Juab School District schools observed September 11 through activities focused on service, gratitude, and courage, according to a September 30 report from Superintendent Dr. Kodey S. Hughes. The district used the occasion to teach students about historical moments and the people who responded to them with sacrifice.
At Nebo View Elementary, students gathered to sing the national anthem and listened to remarks from Principal Marci Keen regarding the importance of the day. Dr. Hughes noted that these educational moments help students understand the responsibility they have for the future by learning from the past.
Students at Juab Junior High School participated in an activity centered on the story of Welles Crowther and the red bandana. The lesson focused on how Crowther repeatedly entered the Twin Towers wreckage to help others, saving 12 lives. This activity was intended to teach students about courage and the meaning of serving others in times of need.
Throughout the day, teachers across the district held various activities to recognize the significance of September 11. These included conversations regarding the military, first responders, and the importance of individual service. Dr. Hughes stated that even small classroom discussions can help students understand the sacrifices made to protect current freedoms and opportunities.
Dr. Hughes expressed pride in the district's teachers, staff, and administrators for turning history into character lessons. He also acknowledged the role of first responders, military members, veterans, and community leaders in providing examples of service for the next generation of students.
