Olympus Junior High was featured as FOX 13's Cool School of the Week on October 25, 2026, according to a statement published October 26. Principal Michael Douglas noted that students and staff were recognized for representing the school community during the broadcast.
The school's involvement with FOX 13 included students sharing talents and discussing their experiences. Representatives from the Granite School District and the FOX 13 team complimented the students and staff on their preparation. Additionally, Granite Credit Union provided a donation to support the theater teacher and the upcoming production of High School Musical.
Utah State Senator Stephanie Pitcher is scheduled to visit Olympus Junior High next week to observe classroom teaching and learning. In campus safety updates, the school conducted its first of two planned Secure protocol drills on October 27, 2026. This drill, which involved bringing students and staff inside and locking exterior doors, was an exercise and not a response to an actual threat.
Athletic and student activities include an informational basketball meeting that was held on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 2:50 p.m. in the auditorium. Upcoming events for the week of October 26–30 include suicide prevention education on Monday, October 26, 2026, GTI field trips and talent show auditions on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, and basketball intramurals beginning on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. A Halloween STOMP event is scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026.
Looking ahead to November, the school has several scheduled events, including a GTI Engineering Field Trip on the morning of November 3, 2026, and the SHARP Survey for sixth- and eighth-grade students on November 4, 2026. A talent show morning assembly and a Junior High Dance Festival are scheduled for November 5, 2026. On November 11, 2026, sixth-grade students will participate in a STEM field trip, and on November 18, 2026, both girls and boys basketball teams are scheduled to play against Wasatch at 3:00 p.m.
The principal expressed pride in the students' ability to demonstrate their capabilities through school events and community engagement.
