Hillcrest Elementary School had an incredible morning celebrating Walk Your Child to School Day during Green Ribbon Week! 👟 Families, staff, and community partners came together to promote safe routes, healthy choices, and the joy of walking side by side.
A huge thank you to Ogden City Mayor Ben Nadolski, Ogden City Police Department, Ogden City Fire Department, and Weber-Morgan Health Department for making the event extra special with safety, swag, and treats.
A huge thank you to Ogden City Mayor Ben Nadolski, Ogden City Police Department, Ogden City Fire Department, and Weber-Morgan Health Department for making the event extra special with safety, swag, and treats.
🎃 Help bring families together, one pumpkin at a time!
Ben Lomond High School’s Latinos In Action students need 80 pumpkins donated by October 19 for a family pumpkin painting event celebrating creativity and community.
Have a pumpkin (or a few) to share? Contact LIA advisor Melanie Melgar at melgarm@ogdensd.org to arrange your donation. Include your name so students can send you a personalized thank you message!
Thank you for supporting our students and families! 🧡
On National Custodian Day, all of Ogden School District joins Facilities & Operations Custodial Supervisor Marc Blanchard in celebrating our custodial team!
Your work goes far beyond clean buildings. Your dedication, teamwork and care help make our schools safe, healthy and welcoming. Much of what you do happens behind the scenes, but your impact is felt every day. Thank you for taking care of our schools and everyone in them! 💙
Congratulations to each of our Achieving Higher award recipients for September 2026. This peer-nominated award recognizes individuals for their exemplary effort to do more than what is expected in service of their colleagues and our students.
Our final recipient this month is Cammie Burlison - Hillcrest Elementary School Instructional Coach
"Cammie consistently approaches the changes and daily challenges of school life with a calm, positive attitude and always knows that solutions can be found. Even when obstacles arise, she does not allow herself or those around her to become overwhelmed by the problem. Instead, Cammie has a unique ability to help others step back, see the bigger picture, and recognize that while challenges are real, they are also opportunities to find solutions and move forward."
Our final recipient this month is Cammie Burlison - Hillcrest Elementary School Instructional Coach
"Cammie consistently approaches the changes and daily challenges of school life with a calm, positive attitude and always knows that solutions can be found. Even when obstacles arise, she does not allow herself or those around her to become overwhelmed by the problem. Instead, Cammie has a unique ability to help others step back, see the bigger picture, and recognize that while challenges are real, they are also opportunities to find solutions and move forward."
Congratulations to each of our Achieving Higher award recipients for September 2026. This peer-nominated award recognizes individuals for their exemplary effort to do more than what is expected in service of their colleagues and our students.
Our next recipient this month is Chrys Anglesey - New Bridge Elementary Site Tech
"Chrys has become a great problem solver because she likes the challenge of figuring things out. On top of being an awesome site tech, she instructs in the classroom to allow teachers to have dedicated prep time. She has taught students things that some adults don't even know how to do! It is great fun to see the elementary kids using creative programs, making slide show presentations and using real-world technology. Chrys is always turning challenges into opportunities for the entire New Bridge staff."
Our next recipient this month is Chrys Anglesey - New Bridge Elementary Site Tech
"Chrys has become a great problem solver because she likes the challenge of figuring things out. On top of being an awesome site tech, she instructs in the classroom to allow teachers to have dedicated prep time. She has taught students things that some adults don't even know how to do! It is great fun to see the elementary kids using creative programs, making slide show presentations and using real-world technology. Chrys is always turning challenges into opportunities for the entire New Bridge staff."
Congratulations to each of our Achieving Higher award recipients for September 2026. This peer-nominated award recognizes individuals for their exemplary effort to do more than what is expected in service of their colleagues and our students.
Our next recipient this month is Connor Pack - Mound Fort Junior High School Music Teacher
"Mr. Pack has done a stellar job, along with Mr. Beal at Mount Ogden, in supporting the incredible students in our state-championship-winning Ogden High School marching band. His patience, optimism, and commitment at all hours of the day and night, are unmatched. Whenever the program and the students have needed him, he has given selflessly for their success. We genuinely appreciate his leadership and persistence. The band will continue to be truly exceptional thanks to his work."
Our next recipient this month is Connor Pack - Mound Fort Junior High School Music Teacher
"Mr. Pack has done a stellar job, along with Mr. Beal at Mount Ogden, in supporting the incredible students in our state-championship-winning Ogden High School marching band. His patience, optimism, and commitment at all hours of the day and night, are unmatched. Whenever the program and the students have needed him, he has given selflessly for their success. We genuinely appreciate his leadership and persistence. The band will continue to be truly exceptional thanks to his work."
Congratulations to each of our Achieving Higher award recipients for September 2026. This peer-nominated award recognizes individuals for their exemplary effort to do more than what is expected in service of their colleagues and our students.
Our next recipient this month is Vivian Goné - Highland Junior High Counselor
"In any educational environment, daily operational challenges and systemic hurdles are inevitable. What sets Vivian apart is her ability to transform these potential obstacles into opportunities for meaningful improvement. Vivian's work has had a profound impact on equity and student achievement. Her dedicated advocacy and strategic efforts have transformed how we serve our Multilingual learners, ensuring they are supported, valued, and empowered to succeed."
Our next recipient this month is Vivian Goné - Highland Junior High Counselor
"In any educational environment, daily operational challenges and systemic hurdles are inevitable. What sets Vivian apart is her ability to transform these potential obstacles into opportunities for meaningful improvement. Vivian's work has had a profound impact on equity and student achievement. Her dedicated advocacy and strategic efforts have transformed how we serve our Multilingual learners, ensuring they are supported, valued, and empowered to succeed."
🤼 Get on the mat with Ogden City Wrestling Club! Boys and girls in grades K–8 are invited. New wrestlers welcome!
BEGINNERS CLINIC — $10 per wrestler
📅 Wednesday, October 7 • 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Ben Lomond Gym • South side
Register for the beginners clinic: https://sfnd.io/q29kn
FOLKSTYLE SEASON — October–January • $75
Keep wrestling with two practices each week at the Ben Lomond Athletic Center wrestling room, south side.
Questions? Contact Coach Gualtier:
📞 (801) 737-7950
✉️ gualtieras@ogdensd.org
BEGINNERS CLINIC — $10 per wrestler
📅 Wednesday, October 7 • 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Ben Lomond Gym • South side
Register for the beginners clinic: https://sfnd.io/q29kn
FOLKSTYLE SEASON — October–January • $75
Keep wrestling with two practices each week at the Ben Lomond Athletic Center wrestling room, south side.
Questions? Contact Coach Gualtier:
📞 (801) 737-7950
✉️ gualtieras@ogdensd.org
Congratulations to each of our Achieving Higher award recipients for September 2026. This peer-nominated award recognizes individuals for their exemplary effort to do more than what is expected in service of their colleagues and our students.
Our first recipient this month is Shawn MacQueen - Ogden High School Teacher
"Shawn always arrives at collaboration meetings prepared and brings thoughtful data and creative ideas to connect physical education directly to student growth. He helps his fellow coaches and teachers see the real value and purpose of collaboration. By sharing examples and strategies with colleagues, he fosters a culture where setbacks are re-framed as stepping stones toward personal growth. He is a genuinely good person who uses his personal drive to get better to benefit our kids every single day."
Our first recipient this month is Shawn MacQueen - Ogden High School Teacher
"Shawn always arrives at collaboration meetings prepared and brings thoughtful data and creative ideas to connect physical education directly to student growth. He helps his fellow coaches and teachers see the real value and purpose of collaboration. By sharing examples and strategies with colleagues, he fosters a culture where setbacks are re-framed as stepping stones toward personal growth. He is a genuinely good person who uses his personal drive to get better to benefit our kids every single day."
This is from Lauri Hazelton, a substitute teacher with Ogden School District!
