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The Last Beekeeper
EHMS Librarian Lara Rude welcomed the author, as the culmination of the annual school-wide book study. For weeks during the daily advisory period, Ms. Rude coordinated reading and activities related to the dystopian novel that “follows twelve-year-old Yolanda Cicerón as she fights to save the last known beehive in the world from extinction against nearly insurmountable obstacles.” * (Goodreads)
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EHMS Student Hits All The Right Notes
A 7th grader from Ecker Hill Middle School was selected as the first alternate for Utah All-State Junior High Band in the euphonium section. Nathan Brown auditioned amongst 500 students from over 60 Utah schools to create this year's ensemble and was selected 5th. Students ranged from 6th through 9th grade. “My brother is a tuba player, and he really encouraged me to try for All-State Band,” said Brown. “Band at Ecker is amazing, especially playing the euphonium. I love the articulations and versatility. ”
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December 2, 2022 National Special Education Day
PARK CITY, UTAH – December 2nd marks the 47th anniversary of the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) into law. The Federal legislation assured access to children with special needs to a free and quality public education. IDEA is the foundation of Special Education in the U.S. and assures access and appropriate education for all students with special needs. Celebrating Special Education Day is all about recognizing the milestones of progress made since the 1975 signing of IDEA,” said Park City School District Special Education Director Jaclyn Knapp. “We’ve made such strides with the climate and culture in Special Education since IDEA. In my career, there has been a growing recognition of the rights of kids.”
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Park City School District kicks off #AscendTogether employee recognition
As part of an ongoing employee recognition and to help celebrate American Education Week, November 13-19, the Park City School District asked its 57 new employees (22-23 school year) to share stories of support they received from their veteran counterparts. PCSD believes retention is the best recruitment tactic, and wants to recognize those employees who are not only fulfilling their own responsibilities, but have gone above and beyond, both personally and professionally, for our newest employees - and ultimately students.
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Park City School District Celebrates Veterans
Schools across Park City School District held Veterans Day celebrations to honor the men and women in their communities who have served in the United States military. Families and local service members connected to the schools were invited to attend ceremonies at Jeremy Ranch Elementary, Mcpolin Elementary, Parley’s Park Elementary, and Trailside Elementary on November 11, 2022.
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PCSD Board of Education adopts amended Policy 9050 to include ‘Sensitive Materials in Schools’
On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, the Park City School Board adopted an amended Instructional and Library Materials Policy 9050 to include required components of House Bill 374, Utah Code 53G-10-102, and Utah State Board of Education Rule 277-628 regarding ‘Sensitive Materials in Schools.’
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New Business Administrator for Park City School District Named
J. Randall Upton was unanimously approved by the Park City School District Board of Education, during their regularly scheduled meeting on October 18, 2022, as the district’s new Business Administrator. Upton was sworn into office that evening and will officially begin his duties on October 31, 2022.
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Online Registration 22/23
Student enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year is now open.
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Ecker Hill Middle School Named National School to Watch
Ecker Hill Middle School has achieved its third re-designation as a National Schools To Watch. What does it mean to be a School to Watch School? Schools to Watch seeks to recognize diverse, high-performing, growth-oriented middle grades schools to demonstrate what all middle grades schools are capable of achieving.
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PCSD Administrative Changes SY 22-23
PARK CITY, UT (June 22, 2022) – Jack Welch once stated, “Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others. Park City School District is pleased to announce three administrative changes that will allow these leaders to have success in growing colleagues and students. In an organization, one leadership shift can create a domino effect, as is the case that facilitated these changes.
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