Community Relations

May 2007 Don't forget: * This is the last issue of NewsZone until August. Check the NCSD Web site over the summer for up-to-date news. * Keep your eyes open for Summer Sun, a guide to free and-or low-cost NCSD and community activities and programs. * Central Services remains open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday throughout the summer. Distance learning offers opportunities for NCSD (* Extra content online!) Natrona County students find success in alternative learning style. Staff will receive training in August NCSD employees return to school for professional development. NCSD Wellness encourages participation in community walking events Wellness says "take a hike" for your health. Links Q&A What you need to know about the District's new system. Under Construction! (* Even more construction news on the facilities page!) Work advances on construction projects districtwide. Living in the present while learning for tomorrow Superintendent Dr. Jim Lowham looks to future of education.	Click here for an interactive version of the May 2007 News Zone.
April 2007 Building a future (* Extra pictures online!) Get the latest news on the Natrona County School District's construction projects. Thanks to ServSafe, we eat safe! Cafeteria workers receive training to keep our students' and staff's food safe. Welcome Josh Carnahan! (* Web only!) Meet the NCSD's newest school board member! Transition and registration week welcomes new students (Web only!) Junior high and middle schools welcome next year's students. Dean Kelly named new NCHS principal* (* Web only!) Athletic director receives nod to take over NCHS. From the superintendent Are schools the modern Luddites? Wellness piece (Web only!) Wellness benefits extended to uninsured employees. Links Q&A*	Click here to view an interactive version of the April 2007 NewsZone Online.
March 2007 ALC, Roosevelt help student find success (* special expanded version) Read how the individual attention of the Alternative Learning Center and Roosevelt High School are helping ninth-grader Jacob Harsha get a fresh start on education. Learning to serve (* Web only!) Read about how students at Frontier and Dean Morgan are serving their communities by helping other kids enjoy school. Your News, Your Time Find out how the Communication Team is working to improve your access to information. And don't forget to take our survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=443123327204 Centennial Cares (* Web only!) How has one junior high changed the way it connects with students and added services to improve PAWS scores? Mountain View sees improvement through changes (* Web only!) New programs and an adaptive staff have improved behavior and performance at this elementary school. High school study offers opportunity to change with the times "AMI will help us get out of our mental model of how things were yesterday and how they are today, and will help us move forward to the possibilities of the future." -- Dr. Lowham TAPP offers seamless transition for staff Find out how some classified staff members can receive a ParaEducator Preparation Program Certificate at no cost! Wellness and Insurance information The Blue Ribbon Health Fair and a special walking event are coming soon! Learn how to keep up with the great benefits offered to NCSD employees.	Click here to view an interactive version of the March 2007 News Zone.