Weston County School District #7

Help us welcome our FFA Chapter who earned Chapter of the Year for the second straight year! We will receive them with a parade/escort. They should be rolling into town around 5:00 or so. Stay posted for a more accurate time of arrival.

Mick Tonkel Fly High Schedule

National FBLA students picked up trash for the Adopt A Highway project this week.

National FBLA students picked up trash this week for their Adopt-A-Highway project.

Upton High School inducted its newest members to the National Honor Society. Congratulations Hannah, Lilly and Rylee!

Come see Upton High School students show off projects and work from the school year! The Showcase will be April 15th from 6:00 to 7:00 in the Upton High School gym.

Upton members invited to compete at Nationals: Kelly Cork - 2nd place in Job Interview Nathan Sanderson - 3rd place in Teach or Train Lillyawna Barton - 2nd place in Teach or Train Congratulations

Nathan Sanderson ran for FCCLA State office. Eight brave members ran for six state offices. Very pround to anounce Nathan was one of the chosen six. Congratulations to Nathan, Upton's newest member of the Wy State FCCLA officer team.

This years FCCLA State competitors were: Karstyn Garcia - Chapter Service Project Portfolio Nathan Sanderson - Teach & Train Lillyawna Barton - Teach & Train Kelly Cork - Job Interview

🌟 Proud Moment for Our Chapter at State FCCLA! 🌟 This year, our chapter had the amazing opportunity to participate in the State FCCLA competition, and we couldn’t be prouder of the hard work and dedication from our members! 💪 From the inspiring projects to the endless hours of preparation, our team showed what true leadership, creativity, and teamwork can accomplish. We are incredibly proud of the accomplishments of every member, and we're excited to see what the future holds for us! 🙌 A huge thank you to our staff, students, parents, and everyone who supported us along the way. Here's to many more successes and moments of growth ahead! 💙🎉 #FCCLA #LeadershipInAction #WYOFCCLA #ProudChapter #FutureLeaders #Teamwork

The 2024-2025 UHS National Honor Society induction will be on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the commons at the high school. Please join us as we induct our newest members, Rylee Donner, Lilly Jackson, and Hannah Stirmel. Refreshments will be served after the induction ceremony.

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FBLA STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE By Mrs. Karla Ludemann The Wyoming High School Future Business Leaders of America had their state conference in Laramie, Wyoming on March 19-21 at the College of Business on the University of Wyoming Campus. There were over 600 members present in 36 chapters. In attendance for Upton High School were19 members, advisers Mrs. Karla Ludemann and Amanda Knapp. Attendees wore business attire to the opening session, workshops, presentations, tests, recognition & campaign session, college career fair and exhibits, and closing ceremony. Casual attire was worn to the night activities which included a movie and dance. The opening session was held on Wednesday night at the A & S Auditorium on the University of Wyoming Campus. State officers, including State Secretary Karstyn Garcia helped lead the state event. Local president Brodie Kelly introduced himself and advisor Mrs. Ludemann in a Parade of Presidents and Advisers. The Upton chapter received many awards which included: Champion Chapter Summer Starter, Champion Chapter Shaping Success, Champion Chapter Service Season, Champion Chapter CTE Celebration, and Champion +. Individual awards were given for Business Achievement to Karstyn Garcia and Brodie Kelly. On Thursday students competed in their events at the College of Business on the University of Wyoming Campus. Amanda Knapp donated her skills and time at the conference by judging events and helping with members. The Closing Awards Ceremony was Friday at the A & S Auditorium on the University of Wyoming Campus. Karstyn Garcia was acknowledged as the outgoing State Secretary. Upton placed top four in twelve events. Supply Chain Management: 1st Kelly Cork Journalism: 1st Reece Riehemann Human Resource Management: 1st Kelly Cork Jilly Jean Jackson and Rylee Donner: 1st Partnership with Business Banking and Financial Systems: Lillyawna Barton, Brodie Kelly and Kelly Cork Jilly Jean Jackson and Rylee Donner: 2nd American Enterprise Project Carson Barritt, Whitney Barritt and Kate Neubauer: 2nd Marketing Karstyn Garcia: 2nd Future Business Leader Keanu Duarte, Williams Bowen and Logan Timberman: 4th Business Plan Breeley Materi, Paige Mills and Maddie Mills: 4th Local Chapter Annual Business Report Digital Animation: 4th Xyla Rehling Introduction to Information Technology: 4th Keanu Duarte Thanks to Mrs. Knapp for attending and all the teachers for their help in helping the students get ready for state competition. Pictured: Back row: Karla Ludemann Keanu Duarte Logan’s Timberman Carson Barritt Maddy Mills Reece Riehemann Addison Gustaf Karstyn Garcia Lilly Jean Jackson Brie Dollick Amanda Knapp Front row: William Bowen Lillyawna Barton Rylee Donner Breeley Materi Paige Mills Whitney Barritt Kate Neubauer Kelly Cork Xyla Rehling Not Pictured: Brodie Kelly

