The Last Beekeeper

EHMS Librarian Lara Rude welcomed the author, as the culmination of the annual school-wide book study.  For weeks during the daily advisory period, Ms. Rude coordinated reading and activities related to the dystopian novel that “follows twelve-year-old Yolanda Cicerón as she fights to save the last known beehive in the world from extinction against nearly insurmountable obstacles.” * (Goodreads)

Educational Equity Policy 1006 Feedback Forum

Agenda: Focused feedback on PCSD draft Policy 1006 Educational Equity April 25, 2023, PCSD District Office 10:00-11:00 am ENG May 2, 2023, Ecker Hill Library 5:30-6:30 pm ENG & 6:30-7:30 pm ESP For more information contact PCSD's Family and Community Engagement team: FACE@pcschools.us

EHMS Student Hits All The Right Notes

A 7th grader from Ecker Hill Middle School was selected as the first alternate for Utah All-State Junior High Band in the euphonium section.  Nathan Brown auditioned amongst 500 students from over 60 Utah schools to create this year's ensemble and was selected 5th. Students ranged from 6th through 9th grade. “My brother is a tuba player, and he really encouraged me to try for All-State Band,” said Brown. “Band at Ecker is amazing, especially playing the euphonium. I love the articulations and versatility. ”

December 2, 2022 National Special Education Day

PARK CITY, UTAH – December 2nd marks the 47th anniversary of the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) into law.  The Federal legislation assured access to children with special needs to a free and quality public education. IDEA is the foundation of Special Education in the U.S. and assures access and appropriate education for all students with special needs. Celebrating Special Education Day is all about recognizing the milestones of progress made since the 1975 signing of IDEA,” said Park City School District Special Education Director Jaclyn Knapp.  “We’ve made such strides with the climate and culture in Special Education since IDEA. In my career, there has been a growing recognition of the rights of kids.”