Back to School Parent Letter

about 12 hours ago, Dr. Penny Bolinger
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Sports Information

  • Student-athlete physicals will be available at the high school on Thursday, August 13th, from 1:30–3:00 p.m. If your student did not get a physical in May, please plan to attend.

  • There will be a concussion informational meeting for all parents/guardians of students in grades 6–12th who will participate in sports this school year. Monday, August 17th at 6:30 p.m. in the

  • HS Auditorium. Mrs. Hanson will provide important information about concussions, Sway testing, and our return-to-play procedures.

  • All student-athletes in grades 6–12 will complete Sway testing, a baseline concussion assessment tool that will be used to help monitor and track potential head injuries. Additional information about concussions and Sway testing will be shared in a hand-out and in the concussion meeting. Please contact Mrs. Hanson if you have any questions.

    • Sway Concussion Baseline Testing will be available:
      Thursday, August 13th: 1:00–3:30 p.m. @ HS
      Monday, August 17th: 8:00–11:00 a.m. and 1:00–4:00 p.m. @ LEMS

  • HS Golf: Started Monday, August 10th. If you are still interested in participating, please reach out to Mr. Fullmer.

  • HS Football: First practice will be Monday, August 17th, from 6:00–7:00 a.m. and 4:15–6:00 p.m. There will be a student-parent meeting at 7:00 p.m. on August 17th.

  • HS Volleyball: First practice will be Monday, August 17th, at 4:00 p.m. There will be a student-parent meeting on Wednesday, August 12th, at 6:00 p.m. in the HS gym.

  • HS & MS Cross Country: First practice will be Monday, August 17th, at 7:00 a.m., meet at HS front door.

  • MS Football: First practice will be Tuesday, August 18th after school at the HS.

  • MS Volleyball: First practice will be Tuesday, August 18th after school at LEMS.

about 14 hours ago, Katherine Kruse
All the turf is gone! Thank you to everyone who came and picked some up to be reused!
2 days ago, Megan Matthews
Public Announcement:

August Board of Trustees Regular Meeting - August 10, 2026, 5:00 p.m. – Annual Facilities Tour (open to the public). The Board of Trustees will begin the evening with its annual tour of district facilities, departing from the Central Office at 5:00 p.m.

Members of the public are welcome to attend. 6:00 p.m. – Regular Board Meeting: The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Office.

The meeting agenda and supporting documents are available on the Simbli platform. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the meeting.
5 days ago, Dr. Penny Bolinger
Sports physicals will be held Thursday, August 13th at the HS from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m for anyone who missed the May physicals.
6 days ago, Katherine Kruse
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Niobrara County High School Cross Country Practice

Practice times will be announced closer to Monday, August 17th, as times will depend on the weather conditions. Once we have a more accurate forecast, we will share the practice schedule.

Middle school practice times will be announced later next week as those schedules are finalized.

Thank you for your patience, and we will keep you updated! Go Tigers!

6 days ago, Katherine Kruse

Niobrara County High School Volleyball Practice Information

Student/Parent Meeting will be Wednesday, August 12, at 6:00 p.m. @ High School Gym

First Practice
Monday, August 17, at 4:00 p.m.

Practice Schedule
Monday–Thrusday: Practice begins at 4:00 p.m.

Friday - TBA

If you are unable to attend the student/parent meeting due to the State Fair or being out of town, please contact Coach Chrissana Lund. It is essential that you receive the information shared during the meeting.

Thanks & Go Tigers!

6 days ago, Katherine Kruse

Niobrara County High School Football Practice Information

The first football practice will be Monday, August 17.

Monday, August 17 Schedule
6:00–7:00 a.m. – Conditioning Practice (Equipment will be issued Monday morning.)
4:15–6:00 p.m. – Skills and Team PracticePractice

HS Football Parent/Student Meeting: Monday, August 17, at 7:00 p.m.

Schedule for the Rest of the Week
Tuesday–Thursday: 6:00–7:00 a.m. and 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Friday: Practice schedule TBA

Saturday, August 22 Schedule
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Car Wash
4:00–6:00 p.m. – K–8 Mini Camp with High School Players
6:00–8:00 p.m. – K–8 Punt, Pass & Kick Competition

Thanks & Go Tigers!

6 days ago, Katherine Kruse

Niobrara County High School Golf Practice Information

The first golf practice will be Monday, August 10, at 6:00 p.m.

Location: Lusk Golf Course

Practice for the remainder of the week will be 4:00–6:00 p.m.

If you have any questions about equipment or anything else related to golf, please contact Mr. Fullmer at fullmere@lusk.k12.wy.us.

