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Alta band program snags first-place regional win, provides ‘home’ to students

Feb 03, 2023 12:06PM ● By Julie Slama

“I love marching band because it’s such a tight knit community and we’re working together on something we all love,” said a three-year member of Alta’s marching band that won the Bands of America western regional competition.

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Alta High’s Shabestari receives UHSAA music honor as he directs at his alma mater

Feb 03, 2023 12:05PM ● By Julie Slama

“I looked up to my band director so much, and I knew I wanted to teach band for my life. I went to school for it, but I never thought I would be teaching here, and little did I know I would take over for him,” said Alta High’s instrumental music director Caleb Shabestari, who was named UHSAA music educator of the year.

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Writing isn’t easy, author tells students

Jan 31, 2023 02:34PM ● By Julie Slama

“By the end of ninth grade, I felt like a writer, and I haven’t stopped writing ever since,” best-selling author Neal Shusterman told local students.

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Utah PTA sponsored statewide film contest promotes digital wellness with healthy use of technology

Jan 31, 2023 02:33PM ● By Julie Slama

Secondary students statewide can enter a video contest where they learn and teach their peers how to be safe, kind and responsible online.

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Yetis cheer for new Glacier Hills school song

Jan 05, 2023 03:20PM ● By Julie Slama

Glacier Hills students made history when on Oct. 13, they first sang their new school song, written by a staff member.

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Get involved, learn together, communicate with teacher are keys to helping students succeed

Jan 05, 2023 03:17PM ● By Julie Slama

Canyons School District’s parent night informed parents how to help their student succeed academically, mentally, digitally and other ways.

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Inclusivity increasing as more area high schools support unified sports and activities

Jan 05, 2023 10:54AM ● By Julie Slama

The best things are the inclusion, the friendships they create, how the athletes are celebrated and are included in school activities.

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Sprucewood’s obstacle course produces fun alternative way to fundraising

Dec 02, 2022 05:50PM ● By Julie Slama

While the goal was to raise funds for Sprucewood, “it’s not always about the money. We want to let kids be kids, to go outside and play.”

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Quail Hollow Elementary students launch third high-altitude balloon, reach top altitude

Dec 02, 2022 05:48PM ● By Julie Slama

Quail Hollow launches its third high-altitude balloon as “an opportunity to spark an interest in STEM in the students.”

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Yetis cheer for new Glacier Hills school song

Dec 02, 2022 05:47PM ● By Julie Slama

Glacier Hills students made history when on Oct. 13, they first sang their new school song, written by a staff member.

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