Use this link to sign up for the talent show auditions.  You will reference your school email and choose a time to tryout on either Tuesday October 27th, or Wednesday October 28th.  The rehearsals are November 3^rd and 4th.  The show itself is during school on November 5th.

Email Mr. McCullough if you have any questions.

What an incredible week at Olympus Junior High! This week we celebrated Connection Week, completed our Grit 5K, launched our first Bike Bus, and found many opportunities to strengthen the connections that make OJH such a great community. We cannot thank our PTA and the Connection Week Committee enough! This has been a remarkable week! What is Connection Week? 

Connection Week – Stronger Together

Connection Week is our Olympus Junior High version of Red Ribbon Week. Throughout the week, we focused on helping students form and strengthen meaningful connections with others as an antidote to harmful choices and addictions.

We had a packed week, and we hope you’ll ask your student to tell you about some of the things they learned and experienced!

Monday – FIND Connections
Students wore camouflage as we worked to “find” connections. Our student officers introduced the acronym FIND:

• Find someone new
• Invite someone in
• Notice things that matter to others
• Do something for someone else

Students played a name game, helped create a giant 7′ x 16′ mural featuring every student’s name, and participated in a connection-themed scavenger hunt during lunch.

Tuesday – ENJOY Connections
Students came in comfy clothes and learned that having a few strong and meaningful friendships is more important than simply being popular. We talked about how, in order to have a good friend, we first need to be a good friend.

Students wrote sincere thank-you notes to people they appreciate and “heart attacked” their Advisory classrooms with sticky notes completing the phrase, “A good friend is…”

Lunchtime included games on the field, Gaga Ball, Caterpillar Walk, the Right/Left Stick game, and Move the Hula Hoop.

Wednesday – EXPAND Connections
Western wear filled the halls as students learned an important message:

“Within these walls, we are all connected.”

We don’t have to be best friends with everyone, but every student at OJH should feel that they belong. Students participated in a yarn web activity, received horseshoe keychains for their backpacks, and even joined together for some Boot Scootin’ Boogie at lunch!

Thursday – CHARGE Forward with Connections
We started the morning with music from Rocky and Chariots of Fire before taking on the Grit 5K!

Students learned that when we do hard things together, hard things become easier. After completing the 5K, students enjoyed field activities, a BBQ, and lots of prizes.

We are especially proud of the students who participated, challenged themselves, and stayed engaged throughout the entire experience. Thank you as well to the parents who encourage their students to participate in school activities and learn that they can do hard things!

Friday – CELEBRATE Connections
Students wore red as we wrapped up Connection Week with a fun bubble celebration during lunch.

A huge thank you to our PTA volunteers, student leaders, teachers, staff, and everyone else who helped make Connection Week possible. Our OJH community is incredible!

Families who would like to watch the student-created Connection Week videos can view them here:

https://youtu.be/xpU02bhtB2Q
https://youtu.be/XUovzDi0R7U
https://youtu.be/hSK7fgCGcPI
https://youtu.be/8Q7ScXfc6S4

PTA Reflections – Entries Due Monday!

The National PTA Reflections program is underway, and this year’s theme is:

“What My Culture Means to Me”

Students are invited to explore the arts, express themselves, and submit an entry reflecting on this year’s theme.

Submit entries online by Monday, October 5, 2026.

Learn more and get involved at www.utahpta.org/ref.

For additional information, contact Katelyn at 801-518-7300.

We would love to see our Olympus Junior High students share their talents and creativity!

Bike Bus Success!

Our first Bike Bus ride to school this morning was a smashing success! Fifteen students joined us for the ride to Olympus Junior High.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make it such a fun way to start the day.

Watch for a future message announcing our next Bike Bus ride-to-school opportunity!

FOX 13 Cool School

We are excited to share that Olympus Junior High will be featured as a FOX 13 Cool School on Thursday, October 22!

We look forward to showcasing our students, staff, programs, and the many things that make Olympus Junior High such a special place.