Having served in roles from playground monitor to behavior interventionist across several elementary schools in our district, "Mrs. H" tried to retire, but she couldn't stay away from the incredible community here. Here is why she chooses Ogden:
"No matter what school I go to, I see a familiar face. To see those faces light up and hear 'Mrs. H' warms my heart. I thought I was building their sense of community, but the children are actually building my sense of community. As long as I am physically able, I choose to sub in Ogden schools."
Why do YOU choose Ogden School District? Send us an email at ichooseogden@ogdensd.org to share your story with us! 📣
Having served in roles from playground monitor to behavior interventionist across several elementary schools in our district, "Mrs. H" tried to retire, but she couldn't stay away from the incredible community here. Here is why she chooses Ogden:
"No matter what school I go to, I see a familiar face. To see those faces light up and hear 'Mrs. H' warms my heart. I thought I was building their sense of community, but the children are actually building my sense of community. As long as I am physically able, I choose to sub in Ogden schools."
Why do YOU choose Ogden School District? Send us an email at ichooseogden@ogdensd.org to share your story with us! 📣
This is Daniel Tracy, Music Teacher at Ben Lomond High School! 🎵
As an alumnus of Hillcrest Elementary, Highland Junior High, and Ben Lomond High, Daniel’s journey with Ogden School District has come full circle. Here is why he chooses Ogden:
"I am lucky to teach here at Ben Lomond High School. Ogden has the best music students in the whole state and that is why I choose Ogden."
Why do YOU choose Ogden School District? Send us an email at ichooseogden@ogdensd.org to share your story with us! 📣
Lace up those running shoes and help us clear local school lunch debt! 👟 Join us for the inaugural Miles for Meals Fun Run on October 10th at Lorin Farr Park. Every step, jog, or walk helps ensure our local students focus on learning, not lunch balances!
Event Details & Schedule:
Location: Lorin Farr Park (trail to Big D Sports Park and back)
6:00 AM: Packet Pick-Up & Warm-Up
8:00 AM: Race Starts!
Registration: $30 per participant (majority of proceeds go directly to school meal debt).
Group & Family Friendly! Register individually, but pay together! Group or family entries can be covered in a single bulk Venmo payment—just list all participant names in the Venmo note.
Post-Run Party Crossing the finish line is just the beginning! Stick around at Lorin Farr Park for local vendor booths, games for all ages, food trucks, and prize drawings. 🥳
Not a runner? You can still make a difference! We are actively accepting donations and looking for volunteers to help make this event a success.
📱 Scan the QR codes or click on the links below to:
Register to Run/Walk:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4X2iCTp62Ru89Dv_Qu20E2zWQANnEuQzhaA4etLuZ2E825A/viewform
Volunteer:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd42tl7zPWcVF8UTyXbFKhlMtcjlYsOmX1NDKXQM_-FHCog-g/viewform
Make a Donation:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVUx7vE6O76Whas6r9fs7-iO6oUrMCvl7Xv-N9l-3ygdhiRQ/viewform
See you at the starting line on October 10th! 🏃♀️
Event Details & Schedule:
Location: Lorin Farr Park (trail to Big D Sports Park and back)
6:00 AM: Packet Pick-Up & Warm-Up
8:00 AM: Race Starts!
Registration: $30 per participant (majority of proceeds go directly to school meal debt).
Group & Family Friendly! Register individually, but pay together! Group or family entries can be covered in a single bulk Venmo payment—just list all participant names in the Venmo note.
Post-Run Party Crossing the finish line is just the beginning! Stick around at Lorin Farr Park for local vendor booths, games for all ages, food trucks, and prize drawings. 🥳
Not a runner? You can still make a difference! We are actively accepting donations and looking for volunteers to help make this event a success.
📱 Scan the QR codes or click on the links below to:
Register to Run/Walk:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4X2iCTp62Ru89Dv_Qu20E2zWQANnEuQzhaA4etLuZ2E825A/viewform
Volunteer:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd42tl7zPWcVF8UTyXbFKhlMtcjlYsOmX1NDKXQM_-FHCog-g/viewform
Make a Donation:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVUx7vE6O76Whas6r9fs7-iO6oUrMCvl7Xv-N9l-3ygdhiRQ/viewform
See you at the starting line on October 10th! 🏃♀️
✅ A huge THANK YOU to all the Ogden School District families who have already weighed in on the 2027-2028 school calendar! We see you, and we appreciate your quick feedback. 👏
Haven't had a chance to cast your vote yet? Don't worry, there's still time to tell us what you think!
