Garland Elementary won $2,500 from the School Lands Trust annual video contest! Congratulations Garland!
2025 Retirees- Continued
Blaine Norris
Cheryl Thomson
Colleen Mitchell
Daniel Francom
Diana Udy
George Christensen
Jan Christensen
Iwalani DiPrima
Jeri Santos
Joylene Ritchie
Kim Miller
Laura Lee Hull
Lola Baker
Mary Bingham
Michael Reeder
Michelle Coombs
Nancy Anderson
Robert Mattson
Robin Myers
Tami Bingham
Tresa Hunsaker
Trudie Checketts
2025 Retirees
Blaine Norris
Cheryl Thomson
Colleen Mitchell
Daniel Francom
Diana Udy
George Christensen
Jan Christensen
Iwalani DiPrima
Jeri Santos
Joylene Ritchie
Kim Miller
Laura Lee Hull
Lola Baker
Mary Bingham
Michael Reeder
Michelle Coombs
Nancy Anderson
Robert Mattson
Robin Myers
Tami Bingham
Tresa Hunsaker
Trudie Checketts
2025 Ritchey Science Fair Awards:
Sarah Pace - 1st Place in Botany
Alliya Orellana - 2nd Place in Zoology/Microbiology
Anna Allred - 3rd Place in Medical/Health
Raylayne Logan - Excellent in Math/Physics/Astronomy/Earth and Space
Outstanding District Administrator: Coerina Fife
Outstanding Elementary Administrator: Kristi Capener-Fielding
Outstanding Secondary Administrator: Chad Kirby-Bear River Middle
Outstanding Related Services: Kenley Kellerstrass-School Nurse
Outstanding Related Services: Eric Dutson-Speech Therapist
Outstanding Elementary Teacher: Chrissy Nelson-McKinley
Outstanding Elementary Teacher: Kristen Taylor-Discovery
Outstanding Secondary Teacher: Tom Davidson-BEHS
Outstanding Secondary Teacher: Daniel Francom-Harris
Outstanding Volunteer: Connie Toone-Harris Intermediate
Outstanding Volunteer: Emilee Stromness-Golden Spike
District wide elementary grade level teams of K-5th grades gathering for training from Janel Keating. She is an author and a former Superintendent from Washington state. Her school district is an exemplary model professional learning community. Constant training to be better at helping all students learn at grade level or higher.
Dr. Andrew Larsen, Choir Teacher, Misa Findlay, Accompanist, and the BEHS Madrigals were recognized at the April Board Meeting. The Madrigals sang for the Board and attendees.
Thank you to all the donors of the Bear River High School Facilities:
Crump Reese - Coby Reese
Golden Spike Powersports - Jared Fronk
Lewis Construction Services - Lanny Lewis
Rupp Trucking
Nucor Steel
Chanshare Select, Inc. - Buster and Brett Marble
3G Dental LLC - Rod Gardner
Shico, Inc. - Cody and Shilo Reese
Kent's Market, Tremonton
C&R Trailer Sales - Shawn Croney
Sierra Homes - Jay and Courtney Stocking
Coldwell Banker - Gary Madsen
BEHS Sterling Scholars Recognized at April Board Meeting
Mr. Brock Cheney's AP English class reported on their field trip to Moab after reading the book "Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness" by Edward Abbey.
Some Outstanding ESP Employees were recognized at the April 16th Board Meeting! Here are a few pictures. The employees recognized are:
Transportation:
Neil Evans - bus driver
Gary Mortensen - bus driver
Secretarial:
Shanna Hales - Box Elder High School Athletic Director Secretary
Tami Bingham - District Payroll Clerk
Custodial:
Josefina Tejeda-Fernandez - Adele C. Young, Intermediate School
Calvin Larsen - Park Valley School
Child Nutrition:
JoAnn Kimber - Cook/Para - Grouse Creek School
Shantel Higgins - Cook - Box Elder High School
Paraprofessionals:
Alicia Porritt - DLI Para - Garland Elementary
Michelle Warner - Media Aide - Willard Elementary
April Pre-K Newsletter
Congratulations Garland Elementary!
Congratulations Fielding Elementary!
USBE mathematics team has selected Kayley Throop for the USBE February Teacher Spotlight for Elementary Mathematics!
"Kayley is a Spanish Dual Immersion teacher and takes teaching math very seriously. One of her greatest strengths is a highly engaging classroom. Kayley's classes are attentive, on task, and HAPPY! ....Her enthusiasm and knowledge are leading to great results for Garland's 3rd grade in math!"
School Board Meeting Summary
Box Elder School District
March 12, 2025
On Wednesday, March 12, 2025 the School Board recognized the following individuals:
BRHS Girls Wrestling Team - State Champions
Sherri Harper, Accountant at the District Office
Tony Ferderber, District Safety and Security Specialist
Austin Storey, Principal at Lake View Elementary
Warren Jensen, Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year
Neil Stevens was sworn in as Business Administrator by Tiffani Summers, Board President
Congratulations on your accompliments!
Congratulations to Snowville, Park Valley, and Grouse Creek! On Mid Year Acadience Reading 4th grade, 88 % of the students were proficient and 71% of the students scored typical or better growth!
Congratulations to Lake View Elementary! On Mid Year Acadience Reading, 71% of the 5th grade students scored typical or better growth!
Congratulations to Box Elder Middle School! On Mid-year MAP tests:
8th Grade Math students averaged 61st percentile in growth.
9th Grade Math sutdents averaged 63rd percentile in growth.
9th Grade Reading averaged 60th percentile in growth.
