Centennial

New technology bolsters education

Two side-by-side photos in a history of West Point Elementary tell a story.

On the left, students from Mr. Albert Wright’s class in the late 1930s write with pencils at desks made of wood and wrought iron. Behind them are lessons written in chalk on a blackboard.

On the right is a 1995 photo of fourth-graders, each at a personal computer typing on keyboards. To their left is a dry erase board.

Such is the rise of technology in the Davis School District.

Business partnerships help Davis schools thrive

The year was 1926. School libraries needed books. Orchestras were being formed in schools, but needed instruments. Sports teams were looking for more equipment. And the PTA wanted hot lunch served in schools.

The drawback? No funding for all of the requests.

Ever since the Davis School District was formed on July 17, 1911, funding from state and local taxes, bonds and other sources has not covered the various needs of schools. In an effort to supplement that funding, schools and teachers have learned to be creative in their efforts to provide more microscopes, purchase art supplies and make their classrooms a better learning environment.

Davis County Read-A-Thon a celebration of literacy

The first day of February will be the 100th day of the 100th year for the Davis School District.

Thus, on Feb. 1, students, faculty and staff will set aside one hour to celebrate not only the centennial of the second largest school district in the state, but also what is arguably the foundation of all learning — the ability to read.

At approximately 10 a.m., according to Vickie Jessen, chair of the events committee for the Davis School District Centennial, everyone in Davis County is invited to participate in a districtwide Read-A-Thon, to spend 60 minutes reading a book, with the goal of 60 pages per person.

Architectural firm plans to keep Davis as client; district reciprocates appreciation

FARMINGTON -- To say that VCBO Architecture enjoys working with Davis School District would be a huge understatement.

(Photo courtesy of Davis School District) This photo of the original Davis High School at 325 S. Main in Kaysville was probably taken before 1920, says Suzanne Cottrell, Davis School District’s centennial coordinator. The building was erected in 1914, and rooms were added as student enrollment rose. In 2004, a new Davis High School was built around the original building while classes continued. When construction was complete, the old building was demolished, Cottrell says. In 1911, 2,730 students attended 31 schools in the district, and 27 of those schools had only one to four rooms. Today, nearly 67,000 students attend 86 schools in Davis School District, which this year is celebrating 100 years of educating students.

Utah's second-largest district plans to celebrate centennial

FARMINGTON -- Davis School District has been in the business of educating children for the past 100 years.

It all began when the county's student population reached 2,500, said Suzanne Cottrell, the district's centennial coordinator.

Before July 17, 1911, the county had 13 school districts. West Point, Bountiful and Kaysville each had their own school district.

Website for school district centennial unveiled

FARMINGTON -- Davis School District has a new website called "Centennial Celebration."

Visitors can view the district's history, a timeline of school buildings, school histories and other informational items at www.davis.k12.ut.us/dsd/Centennial.

It’s party time as Perry turns 100

PERRY — The city of Perry turns 100 this week and is throwing itself a party.

School bus helps Davis district celebrate

FARMINGTON — Parades throughout Davis County will feature a yellow school bus surrounded by school administrators, educators, board of education members and students.

Cover of "One Hundred Years of McKay Dee Moments."

McKay-Dee celebrates 100 years with book release

OGDEN -- A yearlong celebration of McKay-Dee Hospital's 100th anniversary was marked with the introduction of a book detailing the institution's history.

"One Hundred Years of McKay-Dee Moments" was released during a party Monday night sponsored by the hospital's foundation.

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