👀 Where’s the link? It’s waiting for you! We safely tucked it away in your email and your Infinite Campus Parent Portal inbox. (We like to keep the really important stuff there!)
Head over to your inbox to review the options and take the quick survey before it closes this Monday, September 14. Let your voice be heard! 🗓️🏫
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✅ ¡Muchísimas GRACIAS a todas las familias del Distrito Escolar de Ogden que ya compartieron su opinión sobre el calendario escolar 2027-2028! Valoramos sus rápidas respuestas. 👏
¿Aún no has tenido la oportunidad de votar? ¡No te preocupes, todavía hay tiempo para decirnos qué piensas!
👀 ¿Dónde está el enlace? ¡Te está esperando! Lo enviamos de forma segura a tu correo electrónico y a tu bandeja de entrada del Portal para Padres de Infinite Campus. (¡Nos gusta guardar la información más importante ahí!)
Dirígete a tu bandeja de entrada para revisar las opciones y completar la breve encuesta antes de que cierre este lunes, 14 de septiembre. ¡Haz que tu voz se escuche! 🗓️🏫
Haven't had a chance to cast your vote yet? Don't worry, there's still time to tell us what you think!
👀 Where’s the link? It’s waiting for you! We safely tucked it away in your email and your Infinite Campus Parent Portal inbox. (We like to keep the really important stuff there!)
Head over to your inbox to review the options and take the quick survey before it closes this Monday, September 14. Let your voice be heard! 🗓️🏫
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✅ ¡Muchísimas GRACIAS a todas las familias del Distrito Escolar de Ogden que ya compartieron su opinión sobre el calendario escolar 2027-2028! Valoramos sus rápidas respuestas. 👏
¿Aún no has tenido la oportunidad de votar? ¡No te preocupes, todavía hay tiempo para decirnos qué piensas!
👀 ¿Dónde está el enlace? ¡Te está esperando! Lo enviamos de forma segura a tu correo electrónico y a tu bandeja de entrada del Portal para Padres de Infinite Campus. (¡Nos gusta guardar la información más importante ahí!)
Dirígete a tu bandeja de entrada para revisar las opciones y completar la breve encuesta antes de que cierre este lunes, 14 de septiembre. ¡Haz que tu voz se escuche! 🗓️🏫
📣 Ready to show your school spirit? Join us for the Ben Lomond Mini Cheerleading Clinic!
Participants will learn cheers, receive an official T-shirt, and perform during halftime at the Ben Lomond football game!
Event Details:
📅 Clinic Dates: September 15–17
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
🏈 Halftime Performance: September 18th (during the football game)
👧👦 Ages: 2 years old through Jr. High
💵 Cost: $30 (Includes T-shirt + 1 Free Game Ticket)
🔗 Register Here: https://www.successfund.com/ggx5m
Have questions? Reach out to Shara Gooda at goodas@ogdensd.org.
Participants will learn cheers, receive an official T-shirt, and perform during halftime at the Ben Lomond football game!
Event Details:
📅 Clinic Dates: September 15–17
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
🏈 Halftime Performance: September 18th (during the football game)
👧👦 Ages: 2 years old through Jr. High
💵 Cost: $30 (Includes T-shirt + 1 Free Game Ticket)
🔗 Register Here: https://www.successfund.com/ggx5m
Have questions? Reach out to Shara Gooda at goodas@ogdensd.org.
It’s game week! ⚾️ Raptors Night is happening this Friday, September 4th at Lindquist Field!
