Weston County School District #7

Reminder: Middle School parents and students. Please stop in the MS Office on 8/13 or 8/14 from noon to 4:00pm to register for MS classes.

Important information as the school year approaches!

SWAY testing needs to be done for any high school/middle school student wanting to participate in activities during. Information to complete this may be picked up in the office. If you are trying to complete your SWAY testing and get a message that the code has expired or is invalid. Please contact the school for a new code (307-468-2361).

Also, ALL SENIOR athletes please plan on coming to the school Thursday, August 14, 2025 10:00 am for your senior banner picture.

📢 Middle School Football Update 🏈 Parents and players, gear checkout for the middle school football team will be held on Friday, August 15, at 9:00 AM, right before our first practice. Please plan to arrive on time so we can get everyone fitted and ready for the season. Here’s what you need to know: Friday, August 15 •Gear Checkout: 9:00 AM (before first practice) Monday, August 18 •First Official Practice: Monday, 18- 4:00 PM •Physicals & Paperwork Due •Turn In Location: All paperwork must be taken to the High School Office (not the middle school office) Let’s get everything squared away to kick off a great season!

The high school office is open Monday through Thursday this week for 9th–12th grade students to pick up 2025–26 paperwork. Completing and submitting it in advance will help ensure your child has quicker access to devices and permissions. Thank you!

The high school has a couple welcome back events to start the year.
- Open House: Thursday, August 14th from 2:00-4:00.
- "It Takes a Village" Community Night - August 21st at 6:00 PM.

Please feel free to call the HS office if you have any questions.

Once again, Weston #7 will provide school supplies for students!

Classes begin on Monday, August 18, 2025!

Great news! 21CCLC funds were released by the federal government to the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) last week. A few days later, the WDE renewed funds for Weston #7 for at least one year. So, we are happy to announce that Bobcat Adventures will be able to continue for the 2025-2026 school year. Additonally, this provides funding for the two additonal days of pre-school at the Weston County Children's Center in Upton that has been in place for the last five years.

All-Star weekend from Casper, and Upton is well represented. Breeley Materi and Maddie Mills competed for the North volleyball squad and Rhett Watt for boys basketball. Both teams got their respective victories!

Exciting News, we are putting on a STEAM Camp (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Music)
Link for the online registration
July 28th-August 7th from 8am -12pm
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKW9N0wyVyR9bvCqRwzKo9pkYdXZkvBo3Chq95le617itZyw/viewform?usp=header
We will also have a in person registration form at the administration office at 804 Willow st.
If your child would like to attend please have the registration form filled out and turned in by July 25th.
Thank you so much and hope to see your kiddos at our STEAM Camp!!
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Kiana via Bobcat phone ( 307-629-1810) or through the WCSD app in the Bobcat Adventures Rooms.

ATTENTION UPTON MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT-ATHLETES (Grades 6-12)

Please check your student emails, or stop by the Upton High School Office or the Open Gym/Weight Room times for information regarding the SWAY Concussion Protocol. This is a requirement for all student-athletes to set a baseline for the upcoming seasons. This needs to be completed by August 10.

Check out Upton FFA's Jacket Journal — our July newsletter is here!

We are pleased to announce that the Sundance Pool is collaborating with residents of Upton for Swimming Lessons this summer. Upton Pool Staff will provide busing to Sundance and team-teach the lessons with the Sundance staff.

Lessons will run from Monday, July 21st, to Friday, August 1st.

Level Schedule:
9:00-9:30 AM (Levels 6 & 4)
9:45-10:15 AM (5 &3)
10:30-11:00 AM (2)
11:15-11:45 AM (1)

Please register and pay at the Nelson Building before 5:00 PM on Thursday, July 17.
Lessons are $25 per child. Cash or check made payable to “Sundance Pool” is accepted.

Buses will leave from the Nelson Building Parking Lot. Only students who have completed Kindergarten or higher and reside in WCSD#7 are allowed to be transported.

Bus Schedule
Levels 6, 5, 4, & 3 - Depart at 8:15 AM - Return at 11:00 AM (approximately)
Levels 1 & 2 - Depart at 9:45 AM - Return at 12:30 PM (approximately)

Please send your child with a towel, a light snack, sunscreen, a change of clothes, or a cover-up.

Last week, the district was informed by the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) that the funding for 21CCLC programs across the state and country has been held up at the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This is the grant that the district utilizes to fund Bobcat Adventures (after school, Fridays, and Summer School) programs and to fund two additional days at the preschool. We have been directed by the WDE to not plan any 21CCLC-funded activities for the next school year unless we hear otherwise. Therefore, please know that at this time, we are planning on ending all 21CCLC services at the end of August unless we receive notice that the funding has been released and awarded to our district. We will provide updates if we receive additional information from the WDE.
On a positive note, we have limited funds remaining from the previous grant that can’t be carried over to next year, to potentially offer some additional summer academic/enrichment activities for our elementary students. As we finalize these plans, we will share information with all of our families.

For the second consecutive year, Upton FBLA placed 5th NATIONALLY! This comes after receiving the highest point total of all Wyoming schools. Congratulations to Mrs. Ludemann and company for consistently being one of the premier FBLA programs, not just in Wyoming, but nationwide!

We are pleased to announce that the Sundance Pool is collaborating with residents of Upton for Swimming Lessons this summer. Upton Pool Staff will provide busing to Sundance and team-teach the lessons with the Sundance staff. Lessons will run from Monday, June 30th to Friday, July 11 (NO LESSONS ON JULY 4TH) *Information for the Late July/Early August schedule will come out later. Level Schedule: 9:00-9:30 AM (Levels 6 & 4) 9:45-10:15 AM (5 &3) 10:30-11:00 AM (2) 11:15-11:45 AM (1) Please register and pay at the Nelson Building before Noon on Friday, June 27. Lessons are $25 per child. Cash or check made payable to “Sundance Pool” is accepted. Buses will leave from the Nelson Building Parking Lot. Only students who have completed Kindergarten or higher and reside in WCSD#7 are allowed to be transported. Bus Schedule Levels 6, 5, 4, & 3 - Depart at 8:15 AM - Return at 11:00 AM (approximately) Levels 1 & 2 - Depart at 9:45 AM - Return at 12:30 PM (approximately) Please send your child with a towel, a light snack, sunscreen, a change of clothes, or a cover-up. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work through the logistics of this opportunity.

It is with deep regret that we have to make the following announcement. Please see the attached letter.

The weight room will be open as scheduled on Tuesday, June 3rd. 6:00 AM & 5:00 PM. Also basketball camp as scheduled.

There will be NO weight room or open gym tonight, June 2nd, 2025. Sorry for any inconveniences.