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Brock Mitchell
Secondary Education Director
(801) 476-7866
Matthew Williams
Secondary Education Assistant Director
(801) 476-7876
“If you want a good job, get a good education.” Utah Governor Gary Herbert, 2012.
Utah Governor Gary Herbert has set the goal that “66% of all working-age Utahns will have, or will obtain a postsecondary degree or certificate by 2020”. In order to obtain this goal the Governor has established as a guide, the acronym PACE which is defined by P-prepare young learners, A-access for all students, C-complete certificates and degrees, E-economic alignment.
In Weber District we believe in the value of education and the correlation it can have to an individual’s success in life. It is the mission of Secondary Education in Weber School District, to provide every student with the opportunity to attain the education and skills necessary to have a successful life. We believe that every child should be able to attend a safe school where caring, competent teachers, administrators and staff assist that child to realize their greatest potential. The 21st century presents ever increasing challenges in all facets of life, but particularly economically. The education our children receive today must be relevant and rigorous enough to ensure opportunity, but it also must be dynamic in nature in order to keep pace with the rapid changes in technology and the volatile shifts in economic and societal trends. We are committed to continually challenging ourselves as professional educators to be able to provide a 21st Century education to our students in Weber School District. We join Governor Herbert in continually challenging ourselves to provide a “good education” for our students and look forward to the opportunity we have each day to make a difference in the lives of children.
If you are new to the area you can now use our Boundary Map to find your school. You can also use the Bus Stop Locator to find your new stop for this school year.
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Weather
Proud to be part of the Mesowest weather network, the Environmental Center weather station provides current and historical weather data for the area click here . Mesowest is a University of Utah sponsored network of weather stations that provide weather data that assist forecasters and computer models with ground based real time weather information.
Spend some time at the sight adjusting the viewing parameters to see what happened here yesterday, last week, last month or last year. Check out other sites in Weber County and around the state. Mesowest is truly a valuable tool for those interested in weather in Utah and beyond.
Air Quality.
A global network of Air Quality sampling stations allow you to see what the PM 2.5 level is in your area. Search for "Purple Air."
Near the Swanson's North Fork Environmental Center are two (8) stations,
https://www.purpleair.com/map?#14.62/41.33846/-111.84832
and
https://www.purpleair.com/map?#13.6/41.3775/-111.86674 .
Link to those stations to get a good idea what the air quality is at the Center and compare it to stations near your school.
Let's work together to see just what the air quality problem is and how we can reduce levels of harmful pollutants.
Things you can do:
Reduce vehicle idle time.
link your errands so you drive less.
When buying a vehicle consider fuel efficiency and zero emission vehicles as you make your choice.
If you have a wood burning stove replace it with a natural gas stove or clean burning wood stove. There are grants available to do just that. https://deq.utah.gov/air-quality/wood-stove-conversion-assistance-program
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Bowen, Grant
Part Time Custodian Prall, Benjamin
Environmental Center Administrator
NORT FORK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
(801) 745-2057
NORT FORK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
(801) 745-2057
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For the current school year ('23-'24 including the summer of '24)
To schedule the center for the current school year, look through the calendar below and find an open date or dates that suit your needs.
Email Ben Prall at with your desired date(s) and infromation about your group. Ben will work with you to finalize dates and details.
You may also call Ben at 801-745-2057 but he is often out of the office so leave a message and he will get back to you. Groups outside of Weber School District may begin scheduling dates after Oct. 1 of each year.
For the next school year ('24-'25 including the summer of '25)
Scheduling for the next school year begins March 1 and is on a first come first served basis. Notification of next year's schedule is sent out to all applicants in May. After May 1st, check the "Days Still Open" page for available dates and then email Ben Prall at with your desired date(s) and infromation about your group. Ben will work with you to finalize dates and details.. Groups outside of Weber School District may begin scheduling dates after Oct. 1 of each year.
What its all about
Field trips to the Center are all about helping kids have a powerful and fun learning experience. The Center is a place where students can be out in a mountain environment to see and feel the interactions there. It is a place where students can be challenged with fun and exciting activities they will remember for a lifetime.
Field trips also aim to build teamwork and cooperation and to allow students to discover new things about themselves and their abilities.
To accomplish these objectives we must limit the number of people at the Center at one time. Maximum group size target is 80 people.
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The Environmental Center has materials and equipment to help you engage your students during your time at the Center.
