SVHS Jazz Band and Orchestras earn accolades at Music in the Parks
• Each ensemble placed 1st in their respective categories of competition Star Valley High School’s Jazz Band, Chamber Orchestra and Concert Orchestra performed last Saturday, April 26, for the Music in the Parks Festival in Layton, Utah. All three…
SVHS raises funds to support Cokeville teen accident victims
• Student Body Officers organized the effort Star Valley High School’s student body recently raised over $1200 to benefit nine Cokeville teens who were in a serious car accident on Wednesday, April 10. Student Body officer organized the…
Friendship- binding the fabric of our lives
*This feature appeared in the April 23, 2025 print edition of the Star Valley Independent • Quilt blocks embroidered in 1949 emerge from an attic in Turnerville True friendship – It’s an irreplaceable and tender memory for every young…
Children’s Summer Theater auditions happening next week
• Alice in Wonderland Jr. performances scheduled for June 18, 19 and 20 The Star Valley Arts Council’s 4th Annual Children’s Summer Theater Camp is offering “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” this June. Auditions are scheduled for May 5 and 7….
Star Valley Nonprofits offered networking workshop and event
• The Wyoming Nonprofit Network is coming to train and support local nonprofit organizations Individuals involved with nonprofit organizations throughout Star Valley are invited to attend the Star Valley Nonprofit Networking Event offered Friday and Saturday, April 25-26 at…
Ventriloquist headliner Todd Oliver coming to the Ford
• His dog, Irving, is going to “talk up a storm” Ventriloquist Todd Oliver and his dog, Irving, are scheduled to present their show, “The Funniest Night in Town” on Saturday, April 26 at 7 p.m. at the Ford Theatre….
Education Foundation exploring preschool enrollment challenges
• Preschool attendance increases student K-12 success Lincoln County School District No. 2 Education Foundation is exploring ways to better prepare children for kindergarten by increasing the accessibility of preschool opportunities to families that have preschool aged children. Tim…
Star Valley FFA competes at annual State Convention
• Students participated in 10 different team competitions Twenty-five members of the Star Valley FFA attended the annual Wyoming State FFA Convention at Laramie County Community College on April 8-12 to participate in state competitions and leadership workshops, tour…
TES sponsors spring food drive
• Swift Creek High students supported the project Students and staff at Thayne Elementary School conducted a spring food drive over three weeks, successfully collecting and donating over 2000 food items and $1200 in cash to the Thayne and…
Wolfley selected as 2025-26 Wyoming State FFA Reporter
Star Valley FFA member Bridger Wolfley, son of Mitch and Cheyanne Wolfley and a senior at Star Valley High School, has been selected as the Wyoming State FFA Reporter for the 2025-26 season. The new officer team of nine, comprised…