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2025-2026 Summer Newsletter

 

Page 1: Summer Newsletter Overview

SUMMER NEWSLETTER: YOUR GUIDE TO REGISTRATION AND SCHOOL YEAR SUCCESS

Para la traducción en español, vea el reverso

Page 2: Table of Contents

  • Pages 2–3: Message from Superintendent Dau
  • Pages 4–5: Registration Information
  • Pages 6–7: Parent’s Roadmap to a Great School Year
  • Pages 8–9: Celebrating Successes
  • Page 10: Board Message
  • Page 11: District Communication
  • Page 12: School Year Calendar

Pages 3: Letter from Superintendent Dau

Letter from Superintendent Wendy Dau

Dear Provo City Residents,

It is hard to believe another school year has come to a close! I hope all of you enjoy the warm weather, the beautiful outdoors, and time with families and friends. I am grateful that I get to serve the students and families in Provo, with the goal of creating educational opportunities for all. I want to share with you some of the great work happening across our district. First, when I became Superintendent in 2023, Provo City School District was identified as a district in “improvement” for our lack of progress and achievement, particularly in math in Kindergarten through third grade. I am pleased to announce that with the focused efforts of our teachers, principals, support staff, and district departments, we have achieved our state’s Early Learning Plan goals, and we are no longer in this improvement status. We know we still have a lot of work to do, but this accomplishment demonstrates that we can achieve high educational outcomes with the right focus and energy.

While we have a lot of work to do, I want to celebrate and highlight a few of our high achievers. Our first grade team at Westridge Elementary and our sixth grade team at Timpanogos Elementary have been identified by the State Board and our BYU Partnership as two of the highest performing teams in the state. These educators established a culture of trust and collaboration, worked with data and adjusted instruction as needed, and set individual goals with each student. Another high performing highlight is at Provost Elementary, where their relentless focus on student outcomes from Kindergarten through third grade allowed them to meet all of their Early Learning Plan goals set by the state for both reading and math. Other schools in our own district, as well as schools outside of our district, are looking to these successes as models to replicate.

Attention to our multilingual learners led to more students making adequate progress in their English language development at Provo High and Shoreline Middle, while Timpview High saw the highest numbers of students reaching proficiency in their English language acquisition. Furthermore, with intentional efforts from counselors, teachers, and administrators, Timpview saw a 30% increase in the numbers of students taking advanced/college level coursework (i.e. Advanced Placement and Concurrent Enrollment) and Career and Technical Education pathways leading to certifications in specific industries.

All of this success can be attributed to our dedicated educators and their willingness to intentionally track student progress and reflect on their teaching practice. Spring Creek Elementary and Timpanogos Elementary are some of the most highly impacted schools in the state, yet they outperform their counterparts in Salt Lake, Alpine, Nebo, and Ogden school districts. Each school in our district has tremendous strengths, and these just represent a few of the ways in which Provo is prioritizing its academic achievement goals as part of our strategic plan. Provo City School District is becoming a “Destination District.” We could not do this great work without our entire community behind us. We thank you, Provo, for demanding a high quality educational system for all, and we are passionate about our work as we improve and bring excellence to our educational system.

Believe in the Magic, Provo!

Le meilleur,

Wendy Dau

Superintendent, Provo City School District

Pages 4 and 5: School Registration Information

School Registration Support Nights

Are you new to Provo? Get registration assistance at a District Sponsored School Registration Support Night!

We’re excited to announce that Provo City School District is offering evening hours for school registration this summer! These extended hours are designed to make the registration process as convenient as possible for busy families. Parents and legal guardians are invited to register all their children in one location, during one visit.

You will need to bring the following:

  • Proof of Student’s Age
  • Immunization Records
  • Proof of Address
  • Photo d'identité du parent

Registration Dates, Times, & Locations

  • July 16 & 17 at Provo High – 1199 N. Lakeshore Dr., 3:00–6:00 PM
  • 22 juillet at Centennial Middle – 305 East 2320 North, 3:00–6:00 PM
  • August 6 & 7 at the Professional Development Center – 280 West 940 North, 3:00–7:00 PM

Can’t Attend a Registration Night?

Use this QR code for instructions and assistance with the registration process:

Don’t Forget PowerSchool Updates!

PowerSchool Registration is a must-do each year for all parents. PowerSchool keeps your student’s records up to date and ensures you stay connected with your school and the district.

Titre I Préscolaire

It is time to register for preschool!

  • You must live within the boundary of a Title I school
  • Your child must be 4 years old by September 1, 2025
  • Votre enfant doit faire l'objet d'un dépistage pour pouvoir bénéficier de l'aide préscolaire.
  • School is Monday–Friday, with AM & PM sessions available
  • Tuition is $20/month
  • Les parents doivent assurer le transport aller-retour à l'école

Contact information: 

Elementary Schools (*Title I School)

Collèges et lycées

Écoles secondaires

Écoles spécialisées

District Administration

  • District Office – 801.374.4800 – provo.edu
  • Student Services – 801.374.4838 – provo.edu/student-services
  • Secondary Education (Darrell Jensen) – 801.374.4918 – darrellj@provo.edu
  • Elementary Education (Jarod Sites) – 801.374.4918 – jarods@provo.edu

Pages 6 and 7: Parent’s Roadmap to a Great School Year

Parent’s Roadmap

Every journey is easier with a map—and this one’s made just for you! This parent roadmap highlights the key stops where you can access tools, support, and resources to stay connected and help your student thrive. Follow the path, scan the QR codes, and explore each step along the way. Let’s make it a smooth ride together!

Each section of this guide includes a QR code. Open your phone’s camera, point it at the code, and tap the link that pops up. It will take you directly to more information and helpful resources online.

No Smartphone? No problem! You can also visit our website to find all the same resources. Look for the “Parent Essentials” section at: provo.edu

PowerSchool Online Parent Portal

Track grades, update emergency info, and complete required forms—all from one easy parent dashboard

Attendance: Every Day Counts

Consistent attendance builds academic success—report absences quickly and stay informed on policies

Observateur de la toile

Follow your student’s coursework, deadlines, and teacher updates in real time with a Canvas 6 Observer account.

Repas scolaires

PCSD ensures every student has access to nutritious meals. Find out about our free/ reduced meals.

School Fees: Flexibility for Families

Some secondary programs have fees. Don’t let this be a barrier, find out about waivers

Participation des parents

From PTA to classroom volunteering, there’s a place for you in every school community. Got a classroom concern? Start with the teacher, then follow our clear steps to get support.

Additional Needs: Specialized Support

Explore services for IEPs, 504s, and behavior support—every child deserves the tools to thrive.

Chromebook Help: Simple Tech Support

From quick fixes to replacements, we’ve got you and your Chromebook covered

Programs: Learning for Every Path

From language immersion to internships, choose offerings that match your student’s path, passion, and pace.

Concern Resolution: Who to Talk To

Got a classroom concern? Start with the teacher, then follow our clear steps to get support.

Pages 8 and 9: Celebrating Successes

Academic Readiness

  • 29% of middle school students enter high school reading at a college level
  • 22% of students enter high school with college-level math skills

Advanced Classes

High school students taking Advanced Placement and Concurrent Enrollment courses is on the rise.

  • 2022–2023: 28% of students
  • 2023–2024: 37% of students
  • 2024–2025: 41% of students

Elementary Literacy

Our elementary schools are making strong strides in early literacy growth:

  • 75% of Kindergarten–6th grade students met their literacy growth goals
  • Provost 1st grade students increased the percentage of proficiency by 18%
  • Westridge 1st grade students increased the percentage of proficiency by 23%

Secondary Multilingual Learners

Doubled the percentage of students who met proficiency on the Language Acquisition Assessment.

Inscription simultanée

Concurrent Enrollment encourages students to accelerate their education by earning college credit during their high school career.

  • 22 students graduated with an Associate’s Degree
  • 9 students graduated with a UVU General Education Certificate

Enseignement professionnel et technique (EPT)

CTE offers course pathways that build career skills, connect to college programs, and provide opportunities for competitions.

  • 246 CTE pathways completed
  • 29 students competed in national competitions
  • 7 in TSA
  • 8 in FCCLA
  • 10 in DECA
  • 4 in other categories

Elementary Math

Our younger students showed strong growth in math proficiency from the beginning to the end of the year:

  • Kindergarten saw a 14% increase
  • 1st grade saw a 12% increase
  • 2nd grade saw a 7% increase
  • 3rd grade saw a 12% increase

Competitive Teacher Salaries

With August’s tentative budget approval, we will have successfully raised beginning teacher salaries above $60,000.

