Platte County School District #1
In addition to regular kindergarten through second grade classes, with low teacher/student ratios, Libbey Elementary offers Special Education courses, ESL, counseling, group therapy, and speech pathology. The philosophy of the school is to instill a love for learning, and to prepare and challenge students to become active learners.
West Elementary focuses on providing a safe place for student learning and helps to prepare students for the transition to middle school. They offer courses for third-grade to fifth-grade, along with Special Education, and ESL classes.
Wheatland Middle School (WMS) is a comprehensive, student-oriented school, focusing on teaching the whole child. The school promotes partnerships between staff, students, and the community. WMS serves students in the sixth through eighth grades, encouraging a rich learning environment both inside and outside of the classroom. Students have the opportunity to take math, language arts, PE, social studies and science, as well as courses in art, music, computers, life skills, industrial arts and health. Additional classroom options include band, choir, Hispanic culture, study skills, engineering, weight lifting and much more.
Wheatland High School (WHS) is committed to the success of every student by preparing them for a future career path. The staff works together in a positive learning environment. There is continual encouragement to participate fully in academic and extra-curricular activities.
Glendo High School also develops students skills by advancing their training and education. There is an important focus on college-bound students and vocational opportunities.
Chugwater Schools concentrate on a different theme each year to promote a positive environment for learning and commitment. The classrooms are for kindergarten through twelfth grade. The school focuses on community support, giving residents an avenue to express their concerns and ideas for the school. There is a focus on developing a strong curriculum to make great strides in the needs of students. Chugwater focuses on a coordinated health plan to help students stay healthy and learn better and faster.
Libbey Elementary - Grades K - 2 Wheatland
West Elementary - Grades 3 - 5 Wheatland
Wheatland Middle School - Grades 6 - 8 Wheatland
Wheatland High School - Grades 9 - 12 Wheatland