January 28, 2026
This morning, we were made aware that several school districts across Wyoming received threats targeting schools. These incidents appear to be consistent with what law enforcement commonly refers to as “swatting,” or false reports intended to prompt an emergency response.
Law enforcement agencies are aware of the situation statewide, and the threats received by other districts have been determined not to be credible. At this time, Niobrara County School District has not received any threats, and there is no information indicating a risk to the safety of our students or staff.
We are working closely with our law enforcement partners and will continue to monitor the situation. The safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority.
If additional information becomes available that impacts our schools, we will communicate updates to families and staff as quickly as possible.
Sincerely,
Katherine Kruse & Penny Bolinger
Niobrara County Middle & High School Principal
Lusk Elementary School & Lance Creek Rural School Principal
This morning, we were made aware that several school districts across Wyoming received threats targeting schools. These incidents appear to be consistent with what law enforcement commonly refers to as “swatting,” or false reports intended to prompt an emergency response.
Law enforcement agencies are aware of the situation statewide, and the threats received by other districts have been determined not to be credible. At this time, Niobrara County School District has not received any threats, and there is no information indicating a risk to the safety of our students or staff.
We are working closely with our law enforcement partners and will continue to monitor the situation. The safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority.
If additional information becomes available that impacts our schools, we will communicate updates to families and staff as quickly as possible.
Sincerely,
Katherine Kruse & Penny Bolinger
Niobrara County Middle & High School Principal
Lusk Elementary School & Lance Creek Rural School Principal
FCCLA will have a Silent Auction Bake Sale on February 6th during the High School Basketball games. Come support FCCLA and your Tiger Basketball teams!
Weight Room Availability Reminder & Update:
The high school weight room will be open on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 - 7:00pm. That is a change from the previous. When there is a school board meeting the weight room will be closed.
How to access:
Please park in the teacher parking lot and enter through the front doors.
Additional notes:
Hall walking will also be available during these same times.
Please be respectful of the facility, equipment, and others using the space.
Youth under 9th grade must be accompanied by an adult.
The weight room will not be open on holidays, breaks or when school is closed due to weather.
The high school weight room will be open on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 - 7:00pm. That is a change from the previous. When there is a school board meeting the weight room will be closed.
How to access:
Please park in the teacher parking lot and enter through the front doors.
Additional notes:
Hall walking will also be available during these same times.
Please be respectful of the facility, equipment, and others using the space.
Youth under 9th grade must be accompanied by an adult.
The weight room will not be open on holidays, breaks or when school is closed due to weather.
Bring a new or gently used children’s book to the game on February 6 and receive a FREE bag of popcorn from FBLA! 🍿📚
Support student learning, help stock the LEMS Free Shelf, cheer on our team, and enjoy some popcorn—all with one simple donation!
Support student learning, help stock the LEMS Free Shelf, cheer on our team, and enjoy some popcorn—all with one simple donation!
Exciting day in SOAR - our trout have started hatching! Today students identified our first sac fry! Students test the water quality daily to help ensure we have healthy trout to release this spring.
MS Girls Wrestling is not going to Sundance today due to the weather in Sundance.
Reminder to All Parents:
Please remember to pay your child(s) lunch balances. Any outstanding balances of -$300 or more will be sent to collections if not paid. A text message and email will be sent out with more information later today. Balances can be paid online via Infinite Campus or with cash/check/credit card at any of the offices.
Please remember to pay your child(s) lunch balances. Any outstanding balances of -$300 or more will be sent to collections if not paid. A text message and email will be sent out with more information later today. Balances can be paid online via Infinite Campus or with cash/check/credit card at any of the offices.
Come out this Saturday at 11:30 AM to support the Tigers and FBLA!
Silent auction baskets will be set up in the lobby—stop by to place your bids and support FBLA. Bidding ends at the start of the boys' varsity halftime.
Enjoy sweet treats, including cookies, cakes, breads, and homemade suckers!
Silent auction baskets will be set up in the lobby—stop by to place your bids and support FBLA. Bidding ends at the start of the boys' varsity halftime.
Enjoy sweet treats, including cookies, cakes, breads, and homemade suckers!
Come cheer on our Niobrara County Tiger Basketball team this Saturday!
📣 Support NCHS FBLA! 📣
Join us this Saturday (1/17) at the home basketball game vs. Wright for our Silent Auction Bake Sale!
With a record-breaking 30 FBLA members this year, we’re hosting two Silent Auction events—baked-goods baskets this Saturday and Goody Baskets on 2/13.
Your support helps FBLA members travel to State and National competitions. Come hungry and ready to bid!
Join us this Saturday (1/17) at the home basketball game vs. Wright for our Silent Auction Bake Sale!
With a record-breaking 30 FBLA members this year, we’re hosting two Silent Auction events—baked-goods baskets this Saturday and Goody Baskets on 2/13.
Your support helps FBLA members travel to State and National competitions. Come hungry and ready to bid!
Schedule for middle school boys basketball and high school basketball games on Saturday, January 10th are shown in the picture! Go Tigers!
Join us for exciting new activities in SOAR Afterschool Program including Trout in the Classroom!
Below is the link to watch the basketball games being played today in Hemingford, NE.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK9PLh2Xzqw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK9PLh2Xzqw
Reminder tomorrow, Monday, January 5th is the first day of practice for Middle School Girls Wrestling! Practice will be after school at the high school.
Congratulations to Bristol, Karlei, and Sophia for passing their Certiport QuickBooks Online certification test on Wednesday afternoon. Be on the lookout for their entrepreneurial venture coming to the school and community in early spring where they will be putting their newly acquired certification to use.
This weekend, the Wrestling team will compete in Wright on Saturday, December 20th. Basketball will be in Lingle for a tournament Friday and Saturday. Game times are listed below. Go Tigers!
FRIDAY
Lingle-Ft. Laramie Middle School Gym
10:45 Niobrara Co. vs Rock River (JV Boys) [2Q]
11:30 Niobrara County vs Rock River (V Girls)
1:00 Niobrara County vs Rock River (V Boys)
2:45 Niobrara County vs HEM (JV Boys) [2Q]
3:30 Niobrara County vs HEM (V Girls)
5:00 Niobrara County vs HEM (V Boys)
SATURDAY
Lingle-Ft. Laramie Middle School Gym
9:00 Niobrara Co. vs Kaycee (V Girls)
10:30 Niobrara Co. vs Kaycee (V Boys)
1:00 Niobrara Co. vs Encampment (V Girls)
2:30 Niobrara Co. vs Encampment (V Boys)
Due to the wind, blowing snow in some areas, and ice on the roads we will have a two hour late start. Expect buses to run two hours behind normal schedules and school will start at 10am.
Thank you!
Congratulations to our 5th-grade students for their outstanding presentation to the NCSD#1 Board of Trustees on Monday evening. The students demonstrated strong science learning by clearly sharing their knowledge of various biomes.
Thank you to Andie Hubbard, students, and staff for the amazing Christmas program at Lusk Elementary School. It was a magical experience!
Thank you to Clark and Associates Land Brokers for bringing Santa to our school and providing gifts to Pre-K - 2nd grade students! A special thank you to Cory Clark and Mike McNamee for the staff gift cards and for helping with the gifts!
