Early literacy builds the foundation for academic achievement.
Davis School District’s Family Literacy Nights help families support children’s reading and learning from the earliest years through elementary school. Families will participate in hands-on activities, learn practical strategies and choose four sessions tailored to their child’s age, grade and learning needs.
Sessions are designed for children ages 0–3, ages 3–5, kindergarten and first grade, and second and third grade. Sessions will be offered in English and Spanish, with interpretation available in additional languages.
Join us for Early Bird Gets the Worm! at one of two locations:
Nov. 2, 2026
5:45–8:30 p.m.
Woods Cross High School
Nov. 18, 2026
5:45–8:30 p.m.
Northridge High School
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When families have the tools to support literacy at home, they help children build skills that prepare them for future learning and success in school.
Our Davis Head Start preschoolers practiced safely crossing the road, using a pretend road on the playground. The preschoolers dressed up in costumes such as traffic lights, race cars, fire trucks, school buses, police cars and props.
We take all of our students’ safety seriously. Even if it’s as little as dressing up and playing Red Light, Green Light to learn the importance of crossing the street diligently.
She was kind, brave, courageous, humble, intelligent and empathetic towards others. She also loved to learn. Though she enjoyed going to school and participating in school events, she also enjoyed writing poetry and loved to read.
When they discovered the lump on Samantha’s pinky no one knew what it was. She was referred to three doctors: a pediatrician, a dermatologist and finally to an orthopedic hand surgeon to figure out it was a fatty lymphoma.
She underwent surgery in March 2025.
A month after the surgery, they discovered she had the rare type of cancer.
She was not predisposed to get it. It’s also not genetic. It just happened. Samantha fought long and hard and went into remission for four months. On the day of her last chemo in February 2026 (her day to ring the bell), they found another lump.
She fought bravely until the bitter end. Samantha passed away August 15, 2026.
Samantha loved her school and her teachers. This year would have been Samantha’s senior year at Northridge High School. She dreamed of receiving her diploma, attending Weber State University and becoming a hospice nurse.
Samantha’s journey is an inspiration to our students. Whether you already know your plan for after high school or still figuring it out, there are so many opportunities ahead of you. Seniors, think of Samantha as you continue through this year and carry her courage with you.
Give Your Future Kindergartner a Strong Start
Is your student starting kindergarten in fall 2027? Waterford Upstart can help your family prepare!
Davis School District has partnered with Waterford Upstart to offer an early learning program that helps children build foundational skills before kindergarten.
Families receive:
- Fun, personalized reading, math and science lessons in just 15 minutes a day
- Family coaching and resources to support learning at home
- A computer and internet access for families who qualify
Ready to get started?
Visit signup.waterford.org/davisschooldistrict25 or call 1-888-982-9898 to learn more and apply.
Davis High Latinos In Action (LIA) visited the Davis County Animal Care Center. LIA learned about the dedicated staff and discovered various volunteer roles plus the procedures used to track animals and connect them to a forever home.
Davis LIA donated blankets, treats and food for animals at the shelter.
We wanted to show a snippet of what our LIA programs across the district do for the community in honor of Hispanic heritage month.
All schools and district offices will be closed Oct. 15-16.
Oct. 14 is a professional day (no school for students). We hope you enjoy the long weekend!
School will resume Oct. 19.
Strong schools start with strong leadership.
Davis School District is looking for leaders who believe in academic achievement, meaningful connections with students, staff and families, and operational excellence that helps schools thrive.
Interested in learning more about administrative opportunities in DSD? Join us for an Administrative Candidate Informational Meeting on Monday, Oct. 26, at 4 p.m.
Learn more about leadership opportunities, professional growth and what it means to lead in a district committed to student success.
Join us on Zoom: https://davis-k12-ut-us.zoom.us/j/84962951541
A love of reading can start long before a child walks into a kindergarten classroom.
Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, Davis Education Foundation helps children from birth to age 5 receive a free, age-appropriate book mailed directly to their home every month.
Every book creates another opportunity to explore new ideas, build language skills and share a story with someone they love. These early experiences help children build a foundation for learning before they enter kindergarten.
Families can enroll their young readers, and community members can help put more books into little hands through donations.
Learn how to enroll a child or donate to help fund books at https://www.daviseducationfoundation.org/page/impact-early-literacy
Together, we can help more Davis County children build a strong foundation for learning, one book at a time.
This celebration is held twice a year to show appreciation for these new future teachers.
The Director’s Cup is an annual award which has existed for 16 years, and this year’s award is the first time a Davis School District school has received it.
The UIAAA designed the award to be more than athletic performance. The cup recognizes comprehensive school excellence across three core pillars:
• Athletics (40%): Calculated by a school team’s final finishing position in official Utah High School Activities Association State tournaments.
• Academics (40%): Based on the cumulative overall GPA of varsity athletic teams.
• Sportsmanship & Leadership (20%): Evaluated by a school's active participation in state-sponsored student-leadership and sportsmanship initiatives
“This award demonstrates the appreciation for what everyone has done collectively,” said Layton High School Athletic Director Brian Berrong. “Everyone did their part. Everyone lifted where they were and made a difference.”
Congratulations to the players and the coaches for an outstanding season. Go Wildcats!
What they may not see is everything that happens outside that moment.
