Pineview Elementary

 

Pineview Elementary, named a National ESEA Distinguished School, has been selected by the state of Wyoming for national recognition in acknowledgment of the success of our educational programs. This prestigious honor celebrates our outstanding efforts and the incredible progress of our students. We are excited to be meeting state standards, and we appreciate being recognized for closing the growth and achievement gap for two or more consecutive years.

 

We value our kids. We value growth and achievement, and we celebrate it! When you value the individual child, the group grows. When you value growth, achievement is raised. When you celebrate, you inspire others! Pineview Elementary is inclusive. That means all students are recognized for what they can do together. The resources and staff follow the students into the General Education classroom. Staff provide co-teaching in core subjects. This gives every student the benefit of specialized instruction on grade level.

 

Pineview staff encourages students to go above and beyond demonstrating compassion and empathy with each other. We celebrate our hard work and accomplishments every quarter by holding a celebration! We go big! This builds lasting memories and demonstrates our love for our kids and of our teaching and learning. Our kids go above and beyond because we model going above and beyond.

 

Pineview staff is committed to high expectations by working together to clarify exactly what each teacher must teach and each child must learn. Our team guarantees classroom grade-level knowledge and skills are met in all areas socially and academically. We understand that to increase our success in the classrooms, proof of each student’s learning needs to be gathered on a timely basis and the results must be used to inform students, improve teacher practice, and better meet the needs of each child. We give each child the chance to improve their learning every day. Most importantly, we provide research-based strategies and techniques to help staff and students meet daily challenges.

 

To address and serve the unique educational needs of students who require academic challenges beyond the regular classroom, Pineview is home to the district’s Gifted Program, offering three free-standing Gifted classrooms for qualifying students in 1st through 5th grade, three teachers/one student support staff member, and one gifted program counselor. The curriculum is thematic and includes hands-on activities and opportunities for learning outside the classroom. 

 

Clubs are available each year based upon student interest and participation. Students may participate in Fit Club, Art Club, Early Bird Reading Club, Destination Imagination, Cooking Club, Science Club, Handwriting, and Reading and Math Extended Days. Fourth- and fifth-graders may participate in volleyball, basketball, and track through the Casper Recreation Center.

 

To address and serve the unique educational needs of students who require like skills within and beyond the regular education setting, Pineview is the home of two of the district's Functional Life Skills Programs, offering an inclusive, supportive setting and support for student independence. Two teachers and eight support staff members are housed at Pineview for this program.