Teacher of the Month: Joe Governale
We are excited to recognize Joe Governale as our Teacher of the Month! Joe exemplifies the mission and standards of ALA every single day. He is the definition of a hard worker-reliable, steady, and always willing to step in and help anyone in need. Whether it’s solving a tech issue, supporting teachers, or keeping our […]
Teacher of the Month: Corinne Curtis
Corinne Curtis of Barnett Elementary is a first-year teacher at Barnett Elementary in Payson, teaching second grade. Despite this being her first year, Curtis has demonstrated remarkable skill, dedication and heart in her classroom. From the very beginning, she has shown a natural ability to connect with her students and create an environment where every […]
Four generations of Payson High graduates talk about years past and hope for future with new building
In late June, Payson High School was demolished after nearly 60 years of operation, and those in the Sorenson family think fondly of the years spent in the hallways while looking forward to making new memories. For the past eight years, Jesse Sorenson has served as an administrator and as the head principal for the […]
Teacher of the Year: Lorena Moody
At Merit Preparatory Academy, three powerful words summarize the school’s mission: lead, learn, serve. Beyond impacting the learning activities in Merit’s classrooms, these values are also woven into the daily life of the school community. One of the most inspiring examples of living Merit’s mission is Lorena Moody, a beloved teacher and mentor who has […]
Local homeschool mom calls it a ‘work of heart’
While many students and parents alike are rearing up for the upcoming school year, there are those who are taking an “alternative” route to education. Homeschooling is on the rise in Utah, with many contributing factors including the Covid 19 pandemic, legislative support through grants like the Utah Fits All scholarship and increased community support […]
Community Votes Overwhelmingly in Favor of New School District Formation
LEHI, UT (November 6, 2024) – With yesterday’s passage of Prop 11, voters in northern Utah County overwhelmingly approved the creation of a new school district. The new district will serve Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Draper (Utah County portion), Highland, and Lehi students. The new school district will become Utah’s sixth largest, serving approximately 35,978 students […]
Spanish Fork High School carries old traditions to new school
The 2024-2025 school year at Spanish Fork High School can be summed up with one word: new. With a brand new school, nearly everything inside and out is … new. Even with a new building, SFHS principal Matt Christensen said that it is important to hold on to many traditions that made the high school […]
Two Spanish Fork High School students named heroes after saving a man’s life
Two Spanish Fork High School students are being hailed as heroes for their quick actions that saved a man’s life. It was Saturday, August 24, and PJ Merril and Traven Elquist were waiting for their turn to run at the cross country invitational at the Sports Park in Spanish fork. Suddenly, the two were made […]
Construction ongoing for new Springville High School
As the school year kicks off and students return to the classrooms, construction continues on the new Springville High School, which is being built adjacent to the current building. According to the Nebo School District, the construction, which began in earnest earlier this year, is only about 37 percent complete, with the school’s opening still […]
Five Tips for helping youth with back to school blues
Back-to-school time can bring a wave of social anxiety among our children and teens. Transitioning from the comfortable summer routine of endless popsicles and late mornings, to the rigors of regular school and peer interactions can gently nudge, and even completely catapult a young person into unhealthy worry and fear when they think of the […]