Lincoln County School District No. 1

06/17/2026

"Protecting the “Hard Work of Learning”
Think of a skill you are really good at or proud of. Were you great at it the first time you tried it? Chances are, if it is a complex skill at all, that your first attempt was not legendary. And it’s almost assured that through hard work and repetition, you are much better at it now than you were when you just started.
Just like building skills. Learning is not instant. In fact, learning is hard work; it demands time and effort. The act of wrestling with a difficult concept, failing, and trying again is the exact process through which the brain build neural pathways. This “desirable difficulty” serves as the foundation for students’ critical thinking.
When students have access to “instant answer”machines in their pockets and on their computers, the temptation to skip the learning process is strong. But avoiding the learning process by using AI to write an essay or copying answers from a friend undercuts our knowledge base and damages our ability and resilience to solve problems. While short-cutting the learning process may get us a grade, we lose out on the learning. The knowledge we gain and the thinking and mindset skills we develop are the true prizes of an education that we will need to thrive in the future.
At KJSHS, we are committed to protecting the integrity of the learning process. We work hard to create a space in which students can work through not knowing towards full understanding through the hard work of learning and focus— without the digital “safety net.”
This week’s infographic (once again generated by AI, because Mr Jernigan could not fingerpaint it on this message) speaks to some of the threats presented by digital shortcuts in the learning environment as well as the long-term gains possible by engaging with the difficult work of learning. The parent tip this week focuses on ways to help guide students through homework rather than providing answers.
We Are KR!
- The KJSHS Administration Team

06/15/2026

06/04/2026

Canyon Elementary School wide water fight!! Congratulations to the kids, they read 10,000 books since the first part of March!!!

06/01/2026

The finally celebration assembly of the year!!! The teacher race is off….

Congratulations to the students who displayed all the characters all year long!
Kindergarten: Beauden Hartung
1st grade: Bridger Zobell
2nd grade: Peyton Vickery
3rd grade: Aspen Ogle
4th grade: Bridger Robinson
5th grade: Tya Jernigan
6th grade: Porter Rowland

05/29/2026

We are still ON!!!!
The weather will be exactly what you’d expect in Wyoming… which means

perfect weather for a fun day of golf 😊
We’ll have lunch, games, prizes, and hot coffee ready to go. We’re excited to see you all out there!

Reminder: Don't miss out on this Tournament!!

05/28/2026

📽 Click the link below to watch Ranger Media's final video recapping this school year and get out the tissues as we watch the Seniors 'Sing-Out' of Kemmerer Junior Senior High School for the very last time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYmVJTZraq4&feature=youtu.be

05/28/2026

🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓

You’ve cheered each other on, faced challenges head-on, and created memories that will last a lifetime. Now, you step forward into a new chapter — ready to dream bigger, work harder, and make your mark on the world.

We are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next! 🌟

05/27/2026

The Multitasking Myth

The idea of multitasking has been around for a long time. It is not uncommon to hear someone celebrate the fact that they are “good at multitasking” or “can listen and text at the same time.” Unfortunately, science tells us that, despite their claims, nobody is good at doing multiple tasks simultaneously.

The brain is actually incapable of entertaining two thoughts at once. Instead, it rapidly “switches” between ideas and tasks. Every time we look down at a phone notification or try to carry on a text conversation while participating in an in-person conversation, our brain has to disengage from the in-person task, process the digital information, and then try to re-engage with the in-person setting. This “switching cost” leads to a big drop in long-term memory and understanding.

At KJSHS, we are working hard to protect the “focus state” of our students. Learning complex math, thoughtful literature, or important science requires a high level of sustained attention. When we remove the “ping” of notifications, we free the brain to focus deeply on the learning task at hand.

This week’s infographic (generate by Google Gemini, because stick figures aren’t as good) helps capture this battle for attention between our in-person tasks and the electronic world. The parent tip centers on using the Pomodoro technique to help build focus on the task at hand rather than on our devices. Focus is a skill. Let’s help our students master it.

We Are KR!

- KJSHS Administrative Team