October 1, 2026
- Read-a-Thon: Friday, October 2nd will be Utah’s Statewide Read-a-Thon! Wear your pajamas, bring a few books to school, and come ready to read in your Advisory class! Do you need a book for the hour you will be reading? You can check out up to FIVE books from the library.
- Sterling Scholar Applications: Attention seniors! Sterling Scholar applications are now available from Department Chairs or on the Sterling Scholar Canvas course on the Alta Website. Applications are due back to department chairs no later than 2:45pm, Tuesday October 2oth. To apply you must be a senior and have a minimum GPA of 3.5. If you have questions, or need help, please see Mrs. Heffner in room 1210.
- CTEC Students of the month: Congratulations to our CTE Students of the Month, Riley Richards and Juan Ruiz Padilla.
- Utah Collage Application Week: Hey, Seniors! UCAW is the week of October 5th-9th On Monday, October 5th: Wear your favorite College Gear. Tuesday, October 6th come eat a donut and meet college reps from around the state. This is a great time to get your questions answered! Wednesday and Thursday, October 7-8th, counselors will be in ELA classes to help support you with college applications.
- Guitar Club: is meeting this Thursday after school in Room 1906. There will be a brief lesson on how to play the blues, plus time for jamming afterwards. Bring your own gear if you are able. All instruments are welcome, not just guitars! Talk to Mr. Petruso for details. Rock on!
- Shakespeare National Competition: Come support our Shakespeare Team as they head to the National Shakespeare Competition in October! There will be a showcase on September 30th at 6pm and we would love a crowd to cheer them on as they perform their competition pieces and our showing of Macbeth. Tickets are $5 at the door or in advance in the office. See you there!
- Sadie Hawkins Dance: Hey hawks! Have you found your match yet? Find yours for Sadie Hawkins October 10th at 7:00pm in the Commons. Girls ask! Use the QR codes in the commons to purchase tickets online for $8.5o or pay $10 at the door. Don’t forget to wear matching shirts or sweaters with your date!
- Swim Clinics & Open Pool: Open pool and swim clinics will run September 21 – October 16 at dimple dell. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 3:30-5, Fridays 2-3:30.