First Interstate Bank organized a supply drive in which all donations were graciously contributed to our student support fund. This fund assists students and families who may require essentials such as food, clothing, hygiene products, and more! We are grateful for a community that continues to support our students!
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New year, fresh notebooks, and endless opportunities…we had an amazing first day of school!
Happy first day! Leave a comment telling us what you’re most excited for this school year!
Today was the ACSD#1 Employee Benefits Fair, providing an excellent opportunity for staff to engage with vendors directly and discover more about the available options.
Shelley Hamel joined Albany County School District as the Interim Chief Student Advocacy Officer and has been in education for 34 years. For the past 10 years, she has been serving Wyoming students through district and state leadership roles, as the Special Education Director and Chief Academic Officer, respectively. Before that she worked as a Special Education teacher, Family and Consumer Science teacher, and Media Specialist.
Shelley earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education at Utah State University where she graduated as Valedictorian of her program. She earned a Master's Endorsement in Library Sciences from Montana State University-Bozeman, and her Master of Education Administration from the University of Wyoming.
Shelley and her husband, Mike, have been married for 24 years and have a blended family with 11 children that refer to them as the parentals. Even more, they are the proud grandparents of 16. In her spare time, Shelley loves to be outdoors with her dogs and family, quilt, and read.
Shelley earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education at Utah State University where she graduated as Valedictorian of her program. She earned a Master's Endorsement in Library Sciences from Montana State University-Bozeman, and her Master of Education Administration from the University of Wyoming.
Shelley and her husband, Mike, have been married for 24 years and have a blended family with 11 children that refer to them as the parentals. Even more, they are the proud grandparents of 16. In her spare time, Shelley loves to be outdoors with her dogs and family, quilt, and read.
Steve Slyman began as Interim Assistant Superintendent of Albany County School District on August 14, 2025. Steve and his family have called Laramie home for the last 27 years, serving as an asset in many different roles.
His initial job in ACSD #1 was as a special education teacher at Linford Elementary School, where he served for 9 years while also taking on the role of District Behavior Specialist in the last years of his time there.
After completing the Educational Leadership Program at UW, he became the principal at Indian Paintbrush Elementary School. Steve claims that there is no better work in the world than being an elementary school principal.
Five years later, he was asked to assume the position of Director of Individualized Instructional Programs for the district. He has filled this role, with a title change along the way to Chief Student Advocacy Officer, for the past 13 years before transitioning into his role as Interim Assistant Superintendent!
His initial job in ACSD #1 was as a special education teacher at Linford Elementary School, where he served for 9 years while also taking on the role of District Behavior Specialist in the last years of his time there.
After completing the Educational Leadership Program at UW, he became the principal at Indian Paintbrush Elementary School. Steve claims that there is no better work in the world than being an elementary school principal.
Five years later, he was asked to assume the position of Director of Individualized Instructional Programs for the district. He has filled this role, with a title change along the way to Chief Student Advocacy Officer, for the past 13 years before transitioning into his role as Interim Assistant Superintendent!
Click the link below to find more information and submit your application!
https://www.acsd1.org/o/acsd/page/food-service-programs
https://www.acsd1.org/o/acsd/page/food-service-programs
StagePoint Federal Credit Union hosted their annual backpack drive, collecting backpacks and school supplies from local businesses and community members. A total of 86 backpacks full of various supplies were donated to ACSD#1 students. Thank you to our generous community for helping support student learning!
This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming several new members to the ACSD#1 team during our New Teacher Orientation. We are thrilled to have you with us!
One week away, school starts August 26th!
The countdown has officially begun: 12 more days until we kick off the 2025-2026 school year!
With just a few weeks remaining before the start of the 2025-2026 school year, we are thrilled to welcome the following administrators into their new roles at ACSD#1. Congratulations, we cannot wait to start the new school year!
Free Books!
Our Extensions Team has thousands of books ready for a good home. Stop by Beitel Elementary, today August 7th, staff will be there to assist until 3pm!
With the start of a new school year quickly approaching, staff are hard at work preparing for students' arrival.
Laramie High School students who participated in the Into the Wild Cohort presented their work over the summer during an end of year showcase. This place-based educational class provides students the opportunities to get outside engaging in writing, art, leadership, and physical activities that aid them in gaining acute awareness of their communities, themselves, and nature.
Happy Fourth of July!
Every summer, our transportation staff takes the time to further their education during an annual conference. At this conference our staff also competes in a “bus rodeo,” testing their knowledge and skill behind the wheel. One of our very own substitute drivers, Daniel Cranney, took second place in the transit category. Congrats team!
Laramie High School students have been hard at working building a new pump house at Indian Paintbrush. Thank you for all your help, great work!
