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Lincoln County news for Friday, October 23, 2026

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Education · Lincoln County

Lincoln County School District Board Recap: Oct. 13 Meeting Highlights

The Lincoln County School District #2 Board of Trustees met on Wednesday, October 13, to discuss facility upgrades, attendance goals, and enrollment trends. Superintendent Matt Erickson reported district-wide attendance at 82.3% and outlined a goal to increase it by five percentage points through student surveys. The board also approved a transition to Liberty Mutual Insurance and authorized electronic door access systems for improved campus security. Additionally, the board voted to extend the superintendent's contract from a two-year to a three-year cycle.

Source: Star Valley Independent Read the full story ↗

Education · Afton, WY

Star Valley High Marching Braves Win First-Ever 3A State Band Championship

Star Valley High School's Marching Braves won the 3A State Marching Band Championship at the 2026 Wyoming State Marching Festival on Saturday, October 17, at the Casper Ford Events Center. The band earned a Superior rating and 700 points, capturing four of five Caption Awards in Music, Marching, Colorguard, and Woodwinds. Band Director Kurt Sand confirmed this is the first marching band state championship for the Braves, who finished second last year by half a point. This year's show, titled "Desert Winds," featured an Egyptian theme with three movements and was led primarily by student leaders.

Source: Star Valley Independent Read the full story ↗