Nomination Form: Superintendent Degenfelder's 2026 Tour of Excellence

Nomination Form: Superintendent Degenfelder's 2026 Tour of Excellence

State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder is seeking to highlight Wyoming schools that demonstrate leadership and innovation in Patriotic Efforts and Career and Technical Education (CTE). Selected schools will serve as official stops on the 2026 Tour of Excellence this spring. Submission Deadline: February 18, 2026
Nominator Information

This section identifies the school leader submitting the nomination.
Nominator Name*

First NameLast Name
Nominator Title*
Nominator Email*
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District & School Information

This section identifies the Wyoming district & school being nominated for a Tour of Excellence visit.
District*
District Superintendent*

First NameLast Name
School Name*
School Website URL*
School Principal Name*

First NameLast Name
School Principal Email*
example@example.com
Category Selection

Clearly state if you are nominating for Civic Nomination (Patriotic Schools), CTE, or both. Please select the category for which you are nominating this school. (Check all that apply).
Please select the category for which you are nominating this school. (Check all that apply).*

Patriotic School Nomination - Highlighting civic and historical knowledge in action, respect for national symbols, veteran connections, and a commitment to excellence in patriotic education.CTE Excellence Nomination - Highlighting community partnerships, applied leadership in technical spaces, service through skilled trades, and mentorship that prepares students to be both skilled professionals and engaged citizens.
Actionable Steps

In the space below, provide a short description (approx. 250–500 words) of the program or initiative and its impact on students. Please address the prompt(s) that corresponds with your selection in Section II:
Patriotic School Nomination: Describe how your school is a leader in civic and historical knowledge in action. Provide details on how the program fosters respect for national symbols, builds meaningful veteran connections, and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in patriotic education.

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CTE Excellence Nomination: Describe how your school highlights community partnerships and applied leadership in technical spaces. Provide details on how the program utilizes service through skilled trades and mentorship to prepare students to be both skilled professionals and engaged citizens.

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Concrete Examples:

Include evidence that tells your school’s story. You may provide links to digital content or upload files below. Note: Please create ONE document or PDF that houses all of your concrete examples for our selection committee to review.
Measurable Outcomes & Student Impact: Please describe the data or metrics that demonstrate the success of this program. For Patriotic Schools: Include student participation rates in civic events, growth in social studies assessments, or engagement in school-wide patriotic initiatives. For CTE: Include industry-recognized certifications earned, internship completion rates, or technical skill proficiency.
Student Success Stories: Share a brief anecdote or a specific example of a student who has thrived because of this program. How did this initiative specifically change their trajectory, prepare them for a career, or deepen their understanding of citizenship?*

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Community Feedback & Partnerships: How has the broader community responded to these efforts? Please share feedback or testimonials from local veterans’ organizations, industry partners, mentors, or parents. How have these partnerships strengthened the program?*
Event Alignment & Significance: What specific events has your school hosted (or participated in) that align with this nomination? Please describe these events and explain why they are significant to your school’s mission of excellence in patriotic efforts or CTE.*
Upcoming Spring Opportunities: Please share any aligned events your school has coming up this spring that may align with your nomination. Note: This information helps our team coordinate potential visit dates for the Tour of Excellence.
Supporting Documentation (Optional) If you have photos, event programs, or syllabi that further illustrate the points made in your essays above, please upload them here. File Upload (Allows Multiple - Cap at 10)

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Nomination Form: Superintendent Degenfelder's 2026 Tour of Excellence

Nominator Information

District & School Information

Category Selection

Actionable Steps

Concrete Examples: