News 2019-20

Hera Crofts, a student at Clayton Middle School in Salt Lake City, Utah, recently competed in the National History Day® Contest, held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, June 14-20. She was awarded “The Outstanding Entry” in the Junior Division for the state of Utah.

The Salt Lake City School District Board of Education has appointed Alan Kearsley as the new Business Administrator for the Salt Lake City School District and Larry Madden as Interim Superintendent.

The COVID-19 pandemic has more clearly demonstrated the necessity of students having access to computers at home. XMission is partnering with the Salt Lake Education Foundation to provide 50 laptop computers to Salt Lake City School District students.

We have amazing students in Salt Lake City School District, and many of our students won awards in the recent University of Utah Science & Engineering Fair. 

Last month, the Salt Lake City Board of Education approved the following resolution.

Congratulations to our four finalists for the 2021 District Teacher of the Year! 

Congratulations to our students at Clayton and SLCSE for placing at the state history fair competition, and to their teachers Kim Perry and Kelly Haakenson. These students and teachers have worked hard all year for this accomplishment and it is inspiring to see their work.

 Last night, the Salt Lake City Board of Education voted to appoint Michelle Tuitupou to fill the Board seat vacancy in Precinct 1.

Robert Durham, who teaches Environmental Science, Biology, and Astronomy at East High School, was awarded the Outstanding Public School Teacher Award by the Office of Academic Affairs at the University of Utah. 

It is with great honor that we announce the five ISEF Grand Champion Winners from Salt Lake City School District: