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September 29. 2026
The National Alternative Education Association Announces Inaugural
National Alternative Education Day in Washington, D.C.
September 29, 2026 — The National Alternative Education Association (NAEA) is proud to announce its upcoming inaugural National Alternative Education Day, taking place October 8, in Washington, D.C. NAEA’s Day on the Hill offers a powerful platform to elevate the voices of students and educators from alternative and non-traditional education settings across the nation.
Kadence Christofferson from Cody, Wyoming has been selected for the national student delegation. “I am honored to represent my school, state and region. I am excited to share my educational journey and the immense impact alternative education has had in my life.”
NAEA’s Day on the Hill is designed to highlight the transformative impact of alternative education by bringing students face-to-face with policymakers and legislative leaders. Through personal storytelling and direct engagement, students will share their educational journeys, challenges, and successes, offering an authentic perspective on the critical role these programs play in supporting diverse learners.
"The inaugural National Alternative Education Advocacy Day is a vital milestone for our community," said Dr. Coby Davis, President of the NAEA. "By bringing our students and leaders directly to Capitol Hill, we ensure that lawmakers hear firsthand how non-traditional education pathways redefine success and unlock potential for thousands of learners across the nation."
This national event serves to increase awareness and understanding of alternative education across the country. By uniting educators, students, sponsors, and legislators, NAEA aims to foster meaningful dialogue, influence policy, and advocate for equitable resources and support systems.
14 selected students, along with alternative education leaders, sponsors, and legislative partners, will participate in this historic event. Student representatives from across the country will meet directly with congressional representatives and staff to share personal success stories of alternative/non-traditional education.
About the National Alternative Education Association (NAEA):
To provide a nationally unified voice of advocacy for students in alternative/non-traditional schools and programs to promote understanding and support from state departments and agencies, school districts,
charters, and policy makers.
and
To provide international, national, state, and regional opportunities for alternative education professionals
and their partners to network, collaborate, and participate in professional learning specific to research and
best practices in alternative/non-traditional education.
For further information, contact:
Dr. Mary Cullen Frazier, NAEA Executive Director, executivedirector@the-naea.org
September 29. 2026
The National Alternative Education Association Announces Inaugural
National Alternative Education Day in Washington, D.C.
September 29, 2026 — The National Alternative Education Association (NAEA) is proud to announce its upcoming inaugural National Alternative Education Day, taking place October 8, in Washington, D.C. NAEA’s Day on the Hill offers a powerful platform to elevate the voices of students and educators from alternative and non-traditional education settings across the nation.
Kadence Christofferson from Cody, Wyoming has been selected for the national student delegation. “I am honored to represent my school, state and region. I am excited to share my educational journey and the immense impact alternative education has had in my life.”
NAEA’s Day on the Hill is designed to highlight the transformative impact of alternative education by bringing students face-to-face with policymakers and legislative leaders. Through personal storytelling and direct engagement, students will share their educational journeys, challenges, and successes, offering an authentic perspective on the critical role these programs play in supporting diverse learners.
"The inaugural National Alternative Education Advocacy Day is a vital milestone for our community," said Dr. Coby Davis, President of the NAEA. "By bringing our students and leaders directly to Capitol Hill, we ensure that lawmakers hear firsthand how non-traditional education pathways redefine success and unlock potential for thousands of learners across the nation."
This national event serves to increase awareness and understanding of alternative education across the country. By uniting educators, students, sponsors, and legislators, NAEA aims to foster meaningful dialogue, influence policy, and advocate for equitable resources and support systems.
14 selected students, along with alternative education leaders, sponsors, and legislative partners, will participate in this historic event. Student representatives from across the country will meet directly with congressional representatives and staff to share personal success stories of alternative/non-traditional education.
About the National Alternative Education Association (NAEA):
To provide a nationally unified voice of advocacy for students in alternative/non-traditional schools and programs to promote understanding and support from state departments and agencies, school districts,
charters, and policy makers.
and
To provide international, national, state, and regional opportunities for alternative education professionals
and their partners to network, collaborate, and participate in professional learning specific to research and
best practices in alternative/non-traditional education.
For further information, contact:
Dr. Mary Cullen Frazier, NAEA Executive Director, executivedirector@the-naea.org
Next week, Oct 18th through Oct 24 is National Bus Safety Week!! Next week brings together school transportation professionals, students, families, educators, motorists, and communities nationwide to reinforce one shared priority: keeping students safe on and around the school bus. Park6 Transportation asks that as a motorist, you stay alert and pay extra attention around School Bus Stops and Crosswalks. We will be conducting the first round of our evacuation drills next week, details to come.
October is National Principals Month, and Park 6 is proud to recognize and celebrate our outstanding school leaders!
Our principals play an essential role in creating positive school environments, supporting staff, building strong relationships with families, and ensuring our students have the opportunity to succeed. Their leadership, commitment, and dedication make a difference in our schools every day.
Join us in thanking our amazing principals for all they do for our students, staff, and Park 6 community!
We Are Park 6!
Our principals play an essential role in creating positive school environments, supporting staff, building strong relationships with families, and ensuring our students have the opportunity to succeed. Their leadership, commitment, and dedication make a difference in our schools every day.
Join us in thanking our amazing principals for all they do for our students, staff, and Park 6 community!
We Are Park 6!
Transportation: We now have the need to also combine the following routes this Friday, Oct 9th in the afternoon. Route 14 (Bear) and Route 2 (Butterfly). All students that ride Butterfly to get to their destination, will now jump onto the Bear bus at CMS transfer. The Butterfly route students will be dropped off first, then the Bear bus will head out to it's normal route. Approximate times have been posted on the Park6 website. Please call with any questions, 307-587-2851. Thank you!!
