Utah public schools are known for their extensive range of opportunities. School choice is well established in Utah, and the discussion about options for students evolves each year. Locally elected school board members and superintendents work diligently to address the unique needs of students and families in their districts.
Canyons School District recently purchased the former eBay headquarters in Draper. The 215,000 square foot building will enable the district to provide numerous career and technical options to Canyons’ students. Canyons continues to focus on the future.
The Ogden School District started the year with three new teen resource centers. The goal of the teen centers is to remove barriers for students and allow them to focus on academics.
This summer the Utah School for the Blind offered a series of cooking classes at Harmon’s. Students gained a variety of culinary skills including prepping, chopping, plating, and following recipes.
Fifth grade students at Harvest Elementary help kindergarteners at lunch during the first week of school. The fifth grade students are learning through serving.
Six drama teachers from the Cache County School District recently presented two performances of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. The proceeds of both shows will go to support the theater programs in the Cache County School District.
As students and teachers return to school in the Murray City School District, they will notice that the district is embracing the theme Building Our Future Now. By embracing unity, fostering community, empowering our students, and supporting our educators, we are truly Building Our Future Now.
Wasatch County School District fine arts educator, Tricia Bishop, has been chosen to participate in a national project designed to advance arts education practice in schools across the country. Ms. Bishop teaches theater and dance at both Rocky Mountain and Timpanogos Middle Schools.
Carbon School District has implemented the KEY Recognition Program. They are recognizing staff members who demonstrate a key to success – kindness, engaged, or a yes mindset.
Superintendent Hatch, Iron County School District, recently sat down with Parowan Elementary kindergarten teacher to talk about five things adults should remember from kindergarten.
Students continue to excel in Utah’s wonderful public schools. Throughout the school year and into the summer, public schools offer opportunities for all students. The best choice for students is a Utah public school.