Lake Mountain School District has announced $2.1 million in grants and contributions from Meta to support students and the district’s long-term facility needs. The funding comes as the district prepares to begin operations in July 2027.
The partnership includes a $600,000 grant for land acquisition, which will allow the district to acquire approximately three acres of property. This represents about 30% of the land needed for a future elementary school site. Julie King, President of the Lake Mountain School District Board of Education, stated that securing land early is essential to building neighborhood schools that keep pace with the growing community.
Meta has also committed $1.5 million to the Lake Mountain Education Foundation, with the contribution expected before December 31, 2026, following the construction milestone for an expanded data center facility in Eagle Mountain. Meta has also committed to an ongoing annual contribution of $50,000 to the Foundation. These resources are intended to support initiatives such as early childhood literacy.
Superintendent Vicki Carter stated that the investment puts additional resources directly into opportunities for students. Meta’s Community Engagement Manager, David Williams, noted that securing land at current prices helps stretch the district's budget and keeps costs lower for local families.
The partnership also extends to other local districts through negotiated $10,000 contributions to both Aspen Peaks School District and Timpanogos School District to support student scholarships. Since breaking ground in Eagle Mountain in 2018, Meta has contributed more than $5 million to schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in the area. Lake Mountain School District is projected to serve more than 26,000 students and approximately 3,000 employees when it begins operations on July 1, 2027.
