About Natrona Schools
We are Natrona County's only public school district, serving the education needs about 11,500 students in preschool through 12th grade in the city of Casper, as well as the surrounding towns of Alcova, Bar Nunn, Edgerton, Evansville, Mills, Midwest, and Powder River.
We have been blessed by the state of Wyoming's commitment to education, which is supported by its allocation of nearly $1.5 billion to K-12 education. Our state helps fund tutors, instructional facilitators, summer school, and extended day programs for our students, and it provides a unique capital construction program that allows all districts in Wyoming to maintain excellent facilities for learning and teaching.
In NCSD, we are committed to providing optimum learning opportunities for every child. We are an open enrollment district, meaning that parents can choose from any of our 34 schools for their children, regardless of where in the county they reside. We believe that families know their children best, and we know that no single learning environment will meet the needs of every child.
We offer a wide variety of programs for our students. In elementary school, that means different teaching styles, activities, and academic programs. In middle and high school, students may find one-to-one computing, college-prep and college-credit courses, and career and technical education, as well as a wide range of sports and cocurricular activities. We also have a number of alternative programs to support students who have struggled in a traditional environment or who want to re-enter the educational system after dropping out.
No matter what school a child attends, though, our students receive a top-notch education. Our district has established “essential curriculum” that guides the key knowledge that students should gain at each grade level, regardless of how these skills are taught. Students throughout the district have access to regular art, music, and P.E. classes, as well as enrichment activities.
We know that today's students need far more than the traditional reading, writing, and arithmetic lessons. In NCSD, we strive to provide all students with optimum learning opportunities and the tools, skills, and knowledge they will need to be successful in the 21st Century.
The NCSD Board of Trustees, or school board, has identified four key goals to create a district where every learner is a champion:
- We will focus on excellence for each and every student and engage students, faculty, and staff in supporting and promoting that focus.
- We will build a system that monitors, supports, and enhances positive relationships between adult and students.
- We will maintain physical and mental safety for students, staff, and faculty.
- We will build strong, collaborative relationships with students, parents, and the community to support and promote student achievement.
As the largest employer in Natrona County, we also know we play a vital role in the community. We offer jobs to nearly 3,000 people in the county, providing competitive salaries and benefits, as well as continual learning opportunities for our staff and faculty. Every member of our team demonstrates a commitment to putting children first.
Our community, in turn, is critical to our success. We maintain strong relationships with area museums, Casper College, non-profit organizations, and businesses.
Together, NCSD and its community is committed to making sure each of our learners has every opportunity to succeed and become a champion.
