Degenfelder announces first cohort of Wyoming Patriot Schools
CHEYENNE – Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder and the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) have announced the inaugural cohort of the Wyoming Patriot Schools Program. Twelve schools statewide have met eight of the 13 criteria to be recognized as a Wyoming Patriot School. This voluntary initiative was developed as part of Degenfelder’s civics and patriotism initiative and in collaboration with the WDE Citizenship Stakeholder Cabinet and the Wyoming Semiquincentennial Task Force. Participating schools are recognized for going above and beyond to foster civic engagement. “Congratulations to the inaugural recipients of this award for setting a powerful standard of civics education across Wyoming,” Degenfelder said in a news release. “We live in the greatest country on Earth, and by instilling a deep appreciation for our nation’s history, constitutional principles and civic duties, these schools are preparing our students to be responsible, informed, patriotic leaders in the future.Thank you to the administrators, teachers, parents, and students whose dedication and collaboration continue to inspire the next generation of American citizens. The very future of our nation depends on it.” The Wyoming Patriot Schools include Sheridan High School, Cody High School, Cody Middle School, Guernsey Sunrise Schools, Laura Irwin Middle School in
