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Students are NOT to arrive BEFORE 8:10am

  • Breakfast served in Gym – 8:10am – 8:30am
  • First Bell – 8:30am
  • Tardy Bell – 8:35am
  • Lunch Times
  • K – 3: 12:10pm – 12:30pm
  • 4 – 6: 12:35pm – 12:55pm
  • Dismissal Bell – 3:35pm
  • Early Release Dismissal – 12:15pm

Mission: 

The mission of Gilchrist Elementary School is to develop all students into self-directed lifelong learners and productive citizens. We will accomplish this by providing a safe, nurturing environment where a positive, professional staff will ensure a challenging and relevant curriculum.  

Vision: 

Make a positive difference.  

GILCHRIST 
1108 Happy Jack Road—771-2285 

  • Vision: Make a positive difference. 
  • Active, involved PTO. 
  • Active, involved student council. 
  • PBIS Behavior Supports and 
  • Longhorn Legend program to promote great behaviors. 
  • Social emotional learning course. 
  • Olweus anti-bullying program. 
  • Small classes with individual instruction. 
  • Robotics program. 
  • 2011 Blue Ribbon School and have exceeded expectations multiple years.

  • Students are NOT to arrive BEFORE 8:10am

    • Breakfast served in Gym – 8:10am – 8:30am
    • First Bell – 8:30am
    • Tardy Bell – 8:35am
    • Lunch Times
    • K – 3: 12:10pm – 12:30pm
    • 4 – 6: 12:35pm – 12:55pm
    • Dismissal Bell – 3:35pm
    • Early Release Dismissal – 12:15pm

  • Mission: 

    The mission of Gilchrist Elementary School is to develop all students into self-directed lifelong learners and productive citizens. We will accomplish this by providing a safe, nurturing environment where a positive, professional staff will ensure a challenging and relevant curriculum.  

    Vision: 

    Make a positive difference.  

  • GILCHRIST 
    1108 Happy Jack Road—771-2285 

    • Vision: Make a positive difference. 
    • Active, involved PTO. 
    • Active, involved student council. 
    • PBIS Behavior Supports and 
    • Longhorn Legend program to promote great behaviors. 
    • Social emotional learning course. 
    • Olweus anti-bullying program. 
    • Small classes with individual instruction. 
    • Robotics program. 
    • 2011 Blue Ribbon School and have exceeded expectations multiple years.

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Contact Information

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Principal – Barbara Leiseth

1108 Happy Jack Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009

Main Phone: (307) 771-2285

Email: gilchrist@laramie1.org

Grades: Kindergarten – 6th

Office Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

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