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Hillcrest girl grapplers look to state for title boys seeking individual placers as they remain in 5A classification | Midvale Journal

Nov 30, 2023 | midvalejournal.com | Julie Slama

While most of Hillcrest High’s sports and activities shifts to 4A region 10 this year, wrestling did not. “So many of our teams are spread out so we’d have to travel from Logan to St. George to compete and prepare our wrestlers for the state tournament; this made more sense economically and with our schools demographics to stay closer,” head wrestling coach Nick Pappas said. This is the first year UHSAA has allowed petitions to change regions per sport, he said.
Skate with the Mayor brings youth together for a wheely fun day | Midvale Journal

Nov 7, 2023 | midvalejournal.com | Peri Kinder

In a fusion of civic engagement and youth recreation, the annual Skate with the Mayor event was held Oct. 7 at the Copperview Recreation Center Skate Park (8446 Harrison St.), inviting skateboarders of all ages to skate with Midvale Mayor Marcus Stevenson. While the event demonstrates the mayor’s commitment to youth empowerment within the city, it also acknowledges the challenges facing today’s youth and celebrates their resilience, energy and hope for the future.
Hillcrest High's curtain rises on a season of classics: Shakespeare and Sondheim | Midvale Journal

Oct 12, 2023 | midvalejournal.com | Julie Slama

Hillcrest High student-actors are taking a deep dive into “Henry VI, Part 2” not to just try to earn a fourth Shakespeare title in a row, but to engross themselves into the world of William Shakespeare’s writing. Written about the lifetime of King Henry VI of England, the first part leads up to the War of Roses, while the third part, addresses the horrors of the conflict.
Midvale Elementary’s pumpkin parade displays students’ creativity

Oct 12, 2023 | midvalejournal.com | Julie Slama
Midvale educator compares learning to running a marathon

Oct 12, 2023 | midvalejournal.com | Julie Slama

Oct 12, 2023 12:02PM●By Julie SlamaMidvale Elementary instructional coach Amy Sandgren crosses the finish line in her first marathon in September. (Photo courtesy of REVEL)Not too many marathoners make the connection between running 26.2 miles to improving schoolwork, but it’s one made by a Midvale Elementary educator. The school’s instructional coach, Amy Sandgren, clued in students to her running aspiration: the REVEL Big Cottonwood marathon.
Hillcrest volleyball program grows under former Husky player

Oct 12, 2023 | midvalejournal.com | Julie Slama

At week six of nine in the season, Hillcrest High volleyball is even in the standings, 10 wins and 10 losses. They’re also at a similar level 4-4 in 4A region 10 play, with three teams ahead of the Huskies and three behind. It’s a steady start for new head coach and former Hillcrest player, Cassidy Adams. “From the start of the season to now the team has really improved and are becoming mentally tough,” she said.
A canvas of inspiration: Hillcrest High’s student-artist vision of inclusivity

Oct 12, 2023 | midvalejournal.com | Julie Slama

A high school junior is taking it upon herself to correct a wrong. Or maybe enlighten those around her for decades of oversight. Hillcrest High junior Ada Wood is an artist—in her writing and in her digital artwork. Her creations have a common theme: inclusivity. “I want to be able to catch someone’s eye with a drawing or with my words, and I want them to be able to see them represented, with different abilities that I’ve drawn or written,” she said.
Harvest Days celebrated as a week-long festival in Midvale | Midvale Journal

Sep 8, 2023 | midvalejournal.com | Peri Kinder

It was a week of block parties, arts events, dancing, festivals, games, music, fireworks and a parade as Midvale City celebrated its annual Harvest Days Festival. Held from July 31 through Aug. 5, the festival committee made sure there was something for every resident to enjoy. Marilyn Stokes, 78, has lived in Midvale all of her life. Stokes was one of several residents who incorporated neighborhood block parties into this year’s Harvest Days celebration.
Union Middle students begin online while new school construction finishes

Sep 8, 2023 | midvalejournal.com | Julie Slama

Retired Union Middle School teachers Allen Richardson and Michael Goodwin saw each other May 16 when they said goodbye to the school where they both had worked. They planned to meet up again at the new Union Middle in August once it was constructed, but that reunion is on hold as the school isn’t quite ready. Instead, Union Middle sixth- through eighth-grade students will start the school year with online classes Aug. 21 for about two weeks.
School literacy activities propelled students into summertime reading

Sep 8, 2023 | midvalejournal.com | Julie Slama

Kids may have been sitting underneath a tree reading a good book this past summer, thanks to several elementary schools holding literacy events before school let out in spring. Midvale, Sandy and Silver Mesa elementaries were amongst the schools that held literacy events. Midvale ElementaryAt Midvale Elementary, families explored the literature and culture of six different countries: Afghanistan, Colombia, India, Mexico, Peru and Spain during their evening event.