School News

Thank you to everyone who helped the PTA put on a great carnival! The games were fun, the snacks were great, and even the weather cooperated to make it a fun night for all. You can continue to support the PTA by attending the first PTA meeting of the year Friday, Sept 13 at 1:45 in the library. ...

The PTA is sponsoring a carnival on Friday, September 6th from 5:00 - 8:00! There will be games, treats, and fun for the whole family. There will also be a Dunk Tank! Come and see if you can dunk Mrs. Lovell! ...

We are so excited for this school year! We've had a great first week and are looking forward to many more to come. We would like to welcome our new teachers: Stacy Mayren, 6th grade, Tara Litster, 2nd grade, and Breanne Smedley, resource. We also have a new School Psychologist Intern, Allyson Laesch. ...

School starts Monday, August 19th for grades 1-6. Kindergarten starts Thursday, August 22. Breakfast is served from 8:00 - 8:20 a.m. We are looking forward to a great new school year! ...

Lunch will be served at Western Hills week-days from 11:00-12:00, June 3rd to August 9th ...

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Wendy Lovell to Western Hills Elementary as our new principal!  She has already been working hard to make the 2019-2020 school year a great one. As you get ready for the new school year, we would like to suggest the following: Make reading a daily habit!  Students who read well will do better in ALL school subjects. Limit screen time.  Children need to run, jump and play outside at least 1 hour a day. ...

We've had a great year at Western Hills!  We are sad to see some of our favorite people leaving us this year.  Dr. Higginson, Terri Bridger, Susan Brionez, and Charlotte Jeppsen are all retiring.  Yvette Paras will be taking a position at a different school. We hope you all have a nice summer.  Don't forget to read everyday!  It is so important to keep reading! ...

We have great teachers here at Western Hills.  They love your children and devote many more hours to their profession than a regular 8 hour a day job would require.  We would hope that you would take a moment this week to thank your child's teacher.  A note of appreciation from a grateful parent would make their day! ...

There is still time to register your 3 or 4 year-old for preschool but hurry, space is limited! Visit www.graniteschools.org/preschool to complete the online registration form. Next, mail, fax, or email a copy of the following documents: Birth Certificate Immunization record Proof of residence (house lease, utility bill - must say "service address") Call 385-646-4672 or visit the office at 2500 South State Street if you have ...