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'''Converse County School District #2''' is a public [[school district]] based in [[Glenrock, Wyoming|Glenrock]], [[Wyoming]], [[United States]]. The district's team colors are made up of purple and white, and a bighorn sheep represents their mascot.
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'''Converse County School District #2''' is a public [[school district]] based in [[Glenrock, Wyoming|Glenrock]], [[Wyoming]], [[United States]]. The district's team colors are made up of purple and white, and a bighorn sheep represents their mascot.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Converse County School District #2 serves the western portion of [[Converse County, Wyoming|Converse County]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://revenue.state.wy.us/PortalVBVS/MAPS_GIS/Stascd06.pdf |title=School Districts (Map), State of Wyoming |publisher=Wyoming Department of Revenue, Property Tax Division |date=2006-03-08 |accessdate=2009-12-28 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061231070220/http://revenue.state.wy.us/PortalVBVS/MAPS_GIS/Stascd06.pdf |archivedate=2006-12-31 }}</ref> including the following communities:
Converse County School District #2 serves the western portion of [[Converse County, Wyoming|Converse County]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://revenue.state.wy.us/PortalVBVS/MAPS_GIS/Stascd06.pdf |title=School Districts (Map), State of Wyoming |publisher=Wyoming Department of Revenue, Property Tax Division |date=2006-03-08 |accessdate=2009-12-28 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061231070220/http://revenue.state.wy.us/PortalVBVS/MAPS_GIS/Stascd06.pdf |archivedate=2006-12-31 }}</ref> including the following communities:


*'''[[List of municipalities in Wyoming|Incorporated places]]'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st56_wy/schooldistrict_maps/c56009_converse/DC20SD_C56009.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Converse County, WY|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2024-09-22}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st56_wy/schooldistrict_maps/c56009_converse/DC20SD_C56009_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref>
*'''[[List of municipalities in Wyoming|Incorporated places]]'''
**[[Glenrock, Wyoming|Town of Glenrock]]
**[[Glenrock, Wyoming|Town of Glenrock]]
**[[Rolling Hills, Wyoming|Town of Rolling Hills]]
**[[Rolling Hills, Wyoming|Town of Rolling Hills]]


==Schools==
==Schools==
*Glenrock Junior/Senior High School (Grades 7-12)
*Glenrock Junior/Senior High School (Grades 7–12)
*Glenrock Intermediate School (Grades 4–6)
*Glenrock Intermediate School (Grades 4–6)
*Grant Elementary School (Grades PK–3)
*Grant Elementary School (Grades PK–3)
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The following figures are as of October 1, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wdesecure.k12.wy.us/pls/warehouse/wde.district_profile.menu |title=School District Profiles |work=Wyoming Education Statistics |publisher=Wyoming Department of Education |accessdate=2010-04-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060926194651/https://wdesecure.k12.wy.us/pls/warehouse/wde.district_profile.menu |archivedate=2006-09-26 }}</ref>
The following figures are as of October 1, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wdesecure.k12.wy.us/pls/warehouse/wde.district_profile.menu |title=School District Profiles |work=Wyoming Education Statistics |publisher=Wyoming Department of Education |accessdate=2010-04-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060926194651/https://wdesecure.k12.wy.us/pls/warehouse/wde.district_profile.menu |archivedate=2006-09-26 }}</ref>


*'''Total District Employees''': 1,288
*'''Total district employees''': 1,288
*'''Student enrollment by gender'''
*'''Student enrollment by gender'''
**Male: 369 (53.63%)
**Male: 369 (53.63%)
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**White: 618 (89.83%)
**White: 618 (89.83%)


