Check out the Summer Meal Program information below!
WCSD#1 School Board Meeting Notice
To the Washakie #1 Community:
UPDATE - Canvas Instructure Breach Incident
Washakie #1 was notified last evening by Steve Daly, CEO Instructure that they have "reached an agreement" with the unauthorized actor involved in this incident. All data were returned, and we have been assured that any data gathered (from any university or K-12 school) will not be further shared on the dark web or elsewhere. Their cybersecurity insurance team received proof that all copies of data were deleted, and that no Canvas Instructure customers will be extorted - publicly or otherwise.
While core learning data (course content, assignment submission, account credentials) for Worland schools was not compromised, Washakie #1 felt it necessary to follow through with training and efforts to protect student privacy. All students with internal school emails have gone through password reset protocol forcing strong password rules. In addition, all students in grades 6-12 received lessons on email security and the ever-increasing potential for phishing scams. Students were instructed to protect their passwords, never to use the same password for multiple accounts, to watch for fake accounts, and to consult an adult if something seems wrong. For personal accounts, students were advised to use multifactor authentication whenever possible - especially with personal financial accounts.
As additional information comes in regarding the Canvas Instructure incident, we will keep you informed.
UPDATE - Canvas Instructure Breach Incident
Washakie #1 was notified last evening by Steve Daly, CEO Instructure that they have "reached an agreement" with the unauthorized actor involved in this incident. All data were returned, and we have been assured that any data gathered (from any university or K-12 school) will not be further shared on the dark web or elsewhere. Their cybersecurity insurance team received proof that all copies of data were deleted, and that no Canvas Instructure customers will be extorted - publicly or otherwise.
While core learning data (course content, assignment submission, account credentials) for Worland schools was not compromised, Washakie #1 felt it necessary to follow through with training and efforts to protect student privacy. All students with internal school emails have gone through password reset protocol forcing strong password rules. In addition, all students in grades 6-12 received lessons on email security and the ever-increasing potential for phishing scams. Students were instructed to protect their passwords, never to use the same password for multiple accounts, to watch for fake accounts, and to consult an adult if something seems wrong. For personal accounts, students were advised to use multifactor authentication whenever possible - especially with personal financial accounts.
As additional information comes in regarding the Canvas Instructure incident, we will keep you informed.
To the Washakie #1 Community:
By now you may have heard on the news that universities and K-12 schools across the country have been impacted by a data breach involving Canvas, the Learning Management System (LMS); all Canvas sites appear to have been shut down. The Wyoming Cyber Assistance Response Effort (CARE) Team is aware of, and is monitoring, the situation.
As a precautionary measure, District and Building Administrators will guide students through the password reset process, with brief lessons on Data Privacy and Online Safety measures. As new information comes in we will let you know.
Summer food program info...
WCSD#1 School Board Meeting Notice
Come support Worland Braves Soccer Monday night!
WYTOPP testing for 3rd graders this week. Parents Wednesday and Thursday our 3rd grade students will take part in their first WYTOPP state testing experience. Please make sure your child goes to sleep early and has a solid breakfast to get them through the day. They will need the brain power! Wednesday school will be serving breakfast burritos with Mrs. Horath's salsa, Thursday will be breakfast sandwiches. (Don't worry, Friday will be long john donut day!) If your child is still sick, please keep them home, we will have a testing retake day for them... we don't want to spread the germs already going around.
Thanks for supporting your South Side Falcon!
Thanks for supporting your South Side Falcon!
The sickness is real! We have a large number of students going home with vomiting, and a different number going home with fever. REMINDER... Students should stay home 24 hours fever free (no Tylenol/Advil) and/or 24 hours vomit free.
This Friday April 17th! Join WEPTO and South Side for Movie Night. Zootopia 2 will be showing, bring your chairs, enjoy free popcorn and buy pizza by the slice here! See you at 5:30!
3rd grade challenge! Next week 3rd graders will be taking their first WYTOPP state test. Teachers have challenged students to read and follow directions in the test. Here are their reward opportunities...
Egg Drop! Many eggs survived, only 3 exploded! I'm proud of all the inventive designs. Great job 3rd graders.
Dear School Community:
We are aware that fake text messages are being sent to parents stating that school buildings will be closed today, Friday, April 10th, due to a water main break. This information is not true. School is in session as normal today. Please rely only on official communication from the school district for accurate updates.
Thank you,
WCSD#1
We are aware that fake text messages are being sent to parents stating that school buildings will be closed today, Friday, April 10th, due to a water main break. This information is not true. School is in session as normal today. Please rely only on official communication from the school district for accurate updates.
Thank you,
WCSD#1
School is in session and open today! Many messages are going around stating there is a water main break here at South Side. This is not true, we have an exciting Egg Drop planned for today and will be tossing it from above! See you soon!
WCSD#1 Board of Trustees will have a Budget Work Session on Monday, April 13th at 5:00pm at the Administration Office (1900 Howell Ave).
Enjoy your three day weekend!
Congratulations to Mrs. Krejci's class for earning this week's Falcon Flyer Class Award. Great job for following Southside hallway expectations!
Parents- Bloomz is currently down, on their end.
If you need to reach a teacher or a student please contact the office.
A special thank you to all our school paraprofessionals, they help our students in so many ways daily. You are a big part of the South Side village!
