What's Happening This Month:

2/9: First Practice (6th-8th Swimming) @ 3:30pm

2/13: Early Release @ 12:35pm

2/17: NAEP Testing for 8th Graders

2/26: No School - Staff Development Day

2/26: Annie Jr. Musical @ 7pm - RHS Auditorium

2/27: No School - Staff Development Day

2/27: Annie Jr. Musical @ 7pm - RHS Auditorium

2/28: Annie Jr. Musical @ 1pm & 7pm - RHS Auditorium

We are in the exciting stages of preparing our 8th grade students for our annual 8th Grade Restaurant project. Students have already applied for jobs online, created resumes, and will be starting to practice in Mock Interviews. On Wednesday, February 11th, students will be interviewing with business members of the community. We feel this is one of the most important life skills coming out of this project. Students will get the opportunity to present themselves in a professional manner to people they haven't met that are regularly in charge of hiring for their respective businesses. We ask that students dress as professionally as possible for their interview.

As students explore new genres, it’s important to guide them toward books that match their age and emotional development. Some romance titles may appear harmless—featuring bright, cartoon-style covers and being widely available at stores like Walmart—but their content can be more mature than expected. Families are encouraged to preview books, check age recommendations, and talk with students about healthy, respectful relationships in stories. Students can also access a wide selection of age-appropriate books through the school library, where titles are carefully vetted by the librarian to support safe, engaging, and appropriate reading choices for our under-14 readers. If you have any more questions about the age appropriateness of a book, you can always check with Mrs. David or many online resources such as Common Sense Media.

University of Wyoming Teton STEM Academy
This summer academic camp is a living/learning summer community of students, teachers, and scientists working together to help youth follow their dreams by encouraging science education for tomorrow's leaders.

Who: 8th Grade
Dates: July 12-19, 2026
Where: Laramie, WY
Application Due Date: April 10, 2026
Notes: $75, must provide own transportation
Requirements: 1000 word essay, report card, and 2 teacher recommendations. Fill out the application online.
Website: http://physics.uwyo.edu/~chip/STEMcamp/
Talk to Ms. McNiven if you need copies of your report cards or help filling out the application

Jim Ratz "Climb the Grand" Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for a free guided trip up the Grand Teton with a small group of three other Fremont County high school students and two Jackson Hole Mountain Guides. This application should be completed by the applicant, not a parent or guardian. Eligible applicants are those finishing 8th – 12th grade in May 2026. No previous climbing experience or special gear is necessary - just the motivation and inspiration to prepare yourself for the outdoor opportunity of a lifetime!

Who: 8th grade
Cost: FREE
Application Deadline: April 15, 2026
Website: http://www.wyomingclimbers.org/climb-the-grand-scholarship

Indians into Medicine Summer Institute
InMed Summer Institute is an academic enrichment session for students who are interested in exploring careers and fields of study in health care. Up to 60 students are selected each year to participate in the summer institute. SI provides students an opportunity to enhance their potential for success in a health career through daily classes in biology, chemistry, communications/study skills, health with basic first aid, math and physics.

Who: 7th and 8th graders
Dates: June 8-July 10, 2026
Where: University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Cost: FREE- Including housing, dining, and transportation
Application Due Date: March 15, 2026
Note: Must have American Indian/Alaska Native heritage and provide tribal enrollment documentation
Website: https://med.und.edu/education-training/indians-into-medicine/summer-institute.html

8th Grade US Naval Summer STEM Program
Thinking of a career as a coder, game developer, designer, or robotics engineer? Then start with the experience of a world-class program like the Naval Academy’s Summer STEM Program. STEM is all about exploring, creating, building, and making things better, and at our Summer STEM Program, you’ll do just that. You’ll work with students from all over the country as you test your problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration skills.

Who: 8th-10th graders
When: June 1-6, 2026
Where: Annapolis, Maryland
Cost: $450
Application Due: March 31, 2026
Website: https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/STEM

UW Astro Camp

The camp will focus on the science and engineering behind exploring and traveling to a planet in another star system.

Who: 6th & 7th Graders
When: July 12-18, 2026
Where: University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
Cost: FREE, must provide own transportation
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
Apply online at https://physics.uwyo.edu/~ddale/astrocamp/
Talk to or email Ms. McNiven if you need your report cards

Young Scholars Program

The Cooke Young Scholars Program is a selective five-year, pre-college scholarship for exceptionally promising 7th grade students with financial need. It provides comprehensive academic and college advising, as well as financial support for school, Cooke-sponsored summer programs, internships, and other learning enrichment opportunities.

Who: 7th Graders
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025 (Opens Feb 5)
Note: Must be high achieving and have a family income of less than $95,000
Website: https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/young-scholars-program/

Stanford Middle School Scholars Program

The Stanford Middle School Scholars Program (SMSSP) prepares students for a rigorous high school education with a three-week online summer course and weekly online after-school meetings during fall. The program serves students from low-income backgrounds in grades 6 or 7 who reside in and attend school in the United States.

When: July 6-24, 2026 from 9:30 am-12:00 pm Pacific Time
Grade Level: Students must currently be in grades 6 or 7.
Location: Students must reside in and attend school in the United States.
Attendance: Students must attend both the summer course and the academic year meetings.
Admitted students’ families typically have household incomes under $90,000. The average household income of enrolled Scholars’ families has been $55,000.
Application Deadline: March 25, 2026
Website: https://smssp.spcs.stanford.edu/smssp-program-overview