South Summit School District - Pursuing Excellence

Presenting this year's class of Sterling Scholars! They will represent South Summit High School at the Northeast Region Sterling Scholar competition in March. Congratulations and good luck to: Coy Prescott, Social Science; Rocky Millburn, Mathematics; Adam Halliday, Computer Technology; Spencer Weller, Skilled & Technical Science; Maddee Howick, General; Baylee Rydalch, Business & Marketing; Alayna Taylor, English; Emily Broadhead, Visual Arts; Kiley Aston, Science; Mia Butikofer, Dance; Kaylee Burton, Family & Consumer Science; Abby Pappas, Instrumental Music; McKelle Creer, Agriculture Science

Enjoy the break! Happy holidays!

Wishing a Happy Hanukkah for all who celebrate!

@southsummitelementary welcomed the holiday break by holding a sing-a-long and flashmob today! #happyholidays #wearesouthsummit #tistheseason

SSHS had a group of nearly 55 students take ACT exam last weekend. In what may become a tradition, administrators woke up early to cook them breakfast at the high school before the boarded the school bus to their testing destination. This is the second time they've done the breakfast and bus for ACT students. #wearesouthsummit #southsummithigh @sshswildcats

South Summit School District needs substitutes. This is a great opportunity to help out your community and get paid! #wearesouthsummit

Sock drive success! South Summit High's FBLA collected hundreds of socks and delivered them to the Salt Lake Rescue Mission in Salt Lake last week. Thanks everyone who donated. YOU make a difference! #southsummithigh #wearesouthsummit #tistheseason #fbla

The Monday Mentor Program is up and going thanks to our new social worker, Mrs. Cook. The program takes students from the high school and pairs them up with middle school students in a two way buddy/mentorship program. They had their first meeting last month and came up with some great ideas for future meetings.

We cannot express how much we LOVE the ornaments that adorn our District Office Christmas tree. Our preschool kiddos made them by hand with the help of their awesome teachers, Ms. Kim and Ms. Sandi. #wearesouthsummit #tistheseason

If you're looking for a new book to read, check out Mr. Larson's classroom @sshswildcats. He has literally thousands of books to choose from. #wearesouthsummit #readanewbookmonth #southsummithigh

Wrapping computer science education week, we love that these middle school students get to incorporate computer science into their daily core curriculum of reading. They programmed their spheros to move through their course by speaking a summary of a recently read novel. #wearesouthsummit #scienceiscool #computerscienceweek

School Board meeting is this Thursday, December 8th at 5:30. You can stream it live via youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@southsummitschooldistrict/streams

The National Junior Honor Society sold doughnuts recently to raise money for the @parkcitypeacehouse . peacehouse.org They were thrilled to bring in $725. Way to go, South Summit Middle School! #parkcitypeacehouse #wearesouthsummit #southsummitmiddle #njhs

We cannot express the importance of washing your hands. The CDC reports that absenteeism due to gastrointestinal illness in schoolchildren could be reduced by up to 57% with proper hand washing. They also state that hand washing could reduce the risk of respiratory illnesses, like colds, in the general population by up to 21%. #washyourhands #handwashingawarenessweek

We have some incredible talent right here in our own schools. Mr. Angel Rodriguez painted the South Summit School District official holiday card. He won the 8th annual holiday card art contest and received $100 gift card. You better watch out because Santa Claus is watching you! #wearesouthsummit #sswildcats #oilpaints

Tonight is the night for you to hear from a national expert on "Current Alcohol, Drug and Concealment Trends". Officer Jermaine Gallaway, an in-demand speaker from Texas , is here to speak to the parents in our community. Thanks to Summit County Health Department, Chief Carpenter and Sheriff Martinez! Officer Gallaway's presentation will start at 6:00 p.m. tonight at the Park City Eccles Center. #wearesouthsummit #summitcountyhealth #officergallaway

School Board meeting is next week: Thursday, Dec. 8th at 5:30 p.m. Agenda to be posted soon.

One of our HS counselors, Mr. Carter, is taking one for the team today and subbing for an absent elementary teacher. Thanks for leaving great sub plans and a giant box of treats, Mrs. Marchant! #wearesouthsummit #southsummitneedssubs #southsummithigh #southsummitelementary

Now is your chance to hear from a national expert on "Current Alcohol, Drug and Concealment Trends". Officer Jermaine Gallaway, an in-demand speaker from Texas , is coming to speak to the parents in our community. Thanks to Summit County Health Department, Chief Carpenter and Sheriff Martinez who were able to secure Officer Gallaway on Wed. Nov. 30th at 6:00 p.m. at the PC Eccles Center. Mark your calendars because you don't want to miss this. #wearesouthsummit #summitcountyhealth #officergallaway

We wish you all the turkey, stuffing and pie you can handle. Happy Thanksgiving!