The Sevier School District provides several educational facilities for the residents of Monroe, offering services ranging from preschool through high school. These institutions serve a local population of 2,515 people, according to the town knowledge base.
For early childhood education, the Monroe Preschool operates out of 25 North 100 West. The facility is led by Director Madeline Lee, with Julie Albrecht serving as the Special Education Teacher. The preschool staff also includes Lead Instructional Assistants Carly Oscarson and Emily Balch, along with Instructional Assistants Meghan Delange and Kallie Norris. According to the district's preschool webpage, the mission of these programs is to provide a "safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment that fosters the holistic development of each child, empowering them to explore, learn, and grow with confidence." The school aims to lay a strong educational foundation through play-based learning to help children develop essential social emotional and cognitive skills for lifelong success.
Preschool hours are split between morning and afternoon sessions. From Monday through Thursday, the morning session runs from 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., and the afternoon session runs from 12:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. On Fridays, the morning session operates from 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. For parents who are not home during drop-off, the district notes that Rahny Cowles Daycare, located at 235 West 400 South in Richfield, is an option, though parents remain responsible for any fees charged.
Elementary education is provided at Monroe Elementary, located at 40 West Center. The school's mascot is the Junior Rams and its colors are red and white. According to the school's website, the facility was built in 1951 and has undergone several additions and remodels, including the addition of seven classrooms and new administrative offices in 2007. The current student enrollment for the school is approximately 564 students, maintaining a teacher to student ratio of 1:24. The school's staff is highly credentialed; the district's own website states that 77% of the staff hold a master’s degree or higher, 55% have reading minors, and 33% have reading endorsements. Teacher availability at the elementary school is Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and on Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Secondary students attend South Sevier High School, located at 430 West 100 South. The high school's mission is to prepare students with "individualized opportunities and pathways in an atmosphere in which all members of a safe, diverse, and engaged small community appreciate and strive for excellence." The school has a current enrollment of 430 students in grades 9-12. The faculty members are 100% degreed for their teaching assignments, with 74% of those faculty members holding graduate degrees. The high school mascot is the Rams, and the school colors are red and white. Teacher availability at the high school is Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and on Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Across the district, schools may employ individuals holding LEA-specific Educator Licenses, as well as Professional and Associate Educator Licenses.
What this means for Monroe
Monroe residents have access to a full spectrum of educational services within their community. From the play-based preschool curriculum to the highly degreed faculty at the elementary and high school levels, the Sevier School District provides structured environments for students ranging from early childhood through grade 12 to support their long-term academic and social development.
