PCSD Weekly Notifications
“Every year, her classes get larger and larger because the word is spreading about how much she helps her students succeed,” shared Gayle Painter in her nomination of Christiana Dennis, GED teacher with the Adult Education Department. Christiana has worked tirelessly to ensure students earn their GEDs or complete high school graduation requirements. Her communication skills and genuine investment in her students have transformed lives and inspired trust. Thank you, Christiana, for your outstanding contributions and congratulations on this well-deserved honor! Read the full story at provo.edu.
For: Teacher
If your teaching license is expiring June 2025 ~ Action Is Required. License renewal has never been so easy! USBE has updated the renewal process.
PCSD would like you to please renew your license by May 30 2025. Post exp.5.30
Winter 2025 » Explore topics essential to your financial future from the convenience of your home or office. Come with questions! These interactive presentations will help you maximize URS benefits and retirement planning. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp.3.18
For: All Employees
Start the new year with smarter and safer email habits! Protect not just your inbox but our entire school district. Remember, the security of our digital accounts is a shared responsibility. By adopting these practices, you contribute to the overall resilience of our cybersecurity defenses. In the online realm, phishing threats lurk, but you hold the key to protection. Visit the employee website for simple steps to follow to protet your inbox. Post exp.1.31
For: Teachers with Secondary Endorsement
If you are interested in being a Driver's Ed. Instructor, please reach out to clayb@provo.edu. It is a great way to supplement income and serve our students in the community. It usually consists of 6 extra hours per week and pays $34 an hour. You must have a secondary school teaching license and be endorsed through the USBE Driver Education program to be endorsed. You must complete four online courses, which will take nearly 10 months to obtain the endorsement. The district Driver's Ed. program will reimburse you for the amount you pay toward the endorsement courses. Post exp.3.31
For: Secondary ELD Teachers
Check out this week's ELD Quick Tip! This week, you'll learn a listening strategy you can use in any ELD class and how to prep your classroom for the WIDA ACCESS test. Learn more on the employee website.
For: Secondary ELA Teachers
Each week we share one strategy that you can use to meet the needs of your diverse multilingual learners in secondary content classes. This week’s writing strategy is specifically for secondary ELA teachers but could be adapted for use in many content areas. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Teachers
Each week, we share one strategy that you can use to meet the needs of your diverse, multilingual learners in secondary content classes. This week’s writing strategy is specifically for secondary ELA teachers but could be adapted for many content areas. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp.5.31
For: All Teachers
The USBE Fine Arts Team is excited to announce that applications for the 2025 "USBE Sorenson Legacy Awards for Excellence in Arts" are OPEN! Applications are due on February 6th, 2025, at 11:59pm. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp.1.27
For: Admin & Teachers
In the month of December 2024 the Fine Arts Curriculum Review Committee, the Math Curriculum Review Committee, and the Literacy Committee met. Review summaries on the employee website.
For: Classified Employees
We will be having workshops for the new UKG Ready system every Tuesday starting December 10 running through January.
- Date: Every Tuesday, December 10-January28
- Time: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
- Place: District Office Room 36
No need to sign up just show up, Maria Mejia-Ledesma will be available to answer questions and help with any training needed. Post exp.1.31
For: All Teachers
Act now to secure one of the remaining spots in our winter PD courses. The BYU ARTS Partnership designed these courses with you in mind with the goal to deepen student learning. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp. 2-20
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.