It’s the teacher who stays a few extra minutes to help an individual student. Who notices when a student needs extra help. Who celebrates a student’s small wins and encourages them to be resilient, persevere and succeed again.
Teachers build academic achievement one lesson at a time, but they also build connection, confidence and a sense of belonging.
Much of their most important work happens in the moments no one sees.
Today, on World Teachers’ Day, we’re grateful for our teachers who show up every day ready to teach, listen, encourage, challenge and care for our students.
Thank them for the difference they make — often in ways students may not understand until years later.
Clinton and Oak Hills elementary school students had a pretty special place to spend their Friday morning — the Utah State Capitol.
The two schools were among eight invited to the statewide Utah Reads Read-A-Thon because of the hard work they put into summer reading and read-a-thon activities.
Students read together in the Capitol rotunda for an hour, heard from Utah First Lady Abby Cox, picked out books to take home and, of course, enjoyed some donuts while they read.
It was a fun way to celebrate something that makes a big difference in student learning: finding great books, building strong literacy skills and celebrating students enjoying reading.
Every day, our custodians do so much more than care for our buildings. They welcome students in the morning, make sure classrooms are ready to learn, notice when something needs to be fixed and help create spaces where students can feel safe, comfortable and ready to learn.
Their work may happen behind the scenes, but it has a direct impact on what happens in the classroom. When students have a clean, cared-for place to learn, they have an environment where they can focus, grow and succeed.
Thank you to our amazing custodians for the care you put into our schools and the students who call them home. Your work matters more than you know.
Isaac spent more than a month in the hospital, missing Christmas and New Year's and even celebrating his 10th birthday from a hospital room. Over the next 2½ years, he made countless trips to Primary Children's Hospital for chemotherapy, lab work, blood and platelet transfusions, and procedures to monitor and treat his cancer. Along the way, he also faced complications, including medically induced diabetes.
Despite the challenges, Isaac showed incredible courage and resilience. Inspired by what they experienced during long hospital stays, Isaac's family started a blanket drive to bring comfort to children receiving treatment, hoping to brighten the days of families facing similar battles.
In May 2026, after 2½ years of treatment, Isaac reached a milestone his family had dreamed about for years: he rang the bell and celebrated being cancer free.
While childhood cancer will always be part of Isaac's story, it does not define him. His journey is a testament to perseverance, hope and the power of a community that rallies around children and families during their most difficult moments.
Today, Isaac and his family continue to raise awareness, advocate for children with cancer and support families still in the midst of their fight.
Thank you, Isaac and family, for sharing your story and helping us raise awareness during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
A military parent helped lower the school’s flag while students waved small American flags provided by the PTA as a tribute to those who died that day.
Students also showed their respect by planting flags in the grass around the school, creating a meaningful display of remembrance and gratitude.
Legacy Junior High seventh graders are finding out by putting their learning into action!
Students in Exploring Tech 1 designed and built 6-foot-tall hot air balloons before taking them outside for a launch.
Their hard work, creativity and problem-solving were on full display as they watched their balloons take flight.
Mack underwent two brain surgeries, six months of chemotherapy, three stem cell transplants and 28 radiation treatments as he fought cancer with incredible courage and determination. Throughout his treatment, he spent long stretches in the hospital and received more than 80 blood and platelet transfusions, made possible by generous donors.
Today, Mack's story is one of hope.
After overcoming countless challenges, Mack is now a happy kindergartener, learning, growing and enjoying the experiences every child deserves.
His journey is a powerful reminder of the resilience shown by children facing cancer and the impact a supportive community can have. This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Mack's family encourages others to consider donating blood or platelets, a simple act that can make a life-saving difference for children undergoing treatment.
Thank you, Mack and family, for sharing your story and helping us raise awareness during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
While undergoing treatment, Drue continued to inspire those around her with her positive spirit and unwavering courage. Tragically, after developing an infection during treatment, Drue passed away on July 15, 2023.
The impact she made on her community was evident on the day of her funeral, when cheerleaders from across Utah lined the streets in her honor.
The youngest of five children and the only girl in her family, Drue was loved by her brothers, Devin, Sam, Ty and Noah. She loved cheer, volleyball, softball, shopping, music and spending time with friends. Those who knew her remember her energetic personality, her ability to make friends wherever she went and her willingness to stand up for others, especially those who needed a champion.
Today, Drue's legacy continues through the Do It for Drue Scholarship, which supports students at Syracuse Junior High and Flipside Tumbling. Its message reflects the way Drue lived her life: "Do the brave thing, the kind thing, the hard thing, the right thing, the courageous thing. Do it for Drue."
This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we honor Drue's memory and the lasting impact she continues to have on her family, friends and community.
Millcreek has been named a PTA National School of Excellence, recognizing its commitment to strengthening family-school partnerships and supporting student success.
After listening to family feedback, the school brought parents, teachers, administrators and students together to find new ways to connect and get more people involved. That work led to a monthly newsletter, updated website, expanded social media, Spanish-language communications and three student representatives joining the PTSA board.
And the impact is growing. PTA membership increased by more than 300% last year, with more than 800 volunteer hours contributed by families and community members.
More voices. More involvement. Stronger connections.
Congratulations to Millcreek Junior High on being named a PTA National School of Excellence!