Saturday night at the Festival of Tables, the Upton Chamber of Commerce recognized Weston County School District #7 as the Business of the Year! We would like to thank the Chamber, its members, and all of our community partners for this recognition and for the continued support and collaboration we have in our community! Pictured are some of the staff and students who were at the Festival of Tables along with Upton Chamber of Commerce President, Kas Bishop. It's a Great Day to Be a Bobcat!

The Upton High School choir under the direction of Mrs. Rushton performed the National Anthem at tonight's Rapid City Rush Hockey game. Great job Bobcats!

Parent Teacher Conferences are this Thursday and Friday! Call the school to schedule your time to meet with teachers.

FBLA AWARDS BANQUET

Upton Robotics Places at State VEX V5 High Stakes in Gillette On March 8th, the Upton High School Robotics team competed in the VEX V5 High Stakes Wyoming State Championship in Gillette today. They earning a third place finish against some of the toughest teams in the state. The competition, held at the Thunder Basin High School, featured top robotics teams from across Wyoming, all vying for a chance to showcase their engineering skills, programming expertise, and strategic gameplay. Upton’s team demonstrated resilience and creativity throughout the event, overcoming technical challenges and tough matchups to secure a strong final ranking. We’re really proud of how we performed, said one of the team members. There were some intense matches, but we kept improving and working together as a team. The VEX V5 High Stakes competition challenges students to design, build, and program robots capable of completing complex tasks in a dynamic game environment. Teams must navigate autonomous and driver-controlled rounds, demonstrating both mechanical precision and strategic decision-making. Upton Robotics success at State is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the students and their mentors. With this strong performance, the team looks forward to further refining their skills and preparing for future competitions. As Upton continues to grow its robotics program, this achievement marks another step forward in fostering STEM education and competitive excellence in the region. Thanks to Shanna Kinnick for helping coach Brendan Sanderson and Kit Charlson today.

1A Boys championship game, featuring your Upton Bobcats tips at 4:00 PM. 2025 WHSAA 1A Boys State Tournament Upton High School vs Lingle-Fort Laramie High School Stream high school sports live and on demand on any device with the NFHS Network https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/whsaa/gam26a54bea60

On behalf of everyone involved in the 1A East Regional Basketball Tournament, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your dedication and hard work in making this event a success. To our crowd control teams, ticket takers, custodians, and concession and hospitality room attendants—your efforts ensured a welcoming and organized atmosphere for all athletes, coaches, and fans. Your behind-the-scenes commitment did not go unnoticed and was truly appreciated. To our announcers—your enthusiasm and professionalism helped create an exciting and engaging experience for everyone in attendance. To the basketball parents—thank you for your unwavering support, not only for your own athletes but for all the players who took the court. Your contributions, whether through time, encouragement, or assistance, made a significant impact. And to the entire community—your hospitality, generosity, and commitment to high school athletics made this tournament possible. It is because of people like you that these events create lasting memories for student-athletes and fans alike. Thank you to our custodial staff for your continued excellent care of our facilities and for keeping the tournament running smoothly. Thank you again for being an essential part of this tournament. We truly appreciate each and every one of you!