TCSD Superintendent Dr. Mark Ernst visits schools in the district to showcase what is great about the different schools. He recently visited Tooele Jr. High and asked faculty, staff, and students what makes Tooele Jr. High great. The most common response was an inviting and accepting atmosphere.

Federal waivers granting access to free school lunch for TCSD students will end at the end of this school year. Families will be able apply for free or reduced-price school lunch as soon as of July 1.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month - Together, we can realize a vision where anyone affected by mental illness can receive the appropriate support and quality of care to live healthy, fulfilling lives - where no one feels alone in their struggle. Mental Illnesses are brain-based conditions that affect thinking, emotions, and behaviors. Since we all have brains, having some kind of mental health problem during your life is not uncommon. Here are some tips from Mental Health America on Recognizing Warning Signs and How to Cope.

Join us Tuesday, May 10, at 6 p.m. for a Board of Education Meeting. The meeting will be held at the District Office (92 Lodestone Way, Tooele) and streamed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TooeleSchools

The end of the school year can be difficult for everyone. Here are some tips on building grit that leads to perseverance.

According to Earthday.Org, on April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans protested for a healthy, sustainable environment. By the end of that year, the first Earth Day had led to the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts. Fifty-two years later, the annual Earth Day celebration continues. Earthday.Org’s theme for this year is “Invest In Our Planet.”

Join us for a Board of Education Work Session on April 26 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the District Office (92 Lodestone Way, Tooele) and streamed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TooeleSchools
A work session is intended to provide opportunities for board members to study issues in-depth, gather and analyze information, and clarify situations and potential solutions. The Board will not make decisions or take any action during a work session. While open to the public, these sessions are more informal than the regular board meeting.

After a thorough hiring process, the Tooele County School District Board of Education voted to appoint Dr. Mark Ernst as the incoming superintendent for the Tooele County School District. Pending contract negotiations, Ernst will begin his superintendency on July 1, 2022.

Join us Tuesday, April 12, at 6 p.m. for a Board of Education Meeting. The meeting will be held at the District Office (92 Lodestone Way, Tooele) and streamed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TooeleSchools