Pick up your FREE tickets at your school's office. Gates open at 5:30 PM and the first 800 OSD students get a free foam finger! 🦖
Special thanks to the Ogden School Foundation and all of the event sponsors for supporting our students and families! 👏
Pick up your FREE tickets at your school's office. Gates open at 5:30 PM and the first 800 OSD students get a free foam finger! 🦖
Special thanks to the Ogden School Foundation and all of the event sponsors for supporting our students and families! 👏
This is Diana Zappitello, a 3rd Grade Teacher at East Ridge Elementary! 🍎
Even with a one-hour commute each way every day, Diana gladly makes the drive because of her passion for teaching and the supportive community she found here. Here is why she chooses Ogden:
"I have wanted to teach almost my entire life. As a first year teacher, I was grateful to choose a district that prioritizes educators’ growth and success. I choose Ogden because I believe in the power of YET for myself and my students!"
Why do YOU choose Ogden School District? Send us an email at ichooseogden@ogdensd.org to share your story with us! 📣
Even with a one-hour commute each way every day, Diana gladly makes the drive because of her passion for teaching and the supportive community she found here. Here is why she chooses Ogden:
"I have wanted to teach almost my entire life. As a first year teacher, I was grateful to choose a district that prioritizes educators’ growth and success. I choose Ogden because I believe in the power of YET for myself and my students!"
Why do YOU choose Ogden School District? Send us an email at ichooseogden@ogdensd.org to share your story with us! 📣
Ogden-Weber Technical College is hosting a High School Orientation Night for all current and prospective high school students interested in attending OTECH, along with their families!
Event Details:
September 17, 2026
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Cross Hall | Health Technology Building (200 N Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT)
What to Expect:
-Find out what it’s like to be an OTECH student
-Connect with college support services
-Get your questions answered by the OTECH team
If you're thinking about taking OTECH classes, head over and check it out!
Event Details:
September 17, 2026
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Cross Hall | Health Technology Building (200 N Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT)
What to Expect:
-Find out what it’s like to be an OTECH student
-Connect with college support services
-Get your questions answered by the OTECH team
If you're thinking about taking OTECH classes, head over and check it out!
🍎 I’m Talynn and I choose Ogden because they have been super supportive to me as a special education teacher and have helped me grow throughout my years here in Ogden. 📚
📣 Tell us why YOU choose Ogden School District. Email ichooseogden@ogdensd.org
📣 Tell us why YOU choose Ogden School District. Email ichooseogden@ogdensd.org
I have a child in elementary school, a child in junior high, and a child in high school. My name is Ita and I choose Ogden School District because they invest in my children 🎓
📣 Tell us why YOU choose Ogden School District. Email ichooseogden@ogdensd.org
📣 Tell us why YOU choose Ogden School District. Email ichooseogden@ogdensd.org
What an incredible kickoff to the new school year at our 2026 Opening Institute!
From inspiring messages to celebrating educators, we’re stepping into this year with purpose. A huge congratulations to our Employees of the Year. We also want to give a special shoutout to our Team of the Year: the Education Support Professionals from Malan's Peak!
We were deeply moved by guest speaker Brad Snyder, a veteran and Paralympic athlete who shared an unforgettable message on strength, mindset, and perseverance.
This year, we are embracing our district theme: "The Power of YET." Because growth doesn't stop, learning doesn't end, and the best is truly YET to come!
To all of our amazing teachers and staff: thank you for your dedication, passion, and endless hard work. We are ready to make this our best school year YET!
Students, we’re ready for you! See you all this Friday! 👋
From inspiring messages to celebrating educators, we’re stepping into this year with purpose. A huge congratulations to our Employees of the Year. We also want to give a special shoutout to our Team of the Year: the Education Support Professionals from Malan's Peak!
We were deeply moved by guest speaker Brad Snyder, a veteran and Paralympic athlete who shared an unforgettable message on strength, mindset, and perseverance.
This year, we are embracing our district theme: "The Power of YET." Because growth doesn't stop, learning doesn't end, and the best is truly YET to come!
To all of our amazing teachers and staff: thank you for your dedication, passion, and endless hard work. We are ready to make this our best school year YET!
Students, we’re ready for you! See you all this Friday! 👋