Looking Ahead

A few important dates coming up:

• Monday, October 5 – PTA Reflections entries due
• Wednesday, October 7 – Orchestra/Choir/Steinway Concert 6:00, Band/Jazz Band/Steinway Concert 7:30
• Monday, October 12 – Soccer Finals, 3:00 p.m.
• Thursday, October 15 – Fall Break – No School
• Friday, October 16 – Fall Break – No School
• Thursday, October 22 – FOX 13 Cool School at Olympus Junior High

Thank you for your continued support of Olympus Junior High. Connection Week reminded us that schools are about much more than classes and grades. They are communities. When students know they belong, are valued, and that people care about them, they are better prepared to learn, grow, and succeed.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Mike Douglas
Principal
Olympus Junior High School
The Student First and Always

Friday Mornings  

On Friday morning, October 2nd, OJH will be hosting a group bike ride to school called the “Bike Bus.” The group ride will meet at Howard Driggs Elementary at 7:10 a.m. and ride together to Olympus Junior High. 

Along the way, we will make two stops: 

• Olympus High School – in front of the Aquatics Center on Lincoln Lane 

• Crestview Elementary School 

From Crestview, the group will continue together to Olympus Junior High. If anyone wants to join us at one of the stops and continue on with us, that is fine too. 

We ask everyone participating to follow all traffic and safety laws during this casual-paced community ride.  Parents and guardians are welcome and encouraged to join us! 

We hope to see you there for the OJH Bike Bus! 

Scheduled route and stops: 

-Starting meet-up location: Howard Driggs Elementary by 7:10 a.m. Our group will take-off at 7:13 a.m. 

-Bike northbound on 2700 East 

-Turn left on Lincoln Lane 

-Stop at Olympus High Aquatic Center on Lincoln Lane (approximately 7:20 a.m.)  

-Continue westbound on Lincoln Lane 

– Stop at Crestview Elementary School (approximately 7:25 a.m.) 

–Continue westbound on Lincoln Lane 

– Turn LEFT onto Albright Drive 

-Continue straight across 4500 South onto Holladay Boulevard  

-Right turn at Laney Avenue  

-School arrival estimated between 7:32-7:35 a.m. 

This will be done on Friday mornings to avoid high school driving traffic.  

Parent Ordering Codes:

• Fall Individuals Retake: EVTR94F63

Parents can also order pictures using their student’s ID number at my.lifetouch.com

The OJH Online School Spirit Store is open from Sept. 14 – Oct. 5.  This will be your only chance to order OJH gear this school year.  To see all the items available and place an order, click on the spirit store link below.

OJH School Spirit Store Link

Hello Olympus Junior High Families,

I hope everyone has had a great week! We have a lot happening at Olympus Junior over the next few weeks, including Parent-Teacher Conferences, fall athletics, College and Career Readiness Planning meetings, and one event I am especially excited about: Connection Week and our Olympus Junior Grit 5K!

Today is also a remarkable and solemn day in our nation’s history. September 11, 2026, marks 25 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. For those of us who lived through that day, the memories remain vivid, and for our students, it is now an important part of history that happened before they were born. Today is an opportunity to remember the nearly 3,000 lives that were lost, honor the courage of first responders and ordinary citizens who helped others, and reflect on the remarkable unity and compassion Americans showed one another in the days that followed. We remember.

 CONNECTION WEEK IS COMING!

September 28–October 1

Connection Week is designed to help strengthen relationships, school spirit, and that important sense of belonging we want every student to feel at Olympus Junior. We feel this aligns well with Red Ribbon Week, which is when we help students form stronger connections to help them avoid drugs, alcohol, and nicotine products. Students will participate in Advisory activities throughout the week, along with a few fun dress-up days.

Monday, September 28 — Camouflage Day (hats permitted this week only) 

• Connection Week activities during Advisory
• Wear camouflage
• Girls Soccer vs. Churchill — 3:00 p.m.
• Boys Soccer @ Churchill — 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 29 — Comfy Clothes Day (hats permitted this week only) 

• Connection Week activities during Advisory
• Wear comfy clothes — sweats, pajama pants, etc.

Wednesday, September 30 — Western Day (hats permitted this week only) 

• Connection Week activities during Advisory
• Wear cowboy clothing, hats, boots, etc.
• Picture Retakes — 7:30–10:30 a.m. in the auditorium
• Girls Soccer @ Evergreen — 3:00 p.m.
• Boys Soccer vs. Evergreen — 3:00 p.m.

 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 — THE OLYMPUS JUNIOR GRIT RUN!

We will finish Connection Week with our Grit Run, followed by a school BBQ!