Below is a list of available materials:
Audio-Visual
- Sound System: Amplifier, computer, VCR, BluRay Player
- LCD projector and big screen
- microphone
Paper
- Big rolls 36" wide in colors
- Scratch paper
Writing Materials
- Chalk
- Crayons
- Magic markers
- Pencils
Art-Craft
- Staplers and staples
- Masking tape
- Glue
- Scissors
- Lap boards
Cooking (Outdoors)
- Dutch ovens (5-#14)
- 8 burner Propane Grill with two skillets
- Propane fire bowl for marshmallow roasting
- Fire pit
- Water jugs
- Ice Chest
Science Materials
- 8x hand lenses
- Microscope Lab with 26 scopes
- Compasses
- GPS units (35)
- Telescopes (3)
- Bird books
- Mammal books
- Digital Thermometers (5)
- Infra-red thermometers (15)
- Avalanche transceivers (10)
- Snow science tools like shovels (36), probe poles (5), crystal size cards (12), clinometers (5)
Recreation
- Indoor climbing walls (2)
- Outdoor volleyball court
- Ping pong tables (8)
- Hiking trails
- Cross-country skis and groomed trails (200 pair and 25 km of trails)
- Snowshoes (155 pair)
- 9 holes of disc golf and discs
- 10 lane archery range with equipment
- Speed Stackers
- Tomahawk throwing (9 targets, 27 tomahawks)
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Wednesday, 26 October 2016 13:35
Driving Directions - 4840 N. 2250 E. Eden Utah 84310
Written by Super UserUSE GOOGLE MAPS. DO NOT USE MAPQUEST or Apple Maps (They take you to the wrong place)
From Ogden Canyon
- Travel east on 12th street, up Ogden Canyon to Pineview dam.
- Turn left across the dam (or proceed around through Huntsville if the dam road is closed) and follow the highway to the 4-way stop by Valley Market in downtown Eden.
- Turn left and drive for 2.9 miles, on hwy 162 past Snowcrest Jr. High, to 4100 N. where there is a 3-way stop.
- Turn left and travel West for.2 miles.
- Turn right on 3300 E. and travel North for 1.3 miles.
- Turn left on 5100 N. (formerly Shhaw Drive) and drive West the 1.5 miles to the Environmental Center black archway sign and the parking lot.
- Park your vehicle in the parking lot and walk the .5 miles up to the Environmental Center.
From North Ogden Divide
- Turn left on 3300 E. in Liberty like you were headed to Avon and North Fork Park.
- Travel North for 1.3 miles.
- Turn left on 5100 N. and drive West the 1.5 miles to the Environmental Center black archway sign and the parking lot.
- Park your vehicle in the parking lot and walk the .5 miles to the Environmental Center.
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We are currently only making reservations for Weber District groups.
Please see calendar below to for availability.
We are currently only making reservations for WSD groups. Groups outside of WSD can make reservations starting Oct. 1
If you are looking for a weekend, holiday or have any other questions email Ben Prall at .
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There are a lot of fun things to do at the Environmental Center.
Some ideas include:
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Nature Discovery Room
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Hikes, short and long, "See map" Trail Distances
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Geocaching
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Disc Golf
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Archery
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Tomahawk Tossing
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Cross country skiing
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Snowshoeing
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Igloo/snowcave building
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Snow science
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Avalanche basics
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Nature Hike (with hand lenses or field microscopes)
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Microscope Lab (part of Nature Discovery Room)
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Indoor bouldering wall
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Ping pong
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Volleyball
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Scale model of the solar system
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Team building activities (Spider web, Caterpillar walk, Stump Challenge, Platform)
Summer Activities:
Ask your teacher for more details.
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Band Camp
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High School Choirs
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Student Government training
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Hope Squad training
Contact Ben Prall , the teacher/facilitator, for more ideas or adaptations for your group.
Explore on your own:
Places to go and explore:
- North Fork Park in Ogden Valley. Great hiking/biking/horseback riding trails and camping. In the winter cross country ski and snowshoe trails are the attraction.
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Your yard – see how many different kinds of bugs you can find. Look in flower beds, in the grass, under rocks, in the corners of your garage and ask the question “what does it eat and what eats it?”
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The neighborhood park – do the same as in your yard.
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Ogden River Parkway. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/ogden-river-parkway-trail All along the Ogden River is a trail. Take your friends and your parents on an exploration of the river’s path through Ogden.
