“The thought of just saying that you can hire anyone without certification, to me, is a disservice to our kids.”

For the second year in a row, Saratoga High School (SMHS) junior Bennett Keel has been accepted into the All-State Concert Band. He is the only student from Carbon County to play in the band.

To be considered, Keel was required to send an audition recording of his trombone playing by October 28, 2024.

Forty two students, between second and seventh grade, competed in the 2025 Saratoga Spelling Bee at the Platte Valley Community Center's Fine Arts Theatre on Friday, January 17.

After 16 rounds and 170 words, Kooper Hull outspelt fellow 7th grader Wynn Sewell to take first place in the Bee. Sixth Grader Tylie Christen finished third. Hull, Sewell and Christen all received a medal and gift card to Sunny Cup.

Saratoga Elementary School Interventionist ReAnn Follum presented the LTRS program to the Carbon County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees (CCSD2) at the December 16, 2024 meeting.

LTRS stands for Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling.

12th GRADE

4.0 Honor Roll

Allie Condict, Madison Johnson, Josie Little, Cheyenne McCormick, Aspen Sewell

3.5 Honor Roll

Tyler Bangs, Karlee Boyles, Sophia Diaz, Bailey Glode, Sophia Grubb, Allyster Ingraham, Jaida Jennings, Jerahleigh Johnson, Milan Scott

3.0 Honor Roll

Douglas Anderson, Kanean Roberts, Decker Sipe, Skyler Wood

During the December 16, 2024 Carbon County School District No. 2 (CCSD2) meeting for the Board of Trustees' meeting, the annual reorganization of the board took place. Reelected as chairperson was Kassie Westring, Joe Gaspari was reelected vice chairperson, Nick Wamsley was reelected as clerk and Georgia Miller remained as treasurer.

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