Education

Public Education

Fremont County School District #1

The District is located within the boundaries of Fremont County in west central Wyoming (9,255 square miles). The District comprises an area of 3,147 square miles in the western portion of the county and has its administrative offices in the beautiful city of Lander (Census 2000 population 6,867). The District’s Census 2000 population is 10,244. The District offers a comprehensive educational program for grades kindergarten through 12 and the Wyoming State Board of Education and North Central accredit all eight schools (K-12) in the District. The District is subject to periodic monitoring by the State Department of Education, but has instituted its own quality control program to insure the needs of students as well. The District presently operates Lander Valley High School (grades 9-12), Pathfinder Learning Center (grades 8-12), and Starrett Junior High School (grades 7-8), which are located in the city of Lander. The District also operates the following elementary schools (grades K-6): North Elementary, South Elementary and West Elementary, which are located in Lander, and Jeffrey City Elementary, located in Jeffrey City, Wyoming.

The District’s comprehensive educational program is fueled by the energy of an active and informed Board of Trustees, and experienced and dedicated staff, and interested and participating parents and community members. Providing quality opportunities, in a peaceful, productive and purposeful environment, that lead to positive “next steps” for every student, drives the District’s decision-making process.

For more information and answers to questions, please call the District’s Central Office at (307) 332-4711.

CWC Lander

CWC’s Lander Center houses classrooms, computer labs and an Interactive Classroom Network (ICN) which is connected to the Main Campus in Riverton, approximately 25 miles away. Numerous courses are available to individuals who want to improve their academic or vocational skills, or to those who want to develop new skills for advanced job opportunities. The Lander CWC office enables students to accomplish most of their college business at 427 Main, for student convenience. The Lander course schedule includes General Education Requirement classes, as well as various academic courses which are scheduled each semester to address student needs. Students can take advantage of advising, placement testing, computer lab, and tutoring. The proximity (six miles) to the Sinks Canyon Center provides an ideal setting for seminars and outdoor education integrated into a classroom/lab setting. The Lander office supports a non-credit course schedule, (PDF 265 KB) providing community opportunity in a broad range of topics from health to recreation and certification courses. To view the Fall, Spring, or Summer schedule cal 332-3394 for information. Take a few moments to browse the Schedule of Courses offered in Lander.

Adult Basic Education and GED testing are also provided in the outreach centers. For more information in Lander, contact Pat Trautman by email, or call 332-3394 or 1-800-735-8394.

Private Education

Wyoming Catholic College

Lander is the home of the new Wyoming Catholic Collee. The four-year, coeducational, liberal arts college began classes in 2007 and aims to develop capable and cultivated human beings through an educational process that focuses on three main dimensions: physical, intellectual and spiritual.

The curriculum provides a comprehensive education in literature, philosophy, theology, history, the fine arts, languages, mathematics, and the basic sciences - leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree.

One of the greatest opportunities for learning at WCC will be through direct contact with the reality of nature. The WCC site is located at the edge of the magnificent Wind River Mountains, where students can easily explore wildlife, mountains, lakes and streams. Also, the world renowned, National Outdoor Leadership School will conduct WCC's Freshman Orientation Program. For more information, call 1-877-332-2930 or 1-307-332-2930, or go to: www.wyomingcatholiccollege.com

National Outdoor Leadership School

Founded in 1965 by legendary mountaineer Paul Petzoldt, NOLS-501(c)(3) a not-for-profit educational institution, takes people of all ages on remote wilderness expeditions, teaching technical outdoor skills, leadership, and environmental ethics in some of the world's wildest and most awe-inspiring classrooms. What NOLS teaches cannot be learned in a classrooom or on a city street. It takes practice to learn outdoor skills and time to develop leadership. The wilderness provides the ideal setting for this unique education. With classes from 10 days to a full academic year, we attract highly motivated students who want to learn how to lead. Our hands-on, learn-by-doing approach means that our graduates get the skills they need to be competent, responsible wilderness travelers long after their course is over.