March 29, 2023
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As you are probably aware, numerous calls have been made to school districts across the state regarding a possible active shooter threat. It turned out to be a hoax and there was no emergency. One of the calls was directed at Ogden High School which created a county-wide law enforcement response to the school. As a precautionary measure, many of our schools went into a secure protocol at the direction of law enforcement.
A “secure” is part of the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) and it is initiated when there is a possible threat somewhere in the community. During a “secure” everyone is brought inside the building and the exterior doors are locked. No one is allowed in or out of the building until the protocol is released. During a “secure” it is business as usual inside the school.
A secure differs greatly from a “lockdown.” A lockdown is a much more serious action because it involves a possible threat inside the school. For your reference, we have attached information on the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) which describes all of our emergency protocols.
We also want to make you aware of the many safety and security measures we have in place in our district:
The safety and well-being of our students and employees is foremost on our minds. We are navigating a societal landscape wherein school shootings, threats and disruptions are far too commonplace. We acknowledge that this creates heightened fear and anxiety for students and families. Please be assured that we are doing all we can to keep our school settings safe. The saying, “See something, say something” is more relevant today than ever before. Everyone plays an important role in school safety. We must look out for one another and work together.
Sincerely,
WSD Superintendency
2023-24 Fees
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Roy High’s Play Productions class 2022/23 proudly presents this year's play Cases of Mistaken Identity, a fun comedy. We open; Thursday February 9th at 7:00 pm in the Little Theater and it runs Friday Feb. 10th @ 7:00 pm, Sat. Feb. 11th matinee @ 2:00 pm, and closes on Monday Feb 13th @ 7:00 pm (a great pre-Valentines date activity!) Tickets are $8 for students (18 and under) and teachers/ staff, and $10 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at the door, at the bookkeeper's office, or online at roy.wsd.net (Please print your receipt as your ticket.)
On behalf of the cast, director, and crew we happily would like to invite you all to attend and hope you will encourage others to attend as well. The students really love when their teachers and staff attend to watch these important activities outside of the classroom and the Theater Arts department also really appreciates and really needs the support. This is a hilarious play which will be entertaining for all audiences! The cast is AWESOME!!!! We have some extremely talented and hardworking students in the cast and we all are very excited for these performances and are looking forward to entertaining you!!
Each year a booklet is published featuring the retiring employees for the year. The booklets are made available to faculty and staff at schools, and every retiring employee will receive a copy at the retirement banquet in the spring.
If you’re retiring this year, we want to hear from you! Share some fond memories of your career and tell us about the plans you are making for your retirement years.
Retirement Yearbook Submissions
Retirees will continue to receive the retirement yearbook for five years at their mailing address on file with the school district.
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SWEETHEARTS BIG BAND BASH
Music, Dinner, Dancing
Featuring classic jazz and big band music by Weber High Jazz Band and Chamber Choir
February 9th & 10th at the Weber High Commons. Tickets available December 1st.
Tickets online at:
(Snow Days)
Utah is a winter state with the Ogden area receiving over five feet of snowfall annually. During winter months, temperatures can average in the 20s & 30s, and it’s not uncommon to experience patterns of cold and snowy weather.
Despite inclement weather, Weber School District has a responsibility to keep schools open as long as they can be safely and effectively operated. The public relies on our schools to be open as we provide many services for children and families.
With these factors in mind, all Weber School District schools will be open on all regularly scheduled school days unless circumstances exist that create serious health and safety concerns.
On days when snow is expected, our custodial and maintenance crews will be out early to evaluate conditions at each school. They will be checking to make sure the building can be safely opened, which includes clearing snow from parking lots and sidewalks and ensuring all heating and lighting systems are functioning properly. It’s critical that we have adequate staff on site prior to the start of classes.
Another important consideration is busing. Our transportation department is constantly monitoring weather forecasts and road conditions. They must determine if the main roadways have been cleared by plows, and if our buses are able to safely and effectively operate.
If buildings can be safely opened and buses are able to pick up students at regularly scheduled times, then school will be in session. In the event that conditions don’t allow this, the decision to modify the school schedule will be the decision of the superintendent.
We plan on our schools to be open and functioning normally throughout the school year, so notifications will only be sent out when there is a disruption to the schedule. If parents and students do not receive a notification advising them of a change in the schedule, then they should plan on school being in session.
Notifications will be sent out through the WSD notification system, so please make sure your contact information is up to date. Information may also be posted on district and school websites, as well as social media pages. Teachers and/or principals may also send out messages from their schools. Notifications will be sent out as soon as reasonably possible in order to give parents and students advanced notice of any changes.
In the event of a delayed start, morning preschool classes will be canceled. With a two hour delay, students would have minimal time in the classroom between drop off and pick up (only approximately 45 minutes) which would be disruptive to younger children to not be able to participate in a regular classroom routine.
In the event of an early release, elementary and junior high students will be kept at school until parents have been notified and students can be safely released.
Weber School District operates 45 schools serving over 34,000 students throughout Weber County. We understand that weather and road conditions may vary from one school community to another. Any decision to delay or cancel school is based on the school or district’s situation as a whole, and not according to anyone's individual circumstances. Please consider that adjusting the schedule may be best for one family, but it could be just the opposite for another, so it’s a decision we don’t take lightly.
Ultimately, it is a parent’s decision to send their child to school. If circumstances exist where a parent doesn’t feel that their child can safely get to school, then we expect parents to make the best choice for their child in regards to attendance. Parents should also have a backup plan in place for daycare and supervision in case there is ever an adjustment to the school schedule or if they decide to keep their child home.
If a student is late or missed class due to concerns over being able to get to school safely because of adverse weather conditions, then we will work closely with them in making up any missed assignments.