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🐾 Introducing Diesel, the star of our #SummerSidekick spotlight! 🌟 Marci Jefferies, Facility Rental Coordinator for Davis School District, shares her adventurous Giant Schnauzer who's always ready for outdoor fun. Whether it's gearing up for a weekend backpacking trip with his pack and life jacket or charming everyone on the trail, Diesel's zest for adventure and love for attention shine through! Share your own #SummerSidekick moments with us! 📸 Send in a photo of you and your beloved pet enjoying summer escapades and tell us your story. Let's celebrate the special bond between humans and their furry companions! 🌞🐶❤️

🦅 Farmington High's Ornithology students recently returned from their exciting field trip studying native birds in Florida! 🌴🌞

🎺🥁 Layton High School drum line students recently spread joy throughout their neighborhood by sharing their musical talents. Go Lancers!

🎉 Welcome Kindergartners to Island View Elementary! 🎉 The youngest incoming Pelicans at Island View Elementary brought excitement and smiles today as they arrived for kindergarten assessments. 📚✏️ The staff greeted each student warmly. The students played quietly while waiting for their one-on-one assessments. It was a perfect chance for them to explore a little bit of their new school and brush up on what they know. 🌟 We are looking forward to seeing you all again in August for an amazing school year ahead. 🍎💙

It's summer and it's Picture Day in Davis School District.

🐾 Introducing our #SummerSidekick spotlight: Kim VanLeuven, Librarian at Adams Elementary. Kim shares "Our family has a history of adopting homeless dogs, which added to our craziness. When the day of grace came to send our pups running through a field of heavenly flowers, we swore with broken hearts to never find a furry friend again. Suddenly the children fly from the nest, which is what we taught them to do, and life is filled with silent motionless spaces. But then a friend says, 'Our pup had puppies, and you should see the runt. She has a white furry heart on her chest and a wishbone on her neck.' Now we find ourselves in love again with four paws, a wet nose and an obsession with a ball. It's amazing how one bossy soul can fill up a home again." 🐾 🎾 Thank you for sharing your story, Kim. Ready to showcase your pet? Join our #SummerSidekick series! 📸 Message us a photo of you and your pet enjoying summer adventures and tell us your story. Let's celebrate the love and companionship our pets bring to our lives! 🌞🐶❤️

Out with the old, in with the new. The sod at Clearfield and Davis high schools has been removed and the fields are getting prepped for new turf. The two schools are centrally located in Davis School District. Their football fields see a lot of play, and with the sod being more than a decade old, administrators could tell it was time for a change. Both fields are scheduled to be completed by the end of July, just in time for the kickoff of the 2024 football season. Tracks surrounding the fields are also getting a facelift. The old polyurethane/rubber layer are being replaced with a new surface to help the next generation of track stars break new records.

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July! Today we remember and honor those who courageously secured our freedoms. Enjoy the fireworks, BBQs and time with loved ones.

The Davis School District Transportation Department provided crucial shuttle services for the "Warriors over the Wasatch" event, ensuring seamless transportation for attendees across multiple venues including Northridge High School and Weber State University’s Davis campus. Approximately 50 drivers and buses contributed over 600 man-hours, completing 825 shuttle runs and covering 2,900 miles throughout the weekend. This event marks a significant and unique collaboration between state and federal organizations curated by Superintendent Linford, Business Manager Craig Carter and former Transportation Director Shawna Cragun.

Meet our #SummerSidekick for the day, courtesy of teacher Rebecca Thompson! 🐾 Rebecca shared a delightful moment with her brother's dog, who's usually under strict rules but got spoiled with her first pup cup while Auntie was dog sitting. Want to join in on the fun? Share a photo of you and your pet sidekick enjoying the summer. Don't forget to send us a short message about what you love doing together. 🌞

🎉 Buffalo Point Elementary had a blast at the Syracuse Heritage Days Parade this past Saturday. 🎊 Go Stampede!

