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Summit Academy focuses on individualized instruction for academic success

Oct 04, 2021 11:44AM ● By Julie Slama

“We want to meet the needs of all our students at our school and take them from where they are to grow,” Summit Academy Principal Lindy Hatch said.

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Elementary fun runs bring ‘fun’ to run

Oct 04, 2021 11:42AM ● By Julie Slama

Three Draper elementary schools scheduled fall fun runs; many grade schools hold them as fundraisers as a way to promote fitness and gain funds for PTA-sponsored activities.

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Corner Canyon High School student takes it upon herself to gather donations for Bell View Elementary students

Oct 04, 2021 11:41AM ● By Julie Slama

When Corner Canyon High School senior Emilee Larisch learned the plight of some lower socio-economic students, she said “it broke my heart” so she went about seeking contributions to provide them with some necessities for this school year.

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Juan Diego Catholic High theatre season to include ‘Freaky Friday,’ ‘She Kills Monsters’

Oct 04, 2021 11:39AM ● By Julie Slama

Juan Diego Catholic High theatre productions this season will explore family relationships through heartfelt comedy in “Freaky Friday” and “She Kills Monsters.”

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Corner Canyon thespians seize the day, bringing ‘Newsies’ to school stage

Oct 04, 2021 11:37AM ● By Julie Slama

Almost double the number of Corner Canyon High School students auditioned for “Newsies” because “they’re excited to come back and be a part of the musical, be part of the school again,” said the theatre director.

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Canyons’ schools continue to get updated logos, mascots

Oct 04, 2021 11:09AM ● By Julie Slama

“I like to make the logos personal to communicate the feel of each community. I want it to resonate with the kids, so they’re excited about their school,” said Canyons School District graphic designer who has updated 31 of the 50 school mascots.

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Local school districts join mass-action lawsuit against e-cigarette maker, Juul Labs

Oct 04, 2021 11:07AM ● By Julie Slama

Local school districts join a mass-action lawsuit saying Juul Labs intentionally marketing harmful e-cigarettes to children and want them to be held responsible.

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Area high school principals reflect on lessons learned from COVID-19

Sep 15, 2021 01:08PM ● By Julie Slama

From engaging students to testing to stay, area principals learn lessons from COVID-19.

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School districts face rising costs in construction materials

Sep 13, 2021 09:56AM ● By Julie Slama

Explosive costs could curtail future projects, alternate ways of funding construction.

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Willow Springs PTA president honored for her innovative thinking during pandemic

Sep 07, 2021 02:55PM ● By Julie Slama

State PTA recognized local school PTA president for innovative leadership during COVID-19; her board member explains: Karen Hunter “doesn’t get flustered. She said, ‘If we can’t do that, let’s try this.’ Nothing is a big deal and she just figured out something else and went forward.”

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