Transportation: Tomorrow, Friday Oct 9th; we will be combining Route 9 (Wolf) and Route 3 (Duck). Route 9 students will be dropped off at the normal scheduled time, then the bus will head out the Powell Hwy to drop off the Route 3 students. The approximate route times have been posted on the Park6 website. Please call with any questions! 307-587-2851
Be on the lookout for the new crossing signal on Big Horn Ave. near Cody Middle School.
Transportation: Today, Tuesday Oct 6th - We NO longer have the need to combine Routes 2 & 3 today. Yay!! All routes will run on the normal schedule. Thank you.
Transportation: Tomorrow, Tuesday October 6th, we will be combing Route 2 (Butterfly) and Route 3 (Duck) in the afternoon. All students that ride the Duck bus home, will need to get onto the Butterfly bus tomorrow. The Combo route with approx times has been posted on the Park6.org website under Transportation. Please call with any questions! 307-587-2851.
TRANSPORTATION ALERT: Tomorrow, Friday Oct 2nd, we again have the need to combined routes. We will combine Route 5 - Lizard and Route 1 - Cow. All Northfork riders will take the suburban from the Middle School to get to their destination. All other Cow riders will take the Lizard bus from CMS to their destination. Please call direct with any questions. The routes and approx drop times have been posted on the Park6 website, under transportation. Thank you for your understanding.
Pest Control Notice
TRANSPORTATION UPDATE!!! For the combined routes we no longer need to combine them for Friday morning. We will only combine Wolf & Butterfly today, Thursday afternoon, and again tomorrow, Friday afternoon. Please give us a call with any questions! 307-587-2851
Who's ready to Play & Learn?? Ms. Brooke is happy to bring back the Play & Learn Program this school year! Starting in October, both a morning and afternoon program will be offered each month. Registration is required and space is limited. Be sure to reach out to Ms. Brooke soon to secure your spot.
Transportation Alert: Tomorrow, Thursday the 24th in the afternoon, we again will be combining two routes due to the number of activities. WOLF & BUTTERFLY will run as one continuous route in the Wolf bus. If your student rides the Butterfly bus to get home, they will transfer over to the Wolf bus at CMS.
Also on Friday in the AM and Friday in the PM, these two routes will stay combined. If your student goes to Rocky Mtn Dance, from Sunset Elem, they will take the Duck bus that day to dance. All others will still take the Sheep bus from CMS.
Routes have been posted on the Transportation page on the Park6 website. Please call the office direct if you have any questions; 307-587-2851.
Also on Friday in the AM and Friday in the PM, these two routes will stay combined. If your student goes to Rocky Mtn Dance, from Sunset Elem, they will take the Duck bus that day to dance. All others will still take the Sheep bus from CMS.
Routes have been posted on the Transportation page on the Park6 website. Please call the office direct if you have any questions; 307-587-2851.
Eastside 2nd Graders kicked off an exciting partnership with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, and their first learning experience was all about one of nature’s most impressive engineers—the beaver!
Students didn’t just read about life science—they experienced it. Working alongside Game and Fish experts, our students explored how beavers interact with and change their environment. They learned how erosion occurs, how beavers construct dams that create pools and ponds, and how the unique adaptations of beavers help them survive and thrive in Wyoming habitats.
Students didn’t just read about life science—they experienced it. Working alongside Game and Fish experts, our students explored how beavers interact with and change their environment. They learned how erosion occurs, how beavers construct dams that create pools and ponds, and how the unique adaptations of beavers help them survive and thrive in Wyoming habitats.
Eastside 5th Graders and Park County Search and Rescue kicked off their Youth Readiness Series on Friday.
TRANSPORTATION: To clear up any confusion, the split routes today do NOT affect the DEER bus route. Thank you, and please call with any questions! 307-587-2851
Summer Quilting Camp Students Shine at the Park County & Wyoming State Fairs! 🎉🧵
Taren Robinson - 1st place Wyoming State Fair (participant in the program from Powell Middle School)
Makinley Undeberg - 6th place, Wyoming State Fair
Zoey House Brown - 4th place, Wyoming State Fair
Dagny Lee - 1st place and Grand Champion Park County State Fair/5th place Wyoming State Fair
Gaige Tharp - 2nd place, Wyoming State Fair
Olivia Clark - 2nd place, Wyoming State Fair and Wyoming State Quilt Guild Special Award 2nd Place Top Youth
Blayke Tharp - 1st place Park County State Fair/1st place Wyoming State Fair/Wyoming State Quilt Guild Special Award for Top Youth
TRANSPORTATION UPDATE: This Friday, September 18th, due to the number of activities, we will be combining Route 5 - Lizard and Route 1 - Cow. All riders up the North Fork will ride the Suburban from the Middle School to their destination. All riders in town and up the South Fork will ride the Lizard bus to their destination. Route lists have been posted on the Park6 website, under Transportation. Please call the office with any questions at 307-587-2851. Thank you
The public may tune into the September 15 Regular Board Meeting of the Park 6 Trustees by using this link: https://boxcast.tv/view/september-15-2026-regular-meeting-of-the-park-6-board-of-trustees-aswqmzgdyakyiwnbol3u?_gl=1*t9rhzp*_gcl_au*MjA3MTc3MjUzMC4xNzg3NzUyMTU4LjE0MzM1MjQ2ODMuMTc4Nzc1MjE2Mi4xNzg3NzUyMTYxLjMyNTY4ODgwLjE3ODc3NTIxNjIuMTc4Nzc1MjE2MQ..*_ga*MTAxNjE3NDMyMi4xNzg3NzUyMTU3*_ga_PXBBF7HVWQ*czE3ODc3NTIxNTgkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODc3NTI1MTckajYwJGwwJGgw
PEST CONTROL NOTICE 2026/2027
