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  • December 15WRESTLING: GIRLS VARSITY INVITATIONAL | Saturday 21
  • December 15SWIMMING: BOYS VARSITY INVITATIONAL | Saturday 21
  • December 15WRESTLING: BOYS JV INVITATIONAL | Friday 20 - Saturday 21
  • December 15WRESTLING: BOYS VARSITY INVITATIONAL | Friday 20 - Saturday 21
  • December 15BASKETBALL: BOYS VARSITY TOURNAMENT | Friday 20 - Saturday 21
  • December 15BASKETBALL: GIRLS VARSITY TOURNAMENT | Friday 20 - Saturday 21
  • December 15BASKETBALL: GIRLS FRESHMAN GAME | Thursday 19 - Friday 20
  • December 15BASKETBALL: BOYS FRESHMAN GAME | Thursday 19 - Friday 20
Performers hold candles as they walk to the stage at the Vespers concert on December 4th.
VESPERS CONCERT BRINGS HOLIDAY SPIRIT TO COMMUNITY
Community members attempt to accommodate the large audience at the PCSD1 school board meeting.
PUBLIC SPEAKS OUT ON BATHROOM POLICY
New PHS speech and debate novices pose for their first tournament!
SPEECH AND DEBATE TOURNAMENT AT PHS
Junior Trystan Preator shared these WWII-era postcards of Nazi images, borrowed from a neighbor who was in Germany at the time, with his Holocaust Literature class.
FORGOTTEN, THEN REPEATED
Cookies and baked treats are displayed on a table for Westside’s bake sale.
FUNDRAISING FOR GONZALO
A beautiful river winds through the Bighorn Mountains prior to the forest fire.
THE ELK FIRES
Powell High School [PHS] students share their thoughts on this year's Spotify Wrapped.
WRAPPING UP THE YEAR
Westside students gather as they sing festive songs.
ELEMENTARY CHRISTAMS PROGRAM
Brighton Streeter and Calvin Opps pose during a short break between crafting with the kids.
SANTA’S WORKSHOP
A healthy-appearing mule deer last season; he could have been harboring a fatal disease.
CWD IN WYOMING
Mr. Steve Lensegrav, holding his granddaughter, is honored on stage in the presence of his family and Principal Tim Wormald.
THROUGH THE LENS OF GREATNESS
New Powell High School science teacher Mrs. Shorma teaches an environmental science class.
INTRODUCING OUR NEW STAFF
PHS student holds various Secret Santa and white elephant gifts from previous parties.
GENEROUS GIFT-GIVING GAMES?
In the front lobby of the school, the panther has been given a Santa Hat
HOLIDAY TUNES
A voting sticker, similar to one you would receive at the polls.
FIRST-TIME VOTERS
Senior Toby Sessions looks at his phone while watching the football game.
WHAT IS A DISTRACTION?
An actor from the Shakespeare play takes the spotlight at PHS.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM, THE PLAY
The library at Powell High School holds many cool books for flowering readers.
EXPANDING THE LIBRARY
Seven sports will begin their seasons as the coldest time of the year sets in.
WINTER SPORTS KICK OFF
Lady Panthers take a moment to pray before the race.
BATTLING TO THE FINISH LINE
Students at Powell High School share their perspectives about Blair Fleming and transgender sports.
THE BLAIRE FLEMING CONTROVERSY
Powell swimmers pose for a picture in their tutus after a swim meet.
STATE SWIMMING
The Powell Panther Volleyball Team locks in to secure a third-place victory at state early this November.
PUTTING THE DOGS DOWN
Senior Trey Scott (very right side) lined up with his All-State medal after the second day.
STATE GOLF
With the first semester of 2023 coming to a close, many questions are being proposed by grade levels of all ages.
COLLEGE READINESS
Powell-Shoshone FFA members gather at the Wyoming FFA Fall leadership conference to gain leadership and connections.
DOING TO LEARN
Downtown Powell, decorated for Christmas, at night.
SAMPLE THE SEASONS
"I just want everyone to find a home and through that our chapter can do that and my team can do that." 
TALKING WITH THE PRESIDENT: FFA
From left to right, Peyton Hamilton, Avery Lane, James Love, Marty Welling, Ashlynn Fink, Jimmy Dees, Scout Sullivan, and Kyle North celebrate the conclusion of the Summer Food Program. Photo courtesy of Rachel Knights.
AIDING THE HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY
The speech and debate team prepares for their tournament.
DON’T HATE IT, JUST DEBATE IT
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Registration Process

Current Juniors:

Preregistration: February 12, 2024 in the library.  Students will attend the sessions during their US History classes. Students who do not have a US History class with either Mrs. McArthur, Mr. Urbach or Mr. Fulton need to come to the counseling office to find out what period of US History they have been assigned to attend.  Please bring charged device and pencil to the preregistration meeting.

