PCSD Weekly Notifications
“I think she should be recognized because she is always so kind and a very nice person,” shared Shoreline Middle School student Miki Fukuyasu. “Ms. Duering is constantly responding to almost anything with kindness. She always has a positive attitude.” Miki is talking about Torri Duering, a remarkable Shoreline Middle School English and Drama teacher who received the Provo Way Award through this heartfelt student nomination. Read the full story at provo.edu.
Educators who have developed and completed a SB 137 plan, have the option to request payment on December 18, 2024. Please complete the google form, which was emailed to you, to request 32 hours of compensation. The form must be completed by December 6th to take advantage of this opportunity. If you have questions concerning verification and submission of the compensation form, direct them to your supervisor.
For: Admin. and Teachers
In the month of November the Fine Arts Curriculum Review Committee and the Literacy Committee met. Review summaries on the employee website.
Please join our virtual seminar to learn about the steps to retire from the URS System. Whether you are Tier 1 or 2, this meeting will help you understand what you need to know about the process to retire and other considerations associated with retirement. This meeting is being held on Wednesday, December 4, beginning at 3:30 p.m. You can use the below link to join the meeting.
For: All Employees
Managing an ongoing condition takes patience and a gentle approach to caring for yourself. Begin living your best life by taking advantage of UMR’s Ongoing Condition CARE Program. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp.12.31
For: Language Teachers
The 2025 annual UFLA Conference will be held at Utah Tech University in St. George on February 21, 2025 for all language teachers in Utah. Registration is now open. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp.12.20
For: Admin & Teachers
Nominate a Secondary Teacher for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science. The PAEMST program is now accepting nominations for 7-12th grade STEM teachers. Awardees receive a certificate signed by the President, a trip to Washington, D.C. to attend recognition events, and professional development opportunities, a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation, and join a community of over 5,200 award-winning teachers. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp.12.06
For: All Teachers
The Arts-Integrated Learning Across the Curriculum PD course enhances teacher expertise and infuses joy and playful student learning experiences in the classroom by emphasizing arts integration and the curricular areas of literacy, technology, and science. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp.1.06
For: All Employees
Beginning on November 1, 2024, we are excited to introduce our new Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This service is administered by Blomquist Hale and is available to all employees of Provo City School District, whether full-time, part-time, or regardless of benefits status. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp. 5.31
For: Elementary Teachers
UVU Prep is a 6-week free STEM summer school opportunity for students. Only 6th graders can apply, and if accepted, they are committing to 3 summers full of fun and engaging learning. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp.1.31
For: Music Teachers
Please let all your musical students know that the application and registration fee deadline for the 2025 Aspiring Musicians Competition and Concert is Monday, March 3, 2025. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp. 3.3
For: All Employees
Join a CPR/AED/First Aid and Stop the Bleed Training offered by PCSD registered nurses. Have you ever considered learning CPR, First Aid, and Stop the Bleed skills to become a valuable first responder during emergencies at school or within our community? If so, now is your golden opportunity! Learn more on the employee website. Post exp 4.11
The 2024-2025 school year high impact days are as follows: the first and last week of school; two days before and two days proceeding: Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break; SEP Days; Graduation Days for BYU and UVU; and Professional Development Days. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp 5.22
Did you know we have a Employee Google calendar that you can subscribe to with all the important dates? Visit this page on the employee website to subscribe to that calendar and view all contract calendars.
Did you know that Utah Risk Management offers liability protections to employees in the State of Utah? Refer to the document above if you have any additional questions. Read Utah Risk Management Document.