Glendo Preschool In Jeopardy

In 2020, Glendo Schools created a pre-kindergarten program. Over 20 children have benefited from the program. Pre-kindergarten is not funded by the State of Wyoming, through the years, a variety of sources have been utilized to pay for the program. A vital grant is no longer available for the school year 2025-2026, leaving a funding shortfall of up to $60,000 for the program. 

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports, “From the ages of birth to 5, children’s brains are developing rapidly and their capacity for learning is unparalleled. In these formative years, children are laying the cognitive and behavioral foundation for the rest of their development and learning.” K-2  teacher, Brooke Eller said, “Preschool has been beneficial to those kindergartners who come in not necessarily academic wise… just knowing how to follow a routine, a direction, and come in and have some social skills and to regulate themselves. That’s huge.”  

Stakeholders have teamed up with Keep Glendo Great to secure funding, Keep Glendo Great has applied for $30,000 worth of grants, the actual funding shortfall is unknown, however, possible excess donations will be used to fund the program for future years. Local donations can be made to Keep Glendo Great P.O. Box 66, Glendo WY 82213. Keep Glendo Great is 501 c.3 and all donations are tax deductible.