy that lasts long after you’re gone? Plant a tree.
“Words are important,” Susie Berry says.
Vocabulary. Spelling. Cardboard?
Below-zero temperatures haven’t frozen the hot streak of the Buffalo High School speech and debate team, which continued to perform well during its first two February competitions.
Writer’s note: The first few paragraphs of this story will be best enjoyed if you read them while the theme song to “The Odd Couple” is playing in your head.
A building that was once home to the Clear Creek Conservation District will soon be filled with giggles, imagination and a whole lot of fun as Buffalo Head Start moves in.
Karen Blaney is the first to admit that she isn’t that musical. Her talents have always leaned more toward reading, teaching and directing plays.
The Buffalo High School Student Council may have fun activities planned for Blackout Week, but the heart of the weeklong celebration isn’t lost on student activities coordinator Georgia Wages.
The Johnson County School District is using a new computer-based curriculum to supplement students’ learning and hopefully get them excited about math.
Just in time for national Computer Science Education Week – Dec. 3-9 – Kaycee School received $500 in funding, which allowed the school to expand its computer science offerings.
If you’ve been a student at Meadowlark Elementary School since its construction in 1975, you likely remember the school’s library. What you might not know is that it hasn’t changed much since you were a kid.
Who doesn’t like smoothies? They are delicious, healthy and … educational?
Two Johnson County teams were among the top 10 performers at the annual First Lego League state competition in Casper over the weekend.
Johnson County students and advisers took the annual Wyoming Association of Student Councils state convention by storm earlier this month, according to Buffalo High School’s student council adviser, Tracie Kirven.
In April, the Johnson County School District will receive 11 new school buses – a $1.3 million value – for free thanks to state agencies.
Five minutes into her Buffalo Bulletin interview, Kathy Smith needs a hug break.
Buffalo residents put on their best dress Saturday to raise funds for the Learning Tree Christian School.
The black uniforms of the Buffalo High School marching band stood in stark contrast to the snowflakes swirling around them. Within minutes, the back of each uniform was plastered with snow.
If you are passionate about educating local kids, the Johnson County School District wants you to be its guest.
Will the Buffalo High School band rank superior for a 12th year in a row at this year’s state marching band competition on Oct. 13?
For the first time, roughly 1,000 Johnson County students will join schools from across the country for International Walk to School Day.
After 26 years in its current location at 201 Aspen Drive, Buffalo Head Start is contemplating a new base of operations, according to Julie Kaufman.
Because of new social studies standards approved by Gov. Matt Mead, students in the Johnson County School District will soon learn more about Native American culture and history
The first day of school is an exciting time for many Johnson County students – filled with new teachers, new friends and a lot of learning.
Seven thousand dollars is a lot of money – especially when you are two 13-year-olds without full-time jobs.
The early days of local nonprofit Friends Feeding Friends haven’t exactly gone according to plan, board member Heather Haas said.
For Emma and Kaya Pehringer, produce judging was something of a calling – literally.
Steady funding will ensure that Sheridan College in Johnson County’s fiscal 2019 budget will be nearly identical to its fiscal 2018 budget, according to the college’s director, Derek Andrews.
Over the years, the Buffalo High School band has had its fair share of fundraisers, according to band director Jason Bennett.
Since it was created in 1974, the Rubik’s Cube has mystified millions. According to the toy’s website, less than 6 percent of this planet’s 7.6 billion people can solve it.
