<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1yovCE_17NLyNsZ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1yovCE_17NLyNsZ00" width="1500" height="1000" ><figcaption>Arp Elementary decorations during a November assembly to honor veterans. (LCSD1 photo)</figcaption></figure><p>CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Laramie County School District 1 Board of Trustees dedicated the opening portion of its regular meeting Monday to honoring high-achieving students, dedicated staff members and a school-wide designation for Arp Elementary School.</p><p>The board began by recognizing Oliver Fournier, an eighth grader at Johnson Junior High School, as the Student of the Week for the week of Dec. 8. Associate Principal Steven Imbriani, filling in for Principal Aaron Moon, introduced Fournier as one of the academically strongest students on campus and a dedicated individual in both academics and athletics.</p><p>Ken Johnson, a teacher at Johnson Junior High, joined Fournier at the podium. Johnson described Fournier as one of the most intelligent and naturally gifted people he has worked with, praising his work ethic and sly sense of humor. Fournier thanked the board and those who nominated him for the recognition.</p><p>Megan Keen, a senior at Central High School, was recognized as the Student of the Week for the week of Dec. 15. Principal Karen Delbridge introduced Keen, saying she is a military student who has lived in 11 states and never resided in a house for more than three years. Delbridge highlighted Keen’s participation in Advanced Placement courses and the school’s nursing program.</p><p>Keen addressed the board, stating her intention to pursue a career in nursing. She spoke about her involvement in the Science National Honor Society and its outreach programs to local elementary schools. Although teacher Mari Eisenhart could not attend, Delbridge read a statement from her describing Keen as a rock star whose energy lifts spirits daily.</p><p>A representative from Western Vista Federal Credit Union presented gift cards to the students and their nominating teachers.</p><p>During the employee recognition portion of the agenda, the board highlighted Misty Binstock of the Nutrition Services Unit. Holly Cawley, a supervisor in nutrition services, described Binstock as an exceptional leader and the driving force behind many district events, including catering for the board meeting that evening. Cawley spoke about Binstock’s role as the summer feeding manager and her upcoming implementation of a grab-and-go cart to increase student meal participation.</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLaramieCountySD1%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02zGmAnYrkenbdjiVZ5sChLkVrAH3Lq6gvKyFxR8WdXoxDsZRbjKXqQxWZy4pq5DHal&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" style="width:100%; height:100%; position:relative; border:none; overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></div><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLaramieCountySD1%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02zGmAnYrkenbdjiVZ5sChLkVrAH3Lq6gvKyFxR8WdXoxDsZRbjKXqQxWZy4pq5DHal&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" style="width:100%; height:100%; position:relative; border:none; overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></div><p>Ashley Roth from the district’s nutrition services department made a surprise presentation to Cawley. Roth announced that Cawley was the recipient of the Apron of Honor award from the Wyoming Department of Education.</p><p>Roth praised Cawley as a go-getter who revived the district’s catering department and brings creativity to student engagement, such as designing interactive food activities for National School Breakfast Week.</p><p>The board proceeded to honor three music educators for state-level awards. South High School Principal Kerri Gentry introduced Band Directors Gino Hernandez and Brandon Schumacher, calling them a dynamic duo who work together to build a strong music program for students on the south side.</p><p>Hernandez was recognized as the Wyoming Music Educator of the Year, while Schumacher was named the Wyoming Band Director of the Year. Hernandez credited his students, saying the band recently took second place at the state marching band competition and swept every caption award. Schumacher echoed Hernandez’s sentiments, saying it was a pleasure to work with the students and administration.</p><p>Bain Elementary Music Teacher Alexis Paredes was recognized as the Wyoming Young Music Teacher of the Year. Principal Katie Montgomery introduced Paredes, saying she brings joy and creativity to the school while helping students discover their voices and build confidence.</p><p>The final recognition of the evening was awarded to Arp Elementary School for achieving the status of a Model Professional Learning Community School. Amanda Hall, director of elementary education, explained that Arp is one of only 28 schools in Wyoming to earn the distinction, which requires demonstrating a long-term commitment to PLC practices and evidence of improved student learning.</p><p>Arp Principal Steve Loyd accepted the recognition alongside his staff, describing the achievement as a grassroots effort that began in 2022 to write a new story for the school. Loyd spoke about the school’s academic gains, saying they have doubled their achievement scores in the last three years. He said the school’s motto is “all means all,” adding the staff is dedicated to ensuring every student learns at high levels.</p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0bFiHm_17NLyNsZ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0bFiHm_17NLyNsZ00" width="480" height="360" ></div></body>

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Laramie County School District 1 Board of Trustees dedicated the opening portion of its regular meeting Monday to honoring high-achieving students, dedicated staff members and a school-wide designation for Arp Elementary School. The board began by recognizing Oliver Fournier, an eighth grader at Johnson Junior...

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