J.R. Smith Elementary

J.R. Smith Elementary J.R. Smith is a preschool to grade five elementary school serving the northern end of Heber City.

J.R. Smith Back-to-School Night. Thursday, August 13th, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pmJ.R. Smith noche de regreso ala escuela....
08/12/2026

J.R. Smith Back-to-School Night. Thursday, August 13th, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

J.R. Smith noche de regreso ala escuela. Jueves 13 de agosto de 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Mrs. Michelle Bowman grew up in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, as the oldest of five children. Mrs. Bowman met her husband of...
08/07/2026

Mrs. Michelle Bowman grew up in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, as the oldest of five children. Mrs. Bowman met her husband of 25 years in an institute class at the University of Utah. For the past 20 years, they have lived in Heber and have loved raising their four children here.
Mrs. Bowman's hero is her piano teacher who instilled in her a love for learning and music, as well as a deep belief that all children deserve a champion to encourage and cheer them on! For the past two years, Mrs. Bowman has taught music at JR Smith and has LOVED teaching all the students. She is now looking forward to teaching in the 4th grade.
When Mrs. Bowman is not teaching, she enjoys playing with her family, serving in the community, traveling, reading, creating music, and going on nature walks with her dog, Arrow.

Meet Ellee Chamberlain, the new Learning Lab teacher at J.R. Smith Elementary! Ellee recently graduated from BYU with a ...
08/06/2026

Meet Ellee Chamberlain, the new Learning Lab teacher at J.R. Smith Elementary!

Ellee recently graduated from BYU with a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, specializing in severe/profound support. Outside the classroom, she loves running, reading, and spending quality time with her family.

She is so excited to teach, learn, and grow alongside her students and the J.R. Smith community this school year! Help us give Ellee a warm Pathfinder welcome!

Meet our new fifth-grade Spanish teacher. David Reese is excited to get back into the classroom after working as a princ...
08/05/2026

Meet our new fifth-grade Spanish teacher. David Reese is excited to get back into the classroom after working as a principal in Orem for the past few years, and especially excited to use his Spanish in the immersion classroom. He started out teaching secondary science in both Washington state and overseas in the Middle East, but he has found that working with Elementary-aged students brings him the most joy!

He and his family moved to the beautiful Heber Valley in 2023 and have loved all of the access to mountain biking, trail running, and skiing. He has four children who span from 17 to 20 months. With a fifth one on the way— due to arrive in November.ber.He has taught secondary science in both Washington state and overseas in the Middle East, but he has found that working with Elementary-aged students brings him the most joy!

📘 J.R. Smith Elementary 2026–2027 Parent Handbook is Here! / ¡Manual para Padres 2026–2027 disponible! 🐐✨Everything you ...
08/05/2026

📘 J.R. Smith Elementary 2026–2027 Parent Handbook is Here! / ¡Manual para Padres 2026–2027 disponible! 🐐✨Everything you need to know for a successful school year—including bell schedules, WPN event dates, CLEAR commitments, and school safety policies—is now available in English and Spanish! ⏰ Quick Schedule Reminders / Recordatorios de Horario:
🔔 8:40 AM: 1st Bell / Primera campana
🔔 3:25 PM: Dismissal (M–Th) / Fin del colegio (Lu–Ju)
⚡ 2:20 PM: Early Out Mondays / Salida temprana los lunes

📲 Tap the link below to view or download the full handbook / Haz clic para ver el manual completo:

🔗 English Handbook: https://tinyurl.com/mturnm48
🔗 Manual en Español: https://tinyurl.com/yynvy695

Have questions? Feel free to reach out to our main office at (435) 654-2201. We can’t wait for an incredible year together! 🎉

📣 Welcome back, Pathfinder Families! / ¡Bienvenidos de nuevo, familias Pathfinder! 🎒✨We are so excited for the 2026–2027...
08/04/2026

📣 Welcome back, Pathfinder Families! / ¡Bienvenidos de nuevo, familias Pathfinder! 🎒✨We are so excited for the 2026–2027 school year! Principal Tiffany Root has shared our annual Welcome Letter in both English and Spanish. 🗓 Important Dates to Remember / Fechas Importantes:
📍 Aug 13 (4–6 PM): Back to School Night / Noche de vuelta al cole
📍 Aug 17: 1st Day of School (Grades 1–5) / Primer día (1.º–5.º)
📍 Aug 24: 1st Day of Kindergarten / Primer día de Infantil
📍 Aug 25: 1st Day of Preschool / Primer día de Preescolar 🔗 Read the full letter here:
English - https://tinyurl.com/y2k679au
Spanish - https://tinyurl.com/4xnde3tp

Introducing Katiria Lozano Ortiz, a new teacher joining J.R. Smith Elementary!Teaching has always been a dream of hers, ...
08/03/2026

Introducing Katiria Lozano Ortiz, a new teacher joining J.R. Smith Elementary!
Teaching has always been a dream of hers, and she is incredibly grateful to begin this new journey filled with learning, growth, and meaningful connections as a 1st-grade Spanish teacher. Her goal is to create a classroom environment where every single student feels welcomed, valued, and inspired to reach their full potential.

Courtney Rogers is thrilled to be joining the school as a new teacher. A mom of three, she spent nearly 20 years in the ...
08/03/2026

Courtney Rogers is thrilled to be joining the school as a new teacher. A mom of three, she spent nearly 20 years in the medical field, an experience that ultimately led her to discover her true passion for working with special education students. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in special education and is eager to start making a meaningful difference in the classroom. Outside of school, Courtney enjoys spending time outdoors, exercising, baking, cheering on her kids, and soaking up the sunshine—usually with her dog right by her side.

Meet our new grade five teacher. Mrs. Williamsen is excited to join the school community this year! Originally from Kans...
07/30/2026

Meet our new grade five teacher. Mrs. Williamsen is excited to join the school community this year! Originally from Kansas City, Kansas, she graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Elementary Education. Before returning to the classroom, she spent several years creating engaging science learning experiences and developing curriculum designed to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning.

Mrs. Williamsen believes that students learn best when they feel supported, challenged, and excited to explore new ideas. She is passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences that help students grow academically while building confidence and a lifelong curiosity about the world around them.

Outside of school, Mrs. Williamsen enjoys spending time with her family. She has been married for eight years and is the proud mom of a four-year-old son. She loves photography, going on walks, and finding opportunities to continue learning and growing. She is looking forward to getting to know her students and families and having a wonderful school year together.

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235 E 500 N
Heber City, UT
84032

Opening Hours

Monday 8:15am - 3:45pm
Tuesday 8:15am - 3:45pm
Wednesday 8:15am - 3:45pm
Thursday 8:15am - 3:45pm
Friday 8:15am - 3:45pm

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