A new year at Big Horn County School District #4

A new year always brings a chance to reflect and reset, and as superintendent of Big Horn County School District No. 4, I’m excited about what lies ahead for our schools.

First, I want to say thank you. We are incredibly fortunate to have such outstanding students; it is so much fun to watch them learn, grow and represent this district, our staff —teachers, support staff, and administrators who show up every day focused on supporting students and helping them succeed. I’m also grateful for our Board of Trustees and their leadership and the trust and encouragement of our community. Our schools are stronger because of these partnerships.

My New Year’s resolution for the district is simple: keep moving forward. That means building on our strengths, being honest about where we can improve, and always keeping students at the center of our decisions. It will involve all of us working together toward the common purpose of strengthening our schools so that they serve our students today and in the years to come.

We have already done a great deal of work with our board, teachers and students to gather information and identify priorities that will help guide our new strategic plan. That work has given us a strong starting point. Our next step is to broaden the conversation by hearing from parents and community members. We value those perspectives and welcome input on what our ultimate goals should be, how we move forward, and the direction our district should take in the years ahead. Please participate in our community/parent stakeholder meetings when given the chance.

Looking forward into 2026, I am excited about the future of Bgh4. We have a strong foundation with dedicated professionals, great students and a caring community. As we move forward together, my focus will be on listening, learning and making thoughtful decisions that benefit our students. I know that by working together and staying focused on our goal of continual improvement, we will continue to strengthen our district and ensure that it serves our students, families, and community well, now and into the future. 

(Keith Campbell is superintendent of Big Horn County School District No. 4)