• We will follow a Friday bell schedule
• Students will report to Advisory at 12:30 p.m.
• Students will leave their backpacks in their Advisory classrooms
• The Grit Run begins at 12:50 p.m.
• School BBQ following the run
• Students are encouraged to wear their Grit Run gear

This should be a fun opportunity for our entire school to come together, build connections, and celebrate being Bulldogs!

College and Career Readiness Planning Meetings

6th and 7th grade families, our counselors are opening appointment times for parents and students to participate in College and Career Readiness Planning (CCRP) meetings.

These meetings are a great opportunity for students and families to meet with their counselor, discuss future goals, connect with available resources, and make thoughtful decisions about classes and opportunities that can help students prepare for high school, college, careers, and beyond.

If you would like to schedule an appointment, you can find the appointment link on our counseling center website here:

Our counselors will also have appointments available during Parent-Teacher Conferences next week.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held:

Wednesday, September 16 — 4:00–7:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 17 — 4:00–7:00 p.m.

We look forward to welcoming families into the school and providing an opportunity to connect with teachers about your student’s progress. Strong partnerships between home and school make an enormous difference for students, and we appreciate the time our families take to be involved.

There will be no school on Friday, September 18, as this is the compensation day associated with Parent-Teacher Conferences.

We Are Hiring!

Olympus Junior High is currently hiring a Multilingual Learner Paraprofessional.

This is a 19–29-hour-per-week position working with students who are learning English as an additional language. This person will help students access their classes and curriculum while supporting them as they become more confident and successful members of our school community. You do not need second-language skills. 

If you know someone who would be a great fit for Olympus Junior, please encourage them to apply!

Coming Up at Olympus Junior

Monday, September 14

• Utah State Fair Field Trip for SBO’s and Ambassadors — 9:15 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Girls Soccer @ Granite Park — 3:00 p.m.
• Boys Soccer vs. Granite Park — 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 15

• Cross Country Meet @ Hunter Junior High
• Student Government & Ambassadors Field Trip — 8:15 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 16

• Parent-Teacher Conferences — 4:00–7:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 17

• Parent-Teacher Conferences — 4:00–7:00 p.m.

Friday, September 18

• No School — Parent-Teacher Conference Compensation Day

Monday, September 21

• Girls Soccer vs. Evergreen — 3:00 p.m.
• Boys Soccer @ Evergreen — 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 22

• Cross Country District Finals @ Big Cottonwood Complex

Wednesday, September 23

• Girls Soccer @ Eisenhower — 3:00 p.m.
• Boys Soccer vs. Eisenhower — 3:00 p.m.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support of our students, teachers, and school community. A lot of good things are happening at Olympus Junior, and I am grateful for the energy and support our families bring to our school.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Mike Douglas
Principal
Olympus Junior High School

The Student First and Always

Dear Olympus Junior High Families,

We hope you have a safe and wonderful Labor Day weekend! Several important events are coming up at Olympus Junior High, including fall athletics, Parent-Teacher Conferences, and an on-site flu vaccination clinic. Please take a few minutes to review what’s ahead.

Monday, September 7 – Labor Day

• No School

Tuesday, September 8

• Cross Country Meet at Bonneville Junior High

Wednesday, September 9

• Girls Soccer vs. Wasatch – 3:00 PM
• Boys Soccer @ Wasatch – 3:00 PM

Monday, September 14

• Girls Soccer @ Granite Park – 3:00 PM
• Boys Soccer vs. Granite Park – 3:00 PM

Tuesday, September 15

• Cross Country Meet at Hunter Junior High

Wednesday, September 16

• Parent-Teacher Conferences – 4:00–7:00 PM
• Say BOO to the Flu Vaccination Clinic – 4:00–7:00 PM

Thursday, September 17

• Parent-Teacher Conferences – 4:00–7:00 PM
• Say BOO to the Flu Vaccination Clinic – 4:00–7:00 PM

Friday, September 18

• Comp Day – No School

Fall Sports Fees

If your student is participating in a fall sport—soccer or cross country—we have added the participation fee to their account. You can pay fees online through the Focus Parent Portal, or call our Financial Secretary, Ms. Cannon, at 385-646-3602 during school hours to make a payment.

Thank you for taking care of these fees and for supporting our student-athletes!

A Friendly Reminder for Our Bulldogs at Olympus High Football Games

We love seeing our Bulldogs supporting Olympus High and cheering on the Titans! However, we have received concerns about junior high students attending football games without adult supervision and participating in a kissing game sometimes connected with becoming a “True Titan.”

