I need to set the record straight after Mack Oetting published incorrect information in the FYI Panguitch section of this newspaper last week.  Mack said, “Mr. Dalton reported that the School Board has elected to close the swimming pool at…

With the start of a new school year, I would like to remind parents who prefer to home school their children to please submit a signed affidavit to the District stating that their child will be attending home school and…

2012-2013 DIBELS Over the past year, all of the articles I have written have been posted on the Garfield School District web page.  The article with the most interest was DIBELS with nearly 1000 hits.  With this amount of interest,…

I would like to welcome everyone to the 2012-2013 school year.  It doesn’t matter if you are a new student in the District or a returning student you will find our schools are representatives of outstanding communities whose expectations have…

As the beginning of school quickly approaches, I want to make you aware of some important dates.  Antimony Elementary will register new students on August 1-2 from 10:00AM-12:00. Secretaries and principals are available to register new students and answer questions…

I would like to inform the public of recent decisions made by the Garfield Board of Education at the July 19, 2012 School Board meeting.  The first decision was to continue with a four and a half-day school week for…

As we prepare for students to return in the fall, we are very busy hiring vacant positions in the District.  In the July School Board meeting, we will propose the hiring of Kevin Orton as the Business Administrator replacing Lark…

I have been the Superintendent of schools in Garfield County School District for one year.   As you know, it has been a year filled with changes and difficult decisions.  I did not create the previous problems in the District, but…

I have met with High School counselors and administration to solidify a schedule for the 10-period block.  If you recall, Garfield School District will be teaching on a 10-period block next year for grades 7-12.  This means five periods will…