East High News
Safety and Security
We have collected feedback from students, parents, and staff about the recent lockdowns. Below is a summary of that feedback and the actions EHS will take to improve safety and security.
Feedback:
The safety protocols help keep students and staff safe but no protocol can account for each unique situation.
Response:
Staff will need to use their best judgement to make decisions in crisis situations. We will continue to train staff on the protocols, but we will also participate in table-top training exercises that will give staff experience with making judgement calls in a variety of practice scenarios.
Feedback:
It would be helpful for students and parents to know the standing safety protocols that are used everyday at EHS.
Response:
All people entering the building are screened at the doors and secure vestibules are used to control access to the building. Classroom doors remained locked and closed during classes. The School Resource Officer and Campus Security Monitor continually monitor the building. School staff monitor common areas and the parking lot before school, at lunch, and after school.
Feedback:
Communication is critical.
Response:
To keep parents better informed, teachers were directed to have students message their parents as soon as it is safe to do so. School principals also standardized how they communicate to staff during crisis situations to keep staff better informed. The LCSD1 Community Relations department also made adjustments to how they communicate about these events with parents.
Feedback:
Some students struggle emotionally during and after a lockdown. Students may also benefit from a debrief after the event.
Response:
We are working to make sure that the students that stay at school after an event have a chance to process with an adult. We are also working to prepare resources that parents can use to talk about these events with their students at home. We are determining the best way to debrief with students when they return to school after an event.
Feedback:
Students might benefit from additional training.
Response:
We talk with students about sheltering and evacuating but most lockdown drills train students how to shelter. We are looking for ways to coach students on when it would be more appropriate to evacuate instead. We are also working with law enforcement to find ways to educate students on the sights and sounds they may experience during a lockdown (what law enforcement giving orders sounds like, what law enforcement in tactical gear looks like, etc.).
Feedback:
Parents and the community are eager to help.
Response:
East High School is a part of an amazing community as confirmed by an outpouring of support and offers to help. We are exploring ways that parents and the community can help....stay tuned!
Marine Corp Visit
On November 26th at 10:00 am Sgt. Sean Carlin will be at East to discuss career opportunities in the Marine Corp, educational benefits, and financial benefits. He will also discuss the NROTC scholarship. Any student interested in attending needs to use the link below to sign up.
Chadron State College Visit
On December 3, 2024, Chadron State College will be at East at 10:00 am to visit with students that are interested in learning more about what this college has to offer. Please use the link below if you would like to attend this informational session. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Steil at aimee.steil@laramie1.org.
FAFSA Nights
East High School will be hosting FAFSA nights December 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th at 6:00 pm in the Thunderbird Academy. This time will be used to help parent(s) and students complete the FAFSA for college. Please remember both the student and the parent completing the FAFSA will need to have an FSA ID at least 5-8 business days prior to completing the FAFSA. Space is limited, so sign up as soon as possible using the link below. If you have any questions, please email Aimee Steil at aimee.steil@laramie1.org.
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America LEDA
There is an opportunity for high performing Juniors, grade point average of 3.5 or higher, to attend a FREE five-week Summer Institute at Princeton University. Any junior who is a graduating from a public high school in 2026, is a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or DACA, has an annual household income of under $90,000, and a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher can apply. If interested in applying use this link LEDA Application. Application deadline is December 11, 2024.
American Legion Oratorical Contest
“A CONSTITUTIONAL SPEECH CONTEST”
Over $203,000 in National American Legion Scholarships
www.legion.org/get-involved/youth-programs/oratorical-contest.
UNC Future Teacher Fieldtrip
On February 7, 2025, we will take students interested in exploring teaching as a profession to the University of Northern Colorado's Future Teacher Conference. This event is designed for high schoolers and offers a preview of what it takes to become a teacher, with a full schedule of workshops and presentations from the premier teacher education program in Colorado. Please use the link below to sign up if you are interested in attending this event. If you have any questions, please email Aimee Steil at aimee.steil@laramie1.org.
Pathways Day for Juniors and Seniors
Laramie County Community College will host a Pathways Day for juniors and seniors on February 19, 2025. This is an opportunity for students to have fun, hands-on experience in a chosen Pathway track. Lunch will be provided in the LCCC Dining Hall and there will be an awards and prize presentation (including a scholarship). There is limited space in some of the Pathways, so please sign up as quickly as possible using the link below. If you have any questions regarding this event, please email Aimee Steil at aimee.steil@laramie1.org.
