The Washington County School District held an open session on February 10, 2025, highlighting achievements in winter sports and recognizing outstanding contributions from staff members.
During the meeting, the district celebrated the success of local sports teams, particularly the Enterprise High School girls wrestling team, which achieved a historic second-place finish at the state level. This marks the highest ranking for the wrestling program in the school's history. Additionally, the Snow Canyon High School girls team was commended for their impressive record of 48 wins and 2 losses in region play over the past four years.
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Monica, a staff member, received the Muffet Reeves Award from the Utah Council for Teaching Mathematics for her exceptional contributions to mathematics professional development. This award honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding work in motivating teachers and enhancing educational practices in mathematics.
Looking ahead, the district invited attendees to a Special Olympics tournament scheduled for February 13 at Desert Hills High School, featuring winter sports competitions. The event is expected to draw significant community support, with First Lady Abby Cox in attendance.
In administrative updates, the board proposed changes in leadership positions, including the reassignment of Kim Hecke to Sandstone Elementary and Jared Daystrip to Arrowhead Elementary, both as principals. John Butler was also recommended to serve as the new Career and Technical Education (CTE) director.
The meeting underscored the district's commitment to celebrating student achievements and supporting educational excellence within the community.