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Ogden Bay Wildlife Management Area. https://wildlife.utah.gov/list-all/location/173-ogden-bay-wma.html Head west on 12th street to 7500 West and travel South or head west on 5500 South in Roy until you get to 7500 West. Walk the dikes and see what is out there.
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Willard Bay https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/willard-bay/ Play on the beach, float and fish in the water, skip some rocks, look for the birds.
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Bonneville Shoreline trail system. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/bonneville-shoreline-trail-mt-ogden-section Go to the 29th street trail head and take a hike.
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Fort Buenaventura. http://www.webercountyutah.gov/Parks/fortb/ Play disc golf, chase the “cotton” falling from the trees, paddle in the pond, watch the geese, find your own hiding place, and even take your family camping here.
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Ogden Nature Center on 12th street in Ogden https://www.ogdennaturecenter.org/ Has a maze of trails, and volunteers to guide you and answer questions. There is an entrance fee.
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Bike Park https://www.visitogden.com/blog/ogden-bike-park/ At the east end of 9th street provides fun trails for all skill levels.
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Float the Ogden river in a tube. http://www.saltproject.co/blog/tubing-ogden-river-adventurin Tube rental available at Gear 30 for $10. Float Lorin Farr Park to the Walmart parking lot crystal wave.
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Bear River Bird Refuge in Brigham City. https://www.fws.gov/refuge/bear_river_migratory_bird_refuge/ Visitors center just west of freeway on Forest Street. Auto tour route heads west from there. Amazing place to see birds and bugs and mammals too.
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Beus Pond https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/beus-pond-trail On the South East corner of Country Hills Drive in Ogden is a lovely place to watch wildlife and take a hike if you have the energy.
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Pineview Reservoir https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/uwcnf/recarea/?recid=74213
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Wheeler Creek Canyon https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/wheeler-creek-trail
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Maples Campground by Snowbasin. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/uwcnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=9477&actid=50 No longer maintained, this campground is a nice place to adventure and make some discoveries. Go for a hike or bring your camping gear. There are no toilets.
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Waterfall canyon. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/waterfall-canyon-trail Start at the 29th street parking lot and enjoy the hike.
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Benjamin Prall Environmental Center Administrator (801) 745-2057
Swanson's North Fork Environmental Center is dedicated to providing a safe outdoor experience for students K-12, helping them understand core curriculum and the workings of the natural world. Consider it your destination field trip spot.
Mission Statement
The Environmental Center will be a facility and a setting for all students to safely learn about the workings of nature, about themselves, and to build positive relationships with each other and the natural world.
Experience
Experience the joy of learning in nature's laboratory. Through recreational pursuits kids will learn about nature and themselves.
Serving grades K-12 the Center provides a central lodge with kitchen, dining and restroom facilities. Equipment for activities year round is available at the Center.
The Center provides a natural setting for a fine field trip, that will provide fun and great memories. The Center can be used to teach key scientific concepts that may be hard in the traditional classroom.
The Center can also be a great location for Team Building and student conferences. A great location for student and teacher leaders to build unity while learning and working.
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- Superintendent's Summer Reading Program 2024-2025
- Programa de lectura de verano del Superintendente 2024-25
Forms
- Child Nutrition (breakfast and lunch menus)
- Elementary PE Resources
- Registration Information
- Weber K-6 Online Handbook
Associated Programs
- Boys & Girls Clubs
- Foster Grandparents
- IRON Kids
- Kindergarten Forms
- Kindergarten Round-Up Dates
- Swanson North Fork Environmental Center
- Storytelling Festival
- Treehouse Museum
Resources
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| 1 |  Weber Online k-6 Registration Brochure | 476.49 KB | Aug 15, 2019 | Jan 22, 2020 | Roxan Wilson-Sianez | 1683 times |
IRON Kid
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| 1 | Iron Kid Golden Spike Judges Map for 2023 | 135.59 KB | Apr 20, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | Super User | 346 times |
| 2 | Iron Kid General and Timing Instructions 2023 | 111.31 KB | Apr 20, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | Super User | 353 times |
| 3 | Iron Kid Competition Schedule 2023 | 112.17 KB | Apr 20, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | Super User | 521 times |
Kindergarten Information
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| 1 | Kindergarten Roundup Flyer 2021-22 | 4.38 MB | Feb 10, 2021 | Feb 10, 2021 | Super User | 2216 times |
| 2 | Kindergarten Entry Immunization Requirements 2023-24 Spanish | 231.66 KB | Aug 09, 2022 | Feb 10, 2023 | Super User | 684 times |
| 3 | Kindergarten Entry Immunization Requirements 2023-24 English | 157.03 KB | Aug 09, 2022 | Feb 10, 2023 | Super User | 1824 times |
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Edmunds, Jennifer
Elementary Aide
| ELEMENTARY EDUCATION | (801) 476-7800 |
Swalberg, Kirt
Elementary Education Assistant Director
| ELEMENTARY EDUCATION | (801) 452-4364 |
Williams, Mary Jo
Elementary Education Director
| ELEMENTARY EDUCATION | (801) 476-7868 |
Wilson-Sianez, Roxan
Elementary Education Ex Administrative Assistant
| ELEMENTARY EDUCATION | (801) 476-7877 |
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Mary Jo Williams
Elementary Education Director
(801) 476-7868
Elementary Education provides district administration, leadership and resources to the district’s 28 elementary schools serving approximately 16,000 students.
