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Dildine
4312 Van Buren Ave.—771-2320
Dildine Elementary
is one of the largest
elementary schools in
Wyoming, serving nearly
500 students. The school
was named after Frank
R. Dildine, who came
to Cheyenne in 1901.
The students of Dildine
Elementary benefit from a staff dedicated to improving
student achievement and a highly active PTO. Recent
school-wide interventions have focused to increase
mathematical computational fluency, reading comprehension
and responsible interactions among peers and
adults. Interventions such as introducing new instructional
strategies, technology, parent training and studentincentive
programs have been designed to aid in reaching
these goals.
Fairview
2801 E. 10th St.—771-2610
Fairview and Lebhart
are sister elementary
schools located in East
Cheyenne. Lebhart is a
primary school serving
grades K–2 (four sections
of kindergarten, four of
first grade and two of
second grade with approximately
130 students) while the intermediate school,
Fairview, serves grades 3–6 (two sections each of third
through sixth grades with approximately 130 students).
Both schools have networked computer labs and tutors
to assist students who need additional academic support.
Monthly activities are planned to provide families an opportunity
for recreation and academic enrichment. The
schools’ improvement plan focuses on improving student
achievement in reading, math and writing skills.
Freedom
4500 Happy Jack
Road—771-2305
Freedom Elementary
serves as the neighborhood
school for military
children who reside on
Warren Air Force Base.
This new facility utilizes state-of-the-art wireless technology.
Freedom houses two sections of kindergarten
through fifth grades and one section of sixth grade. The
kindergarten programs are full-day and class-size reduc-
for modeling excellent citizenship.
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tion occurs in first grade; thereby three reduced-size first
grade classes are part of Freedom’s educational program.
A dedicated staff with high levels of expertise places
emphasis on providing students a solid academic foundation
and offering students academic challenges. The
mission of Freedom Elementary is “Maximize Learning.”
The school’s vision is “Educational Excellence.”
Gilchrist
1108 Happy Jack Road—771-2285
Gilchrist Elementary
School is a rural school,
which serves as the focal
point for the local community.
Built in 1984,
the aesthetically pleasing
facility is home to 124
students in grades K–6.
Bolstered by an active
PTO, a highly committed
staff focuses instructional efforts on the development of
skills that will enable students to become self-directed
lifelong learners and productive citizens. The computer
lab and library were recently remodeled providing
students with up-to-date technological enhancements to
support classroom instruction. Current school-wide initiatives
aimed at increasing student achievement include
implementation of Professional Learning Communities,
a team approach to Guided Reading, an Extended Day
Learning program, monthly Student Recognition Assemblies
and emphasis on the Six Traits of Writing.
Goins
201 S. Cribbon Ave.—771-2620
Goins Elementary
works collaboratively with
parents to ensure that
each child’s academic,
social, emotional and
physical development is
enhanced as a result of
the educational experience.
High behavioral
and academic standards are maintained with the goal of
helping students become lifelong learners and productive
citizens. The building NCA Steering Committee
is responsible for developing a comprehensive school
improvement plan. Goins’ goals are to improve students’
math and reading skills. Intervention techniques utilizing
teaching strategies, curricular materials, technology,
home support and parent training/involvement are
designed to support these goals. Students receive incentives
for meeting behavioral expectations, meeting high
academic standards, attendance, and perseverance and