Page 10: PCSD Board of Education

Board of Education Members

  • Jennifer Partridge – Board President, District 4 Representative
  • Gina Hales – Board Vice President, District 7 Representative
  • Lisa Boyce – District 1 Representative
  • Melanie Hall – District 2 Representative
  • Megan Van Wagenen – District 3 Representative
  • Teri McCabe – District 5 Representative
  • Emily Harrison – District 6 Representative

Letter from Board President Jennifer Partridge

Dear Provo City Residents,

The Provo City School District Board of Education has been hard at work this last school year, and we are not slowing down moving into the new year! I am proud to work with and represent board members who are focused on supporting our students, teachers, and schools.

Last September we formally adopted a new strategic plan to guide the work of our district. I have loved seeing all of the efforts happening this past year to really put the plan into action: emphasis on data and supporting individual students during weekly teacher PLC meetings, instructional coaches in every school, and creating our Parent Advisory Committee and Community Connections Committee.

This past year the board began a Boundary & Feasibility study. We want to be good stewards of our resources and assess whether any adjustments could be made to increase efficiencies while meeting student needs. We are studying building utilization and capacity. We are also reviewing CAS (elementary gifted program) and Dual Language Immersion to see how much they cost, if we’re getting the desired results, and other possible ways of meeting student needs. We are not looking to cut programs or change boundaries, but it is possible after we’ve studied everything that some things may change. We are still many months away from making any decisions, and we will first involve our Community Connections Committee to provide feedback once we have enough information.

Our wonderful, hard-working, caring educators and employees are the heart of our district and our most important asset. They make a difference in our students’ lives every single day. This year we are continuing our efforts to increase salaries to be in better alignment with our neighboring districts. We need $4 million in order to do this, but we have looked for efficiencies and ways we can decrease the impact to our taxpayers, and therefore we are only increasing our revenue by $2 million. Most residents will see a very small tax impact. We appreciate the support we have received from the Community Connections Committee and other community members as well. The Board will be voting on this and our 2025–26 budget at our August 12 meeting.

I’m grateful to work with an engaged, dedicated Board. We are striving to be thoughtful and intentional about our decisions. We appreciate your feedback. Feel free to give public comment at our meetings or email us at boardofeducation@provo.edu.

Enjoy the rest of your summer. We’re looking forward to a great new school year!

Je vous prie d'agréer, Monsieur le Président, l'expression de mes sentiments distingués,

Jennifer Partridge Président du conseil d'administration

Page 11: Helping You Stay Connected

Provo City School District is committed to keeping you informed, connected, and confident in our transparency. We use a variety of tools to share important updates and stories, including PowerSchool, our website news, social media, quarterly newsletters, and weekly messages from the Superintendent through videocasts and podcasts.

PowerSchool

Lorsque des notifications importantes et opportunes doivent être envoyées, le district et votre école contactent les familles par téléphone, e-mail et SMS en utilisant les informations que vous avez fournies lors de l'inscription de votre élève.

Site web

Read the latest district news, explore schools and departments, and access essential district resources, tools, and information.

Vidéodiffusion

The Superintendent creates and emails a weekly roundup videocast for up-to-date details on programs, resources, events, and more. Past episodes can be found on our website at provo.edu/superintendent/.

Podcast

Learn more about “What’s Up” in Provo City School District with Superintendent Dau’s What’s Up with the Sup’ episodes. New episodes are released every Friday and can be found anywhere you get your podcasts.

Médias sociaux

You can see the latest news, enjoy fun stories, prepare for upcoming events, and celebrate accomplishments by tuning into our social media channels.

Bulletin d'information

Les nouvelles imprimées, comme ce bulletin d'information estival, vous parviendront tous les trimestres. Vous pouvez également vous inscrire pour recevoir un bulletin d'information sur la construction par courrier électronique tous les mois.

Weekly Podcast 

Listen Weekly to Provo City School District’s Podcast

Episodes can be found on the district website, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Page 12: District Calendars

Calendriers des districts et des écoles

Stay up to date with important dates and schedules for the 2024–2025 school year.

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