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Alpine School District

Message from Superintendent Farnsworth

One of the great benefits of public education is the cyclical nature of the work. A few months ago, we graduated over 6,600 students. Later this month, we will welcome over 5,500 kindergarten students. Each school year brings a new opportunity to improve our efforts as we partner with patrons and community members to educate all students. As a district, we strive to increase student achievement and accomplish our Vision for Learning for each student. Excellence represents the quality or state of the results we hope to achieve. The specific theme for this year is Excellence at Work. Pursuing excellence is a work in progress. Excellence does not occur by chance but rather by choice–it is learned. We are committed to learning, to improving, and to excellence by doing our very best so the students we serve can become their best. May we all commit to excellence at work as we serve the students of Alpine School District.

REQUIRED TIME-SENSITIVE SKYWARD UPDATE

Parents/Guardians should complete the Student Information Update in Skyward ASAP. It can be accessed by logging into Skyward as a parent, not as a student. On August 8, 2024, accounts will be disabled for any students who have not had this process completed. This process should be done on a computer and not a mobile device. Please make sure it is complete before the start of school so students can access online resources.

Education for All Students

We strive to provide all students in our district the best educational experiences.

ASD Non-Discrimination Statement

Alpine School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, or any other classification protected by law in its programs, activities or employment practices. For more information regarding our non-discrimination policies, click here.

Child Find

We make every effort to identify, locate, and evaluate each student in our district who may have a disability and is in need of special education. These activities are referred to as “Child Find” and are required by federal law and state policy. This includes children who attend public or private schools, those being homeschooled, and children ages birth through five who attend public or private preschool/daycare programs or are at home.

If your child is having significant difficulty with communication, behavior, academic learning, fine/gross motor skills, or experiencing delayed development for his/her age, he/she may be a child with a disability that requires specialized instruction through special education.

Carson Smith Scholarship

The Carson Smith Scholarship provides tuition assistance for eligible students with disabilities not enrolled in a public school. It is designed for students who would qualify for special education and related services in public schools. Learn more about the scholarship here.

Ready to Learn

Alpine students arrive at schools with resources available to help them be at their best.

Daily Excellence

Our 10,000 employees are working across the district to make sure 92 schools are ready for our 85,000 students!

The first day of school is August 15 for most students. To register, click here. Families with an incoming seventh grade student will receive information from their student’s school about Seventh Grade Day, to be held on August 14.

Nutrition Services

Our nutrition services staff make sure delicious, healthy, and affordable meals are available to all students. We will never turn a child away. All of our schools serve breakfast and lunch.

Visit our nutrition website for information about:

Meal prices
How to pay your child’s meal balance
Free and reduced meal applications

CHIP

Families in need of health insurance for their children can apply for the Children’s Health Insurance Program here.

Student Fees and Waivers

Our school programs give students opportunities to learn outside of the traditional classroom. These opportunities sometimes require additional fees for families. Learn more about school fees and waivers here.

Transportation

Our transportation team gets students to school safely and on time. Each school day, our fleet of more than 200 buses moves 18,000 students. Visit our transportation website to find bus stops and routes in your neighborhood, check for eligibility, and get notified of delays.

Student Safety

Alpine schools are places where students feel safe and connected. We create learning environments where they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

We have access to many resources to help us and our patrons keep students safe. Read more about these resources here.

SafeUT

SafeUT provides a way to connect to licensed counselors who answer crisis calls and chats about yourself or someone else, 24/7/365. These services are provided at no cost and are always confidential. Visit safeut.org to learn more.

ASD Anti-Bullying Policies

Alpine School District is committed to provide students and employees with safe and secure learning and working environments. Board policies 5181 & 4078 guide educators in our efforts to eliminate bullying, cyberbullying, harassment, hazing, and retaliation between employees, students, and/or parents throughout the district.

Child Abuse Prevention

State-endorsed resources are available for parents, guardians, and caregivers to provide education and support for those affected by abuse or human trafficking. Click here for additional information.

School Nurses

More than 30 school nurses serve students in all of our schools. They provide expertise on health plans, maturation events, and vaccination requirements.

Building Community

For more than 100 years, Alpine School District has benefited from committed, involved, and supportive residents. We appreciate your participation in our programs and your love for our students. We look forward to a continued thriving partnership.

Feedback

Questions or concerns? Send us a message and we’ll get it to the right person, right away!

Join our Team

Click here to learn more about available district and school positions, or attend our Classified Hiring Fair on August 8 from 4-6pm at the Alpine Learning Center, 759 E Pacific Drive, American Fork.

Truth in Taxation

The Alpine School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing to consider changes to property taxes on August 13 at 6pm at the Alpine School District Office, 575 N 100 E, American Fork. Community members are invited to attend, learn, and comment to the board.

Let Us Reward You

Let us show you our appreciation for learning about the great work our district does every day. Click here to enter to win a prize.

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