Provo City School District Superintendent Dau released a community update highlighting recent academic successes and upcoming district activities. The update included reports on rising science proficiency scores and details regarding scheduled board meetings.
Science proficiency scores at Centennial and Shoreline Middle Schools rose from 46% in 2025 to 50% in 2026. This 4% increase exceeds the district's annual goal of a 3% improvement, supporting a broader five-year goal to increase proficiency rates by 15 percentage points.
At Provo Peaks Elementary, a STEM night was held where students engaged with engineering, geology, life sciences, and physics through demonstrations with BYU and UVU students. Additionally, Superintendent Dau visited classrooms including those of Ms. Tobler, Ms. Warner, and Ms. Davis to observe vocabulary lessons and fraction-based story problems.
The district reported recent successes for student groups, including the Timpview High marching band, which took third place at state, and the Provo High color guard, which took second place at state.
Superintendent Dau also met with student advisory council members from Timpview and Provo High Schools, as well as student board members, to discuss student motivation and engagement in coursework. The district is also observing Native American Heritage Month to provide resources for teachers to celebrate various cultures and histories.
The district emphasized the importance of safety protocols, reminding visitors to present and scan a photo ID to obtain a visitor badge when entering school buildings. The district also acknowledged the importance of attendance, noting the "Attendance Matters" initiative currently in classrooms.
The Provo City School District board will hold a study session on Tuesday, November 10, at 4:00 p.m. in Boardroom 1. This session will include updates on Franklin Elementary, Timpview construction, the E3 program at Westridge, DLI discussions, and the 2027–28 and 2028–29 calendars.
A business meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, at 7:00 p.m. in the Professional Development Center, which will include public comment, a Shoreline Middle School highlight, and recognition of Provo Way Award winners.