== Football Field ==
== Football field ==
In 2014, the high school football field was upgraded to fake turf. The project cost around $800,000 dollars, with about $500,000 dollars from the Wyoming Schools Facility Department. The style is the "Field Turf Revolution Model", which is also used by nearby Casper Schools.<ref>{{Cite web|url=espn.com/glenrock-h-s-unveils-new-field-for-2014/|title=Glenrock HS Unveils New Field For 2014|website=ESPN}}</ref>
In 2014, the high school [[American football field|football field]] was upgraded to fake turf. The project cost around $800,000, with about $500,000 from the Wyoming Schools Facility Department. The style is the "Field Turf Revolution Model", which is also used by nearby [[Casper, Wyoming|Casper Schools]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=espn.com/glenrock-h-s-unveils-new-field-for-2014/|title=Glenrock HS Unveils New Field For 2014|website=ESPN}}</ref>


== Shootout Incident ==
== Shootout incident ==
On March 22, 2018, Grant Elementary and the High School went into [[Lockdown|lock-down]], and the Middle School was placed on high alert, due to a shootout around the time students were supposed to leave, just happening down the street of the high school. The lock-down went into effect around 2:10 pm. The house where the shootout was happening started on fire and eventually, they suspect was taken into custody. At about 4:40 pm, the lock-down was lifted and the kids could go home.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://k2radio.com/glenrock-schools-on-lockout-at-police-request/|title=Glenrock Schools On Lockout At Police Request|website=K2radio|accessdate=23 March 2018}}</ref>
On March 22, 2018, Grant Elementary and the High School went into [[Lockdown|lock-down]], and the Middle School was placed on high alert, due to a shootout around the time students were supposed to leave, just happening down the street of the high school. The lock-down went into effect around 2:10 pm. The house where the shootout was happening started on fire and eventually, they suspect was taken into custody. At about 4:40 pm, the lock-down was lifted and the kids could go home.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://k2radio.com/glenrock-schools-on-lockout-at-police-request/|title=Glenrock Schools On Lockout At Police Request|website=K2radio|accessdate=23 March 2018}}</ref>


Latest revision as of 21:24, 22 September 2024

Converse County School District #2 is a public school district based in Glenrock, Wyoming, United States. The district's team colors are made up of purple and white, and a bighorn sheep represents their mascot.

Geography

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Converse County School District #2 serves the western portion of Converse County,[1] including the following communities:

Schools

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  • Glenrock Junior/Senior High School (Grades 7–12)
  • Glenrock Intermediate School (Grades 4–6)
  • Grant Elementary School (Grades PK–3)

Student demographics

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The following figures are as of October 1, 2009.[3]

  • Total district employees: 1,288
  • Student enrollment by gender
    • Male: 369 (53.63%)
    • Female: 319 (46.37%)
  • Student enrollment by ethnicity
    • American Indian or Alaska Native: 3 (0.44%)
    • Black or African American: 4 (0.58%)
    • Hispanic or Latino: 51 (7.41%)
    • Two or More Races: 12 (1.74%)
    • White: 618 (89.83%)

Football field

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In 2014, the high school football field was upgraded to fake turf. The project cost around $800,000, with about $500,000 from the Wyoming Schools Facility Department. The style is the "Field Turf Revolution Model", which is also used by nearby Casper Schools.[4]

Shootout incident

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On March 22, 2018, Grant Elementary and the High School went into lock-down, and the Middle School was placed on high alert, due to a shootout around the time students were supposed to leave, just happening down the street of the high school. The lock-down went into effect around 2:10 pm. The house where the shootout was happening started on fire and eventually, they suspect was taken into custody. At about 4:40 pm, the lock-down was lifted and the kids could go home.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "School Districts (Map), State of Wyoming" (PDF). Wyoming Department of Revenue, Property Tax Division. March 8, 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 31, 2006. Retrieved December 28, 2009.
  2. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Converse County, WY" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 22, 2024. - Text list
  3. ^ "School District Profiles". Wyoming Education Statistics. Wyoming Department of Education. Archived from the original on September 26, 2006. Retrieved April 5, 2010.
  4. ^ [espn.com/glenrock-h-s-unveils-new-field-for-2014/ "Glenrock HS Unveils New Field For 2014"]. ESPN. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  5. ^ "Glenrock Schools On Lockout At Police Request". K2radio. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
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