Elevate, Inspire, and Inform the Cedar Valley Community
From elementary school events to high school sports and district-wide decisions, we cover education across Cedar Valley with a local lens. Get the latest on school closures, board meetings, curriculum updates, and student achievements in Lehi, Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, and surrounding areas. If it impacts students, families, or teachers — you’ll find it here.
Students from Cedar Valley High School, and Westlake High School earned statewide honors at the 54th Annual Utah All-State High School Art Show. The juried exhibition features top student artists from 109 high schools across Utah and awards more than $30,000 in scholarships and prizes.
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In the wake of today’s shooting at Utah Valley University, I reached out to Brady Thomson, chapter leader of Turning Point USA at Cedar Valley High School, for a statement. Brady responded with the following: “Today’s events at UVU has shaken me and my chapter. I was personally not present at the event but we…
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Bioindustrial manufacturing—using biology to create fuels, fabrics, and everyday products—is coming to Cedar Valley classrooms. Backed by BioMADE and the U.S. Department of Defense, local schools and colleges are building pathways for students to explore biotech careers through hands-on projects, stackable credentials, and industry partnerships. From low-cost classroom bioreactors to career connections with companies like Checkerspot and CleanJoule, teachers and students in Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Cedar Fort, and Fairfield now have new resources to prepare for high-demand jobs in Utah’s growing life sciences sector.
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Cue the groans. Cue the countdown. Cue the denial. But whether we like it or not (and I do), it’s that time again—Back to School. Now, before you start mourning the end of lazy mornings and popsicles at 10 a.m., hear me out: this is one of my favorite times of year! There’s something magical…
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Fireworks. Parades. Sticky watermelon fingers. Lawn chairs and red, white, and blue popsicles melting faster than you can say “USA!” Yes, friends, it’s that time of year again—Independence Day! (My mom’s favorite holiday.) The Fourth of July is more than just a holiday with sparkles in the sky and the sweet scent of BBQ in…
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The Ranches Academy in Eagle Mountain is part of a statewide wellbeing initiative supporting students’ emotional and academic growth. Through the Peekapak program, students build skills in empathy, resilience, and emotional regulation—helping create stronger classroom cultures and boosting learning outcomes in one of Utah’s top-performing charter schools.
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Weekly Sports Roundup: Cedar Valley and Westlake High Schools (June 2–8, 2025) As the 2024–25 high school sports year transitions into summer, postseason competitions have wrapped up for most Utah high schools, and local teams at Cedar Valley High School and Westlake High School are entering the offseason. This week saw minimal athletic activity with…
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The article discusses the erosion of intellectual freedom, emphasizing the dangers of censorship imposed by social norms and individuals. It highlights the significance of open discourse and warns against tactics like ad hominem attacks that divert attention from arguments. The importance of resisting vocabulary control and maintaining freedom of expression is underscored.
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“`html Cedar Valley and Westlake Weekly Sports Roundup: May 26 – June 1, 2025 As the 2024-25 high school sports calendar wraps up, the past week brought postseason action and end-of-year accolades for Cedar Valley High School and Westlake High School. With spring sports concluding and summer preparations underway, here’s a look back at the…
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Surprise reveal took place on May 15 Eagle Mountain, Utah (May 20, 2025) – Teachers at Pony Express Elementary School were surprised with a colorful $5,000 makeover of their teachers’ lounge, courtesy of Crayola and Walmart. The school was chosen as one of 24 schools nationwide to win a Creative Teachers Sweepstakes after participating in…
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