Overlake Elementary School

At the beginning of each new school year, teachers and staff are treated to a District Opening Day. The event is usually filled with excitement, motivation, and professional learning to set the stage for an incredible year filled with enthusiasm for teaching and high expectations for student learning and achievement.

Checking to see what’s for breakfast and lunch at schools across the Tooele County School District is now easier than ever with a recent software upgrade to a program called Nutrislice.

While there are many aspects of school safety, I’d like to focus this article on the importance of emergency drills. Such drills help create predictability and help students, staff, and emergency responders better coordinate their responses. Simulating real events also puts emergency plans and equipment to the test, giving schools a chance to work through any unforeseen complications. When it comes to performing these drills, practice makes perfect.