Meet Adult Education Coordinator Marci Flocken's #summersidekick, her son's snake! Marci's son owns several captivating snakes and she gets to hang out with them frequently. She gets to hold these mesmerizing creatures to attract people into her son's booth during trade shows. Thanks for sharing your splendid snake, Marci. 🐍 Share your #SummerSidekick with us just like Marci! Message us your photo and a short message about what you love to do with them to join our community spotlight! 🌞🐾

🏺✨We are delighted to highlight the success of Ceramix Camp held at Farmington High School, where students immersed themselves in the art of pottery. Throughout the camp, elementary students focused on honing their hand-building skills, mastering techniques such as pinch, coil and slab building. Their dedication and creativity shined as they crafted and glazed three distinct projects, showcasing their artistic talents. Meanwhile, our secondary students delved into the intricacies of pottery wheel techniques, creating stunning pieces that reflect their growing proficiency and passion for ceramics. 🌀🏺 Adding a sweet touch to their artistic journey, the students also enjoyed an ice cream party using the ceramic bowls they personally fired and decorated.🍦 Take a moment to admire each students incredible creations! 🌟

Our amazing staff and administration at King Elementary just returned from an inspiring couple of days at the High Reliability Schools (HRS) Conference in Florida! 📚🎓 During their time there, they delved into research-based practices aimed at enhancing school effectiveness. They focused on fostering a safe, collaborative culture and ensuring effective teaching in every classroom, exploring key areas of the HRS framework with dedication and enthusiasm. 🏫✨ Congratulations to King Elementary's knowledgeable crew for championing change at the High Reliability Schools Conference. 🌟

🌞 Today marks the summer solstice, the longest day of the year and the first official day of summer! Let's celebrate the sun's peak and the start of a vibrant season ahead. ☀️

Lights, Camera, CREATE! The Davis School District is shining a spotlight on creativity thanks to a fantastic partnership between DSD Community Schools and Beverley Taylor Sorenson (BTS) Arts. For one week, 14 After School Programs were lucky enough to have an artist in residence. Students learned the power of self-expression through theater with Elise Hansen and rocked out with music lessons from Katherine Fowles. But the fun doesn't stop there. Two separate weeks of drama camps were also funded by this amazing partnership, giving students a FREE chance to explore their dramatic side. This collaboration is all about making sure ALL students have access to the arts, regardless of background. By combining resources, we're helping kids develop their confidence, creativity and teamwork skills in a fun and engaging way. Thank you to Community Schools and BTS Arts for making this possible. We can't wait to see what future artistic adventures await our students.

🌟 A Heartwarming Tale of Dedication and Honor 🇺🇸 Four former Woods Cross Elementary Wolverines, now part of Girl Scout Troop 280, paid tribute to our nation's heroes by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery, Virginia. Under the guidance of their leaders and with the support of their community, these determined young women sold over 24,000 boxes of cookies over two years to fund their 8-day trip to Washington DC. Let's salute their dedication and spirit of service.

Let's give a big round of applause to the 27 schools within Davis School District that have been recognized as new or renewed Purple Star Schools for their outstanding commitment to serving military-connected students and families. This puts our district at 46 total Purple Star Schools in Davis School District. Each of these schools has demonstrated a remarkable dedication to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for those who serve our nation. Here's to their exemplary efforts and the impact they make every day: • Antelope Elementary • Bluff Ridge Elementary • Bountiful Junior High • Buffalo Point Elementary • Centennial Junior High • Centerville Elementary • Central Davis Junior High • Davis Connect • Davis High • King Elementary • Fairfield Junior High • Farmington Elementary • Farmington High • Hill Field Elementary • Millcreek Junior High • Mountain High • North Davis Junior High • North Layton Junior High • Reading Elementary • Sand Springs Elementary • South Weber Elementary • Sunset Junior High • Vae View Elementary • Viewmont High • West Clinton Elementary • West Point Junior High • Woods Cross High

Exciting news! Layton High's groundbreaking ceremony paves an exciting path forward with plans for an extensive renovation. A new little theatre, scene shop, science labs, classroom wing, expanded commons, band, choral, art and ceramics rooms promise a transformed learning environment. 🏫🚀 Stay tuned for progress updates. The Davis School District appreciates the support of Davis County voters for approving its 2022 "Building Generations" bond proposal. Without that support, projects such as this could not occur.

Exciting news! The groundbreaking ceremony for Clearfield High School's innovative CTE Center marked the start of something special for the Falcons. 🎉 Stay tuned for progress updates as we pave the way for a new era of learning and growth.