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Gear Up For School Event Announced for August in Salem

By Utah News · June 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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A vibrant blue backpack sits next to a stack of new notebooks and a pencil on a sunlit outdoor surface, symbolizing preparation for the upcoming school year in Salem, Utah. The lighting is warm, suggesting an early August morning, with soft shadows casting a sense of readiness and new beginnings.
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Tabitha's Way is hosting the Gear Up For School event at Landmark High School on August 1, 2026. Each school aged child attending will receive a backpack.

Key takeaways

  • The Gear Up For School event will be held August 1, 2026, at Landmark High School.
  • Tabitha's Way is organizing the event which provides backpacks to school aged children.
  • Jacque Crouch was named Salem Elementary Teacher of the Year.
  • Brittany Allred received the Classified Employee of the Year award.

The Gear Up For School event is scheduled to take place at Landmark High School on August 1, 2026. The event will run from 9 am to 11 am.

Organized by Tabitha's Way, the initiative provides backpacks to each school aged child in attendance.

In addition to upcoming community events, Salem Elementary recently recognized Jacque Crouch as the Salem Elementary Teacher of the Year. The school also honored Brittany Allred as the Classified Employee of the Year.

Other recent district updates include the opening of 2026-27 online registration and various episodes of the Finding Nebo podcast featuring district leaders and administrative appointments.

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