Online Registration: February 20, 2024 in the library.  Students will attend the sessions during their US History classes. Students who do not have a US History class with either Mrs. McArthur, Mr. Urbach or Mr. Fulton need to come to the counseling office to find out what period of US History they have been assigned to attend.  Please bring completed registration sheet, signed contracts, charged device and charger to the online registration meeting. Download the 2024-2025 Registration Form here: Senior Registration Form 24-25. To download the “Senior Big- Take Away’s/Things to Keep in Mind”, please click HERE.

Current Sophomores:

Preregistration: February 13,  2024 in the library.  Students will attend the sessions during their World History classes. Students who do not have a World History class with either Mrs. Hildebrand or Mr. Urbach need to come to the counseling office to find out what period of World History they have been assigned to attend.  Please bring charged device and pencil to the preregistration meeting.

Online Registration: February 21, 2024 in library. Students will attend the sessions during their World History classes. Students who do not have a World History class with either Mrs. Hildebrand or Mr. Urbach need to come to the counseling office to find out what period of World History they have been assigned to attend. Please bring completed registration sheet, signed contracts, charged device and charger to the online registration meeting. Download the 2024-2025 Registration Form here: Junior Registration Form 24-25. To download the “Junior Big- Take Away’s/Things to Keep in Mind”, please click HERE.

Current Freshmen: 

Preregistration: February 14, 2024 in the library. Students will attend the sessions during their English 9 class. Students who do not have English 9 class with Mr. Hawley, Mrs. Bailey or Mrs. Varian need to come to the counseling office to find out what period of English 9 they have been assigned to attend.  Please bring charged device and pencil to the preregistration meeting. Download the 2024-2025 Registration Form here: Freshmen Registration Form 24-25.  To download the “Sophomore Big- Take Away’s/Things to Keep in Mind”, please click HERE.

Online Registration: February 24, 2024 in the library. Students will attend the sessions during their English 9 class. Students who do not have English 9 class with Mr. Hawley, Mrs. Bailey or Mrs. Varian need to come to the counseling office to find out what period of English 9 they have been assigned to attend.  Please bring charged device and pencil to the preregistration meeting.

Preregistration Makeup Date: February 15, 2024 anyone who missed their preregistration period will attend in the library during 5th or 6th periods as assigned.

Registration Makeup Date: February 23, 2024 anyone who did not register online will attend in the library during 5th and 7th periods.

Current 8th Graders:

8th Grade College/Career & Hathaway Information Prior to March 1st, 2024: Middle school counselors and teachers will be doing an activity to introduce students to high school, college readiness, and the Hathaway Scholarship Program.

Preregistration Day March 1st, 2024: Middle school and high school counselors will meet with students in small groups to review the course catalog information. Students will also receive a registration worksheet to begin their planning.  Students will have  two weeks to review the catalog and make final decisions with parent/guardian. Download a copy of the 2024-2024 Freshman Registration Sheet here: FR Registration Form 24-25

High School Registration Night & Elective Showcase Tour:  March 5th 6:00-7:30 PM at PHS Auditorium

Eighth grade students will receive the bulk of the registration information during the activities in class on March 1st.  The High School Registration Night & Elective Showcase Tour is recommended for parents of 8th grade students.  Even if you have attended this meeting with an older child, it is important to attend for your incoming freshmen as he/she is introduced to the high school registration process and would benefit from experiencing first hand electives at the high school.  A link to a recording of last years presentation will remain on the Park County School District web page under the Counseling and Planning tab in case you miss this evenings event.  New information may be added.

At this meeting, counselors will outline the following information:

  • Graduation Requirements
  • Elective Options & Opportunities
  • College and Career Planning
  • Hathaway Scholarships
  • Registration Materials
  • Academic support for freshmen

Download the 4 year plan here: 8th grade 4-year plan worksheet

Download the Hathaway information sheet here: PDF Hathaway Handout 2021 and beyond

8th Grade Online Registration March 8th, 2024: High school counselors will meet with students in small groups and give instructions on how to register online through the student Infinite Campus account. Students are expected to bring their registration worksheets to the online registration meeting listing course requests and two alternate choices.  Once the student has entered their choices online, high school counselors sign and collect their printed registration sheet.  Parents will be able to view their student’s course choices through their student’s Infinite Campus account.