, 1922-08-17
COUNTY SCHOOL NOTES
Pass Greek Basin school-On A,

Pass Greek Basin School-On Aug.
4 the Pass Creek Basin schOol and
the White school united in a fair and
entertainment at the Pass Creek
Basin school. The pupils of the two
ment, consisting Of recitations. songs
and piano selections. After the pro-
gram the guests were invited to the
school room where the work of the
year was placed on display. The dis
play was worthy Of much larger
schools than those represented. The
display consisted of work in art. pen
manship, booklets Of the regular
work in the various subjects, sewing.
clay modelling and basket weaving.
The work in sewing and basketry de
serves special mention, being of es-
pecial merit. Miss Weldon. who has
been in charge OF the two schools
with Mrs. C~heesbrough, who is now
in charge Of the Pass Creek Basin
school. deserves a great deal OF
credit for the excellent work done.
After the exhibit the guests. number
ing some thirty, were invited to the
grove, where delicious cake and ice
cream were served. Awards of red
and blue ribbons were given the
various exhibits by the County Su-
perintendent, Helen A. Irving.
The various schools Of the county
will open during the asst week of
August and the first week of Septem-
Der. Teachers have been elected in
practically all the schools of the
county and all will be ready to begin
work on time. 1t is hoped that this
will prove the most profitable year in
the schools Of the county.
The County Institute will be held
in Cheyenne October 9th to 18th. in
conjunction with Platte, Goshen,
Laramie counties and the State
Teachers Association. An excellent
program has been planned for this
occasion with men and women of ma
tional reputation as speakers. 1t is
hoped that 1t will prove more bene-
fetal and more entertaining thar the
ordinary County Institute.
In beginning the new years work
it is wise t. look over the work OF
the preceding year. In this connec
ton a sun of the work of the
county for the year 1921-1922 and a
financial statement as contained in
the county superintendent report is
given here.
During the year 1921-1922 the
number Of perfect attendance certifi-
Gates issued doubled Thai of any pre-
ceding year. 1t is hoped that the
number may be correspondingly in
creased this year..
Spelling certificates for five
months perfect spelling grades were
issued to some twenty pupils of the
county. 1t Is hoped that this num-
Der may increase this year.
The County Spelling Contest held
April / was a great success and the
county champions are nov looking
forward to the State Spelling Con
test, which will be held in Douglas
September IA, at 10 a. m. Miss Ella
Huhtala, of Hanna, with Charles
Alsop as alternate, will represent
Carbon county at the state contest
Medals will be awarded the three
best spoilers at the state contest.
gold, a silver and a bronze medal
Carbon county feels sur that witt
its representatives we may claim the
championship of the state after this
contest.
Another spelling contest will be
held this veal to which all the
schools of the county will be LOOKING
forward during the year. 1t Is
planned to add additional features tc
the spelling contest this year.
The schools throughout the county
earnestly solicit the cooperation OF
the patrons and pupils in making this
the best school year of their history,
1921 = 1922
Number of schools in county, So.
Enrolment. 2259.
Aggregate attendance, 288,83S.
Average length of term, 1853.
Average daily attendance, so.
High School enrolment, $40.
Number OF children In county be-
tween 6 and 21, census, 2,741.
Number attending school outside
districts, 148.
Number of children between Z and
Is, not attending school, 1877.
Number of children between Z and