PCSD Weekly Notifications
August 8th, 2022
Today we get to celebrate Janell Hughes. Janell, an instructional assistant at Canyon Crest Elementary, received the Provo Way award in April, 2024. Janell is an incredible educator who has earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues. Through her work with students, her colleagues know that they can achieve a greater outcome with students than they ever thought possible. Read the full story at provo.edu.
Nominate a coworker that you feel is exceptional at what they do. Give them the recognition they deserve. Provo Way Nomination Form.
For: 242 Contract Employees
With summer approaching, here is a quick explanation of our summer schedule and holidays for those employees on a 242 day contract. We will once again be utilizing a four-10 schedule with 10 hour work days Monday – Thursday. Find dates and details on the Employee Website. Post exp.5.27
For: All
Provo CAPS Spring Showcase, an evening of client-based project presentations completed by CAPS students for local businesses, will be held on Monday, May 13 from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Nu Skin Ballroom, 75 W Center St., Provo, UT. The event is open to secondary students, secondary educators, school counselors, district administrators, families, and district employees. Light refreshments will be served. Provo Caps Flyer. Post exp.5.13
For: All Employees
The Colonial Heritage Festival is an amazing opportunity to step back in time and be part of colonial America in the time leading up to the Revolutionary War and the Founding of the United States of America. We need people to help set up on July 2 at Scera Park in Orem, take down on July 8, and fulfill multiple shifts at the festival on July 4,5,6 (the festival shift require you to “dress the part” which we can help you with ). We welcome ages 16 and up. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.5.24
For: All Employees
To celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Day, our local McDonald’s owner/operators have approved a fundraiser Tuesday, May 7 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. where 20% of all digital sales during that period will be tracked and donated to the restaurants local Education Foundation or School District. Download the McDonald’s app and order your meals from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday May 7, 2024.
For: All
This summer the technology department in conjunction with Google will perform a merger of the Student Google workspace into our main workspace taking the district from two Google Workspaces down to one. This merger is needed for several reasons, but the main reason is to simplify the future workflow so that teachers are not juggling two different email domain logins for mission critical apps and products. More information will be emailed out to students, parents, employees, and school administration.
For: All Employees
We would like to help you celebrate your retirees. If you have individuals retiring from your school/facility and are hosting an open house/celebration that you would like to share, we are happy to pass it along in the Weekly Notification. Just email newsubmissions@provo.edu and we will get your announcement posted in the next notification.
For: All Employees
Your devices are your gateway to the digital world, but they need proper protection. By staying proactive with updates you not only help your computer to run smoothly, but you help protect everyone else as well. Learn More on the Employee Website. Post exp.04.30
For: All Employees
We are pleased to announce that the Provo City School District nurses will be offering CPR/First Aid and Stop the Bleed certification sessions this summer. These sessions are vital for emergency preparedness and will equip you with the necessary skills to respond effectively in critical situations. Post exp.6.6
Dealing with a challenging situation? Feeling more stressed than usual? Emotional Wellbeing Solutions is here to help. It’s a modern, flexible Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers support for everyday life. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp.5.31
For: All Employees
Did you know we have a Employee Google calendar that you can subscribe to with all the important dates? Visit this page on the Employee website to subscribe to that calendar and view all contract calendars.
For: New Employees
Did you know that Utah Risk Management offers liability protections to employees in the State of Utah? Refer to the document above if you have any additional questions. Read Utah Risk Management Document.