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Provo Peaks Announces Fall Break and Upcoming STEM Night

By Utah News Staff · October 19, 2026 · 1 min read
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In a newsletter published October 19, Provo Peaks announced upcoming fall break dates and an upcoming STEM Night. The school also reported receiving a "Commendable Growth" rating on its state report card.

Key takeaways

  • Fall break begins Oct. 21 and continues through Oct. 26.
  • The Reflections Art Contest deadline is Oct. 26, 2026.
  • STEM Night is scheduled for Nov. 5, 2026, at Provo Peaks Elementary.
  • The school received a "Commendable Growth" rating on its state report card.

Provo Peaks announced several upcoming updates for families in a newsletter published October 19.

Fall break is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Students will have no school on Oct. 21, Oct. 22, Oct. 23, and Oct. 26. Students are expected to return to school on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

The Utah PTA Reflections Art Contest is currently open for entries with the theme "What My Culture Means to Me." Categories for the contest include dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 26, 2026.

Additionally, Provo Peaks will host a STEM Night on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The event at Provo Peaks Elementary will feature hands-on science and art activities and pizza.

Provo Peaks reported receiving a "Commendable Growth" rating on the state report card, noting high growth in both math and science over the past school year.

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