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Alpine School District Prohibits Fireworks Amid Wildfire Risk

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Alpine School District has issued a reminder regarding fireworks prohibitions on school property due to wildfire risks. Meanwhile, Salt Lake County Library announced details for the upcoming ToshoCON anime convention.

Key takeaways

  • Alpine School District prohibited fireworks on all district property due to drought-related wildfire risks.
  • Lone Peak High School students must finalize schedules by June 19 following a student information system transition.
  • The County Library's ToshoCON 2026 anime convention is scheduled for September 11-12 in West Jordan.
  • ToshoCON applications for various contests and showcases are open through July 18.

Alpine School District reminded community members on June 14 that fireworks are prohibited on all school district property as the region faces elevated wildfire risks caused by summer drought conditions.

Fireworks ban on school property

The restriction applies to properties including Lone Peak High School and American Fork Junior High. District communications urged residents to celebrate Independence Day and Pioneer Day responsibly to protect schools, neighborhoods, and surrounding open spaces from preventable fires.

Lone Peak schedule updates

At Lone Peak High School, students were also notified that they must finalize their schedules by June 19 due to a transition from the Skyward program to the new Skyward Qmlativ system. The school noted that class changes may be unavailable at the start of the upcoming school year.

Upcoming ToshoCON 2026 event details

In Salt Lake County, the County Library announced that ToshoCON 2026 will take place on September 11 and 12 at the Viridian Event Center in West Jordan. The event is designed as a free experience for teens and will feature cosplay, anime music videos, art contests, and an idol showcase.

Applications for vendors were scheduled to be open from June 1 through June 30, while applications for contests, panels, and the idol showcase remain open until July 18.

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