April 2025 Quarterly Report

April 24th, 2025 /
Shauna Sprunger /
News

Our quarterly newsletter has been sent to each residential address in Provo. You should see the following information in your mailbox.

Report on Boundary & Feasibility Study

The Provo City School District recently heard the results of the Boundary & Feasibility Study. This comprehensive study is intended to guide future planning by analyzing demographic trends, enrollment patterns, and geographic considerations across the district. It provides a clear picture of how population shifts, housing trends and school choice are influencing student distribution—and how that affects school utilization, population and boundaries moving forward.

The study process involved analyzing school boundaries and comparing enrollment data to student residence locations. This revealed trends in school choice, boundary overlap, and transportation flow. The spatial analysis helped identify areas experiencing imbalances such as overcrowding, under-enrollment, or mismatches between residential growth and school capacity.

The results show that while some areas of the district are seeing growth in student populations, others have stable or slightly declining numbers. This imbalance can affect class sizes, transportation needs, and resource allocation. The study also highlighted how program offerings and family preferences contribute to students attending schools outside their neighborhood zones.

As part of the study, the consulting firm presented potential boundary adjustments for each school. These adjustments aimed to bring the utilization of every school building to approximately 80% capacity, ensuring a more balanced use of facilities across the district. These recommendations are a starting point for the discussion around school boundaries, and not a final decision. The school board will continue analyzing this and other data in the near future. Potential next steps include further evaluation of school boundaries, program offerings, and transportation routes. The boards goal is to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities while using facilities and resources efficiently and sustainably.

View Full Report on Boundary & Feasibility Study

An Inside Look at Provo City School District

Weekly Superintendent Videocast

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What’s Up with the Sup’? Podcast

Join Superintendent Dau each week on What’s Up with the Sup’?, the podcast that brings you real conversations with teachers, parents, students, and community members.

Get inspired, stay informed, and discover the amazing people and opportunities that make Provo City School District thrive.
Listen weekly on your favorite podcast platform or here on our website!

Utah Students Set the Standard

Recent data affirms Utah’s position as a national leader in education. Utah students have achieved remarkable results in both national and international assessments, reflecting the state’s strong commitment to academic excellence and college readiness.

Key Achievements:

Nations highest percentage of students meeting ACT college readiness benchmarks
Nations highest percentage of students meeting all four ACT college readiness benchmarks
Nations highest statewide composite ACT score
Second-highest performing state on the international PISA assessment
Smallest post-pandemic decline in mathematics scores among all states

Nate Edvalson, New Special Education Director

We would like to welcome Nathan Edvalson as our new Special Education Director. Nathan received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Utah Valley Community College (UVU) in 2004, a degree in psychology with an emphasis in School Counseling in 2007, and has been an educator since 2006. Nathan has filled various roles from school counselor to building level administration and into district administration during the last 19 years. Nathan has received a variety of recognitions throughout his career including Jordan District Educator of the Year, Utah State School Counselor of the Year, and recognition of District PTSA as School Counselor of the Year. He has 4 children and has been a resident of Utah County for 44 years. He is a proud member of Utah communities and has dedicated 26 years of his life to working as a civil servant and loves to serve Utah communities.

Updated 2025-2026 School Year Calendar

Earlier this year, the Board of Education voted to adjust the 2025-26 school year calendar. These changes resulted in the school year starting one day later (August 13, 2025) and adding a no school day in March (March 16, 2026). The 2025-2026 School Year Calendar has been updated to reflect those changes as well as to provide a new, easier to navigate format. This new page allows you to view a list of important dates for the school year, as well as download or print the calendar in a year or individual month format.

View the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar with a new and improved format

Provo City School District Library Resources

At Provo City School District, we value transparency and strive to provide families with clear access to library resources. Our library system provides families with tools to make informed choices, ensuring that parents can guide their child’s reading experience while maintaining a diverse and educational collection for all students.