The school known as Ralph Witters Elementary was first built as Springview School in 1952. At that time, Ralph Witters was the principal of another Thermopolis elementary building, Hill School. He had begun as principal of Hill School in 1946 and would continue in this role for more than 30 years, retiring in 1978.
By 1994, growing student enrollment moved the fourth and fifth-grade students to Lucerne Intermediate School, just north of Thermopolis. Construction on another addition to Ralph Witters began in 2006 and was completed for the 2007-08 school year. With the newly expanded building, the fourth and fifth graders returned to the building, bringing Ralph Witters back to its original purpose as a school for all students in kindergarten through fourth grade.
244 students
8:1 student/teacher ratio
My journey has since led me to become the principal of Ralph Witters Elementary School. The staff, students, and parents at our school are exceptional. Everyone involved puts students first. We are very proud of our students and their accomplishments and we will continue to set goals with high expectations for student learning.
My husband Brandon and I have a preschool son. Someday we look forward to our own son learning from the outstanding educators at Hot Springs County School District.
At Ralph Witters Elementary we believe it is everyone’s responsibility to empower children with the creative, intellectual, and decision-making skills necessary for them to become academically, socially, physically, and emotionally successful and responsible. With that in mind, parents are invited to be active participants in our school. Whether you are a classroom volunteer, a member of the PTO, you participate in special events, or you are a member of our site council, you are encouraged to be involved! Research on schools clearly demonstrates that parent participation in their child’s school coincides with a greater likelihood of academic success for their child.
My door is always open for questions you may have and I look forward to working with all of you!
RWE Current Reopening Plans for Tier I (7/22/20)
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Who is providing the kids with masks when they can’t social distance?
School Supply List for All RWE Students
– Backpack
– Tennis Shoes for PE
– 12 Pack of #2 Pencils (Dixon Ticonderoga brand preferred)
– A 3 Pack of Large Pink Erasers
These are the only items we are requiring students to bring for school supplies this year. The remaining materials that the classrooms need will be provided this year through our Title I Federal Grant.
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What about headphones?
Anyone know about middle School
Lisa Williams
As a reminder, class lists will be posted on the front doors of RWE on August 4th. Have a great rest of your summer and be looking for more updates coming soon!
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Ralph Witters Elementary School is excited to announce that Kinley Taylor was named Wyoming’s recipient of the National University System-Sanford Teacher Award. She was honored on Wednesday evening via Zoom with teachers from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. She will receive $10,000 in recognition of her work supporting student development and achievement. Congratulations Mrs. Taylor! RWE is so proud of you!
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How exciting! Congratulations! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Congratulations Kinley!! We have loved having you teach our littles. First Briar, then Bain! Hopefully Halen in the fall. You are an amazing teacher!
Congratulations! You are a wonderful teacher and well deserving of this award!
Thank you, all!!! I was very humbled and so surprised!! I work with so many incredible people and am beyond blessed God put me in this profession and back in Thermopolis to continue being a Bobcat!!
Congratulations you deserve it your an amazing teacher! Khloe misses you!
Congratulations Kinley!! What an amazing honor!!
Congratulations , what an honor!
That is so awesome Kinley Taylor. You are an amazing teacher and deserve this so much
So awesome! Congrats, Kinley!
Congratulations, Kinley!
Wow!!! Impressive and well deserved!!! Love ya!💕
Congratulations Kinley.🎉🎉
Congratulations 🙌👏
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉
Love you Nini!!! I'm so proud of you!!
Congrats!
Wow! That is awesome!!! Nice job Kinley Taylor!!!
You deserve this Kinley Taylor!!!!
Awesome!
Congratulations 🎉
Congratulations Kinley!!
Congratulations, Kinley! Brava!
Congrats Kinley Taylor, you deserve this!
Happy Retirement Connie Dickinson!!! Today starts a whole new chapter for you but we have been so blessed to have you for 22 amazing years! The staff, students, and community will miss having you at RWE! We wish you the very best for all your amazing adventures to come! ❤️
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Thank you for the wonderful surprise!!! Thank you for your amazing friendship over the years. I have loved it. I will miss you all! Thanks for everything! God bless each of you ♥️ Miss Connie
Congratulations Connie. You are going to love retirement. 🎉🎉
Happy retirement Miss Connie!! You will be missed! Thanks for helping take such good care of our kiddos. ♥️
Happy anniversary connie and nice tree! What kind?
We will miss you so much! Thank you for everything you have done for the kiddos! Enjoy your you time! 😉 🥳💝
Congrats Connie! I can't believe it has been 22 years! That was after my elementary days! My lord that makes me feel old! 😂
Connie you have been such a blessing! Enjoy your new journeys!
Happy retirement Mrs Connie. You are an absolute sweetheart and I miss seeing ur face when we lived in thermopolis
Congratulations, Connie!!
So sorry to see you go! You will be missed but so happy for your next adventure!
So happy for you. Congratulations 🎊🎈🎉🍾
Congratulations Connie..
Congratulations Connie!
Congratulations Connie
Awww congrats we sure will miss you
Thanks again for all you did for me with Anthony
Congratulations!
I wish you the best Connie.
Congratulations 🎊🎉🍾🎈
Oh no! Congratulations, Connie Lynam Dickinson but we'll miss you!