We are all for school spirit, but we think our Bulldogs can safely postpone earning their “True Titan” status for a few more years. More importantly, games involving kissing can quickly put students in an uncomfortable situation, especially when someone receives attention or a kiss they did not ask for or want.

If your junior-high student attends an Olympus High football game, please make sure a parent or guardian accompanies and supervises them. We also encourage parents to remind students that nobody should ever feel pressured to participate in a game involving physical affection. Consent and personal boundaries always come before school spirit.

Cheer loudly, wear the colors, support the Titans. Let’s keep the kissing games off the junior-high extracurricular list!

Parent-Teacher Conferences

We look forward to welcoming parents and guardians to Olympus Junior for Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, September 16 and Thursday, September 17, from 4:00–7:00 PM.

Olympus Junior teachers will be available for walk-in conferences in our Commons and Cafeteria from 4:00–7:00 PM both evenings. No appointment is necessary. Simply come at a time that works best for your family and visit with the teachers you would like to see.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are an important opportunity to connect with your student’s teachers, celebrate successes, discuss areas for growth, and make sure we are working together to help every student succeed. We hope you will make plans to join us.

Say BOO to the Flu!

We are pleased to partner with Community Nursing Services to offer an on-site “Say BOO to the Flu” vaccination clinic during both nights of Parent-Teacher Conferences.

The clinic will be available:

Wednesday, September 16 – 4:00–7:00 PM
Thursday, September 17 – 4:00–7:00 PM

Community Nursing Services will bill insurance for immunizations. For families without insurance, the cost is $14 per child vaccination and $35 per adult vaccination.

This is a convenient opportunity for students, parents, and family members to receive their flu vaccination while you are already at Olympus Junior for conferences. Keeping our school community healthy helps reduce illness, improve attendance, and keep students in class and learning.

Thank You, Olympus Junior Families

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We appreciate the many ways our parents and families help make Olympus Junior a safe, welcoming, and successful place for students.

We have a great couple of weeks ahead, and we look forward to seeing many of you at our athletic events and Parent-Teacher Conferences.

Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend!

Mike Douglas
Principal
Olympus Junior High School
The Student First and Always

We invite all our families to become members of the Olympus Junior High PTA. Joining PTA is a simple and meaningful way to support our students, teachers, and school community. If you cannot donate your time, they will happily accept a cash donation. If you would like emails and updates, joining PTA will help keep you informed. Your membership helps strengthen the programs, activities, and opportunities that make Olympus Junior such a great place for students. Please join our PTA today. We would love to have you on the team!

Don’t have time to read this email? Listen to the Oly Jr. Principal Podcast instead.

 August 28 Oly Junior Principal Podcast.m4a

Dear Olympus Junior High Families,

We have another great week ahead at Olympus Junior! As we move further into the school year, our students are settling into routines, getting involved, and continuing to make Olympus Junior a positive place to learn and grow.

Here are a few things happening this week:

Monday, August 31

• Locker Requests During Advisory – Students who would like to request a locker will have an opportunity to do so during Advisory.
• Panorama Survey During Advisory – All students will begin completing the Panorama Survey. This survey gives us valuable information about how students are doing socially, emotionally, and academically. The information helps our teachers, counselors, and staff better understand and support the whole student. We encourage students to take their time and answer thoughtfully.

Tuesday, September 1 – Thursday, September 3

• Ambassador Interviews – Students who applied to become Olympus Junior Ambassadors will participate in interviews during Advisory, 3rd period, and 5th period. We are excited to see so many students interested in representing our school and serving as leaders in our community!

Looking Ahead

• Monday, September 7 – Labor Day: No School
• Wednesday, September 16 and Thursday, September 17- Parent-Teacher Conferences, 4- 7 PM. 

