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January 4, 2006 - The Board of Education has approved Salt Lake City School District's first district-sponsored charter school. The Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts will open its doors beginning in August 2006.
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January 6, 2006 - Are you or your student interested in the Extended Learning Program (ELP)? Now is the time to schedule an ELP assessment for your pre-kindergartener or K-5th grade student. » More
January 24, 2006 - North Star Elementary was recently honored by the Martin Luther King Commission. The school received the Drum Major Award during this year's MLK luncheon.
January 31, 2006 - Seven Salt Lake City schools have been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, which is aimed at creating healthier school environments and combating childhood obesity. The program provides fresh fruits and vegetables to students through classroom deliveries, free vending machines or kiosks. » More
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February 1, 2006 - SLC School District Employees: There have been several W-2 forms returned in the mail. If you have not received your W-2 yet, please contact the payroll office to see if it has been returned.
February 7, 2006 - What is happening on Utah's Capitol Hill and how will it affect Salt Lake City schools? You can use the Utah State Office of Education Website to track education related bills. » More
February 13, 2006 - Parents, community members, and employees: Computer systems may be taken offline intermittently this week for routine maintenance. Please bear with us while this occurs. We're sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
February 27, 2006 - Don't miss the District Science Fair this Friday and Saturday at the Main Branch of the Salt Lake City Library. Hundreds of projects will be judged on Friday, March 3. The projects will be open for public display and awards will be handed out on Saturday, March 4. » More
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March 2, 2006 - Make sure you visit the Salt Lake City School District Secondary Schools Art Show before it ends on March 10, 2006. The art is on display at the City and County Building - 451 South State Street.
March 9, 2006 - Congratulations to the Highland High School boys basketball team for winning the State 4A Championship!
March 13, 2006 - The Board of Education Study Session originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, 2006, has been moved to Tuesday, March 28, 2006. » More
March 16, 2006 - Mark your calendar for the Area Honors Music Festival! The bands, choirs, and orchestras from Beacon Heights, Bonneville, Dilworth, Indian Hills, Nibley Park and Uintah elementary schools, as well as Clayton and Hillside middle Schools and Highland High School will be performing at Highland High on March 22nd at 7:00 pm.
March 21, 2006 - Congratulations to Deborah Milan-Niler, RN, Salt Lake City School District Nurse! She was selected as Utah's School Nurse of the Year 2006 by the Utah School Nurse Association at their annual spring conference.
March 23, 2006 - Summer Efficiency Schedule - In an effort to cut costs and use taxpayer money wisely, all Salt Lake City School District buildings and schools will be closed on select Fridays during June and July. » More
March 30, 2006 - Chess Champions - Parkview Elementary's chess team won first place at the Utah State Elementary Chess Championship. Parkview 6th graders took 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the 6th grade section of the competition. West High's ELP chess team swept the top five individual places to capture West's sixth straight Utah State Junior High School Chess Championship.
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April 5, 2006 - Congratulations to the Highland High Varsity Cheerleaders! The team placed second in its division at the Cheer Nationals in California.
April 11, 2006 - Graduation dates and locations for all Salt Lake City high schools are now available. » More
April 13, 2006 - The 2006-07 school year is approaching quickly. Registration dates and times for all Salt Lake City schools are now available. » More
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May 2, 2006 - West High School has been named the top high school in Utah for preparing students for college, and is 163rd on the list of the top 1,000 schools nationwide. » More
May 5, 2006 - The Salt Lake City School District Board of Education has issued a public proclamation naming May 2006 as Employee and Volunteer Appreciation Month as a way to thank all employees and volunteers for their hard work in educating and caring for the children of Salt Lake City. » More
May 22, 2006 - Salt Lake City School District bus drivers showed their skill and brought home several trophies from this year's School Bus Road-eo. For the second year in a row, Salt Lake City won the First Place Trophy. The winners are: 1st place - Jerry Smith; 3rd place - Richard Eddington; 4th place - Sundar Sathiyanathan; 5th place - Colby McNee.
May 31, 2006 - Highland High's debate team is a national champion! The team won the policy debate at the National Catholic Forensic League competition. This is the first time a team from Utah has won this competition. Congratulations Highland!
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June 2, 2006 - East High has kicked its way to a state championship. The East High Leopards took the lead early in the final game and never looked back on their way to winning the State 4A Soccer Championship. Congratulations East!
June 15, 2006 - Summer Efficiency Schedule - In an effort to cut costs and use taxpayer money wisely, all Salt Lake City School District buildings and schools will be closed on select Fridays during June and July. » More
June 20, 2006 - Two new studies released today show Utah students graduating from high school at significantly higher rates than the national average. » More
June 21, 2006 - The Salt Lake City School District Board of Education has hired a new Business Administrator. » More
June 22, 2006 - In the District is changing! The district newsletter is now available in a new online format and can also be delivered via e-mail in a text-only version.
June 27, 2006 - Salt Lake City School District and Facility Services Director Gregg Smith are being honored by the Environmental Protection Agency. » More
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July 19, 2006 - Salt Lake City School District announces administrative changes for the 2006-2007 school year.
July 25, 2006 - Several Salt Lake City elementary students were named winners in a recent photo contest. The winners were listed in today’s newspaper.
July 28, 2006 - Beginning August 4, 2006 – A Century of Art: The Collection of the Salt Lake City School District.
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August 16, 2006 - ACT scores are in, and the news is good! Salt Lake City School District average scores are higher than state averages in every category, and according to ACT standards, more Salt Lake City students are ready for college. » More
August 23, 2006 - Superintendent's Job Alike Presentation
August 31, 2006 - Salt Lake City School District has made a number of administrative changes for the 2006-07 school year.
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September 1, 2006 - All Salt Lake City School District schools and buildings will be closed for Labor Day
September 20, 2006 - The Utah State PTA Road Trip made a stop at three Salt Lake City schools on September 19. The purpose of the Road Trip was to promote the PTA and recognize the hard work done by local PTA chapters.
September 29, 2006 - Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) and U-PASS reports are now available for all Salt Lake City schools.
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October 6, 2006
Salt Lake City School District has won a Healthy School Pioneer award from the Utah Action Network for Healthy Kids. The award recognizes the district’s efforts in creating a new health and wellness policy, which is geared toward creating healthy school environments, including more physical activity, education and nutrition education.
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October 16, 2006
Salt Lake City School District has received an Award of Recognition from the Environmental Protection Agency for implementing a pest management program that reduces pests and the use of pesticides. » News Release
October 26, 2006
The Great Salt Lake provided a day of sun and science for Hillside Middle School students and Superintendent McKell Withers. Students from many Salt Lake City schools have visited the lake to conduct scientific experiments. » More
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November 13, 2006 - Congratulations to Highland High School and East High School for making it to the State 4A Football Semi-Finals. East lost a hard fought battle to Timpview High School. Highland won its game thanks to a fantastic come back in the 4th quarter and some tough play in overtime against Box Elder. Highland now moves on to the State 4A Championship game – Friday November 17 @ 1:30 p.m. » More
November 27, 2006 - Escalante Elementary is now the home of a threatened species of fish. Approximately 200 least chub have been added to the ponds in the school's outdoor classroom. Students will study the fish and their habits over the next few months. Wildlife officials predict the ponds will be a good home for the small fish and there should be thousands of them by spring. » More
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December 7, 2006
Interested in having your student attend a school outside your neighborhood boundaries? The Open Enrollment Window runs now through February 16, 2007. » More
