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SCSD#2 – Superintendent Scott Stults Resigns to Take New Position

Scott Stults, who has been superintendent of schools at Sheridan County School District#2 for the past five years, is resigning his role to embrace a new chapter in his life.

“This was an unbelievably difficult decision, rooted only in my deep, unwavering passion to impact more students and educators across Wyoming.”

“My career has been fundamentally driven by the belief that every student deserves an exceptional education, and that belief was nurtured and strengthened right here in SCSD2.”

Stults succeeded Craig Dougherty, who announced his retirement in 2020. Stults’ administrative experience began in Casper, where he served as Natrona County High School assistant principal for two years before joining the SCSD2 team in 1998, and being named Superintendent at SCSD#2 in 2021. Last May, he was named 2026 Wyoming Superintendent of the Year.

He said he continues to be truly honored to work alongside the staff of SCSD2. “You have taught me so much, and I cannot express enough gratitude for my time in SCSD2.”

SCSD#1 – Commissioner Vote to Approve Use Permit for Rec Center

On Tuesday, December 2nd, the Sheridan County Commissioners heard input from over 20 SCSD#1 community members who came to give support for the proposed Big Horn Recreation & Early Learning Center. Under consideration was approving a conditional use permit for the Center.

The recreation center will also provide year-round safe, accessible space for youth and school sports, adult fitness, seniors, and community events, like the Tongue River Valley Community Center.

Morgan Stalick, SCSD#1 Trustee, and representative to the SCSD#1 Recreation District Board, talked about how the new center would help the Big Horn sports programs.

The county commissioners, in a three-two vote, moved to approve the Big Horn Recreation & Early Learning Center Conditional Use Permit.

SCSD#3 – House System Controversy

In the past year and a half, SCSD#3 School initiated the Six Houses – One Claw House System. This system has recently sparked controversy, and due in part to the House System, several parents have expressed their intent to remove their student after this semester ends.

One parent was Sam Olson, who said they were considering home school for their youngsters, spoke at the December school board meeting.

On December 17, the Board of Trustees held a listening session for parents and community members about the house system.

Opening the session, three teachers explained the House System. One was teacher Jonathan Broersma.

Several students talked about how beneficial the house system was to them, and several parents and community members were concerned about the lack of transparency about it.

Jake Underwood, community member, expressed his concern about students being withdrawn. He wondered what student numbers was necessary to keep the school open.

Superintendent Chase Christensen said there was no set number of students necessary to keep the school open, and closing a school would the decision of the local school board, not the legislature.