Thanks and Go Tigers!

6 days ago, Katherine Kruse
Join us for Back-to-School Night on Monday, August 17!

Free backpacks will be available for any student who needs one!

We look forward to welcoming everyone back and kicking off another great school year!
6 days ago, Katherine Kruse
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We still have some turf available, so come grab a roll (or more)! If you don't need any, please help spread the word to anyone who might.

Come pick up your turf on Thursday, August 6, starting at 9:00 a.m. behind the high school. We would appreciate a donation, but it is not required.

A few important things to know:
- Someone will be available throughout the day to help load the turf.
- The rolls are heavy, so please come prepared with an appropriate vehicle or trailer.
- You must take an entire roll. We will not allow anyone to cut off a portion and leave the rest behind.

We'd love to see the remaining turf put to good use, so stop by and pick up a roll!

8 days ago, Katherine Kruse
Please see the Lusk Elementary/ Pre-School 2026-2027 Back-to-School Supply List. We are looking forward to seeing everyone soon.
13 days ago, Dr. Penny Bolinger
2026-2027 Lusk Elementary School/Pre-School Back to School Supply List

The first day of school is Tuesday, August 18th. Please see the image for the school supply list for 7th - 12th grade. The K-6th was sent home at the end of the school year.

14 days ago, Katherine Kruse
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A Niobrara County High School student is organizing a school supply drive. Please see the attached flyers for more information and to learn how you can help support this great community service project.
20 days ago, Katherine Kruse
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Back-to-School Immunization Reminder: Dear Parents and Guardians, As the new school year quickly approaches, please make sure your child's immunizations are up to date to meet Wyoming school requirements. Students entering 7th grade are required to receive a Tdap booster before the first day of school. Children ages 4–6 entering Kindergarten are encouraged to have their "Kindergarten Shots" completed before school starts. Parents please provide the updated documentation of the required immunizations (or an approved exemption) to the school on or before the first day of school. Thank you! If your child needs vaccines, please contact your healthcare provider or our local public health office to schedule an appointment before the first day of school. Thank you and we look forward to seeing all our students here in a couple weeks!
20 days ago, Adele Cass
PUBLIC NOTICE - NCSD#1 Preschool Registration

Niobrara County School District #1 reminds families wishing to enroll a child in preschool for the 2026–2027 school year to complete registration by August 10, 2026.

Both morning (AM) and afternoon (PM) sessions are currently available; however, space is limited. Families are encouraged to register as soon as possible.

Preschool applications may be picked up at the NCSD#1 Central Office.
20 days ago, Dr. Penny Bolinger

Wednesday is Turf Day!
Come get your roll (or two) of turf Wednesday, July 22, starting at 9:00 a.m. behind the high school. Turf is available for a donation while supplies last.

A few important things to know:
- Someone will be around to help load the turf throughout the day.
- The rolls are heavy, so come prepared with an appropriate vehicle and trailer.
- You must take an entire roll. We will not allow anyone to cut off a portion and leave the rest behind.
- If you only need a small amount, consider coordinating with someone else. Take a full roll home, then cut it and divide it there.
- There are also a few smaller rolls available if you don't need a full-sized roll.

We look forward to seeing you Wednesday starting at 9:00 a.m. behind the high school! Thank you for helping us give this turf a new home.

23 days ago, Katherine Kruse
Please see the board-approved 2026-2027 calendar for the upcoming school year.
26 days ago, Dr. Penny Bolinger
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FCCLA had an incredible few days at Nationals in Washington, D.C.! Our students spent two days presenting and competing, and we made sure to explore as much of the city as possible. We took an amazing evening tour of the monuments lit up at night and spent time exploring the Smithsonian Museums, The Capital and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Today was awards day, and proud to announce that Emily received a gold medal, and Jaci, Kamilla, Sophia, Kaydence and Kyla all received a silver medal. They all did amazing! After closing ceremony, we caught the train out tonight to Baltimore and will fly home tomorrow. Thank you to everyone for your support in making Nationals an unforgettable experience for our students!
about 1 month ago, Katherine Kruse
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PUBLIC NOTICE

Niobrara County School District #1
Board of Trustees
2026–2027 Budget Hearing

The Niobrara County School District #1 Board of Trustees will hold its 2026–2027 Budget Hearing on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the NCSD#1 Central Office in Lusk, Wyoming.

The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment and consider the proposed budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year in accordance with Wyoming law.

The Board's Regular Monthly Board Meeting will begin immediately after the Budget Hearing adjourns, at the same location.

The public is encouraged to attend.
about 1 month ago, Dr. Penny Bolinger