The Uintah School District has added a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document to its webpage regarding a proposal to close Uintah Middle School and reconfigure the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, according to an October 30 report.
The UMS Closure Study webpage also provides enrollment data from 2018 to 2026, a 10-page document detailing questions being explored by district officials, and information on how to provide public comment to the Uintah School Board.
The Uintah School Board will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Eagle View Elementary. The session is scheduled to begin with a work session at 3:30 p.m., followed by the annual Impact Aid meeting at 5:30 p.m., and a business meeting at 6:30 p.m.
During the business meeting, board members will take public comment concerning the proposed UMS closure and school reconfiguration. The meeting agenda will be available on the district's public meeting portal at least 24 hours before the meeting begins.
Uintah Middle School is scheduled to host the Rooted in Community event on Monday, Nov. 9, at 5:30 p.m. The evening features motivational speaker and professional rodeo cowboy Braxten Nielsen.
Attendees can connect with several local organizations, including the Uintah Rec Center, USU Extension, Ashley Valley Education Center, Uintah Basin Healthcare, TriCounty Health, and the Uintah County Library. Participants will be entered into a drawing for family fun baskets and an annual family pass to the rec center.
Three Uintah FFA teams recently competed at the 99th National FFA Convention, which was held Oct. 21-24 in Indianapolis. The Food Science Team earned a silver rating, with Sidney Anderson placing 6th individually with a gold medal. Kenna Dudley earned a silver medal, while Addison Gress and Kimber Farnsworth received bronze medals.
The Agronomy Team earned a bronze rating, with Conner McKee and Rope Williams earning silver medals, and Konner Hancock and Sadee Slaugh earning bronze medals. The Poultry Evaluation Team earned a silver rating, with Weston Slaugh, Taiyelor George, Dalenn Holthus, and Ryan Madsen each earning bronze medals.
The Uintah High Theatre production of The Drowsy Chaperone concludes its run with a final performance in the UHS auditorium. The curtain rises at 7 p.m., with the box office opening at 6:15 p.m.
The Uintah High Marching Band and Color Guard will compete at the Davis Cup Invitational at Davis High School in Kaysville on Saturday, Oct. 31. The group is scheduled to take the field at 10:15 a.m. Additionally, the band and color guard will hold a Senior Night performance on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Coach Belcher Stadium starting at 6 p.m.
