Crews hopeful to start 4th Ave. paving next week
Daily traffic has had to make some minor adjustments in the last several days as crews work to replace the asphalt on 4th Avenue in Afton near the Maverik convenience store and extending east. “They are replacing the road from…
Star Valley High School seeks new Boys Basketball Head Coach
◆ Mitchell Schwab resigns, opening the Head Coach position. The Star Valley High School boys basketball program is seeking a new head coach after the resignation of Mitchell Schwab was accepted last week. Schwab was an assistant to Coach Paul…
Saltzman named Principal of Etna Elementary
In a special board meeting of the LCSD No. 2 trustees revolving around personnel decisions, David Saltzman was confirmed as the new Principal of Etna Elementary starting in the 2023-24 school year. Saltzman replaces Keith Klein who is leaving the…
New members sworn in during monthly School Board Meeting
◆ Several policies were also discussed and accepted for new and continued use. Newly elected members to the Lincoln County School Board were sworn in as part of the regular monthly board meeting on November 9. Jed Johnson, who replaced…
Jed Johnson appointed to LCSD No. 2 Board position
In a special session held on November 2, the LCSD No. 2 Board of Trustees and Superintendent Matt Erickson emerged from an executive session which was held for the intent to interview a candidate for an open position on the…
Governor talks healthcare, education, taxes in Star Valley
◆ Mark Gordon discusses local and state issues. Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon visited Star Valley on Monday, May 24, making stops at Star Valley Health in Afton and Alpine, Star Valley High School, the Afton Armory and meeting with members…
Osmond and Afton Elementary schools set to expand
Contracts have been signed for classroom additions to the Afton and Osmond Elementary schools. Both schools have shown significant student growth in recent years as the population increases in Star Valley. Acknowledging construction supply challenges, Lincoln County School District No….
LCSD No. 2 making administrative changes
◆ New principal sought for SVHS. “It’s spring time in education,” Lincoln County School District No. 2 Matt Erickson said as he talked about the upcoming staffing changes for the district serving Star Valley and Cokeville. He was referencing the…
LCSD No. 2 to implement new Social Studies content about Wyoming indigenous peoples
◆ The adjustment comes in response to The Indian Education for All Act. LCSD No. 2 is preparing to launch a new program that falls under the umbrella of the Social Studies track in kindergarten through 12th grade curriculum, with…
LCSD No. 2 invites public comment on grant spending through two surveys
◆ How should LCSD No. 2 spend ESSER III funds? Lincoln County School District No. 2 is seeking input regarding utilization of funds that the district is receiving from the Wyoming Department of Education through the American CARES Act. School…