East High News
Advanced Courses
We’re excited to announce that East will be opening opportunities for more students to take IB classes next year. We will be transitioning some of our AP courses to their IB versions. For example, if you met the prerequisites for AP Biology, we are inviting you to take the comparable IB Biology. Individual IB classes have similar levels of rigor as AP classes, but often earn more college credit. The change also allows us to provide a more cohesive and balanced experience while creating fewer schedule conflicts.
Students that want to take an IB course do not need to apply to the IB program or to carry a full schedule of IB classes.
If you have any questions about which advanced classes your student is eligible for, please contact Rick Simineo, our IB Coordinator, at Rick.Simineo@laramie1.org.
Course Selection
Students will start to select courses for the 2025-2026 school year on Friday, February 21. A few important reminders:
- Parents can view the courses a student has selected in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
- Just because a student selects a course does not mean that they are guaranteed to have that course on their schedule in the Fall.
- 9th and 10th grade students are required to enroll in 8 classes. 11th and 12th grade students are required to enroll in at least 7 classes.
- Please speak with your student about course selection and encourage them to select courses that align with their goals for life after high school.
- Teachers will recommend core classes, so encourage your student to have thoughtful conversations with their teachers.
- If your student failed a class, make sure they see their counselor to come up with a credit recovery plan.
Nurse's Update
Attention East High School!
Norovirus, otherwise known as “the stomach flu,” is making its way around Laramie County and East High School. Norovirus is spread through touching contaminated surfaces and through close contact with someone who is already sick.
Symptoms of Norovirus Include:
· Stomach cramps
· Watery diarrhea
· Nausea & vomiting
· Fatigue
· Dehydration
To prevent illness, it is important to wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Hand sanitizer does not kill norovirus!
If you are sick, please stay home!
T-Bird Nest Survey
Important Dates
February 11
T-Bird Rush 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
All current Carey 8th graders should attend to hear about course offerings and select their classes for the 2025-2026 school year.
February 17
President's Day - No School
February 20
Q3 Progress Grades
February 21
Course Selection Begins for current 9-11 graders
Wyoming Association of General Contractors Trades Day at the Archer Complex
On March 5, 2025, the Wyoming Association of General Contractors will have a Trades Day at the Archer Complex. Trades Day has over 30 presenters showing off the "coolest thing" about their industry. Trades, Construction, Healthcare, Culinary, Business, Data Center, Industry 4.0 and Military Service will all be represented with large equipment and hands-on demonstrations. This will be an opportunity for students to interact with future internship/pre-apprenticeship host and employers. Space is limited to the first 40 students that sign-up. Use the link below if you are interested in attending.
East HS Theatre Costume & Cloth Sale
East HS Theatre Costume & Cloth Sale February 1st & 8th, 8am - 2pm East HS Lobby. There will be Prom dresses, costumes, shirts, pants, suits, shoes, tons of jewelry, handbags, fashion
accessories, furniture, unique set pieces, metal clothing racks and baskets. Fabric by the yard and fabric scraps. Proceeds benefit the East High School Theatre Program.
East High Blood Drive
"This February, our Student Council is showing our love by hosting our annual Vitalant Blood Drive! During school on Feb. 5, we will be looking for our students, age 16 and older, to donate blood. To participate, have your student stop by an office to fill out a consent form, and have them bring it to the blood drive at school on the 5th. Don't forget to use the QR code to sign up for your time slot!"
Job Corps
On February 11, 2025, a representative will be at East to talk about the opportunities in Job Corps. If you would like to learn more, please use the link below to sign up.
Black Hills State University
On February 12, 2025, Black Hills State University will be at East to meet with students that are planning on attending in the fall or are interested in learning more about this University. Please use the link below if you are interested in visiting with the admissions representative.
ASVAB Assessment
On February 12, 2025, East High School will administer the ASVAB for any students interested in taking this assessment. Use this link to learn more about the ASVAB and the link below if you are interested in signing up to take the ASVAB assessment. If you have any questions, please email Aimee Steil at aimee.steil@laramie1.org.
CEC University
On February 13, 2025 at 9:30 am Fred Mchugh with CEC University will be available to speak with students interested in becoming electricians. Please use the link below to sign up. If you have any questions, please contact Aimee Steil at aimee.steil@laramie1.org.
Casper College
On February 27, 2025, Caser College will be at East to meet with students that are planning on attending in the fall or are interested in learning more about this college. Please us the link below if you are interested in visiting with the admissions representative.
University of Northern Colorado
On March 26, 2025, at 9:30 am an admissions representative from the University of Northern Colorado will be here to meet with students. Please use the link below to sign up. If you have any questions, please contact Aimee Steil at aimee.steil@laramie1.org.
