Ascent Academies of Utah - West Jordan Campus

🌞📚 Exciting things are happening at Ascent Academy during summer break! Our dedicated teachers and staff are currently at the Utah Association of Public Charter School Conference, soaking up new ideas and innovative teaching methods. We believe in continuous learning so that when your students return this fall, they’ll experience fresh and engaging ways to learn and grow! 🌟

Together, we’re committed to creating an enriching educational environment. Your students’ success is our priority!

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Last night at the Utah Association of Public Charter Schools Conference, Ascent Academies of Utah proudly celebrated six nominations, including Teacher of the Year, Administrator of the Year, and Rookie of the Year! This recognition highlights the incredible dedication and talent of our teachers and staff. We are thrilled to be an award-winning charter school and extend our heartfelt congratulations to all of our nominees! Your hard work and commitment to excellence are truly inspiring.

- Janice Newton, Administrator of the Year
- Kalli Vohs, Rookie of the Year
- Tatiana Mara, Rookie of the Year
- Dawn McNiel, Teacher of the Year
- McKenna Foster, Teacher of the Year

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Please share with with friends and neighbors. Our West Valley campus will hosting free summer lunch for children 18 and under. Menus can be found on our lunch page of our website.
Lunch Service Only - M-F from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
CLOSED - July 4th and July 24th

Please enter the gymnasium through the front school doors, pass through the double doors, and follow the signs.

Seating is available in the gym. Please stay in the gym - no wandering.

Children aged 0-18 are eligible for free meals. NOT LIMITED TO ASCENT STUDENTS. Adults who wish to purchase a meal must pay $4 in cash.

Program Start Date: Monday!
Program End Date: 07/22/2026

Our incredible staff members from Farmington, West Valley, Lehi, West Jordan, and Saratoga Springs have spent four weeks dedicated to health, teamwork, and friendly competition. It’s been inspiring to see everyone prioritizing wellness while supporting our students every day! 🌟

🥗 The race for the "Olympic Village Lunch" was neck-and-neck! While Farmington and Lehi were tied for weeks, one campus pulled ahead with the highest overall participation...

Congratulations to our LEHI Campus! 🥇🌮

Our Lehi team earned a delicious celebratory feast for their outstanding dedication to the challenge. (Check out these photos of the champions enjoying their well-deserved lunch! 📸👇)

🙌 A Huge Thank You
A massive thank you to our amazing sponsors who provided nearly $4,200 in prizes for our staff, and to our Network Wellness Committee for organizing such a rewarding event.

While the games are over, the healthy habits we've built together are here to stay. Way to go, Team Ascent! ❤️💪

The Spring Fling photos are in!

Everyone had a great time!

We can’t wait until the next Spring Fling!

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Today, educators from Ascent Academy had the incredible opportunity to engage in a Cross Campus Collaboration with the amazing Dr. Laurel Brandon!

Dr. Brandon, a passionate 5th-grade teacher from Mansfield, Connecticut, brought a wealth of knowledge to our team. With advanced degrees in Educational Psychology from UConn's Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education, and Talent Development, she has dedicated her career to fostering creativity and enrichment in students aged 2 to 12. Not only has she excelled as a classroom teacher, but she has also taught at both undergraduate and graduate levels, sharing her expertise in creativity and enrichment pedagogy. 📚✨

Her impressive background doesn’t stop there! Dr. Brandon has provided professional development at prestigious events like UConn's Confratute and the National Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference. Her students have achieved remarkable success, winning accolades at events such as the Connecticut Invention Convention and the American Statistical Association Data Visualization Poster Competition. 🏆🎨

We are thrilled to support our educators in their ongoing learning journey as they strive to create exceptional learning experiences for our students. The knowledge and insights shared by Dr. Brandon and other presenters will undoubtedly inspire our teachers and enhance the quality of education we provide at Ascent Academy.

Stay tuned for more updates on our commitment to excellence in education!

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Friday Clusters

Wrapping up kindness week with Valentine fun! 💕❤️

Kindness TIES us together!

We celebrated kindness week at Ascent West Jordan today by wearing ties!





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Don’t forget to come out and support our fundraiser for the musical at Panda Express! Mention you’re from Ascent and part of the proceeds come back to us!