SJHS Weekly Newsletter: October 12
Dear SJHS families: Fall Break starts Thursday and runs through Monday. School resumes with the st...
SpringvilleOctober 13, 2026
Provo City School District celebrates National School Lunch Week with circus theme
Provo City School District is celebrating National School Lunch Week from Oct. 12–16 with a circus-themed celebration. The festivities include special menus and activities meant to recognize Child Nutrition employees and the role of school meals.
ProvoOctober 13, 2026
College-resort partnership opens doors for blind pastry chef
When Annie Mendenhall decided to join the Wasatch Area Resort Management hospitality program at Utah Valley University's Wasatch campus, she applied for a job on The St. Regis Deer Valley pastry team. There was only one challenge: She's 90% blind.
via Park RecordPark CityOctober 13, 2026
Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer – Deseret News
Pope Leo XIV underwent a successful surgery Tuesday to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. A tissue examination also confirmed a lung adenocarcinoma diagnosis, the Vatican reported. Doctors had suspected lung cancer prior to the operation, according to Vatican News.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 13, 2026
Park City says deal not reached with pickleball operator regardless of The Picklr bankruptcy filing
The Park City municipal government on Monday said an agreement was not reached to proceed with a proposal to form a partnership with the private sector to develop a pickleball facility. The prepared statement from the municipal government was made shortly after a pickleball operator — The Picklr — that was involved in the talks filed for bankruptcy protection.
via Park RecordPark CityOctober 13, 2026
LIVE: Skiing? Already? Utah resorts rejoice in early snowfall
Coming off such a miserable season, Utah resort employees had to be doing double takes Tuesday while seeing people on skis, enjoying a decent-sized snowfall. Yes, Utah has seen considerable snow much earlier, but after one of the worst ski seasons in history, the latest gift from the skies was a reason to rejoice.
via Fox 13StatewideOctober 13, 2026
