New guidance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security this week states that federal immigration officers will now be allowed to enforce immigration laws in and near sensitive areas, including schools, which were previously considered off-limits. The Uintah School District understands this is a concern for many in our community and want you to know we are aware of this change in federal policy.
Please know that the Uintah School District:
Remains committed to providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students.
Will continue to follow the laws that guarantee that ALL children in the United States have a right to a free and appropriate education.
DOES NOT collect or share information about the immigration status of our students.
Encourages parents/guardians to contact the front office of their child’s school to make sure their contact information and their student’s emergency contact information is accurate and up to date. Emergency contacts can be family members OR a trusted adult designated by the parent or guardian, and their information can be updated by speaking with the secretary at your child’s school.
Will have counselors and social workers at all our schools who are available if students experience any anxiety, stress or fears in response to changes in federal immigration enforcement guidelines.
We remain committed to providing an equitable and supportive learning environment for every student.
NHS Induction Ceremony
The Uintah High chapter of the National Honor Society inducted more than 50 new members earlier this month.
The inductees are Anjali Anderson, Samuel Bigler, Ethan Buchanan, Anna Buhler, Lucas Caldwell, Taylor Carr, Brooklyn Christensen, Ashley Clark, Delainee Collins, Braeya Curtis, Alex Davies, Bailee Deets, Rowan Deletant, Devin Dickson, Ashlynn Dillman, Easton Durrant, Lily Dyer, Isaac Edrington, Corbin Furrh, Easton Gabriel, Eliza Gardiner, Adiama Gata, Hannah Grover, Kyle Hadlock, Lynlie Hall, Konner Hancock, Sophia Hanifin, Ian Hautamaki, Kyan Hiatt, Alivia Johnson, Angela Jolley, Felice Jolley-Burger, Gage Kapp, Brynnlie Kinney, Leighton Laub, Chloe Martinez, Kenadie Maughan, Thalia Nelson, Rita Nunes, AddyLynn Nyberg, Sara Olsen, Lexi Perkins, Marcus Purcell, Eric Reynolds, Gustavo Ricalde III, EmaLee Richens, Jorge Rivera, Lincoln Roberts, Brayden Scott, Sam Sorenson, Abigail Taylor, Rhett Van Oostendorp, Aubrey Vance, Aaliyah Vaughn, Charlie Williams, and George Winsor III.
Congratulations to these outstanding students. We look forward to seeing your growth in scholarship, service, character and leadership.
Uintah Basin Science & Engineering Fair
Students from Uintah Middle School, Vernal Middle School and The Terra Academy presented their projects to the judges last week during the annual Uintah Basin Science and Engineering Fair sponsored by Utah State University Uintah Basin at the Uintah Conference Center in Vernal.
The following students advanced to the Ritchey Science and Engineering Fair at Weber State University in March by placing in the Top 3 in their respective categories:
6th Grade Biological Sciences – 1st Emalee Purcell, 2nd Sullivan Olson, 3rd Sam Pierce
6th Grade Physical Sciences – 1st Leah Wells, 2nd Easton Labrum, 3rd Ben Shiner
6th Grade Engineering – 1st Moses LeBeau, 2nd Braeya Harkness, 3rd Cole Murphy
6th Grade Social Sciences – 1st Paizlee Seamons, 2nd Maddy Keith,
7th Grade Biological Sciences – 1st Austin Taylor, 2nd Andrew Foley, 3rd Fiona Faucher
7th Grade Physical Sciences – 1st Cristin Halverson, 2nd Jacob Olsen, 3rd Orrin Gardiner
7th Grade Engineering – 1st Ember Zufelt, 2nd Ryker Janowicz, 3rd Tomas Ybarra
7th Grade Social Sciences – 1st Paisley Johnson, 2nd Elsie Leis, 3rd Omner Sheffer
8th Grade Biological Sciences – 1st Tyler Huber, 2nd Claire Davies, 3rd David Pierce
8th Grade Physical Sciences – 1st Morris Stewart, 2nd Ellie Anderson, 3rd Megan Glazier
8th Grade Engineering – 1st Melody Liebhardt, 2nd Joshua Ottosen, 3rd Quinlee Seamons
8th Grade Social Sciences – 1st Shayanne Ulwelling, 2nd Abbilyn Hill, 3rd Sophie Batty
The following students were recognized with awards presented by community partners who support the science fair:
Community Award: Frontier Solutions – Kimber Farnsworth, Tyler Huber and Sophie Batty
Community Award: Bingham Research Center at USU – David Pierce
Community Award: Deseret Power – Ember Zufelt and Sam Hirschi
Community Award: BHI – Moses LeBeau, Cooper Wilson, Ryker Janowicz, and Cole Murphy
Community Award: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources – Austin Taylor, Cristin Halverson, Kimber Farnsworth, Ember Zufelt, and Tyce Stilson
Community Award: Uintah School District – Treyson Farrer, David Pierce, Megan Glazier, Gentry Weeks, Fiona Faucher, and Ruby Batty
Community Award: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Sam Pierce and Austin Taylor
Community Award: Ashley Regional Medical Center – Avery Wood and Ruby Batty
Community Award: Pepsi – Analyn Pead, Jane Simmons, and Deenylah Tilo
Community Award: Friends of the Utah Field House – Nadia Wong, Gavin Christensen, Rylan and McDonald
Community Award: UBTECH SkillsUSA Chapter – Easton Labrum, Ben Shiner, and Sullivan Olson
Congratulations to all the students who took part in this year’s science and engineering fair! Your projects were amazing, and we encourage you all to continue your scientific pursuits.
Tickets on Sale of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Tickets are on sale now for the Uintah High Theatre production of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. This fantastical show runs Feb. 28-March 1, March 3-4, and March 6-8 in the Uintah High auditorium. Showtime is 7 p.m. for all performances. For tickets, visit uintah.ludus.com.
Celebrations
Congratulations to Eagle View Elementary art specialist Madison Young and Vernal Middle School art teacher Necia Collotzi! The Utah Arts Education Association (UAEA) has chosen Young as its Elementary Art Educator of the Year and Collotzi as its Middle School Art Education of the Year. Young and Collotzi will be honored and presented with their awards during the association's annual state conference in Moab on Feb. 7.
Congratulations as well to Uintah High art students Lily Carlson and Davina Widdison! They each created paintings that have been selected for the Utah All-State High School Art Show at the Springville Art Museum in Utah County. The show will run Feb. 1 through March 21. The Utah All-State High School Art Show was established in 1971 to honor the best high school artists in the state for their talent, creativity, and dedication. A panel of professional artists and arts administrators carefully studied more than 1,000 entries from around the state to select the works of art featured in this exhibition. Comprising of hundreds of artworks from 105 high schools across Utah, the exhibition represents the promise of this young generation of artists.
Weekend Events
Uintah High Swimming is competing today and tomorrow in the Region 8 Championship at the Provo Recreation Center in Provo. Today’s races started at 2 p.m. Tomorrow’s races start at 8:30 a.m.
Uintah Boys Wrestling is in Heber City tonight for a dual against the Wasatch High Wasps. JV matches started at 5:30 p.m. Varsity matches are scheduled to start at 7 p.m. The varsity dual may be streamed live on the Wasatch StingTV YouTube channel.
Uintah Boys Basketball is on the road today, taking on the Bruins at Mountain View High Orem. JV played at 3:30 p.m., sophomores play at 5:15 p.m., and varsity plays at 7 p.m. Games will be streamed live on the Mountain View High Hudl Fan website. The varsity team is also playing at home on Saturday against the Grand Junction High Tigers. Tipoff for that game is set for 2 p.m. The game will be broadcast on the Uintah High Hudl Fan website.
Uintah Girls Basketball is also on the road today, taking on the Bruins at Mountain View High in Orem. JV plays at 3:30 p.m., varsity plays at 5:15 p.m. and sophomores play at 7 p.m. Games will be streamed live on the Mountain View High Hudl Fan website.
Finally, the Uintah U’ettes will compete Monday in the 4A State Quarterfinals at the UCCU Center on the campus of Utah Valley University. The U’ettes are scheduled to take the floor at 10:38 a.m. (Military), 12:50 p.m. (Dance), and 2:56 p.m. (Show). They will perform toward the A side of the arena for all three routines.
Good luck to all our teams and GO UTES!