Research and experience tells us that parental involvement increases student learning. Become a member of your child’s educational team by being involved in your local school and PTA organization.
If you are new to the area you can now use our Boundary Map to find your school. You can also use the Bus Stop Locator to find your new stop for this school year
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Heather Neilson
Curriculum Director
(801) 476-7858
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Curriculum Department is to ensure high levels of learning for ALL students by providing the best possible resources and support for administrators and teachers.
Curriculum Department Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning Cycles
ELEMENTARY - Curriculum Fellows
SECONDARY - Curriculum Fellows
Programs & Services
Elementary Professional Learning Resources - NEW!
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Rod Belnap
Director Of Career and Technical Education
(801) 476-6522
The Mission of Career and Technical Education (CTE) is to provide students with the technical skills and academic knowledge needed to prepare them for future employment and/or a successful transition to post-secondary education. CTE Pathways show students a direct connection between doing well in high school and being able to transition smoothly to post-secondary opportunities or getting a good job when they graduate. CTE offers a wide variety of courses at the junior high and high school level. Many of our high school CTE courses offer Concurrent Enrollment (CE) credit through Utah colleges and universities.
The workplace in our country has become increasingly more dynamic and demanding at a phenomenal pace. Knowledge and skills that are useful and marketable today may be completely obsolete before the end of the year or even sooner. For this reason, the students of today need an education that is not only rigorous and relevant, but one that prepares them to advance in a career.
CTE training is vital. Nearly one-third of the fastest growing occupations will require an associate’s degree or a post-secondary vocational certificate, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employers will be hiring more people with technical education than any other group. In addition, the fastest growing job categories in the United States will be technology related. In Utah, a coalition of business and education leaders have a vision for educating our youth to revitalize Utah's economy. Check out the web site at Prosperity2020.com and learn why Education is the key to Utah's prosperity.
CTE offers students the opportunity to learn from extremely well qualified, professional instructors in a contextual setting using up to date, “real world” technology. CTE continually works at building collaborative, articulated programs with post-secondary educational institutions to increase the educational options for our students. A majority of our programs have state administered competency tests associated with the course of study. Our goal is to consistently score above the state average in every program area.
Student leadership opportunities along with local, state and national competitions are available through our CTSO's (Career and Technical Student Organzations).
Work Based Learning (WBL) opportunities are provided to qualified 12th grade students. After completing a Critical Workplace Skills independent study course, apprenticeships and/or internships are available at local businesses, medical facilities, schools, and government entities.
A nontraditional career is any occupation in which women or men comprise 25 percent or less of its total employment. Our teachers and counselors work to enhance awareness about nontraditional careers and dispel stereotypes and myths about these careers.
We believe in our students, support our teachers and constantly look for ways to improve our programs!
The Weber School District CTE Department is committed to excellence in education!
Career & Technical Education
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| 2 | CTE Pathways Brochure - Spanish | 3.51 MB | 2189 times |
| 3 | CTE Pathways Brochure | 15.33 MB | 5326 times |
| 4 | CTE Concurrent Enrollment Brochure Spanish | 3.32 MB | 1838 times |
Useful Information
- K-12 Education and Training Pathway
- USOE CTE Website
- National CTE Website (ACTE)
- Utah Futures Website:
- Utah Job Outlook Brochure:
- U.S Occupational Outlook Book:
- Wasatch Front North Region:
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