A Note About Utah House Bill 402 (Food Dyes and Additives) 

Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, Utah House Bill 402 places restrictions on certain synthetic food dyes and additives in foods served in public schools. We are pleased to share that all Granite School District breakfasts and lunches already meet these requirements. HB 402 also applies to foods and candy that may be distributed outside of regular meal service, including holiday or birthday celebrations, classroom and school incentives, prizes and rewards, and food pantries. Parents may notify the school if they do not want their student to receive food containing the dyes or additives identified in HB 402. Unless a parent chooses to opt out, students may continue to receive food or candy offered as part of classroom or school incentives and rewards. If you want to ensure your student does not receive these types of foods at our school, please let us know by filling out this HB 402 Food Dye Form 

Friday Early Release Reminder

As a reminder, school is dismissed earlier on Fridays, and we ask families to help reinforce the expectation that students head home or to a planned activity after school. We have received concerns from local businesses, including Harmons, about large groups of students gathering inside and around their businesses for extended periods of time and, in some cases, refusing to leave when asked. Unfortunately, the situation has become disruptive enough that Unified Police have been called to help students leave and head home. We want our Bulldogs to be great neighbors and positive representatives of Olympus Junior High wherever they go. Please talk with your student about having a plan for Friday afternoons and being respectful of local businesses, their employees, and their customers.

Join the Olympus Junior High PTA!

We invite all our families to become members of the Olympus Junior High PTA. Joining PTA is a simple and meaningful way to support our students, teachers, and school community. If you cannot donate your time, they will happily accept a cash donation. If you would like emails and updates, joining PTA will help keep you informed. Your membership helps strengthen the programs, activities, and opportunities that make Olympus Junior such a great place for students. Please join our PTA today. We would love to have you on the team!

We continue to be grateful for the energy and enthusiasm our students bring to Olympus Junior each day, and for the tremendous support we receive from our families. Our goal is to create a school where every student feels safe, connected, challenged, and excited to come to school.

Thank you for being such an important part of our Bulldog community!

Go Bulldogs!

Mike Douglas
Principal
Olympus Junior High School

Dear Olympus Junior High Families,

We have another great week ahead at Olympus Junior! Our students continue to bring such positive energy to the building, and we appreciate your support at home as we work together to make Olympus Junior a place where students feel safe, connected, challenged, and excited to come to school. It is fall, and that means football! Tonight our high school, Olympus High, is lining up against the Skyline Eagles at Olympus High at 7 PM Kickoff! We hope to see many of our Bulldogs there to cheer on our Titans in what will be an exciting football game! 

We also want to thank our parents and families for your patience during our recent North parking lot construction project and for working with us through the slight inconvenience it may have caused during drop-off and pick-up. The new paint on the parking stalls went down today, and the project is now complete! We appreciate your flexibility as we continue improving our campus for students, staff, and families.

Here are a few things happening this week:

Monday, August 24

• Ambassador Applications Available – Students interested in serving as an Olympus Junior Ambassador can pick up an application.
• Fire Drill AM – We will conduct a regularly scheduled fire drill as part of our ongoing school safety preparations.

Tuesday, August 25

• Primary Election during Advisory – Students will participate in the primary election for our student leadership positions.
• Interventions Begin – Our academic intervention process will begin following voting. This time is designed to provide students with additional support and enrichment based on their individual needs.

Wednesday, August 26

• General Election during Advisory – Students will cast their final votes for student leadership positions. We love seeing our students get involved, take risks, and develop their leadership skills!

Thursday, August 27

• Hello Day! – We will hold two morning assemblies focused on helping students build connections, strengthen our school community, and continue developing a culture where every student feels like they belong.
• Because of the assemblies, we will operate on a modified bell schedule throughout the day. Students will receive information at school about where they need to be and when.

Friday, August 28

• Ambassador Applications Due 

Also happening next week: Our 8th-grade students will participate in YouScience, a powerful career and aptitude discovery tool that helps students better understand their natural strengths and aptitudes. The results can help guide meaningful conversations between students, parents, and school counselors as students begin thinking about future classes, career interests, and educational pathways.

Community Council Update: Four parents declared their interest in serving on our Olympus Junior High Community Council, and we had four vacant parent seats, so all four seats are now filled, and no election is needed. We are grateful to these parents for volunteering their time and being willing to serve our school community. The Community Council plays an important role in reviewing our school improvement goals and helping decide how School LAND Trust funds are used. These funds are specifically directed toward supporting students and improving academic achievement and outcomes. Our council gives parents, educators, and school leaders an opportunity to work together to determine how those resources can have the greatest impact on our students.

It is hard to believe how quickly the school year is already moving! One of the things I have enjoyed most is watching our students become more comfortable in the building, make new friends, connect with teachers, and settle into their routines.

Thank you for trusting us with your children each day. We love having them at Olympus Junior High, and we are grateful to be part of such a wonderful community.

Have a fantastic week, Bulldogs!

Mike Douglas
Principal
Olympus Junior High School
The Student First and Always