Retiring superintendent highlights district triumphs in final report

Special education director reports high performance, introduces successor

School board approves $4.8 million salary increase package

Summer construction progresses at Davis Middle and Evanston High schools

Termite infestation prompts $200,000 mitigation project at high school

Unified track team celebrates third state title, athlete selected for USA Games

Track star recognized for dual state championships

Retiring superintendent highlights district triumphs in final report

EVANSTON, Wyo. — Outgoing Superintendent Ryan Thomas delivered a farewell address Tuesday, reflecting on administrative milestones ahead of his retirement. Thomas highlighted key district achievements during his tenure, including rebuilding Davis Middle School, implementing concealed-carry safety protocols and winning a landmark school funding lawsuit against the state of Wyoming. Board members and members of the public praised Thomas and retiring administrator Doug Rigby for their leadership and lasting impact on the Evanston community.

Special education director reports high performance, introduces successor

EVANSTON, Wyo. — Special Education Director Matt Williams delivered his final annual report to the board, praising his staff and noting that the district met the vast majority of state effectiveness indicators. While the district narrowly missed its least restrictive environment goal by 0.59 percent and struggled slightly with dropout rates among legally adult students, Williams emphasized the department's commitment to individualized instruction. Williams, who is transitioning to a new administrative role, introduced his successor, who will assume the position in July.

School board approves $4.8 million salary increase package

EVANSTON, Wyo. — The Uinta County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $4.8 million meet-and-confer agreement, delivering significant salary increases to district employees. Certified staff will receive a two-step experience increase totaling $1,500 alongside an $8,000 base increase, bringing the starting teacher salary to $64,000. Support staff will see a $1.50-per-hour wage increase, and administrators will receive an average 12 percent boost. Superintendent Ryan Thomas noted the raises bring the district slightly above the state average, a move largely funded by recent legislative appropriations.

Summer construction progresses at Davis Middle and Evanston High schools

EVANSTON, Wyo. — Summer infrastructure projects are well underway across the district, with significant progress reported on the Davis Middle School roof replacement. Crews recently mobilized a semi-truck on-site to manufacture custom-sized tin for the roof, which is currently halfway complete. Contractors are also finalizing interior electrical work, laying new water lines and milling parking lots at the middle school. At Evanston High School, a redesign of the front parking area — commonly known as the "racetrack" — is expanding vehicle capacity.

Termite infestation prompts $200,000 mitigation project at high school

EVANSTON, Wyo. — Evanston High School is facing an estimated $200,000 emergency pest control project after staff discovered termites in the front office millwork. A local pest-control contractor confirmed the localized infestation and proposed a treatment plan requiring chemical injections into the building's foundation. District officials plan to begin the work in July and will temporarily relocate office staff during the process. The district is exploring whether existing insurance or major maintenance funds will cover the cost of the treatment and its subsequent two-year warranty.

Unified track team celebrates third state title, athlete selected for USA Games

EVANSTON, Wyo. — The board honored the Evanston Unified Track and Special Olympics team for clinching their third consecutive state championship. Coach Ryan Berger praised the team of athletes with intellectual disabilities and their neurotypical partners for their dominance in events including the 100-meter dash and the 4x100 relay. Berger also announced that recently graduated senior Cooper Curry was selected by a statewide draw to represent Team Wyoming in track and field at the upcoming Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis.

Track star recognized for dual state championships

EVANSTON, Wyo. — Evanston High School junior Timber Fitch was recognized by the board for a dominant spring season that culminated in two state track and field championships. Head coach Roy Barker presented Fitch, who won state titles in both the 110-meter and 300-meter hurdles, breaking a school record in the 300-meter event. Fitch was also celebrated for leadership in running hurdle practices and holds top-three all-time school rankings in both the 100-meter dash and the 4x100 relay.

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