Congratulations to Tina Johnson, Centennial Jr. High’s Teacher-Librarian, for winning the prestigious "Librarian of the Year" award from the Utah State Librarian Association.
Tina's dedication to her students and passion for reading has truly set her apart. From helping students find their next favorite book to teaching essential life skills, she’s made a lasting impact. This award showcases her incredible work and the inspiration she brings to others.
Know a librarian who goes above and beyond in their school? Nominate them for the 2025 Librarian of the Year award. Applications start next February.
Casey Brown and his team at Davis School District have been recognized by Lenovo with the prestigious Elite Servicer Award. This accolade places them in the top 10 percent of self-maintainers in North America.
Their outstanding work involved repairing 4,614 student Lenovo laptops, including 354 under warranty, demonstrating exceptional efficiency and dedication.
Congratulations for this well-deserved recognition!
Davis School District Employees Give Blood
You often hear summer described as “the lazy days,” though many would argue the opposite is true. With vacations, family activities, and countless other responsibilities, the season can pass by as quickly as a Utah monsoon. Amid all this bustle, blood donation rates tend to drop significantly.
This summer, the Red Cross of Utah saw their blood supply reach uncomfortably low levels. In August, they issued an urgent appeal for blood donations, urging those who were able to donate blood and platelets.
“Blood donations help those with cancer who need transfusions,” said Michael Smauldon, Executive Director of the Red Cross in Northern Utah. “We work with hospitals to ensure they have what they need for emergencies such as car accidents, birth complications, and emergency surgeries.”
Last week, 55 employees of Davis School District answered the call for donations, contributing 59 units of blood. Blood drives like this have helped the Red Cross stabilize their blood supply, but the need never stops.
While 60% of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood, only about 10% do. If you’re able, consider giving a gift that could potentially save someone’s life.
All schools in the Davis School District will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Enjoy the extended weekend!
Meet our next #SaturdaySidekick—Lilly, the fabulous Havanese of the Hughes Family.
Lilly has been a cherished member of the family for 16 years. She is living her best senior life with a mix of relaxation and playful antics. While she’s known for her love of cozy naps and tasty treats, Lilly still brings the spunk by darting around the house like a whirlwind from time to time. Her favorite pastimes include tearing up cardboard into tiny pieces and transporting her beloved lamb chop toys from room to room.
The Hughes Family is grateful to be part of the Davis School District community. Katelyn, Landon, Lisa and Scott all contribute their unique talents to different schools throughout the district, and Lilly brings a touch of joy to all our lives.
We’re thrilled to celebrate Lilly as our #SaturdaySidekick! Share your own special sidekicks with us by messaging, tagging or emailing us.
Today, our dedicated principals came together at the district offices for an engaging leadership training session to jumpstart the new school year.
As we move through the school year, our principals are committed to fostering a positive, safe and supportive environment for all students.
Meet our next #SaturdaySidekick—Miss Quillamina Pricklepants, aka Mina!
Mina is a nocturnal hedgehog who absolutely thrives under the moonlight, racing on her wheel and exploring parks with her human, School Psychologist Janie Maxfield. When she's not out and about at football, baseball or soccer games, Mina is indulging in her favorite treats—live mealworms, waxworms and crickets. Her top hobbies include cozying up in her cuddle sack and getting those cherished belly rubs.
Occasionally, Mina makes a special appearance at school, delighting students who’ve earned a unique opportunity to meet her.
We’re excited to celebrate Mina as our #SaturdaySidekick! Share your own special sidekicks with us by messaging, tagging or emailing.
Davis County contractors will be working on the Denver & Rio Grande Western Rail Trail (also known as the Rail Trail and DRG Trail) between the dates of Aug. 22 and Aug. 30.
There will be temporary one-day closures that may affect students' routes to school.
Signs and barricades will be installed to alert everyone when the trail is closed and then will be removed to notify everyone when the trail has reopened. The closed sections will reopen within 24 hours of completing work.
It is important for the safety of students and for the integrity of the surface coating being applied that no one enters the trail during the closures. Heavy equipment will be in use and the materials being applied will ruin new shoes and clothes as well as bikes, scooters and strollers.
The sealcoating process requires 24 hours to cure, and the sections of trail will be reopened the morning after the work is complete. For example, students at Farmington High and Canyon Creek Elementary experienced the closure on Thursday Aug. 22 until Friday morning Aug. 23.
