School Board of Trustees reelect current leaders

During the December 16, 2024 Carbon County School District No. 2 (CCSD2) meeting for the Board of Trustees' meeting, the annual reorganization of the board took place. Reelected as chairperson was Kassie Westring, Joe Gaspari was reelected vice chairperson, Nick Wamsley was reelected as clerk and Georgia Miller remained as treasurer.

Good Sportsmanship in Football

The Encampment Football team was recognized by the Wyoming High School Athletic Association for their excellent sportsmanship during the 2024 semi final football game.

In a letter to CCSD2, it said “being top notch the entire game. The kids were just great from a respect aspect and if something didn’t go their way they didn’t hang their head or place blame. The coaches were from top to bottom some of the most respectful coaches we have seen in a long time. If there was something that they questioned, they did in a way of what happened there and Thank You. As officials we really appreciate being treated with respect and they could not have treated us better.”

The Encampment Football team lost the championship against Burlington in triple overtime on November 8, ending their season without a trip to War Memorial Stadium for the championship.

The coaches for the 2024 Encampment Football team were Kegan Willford as head coach and Duane Gilbert as assistant coach.

WSBA Conference

Joe Gaspari was awarded 2024 School Board Member of the Year. A full article appeared in the January 9, 2025 edition of the Saratoga Sun. Also recognized during the Wyoming State Board Association was Kassey Westring, who received an Award of Distinction - Level 1, while CCSD2 received the Standard of Excellence Award and Certificate of Recognition for Dedication to Education Points.

Donations

Community members continue to donated to CCSD2 with First Lady of Wyoming Jennie Gordon donating $1,000 to the Saratoga Middle High School (SMHS) FFA Activities and Supplies; Chuck Morgan and family donating $1,640 for a digital marquee at Hanna Elementary School and the Carbon County FFA donated $800 for the SMHS FFA Travel Scholarship.

The next CCSD2 School Board of Trustees meeting is at 4 p.m. January 20 at the Medicine Bow Elementary School in Medicine Bow.