WY State Board of Ed

On April 10, Wyoming students and educators are encouraged to celebrate Purple Up! Day for Military Kids by wearing purple. Let’s cover #Wyoming in purple to honor the sacrifice these families make! #WyDeptEd #WyoEdChat

WY-TOPP can feel like a mystery. Let Mrs. Sage explain everything you need to know. Watch as she demystifies the testing process and helps your family see the “Bigger Picture” of your student's academic growth. Watch the video below. #WyDeptEd #WyoEdChat #Wyoming

Congratulations to Katherine Boehnke, who was recently named the 2026 PNCFL Teacher of the Year! Katherine is a teacher of Spanish at CY Middle School in Casper. She is also a longtime PNCFL board member, past president, and current Conference Chair. #WyDeptEd #Wyoming

Help your Deaf or Hard of Hearing Student find the connection they desire at #WyDeptEd’s next Deaf and Hard of Hearing Student Virtual Meet Up from 1-1:45 pm on April 16. Learn more and register by April 9: edu.wyoming.gov/parents/specia…. #WyoEdChat #WyomingEducation

#Wyoming Educators: #WyDeptEd needs your voice to ensure our state assessments are fair, accurate, and reflective of your classroom reality. Get paid, have your travel covered, and make an impact! Learn more about our paid committees: resources.edu.wyoming.gov/standards-and-… #WyoEdChat

April is the Month of the Military Child! We recognize the sacrifices military children and families make to keep our country safe and pledge to help these students excel academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Info: edu.wyoming.gov/sups-memo/03-2… #WyDeptEd #WyoEdChat

📢 DEADLINE EXTENDED! #Wyoming juniors & seniors: You now have until April 6 to apply for the National Youth Science Camp! 🧪🌲Experience a world-class STEAM residency in West Virginia this summer (July 11 – Aug 1). Apply now: nysacademy.org/programs/nysca… #WyDeptEd #WyomingEducation

Students from the Cheyenne Central High School High Plains FFA Chapter Ag Issues team met with Superintendent Megan Degenfelder to deliver virtual presentations to fulfill a key requirement for their state competition. #WyDeptEd #WyoEdChat #WyomingEducation #FFA #AgIssues

You tell your students to be bold—now it’s your turn. The Educator Leadership Rendezvous is calling #Wyoming educators. Apply by Apr 27: edu.wyoming.gov/educators/educ…. 🚁 Black Hawk & C-130 flight 🧗 Rappel down a cliff 🎖️ Military-grade leadership training ✅ PTSB Credit #WyDeptEd

History is not just read, it is experienced. America’s Field Trip with @America250 takes classrooms beyond four walls and into the places that shaped our nation. Make America your classroom. Submit your entry by Mar. 30: america250.org/fieldtrip/ #WyDeptEd #WyoEdChat #Wyoming

Join #ASCEND307 on Apr. 8 from 4–5 p.m. for a webinar to improve employability skills for students with disabilities. The focus this month is on systems thinking. Register: zoom.us/webinar/regist… #WyDeptEd #Wyoming

Superintendent's Updates: #Wyoming educators and school leaders should read the items posted to the Superintendent's Updates webpage to stay informed on #WyoDeptEd communications and opportunities. View: edu.wyoming.gov/about/wde-upda… #WyoEdChat #WyomingEducation

Supt. Degenfelder celebrated Ralph Witters Elementary in Thermopolis for being named a 2025 Blue Ribbon School. She is pictured with (L to R): HSCSD1 Supt. Jason Fuss, Principal, Nichole Ciz, and Pam Buline, Field Representative to @SenJohnBarrasso. #WyDeptEd #Wyoming

Explore the Judicial Branch! Visit the interactive Judicial Learning Center in the #Wyoming Supreme Court as part of a full-day Capitol field trip to Cheyenne for a comprehensive view of state government. Schedule: capitolcomplex.wyo.gov/wyomingStateCa… #WyDeptEd #WyoEdChat #CivicsEducation

The #WyDeptEd is seeking public comment on the FFY 2026 Annual State Application & Proposed Use of Funds under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Comments can be submitted online or via mail by April 20. Read more: edu.wyoming.gov/wde-seeks-publ…

March is Music In Our Schools Month! 🎶 We want to give a massive shout-out to the incredible music educators who inspire #Wyoming students to express their musical talent. Thank you for all you do! 🍎🎻 Join the celebration at: nafme.org/MIOSM #WyDeptEd #WyoEdChat

One Building. One Mission. Join the Educator Leadership Rendezvous for hands-on teamwork, simulators, C-130 flights, PD, adventure, and PTSB credit. Apply by April 27: edu.wyoming.gov/educators/educ… #WyDeptEd #Wyoming #WyoEdChat

Remember the best day of the school year? The book fair! 📚✨ We’re bringing those vibes to #TeacherCon26 in Casper this August. Level up your teaching game, browse the latest titles, and network with other #wyoming teachers. Register now: edu.wyoming.gov/educators/conf… #WyDeptEd

#WyDeptEd and Teton Science Schools (TSS) are collaborating to expand outdoor learning experiences and place-based education across #Wyoming. This partnership will provide children with hands-on, inquiry-based science education in the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

#WyDeptEd seeks non-profits to serve as meal sites for the Summer Nutrition Program. Honor the “Wyoming way” of keeping nutrition decisions close to home and supporting families. Get info and confirm your eligibility: edu.wyoming.gov/parents/nutrit… #SummerNutrition #Wyoming #WyoEdChat