Weather permitting, the contractors will be following the schedule below for the trail closures:
Day 1 – Thursday, August 22 – Centerville/Farmington
• Farmington High
• Canyon Creek Elementary
Day 2 – Monday, August 26 - Farmington/Kaysville
• Endeavour Elementary
• Snow Horse Elementary
• Centennial Junior High
Day 3 – Wednesday, August 28 - Layton
• Ellison Park Elementary
Day 4 – Thursday, August 29 - Clearfield
• Holt Elementary
Day 5 – Friday, August 30 - Clearfield/Clinton
• Clinton Elementary
A happy 8th birthday to Emerson, a second grader at West Bountiful Elementary. Emerson won a raffle to have lunch with a Davis Sheriff’s Office Deputy. Deputy Brittany Gurney was kind enough to bring him a cheeseburger, fries and a cookie to help celebrate.
Board of Education Meeting and Workshop tonight.
Agenda and stream: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/914
Communities That Care invites parents, teens, and community members to a free showing of “Screenagers: Under the Influence”— exploring vaping, drugs and alcohol in the digital age.
Join us to learn and discuss these vital issues.
🌟 Introducing our first #SaturdaySidekick of the year—Winston! 🐾
Meet Winston, the Golden Doodle who’s been a loyal companion to Chris, one of our amazing Bountiful High School Registrars. Rescued two years ago, Winston has spent the summer bringing joy and warmth to Chris’s days. With his friendly and loving nature, he’s a true standout.
As we kick off the new season with #SaturdaySidekick, we’d love to hear about the special sidekicks who’ve made your life memorable. Share your stories by messaging, tagging or emailing us.
📸 Let’s celebrate the pets and friends who have brightened our days.
The new school year is underway, and we’re delighted to announce more of our new principals to our district! 📚✨
These dynamic leaders are ready to embark on their journey with us and are eager to make a positive impact in their schools. We can’t wait to see the great things they will accomplish with our students and staff.
Please join us in welcoming our new principals to their new roles.
Pictured, in order:
Kristy Carson, Odyssey Elementary
Jenne Talbot, Snow Horse Elementary
Michelle Yoho, Stewart Elementary
Dennis Ray, West Point Junior High
As we begin this new academic year, we’re proud to introduce several more new principals to our district.
Each of these dedicated leaders is excited to bring their experience and enthusiasm to their new roles and work with our amazing students and educators.
Let’s give a warm welcome to our new principals and look forward to a fantastic year of growth and achievement!
Pictured, in order:
Shelly Truelson, Foxboro Elementary
Mark Pendleton, Kaysville Junior High
Mike Moss, Legacy Junior High
James Hansen, Millcreek Junior High
Dr. Nichole Higgins, Muir Elementary
We are thrilled to welcome our newest principals to their schools across the district. With a shared passion for education and a commitment to student success, each principal is eager to start this new chapter and work with their students and staff.
Here's to an incredible year ahead with our new team of principals leading the way!
Pictured, in order:
Sarah Johnson, Boulton Elementary
Dr. Hadyn Call, Bountiful Junior High
Jennifer Malan, Burton Elementary
Linda Horsley, Creekside Elementary
Shara Ballstaedt, Davis Connect 7-12
The first day of school was full of excitement across the district.
We're excited to kick off a new year full of learning, achievement and new adventures. Welcome back, students - let's make this year exceptional for Every1!
#Every1DSD #BacktoSchool #TeachinDavis #WelcomeBack
Welcome back to school Davis School District!
🎩✨ The Great Zandini from Odyssey Elementary wowed our new special educators during their onboarding training held at Vista Education Campus. 🎩✨
We’re thrilled to kick off their journey with a touch of magic and inspiration.
🌞 Meet Megan Fairbourn and her non-traditional #SummerSidekicks from Tolman Elementary! 🌟
This summer, Principal Fairbourn teamed up with some unique helpers—her dedicated custodian Eddie, along with her daughters Grace and Chloe, son Walker and husband Bob. Together, they tackled weeding and planting flowers around the school grounds, proving that teamwork comes in many forms.
As school is starting next week, we will be changing #SummerSidekick to #SaturdaySidekick. Share your own #SaturdaySidekick stories with us by messaging, tagging or emailing us. 📸
Let's continue to spread the joy and community spirit!
Our school board recently took an inspiring tour of the district, checking out the latest updates and renovations at key locations. From Island View Elementary to the Teen Living Center, they saw firsthand the exciting progress underway that will enhance our students' learning environments.
We're thrilled about these advancements and can’t wait to share more as our schools continue to grow and improve!
