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The following is a press release from the Alpine Education Foundation

With great excitement and confidence, we welcome Dr. Alex Oliver to our community as Headmaster of the Wyoming Classical Academy – Alpine, whose leadership brings momentum, stability, and a bright future for education in our Valley.
Dr. Oliver brings more than a decade of experience in education, and is deeply committed to building strong school culture rooted in academic excellence, character development, and meaningful relationships, ensuring every student feels known, challenged, and supported.
We are also grateful to the Wyoming Community Foundation for their generous $10,000 grant, which provides immediate support for the Headmaster position and allows Dr. Oliver to step into leadership right away, strengthening our school community from the very start of his tenure.
As we look ahead to this new season, we invite our community to join us at our upcoming Gala – sponsored by Bank of Jackson Hole. This special evening celebrates the mission of the Alpine Education Foundation, which directly supports Wyoming Classical Academy – Alpine and helps advance our shared vision for a beautiful community where children and families can thrive.
Tickets are selling fast—reserve your seats today!
Dr. Oliver will begin working remotely part-time in February as he transitions to Alpine and will join the campus full-time in March.  Please join us in welcoming Dr. Oliver to Wyoming!

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