What a wonderful pleasure to welcome new students and to celebrate returning students and families with a flourish.
Northport VPK-8 School and community welcomed back well over one thousand students on Monday, August 15. The morning was a culmination of planning and preparation on the part of the administration, teachers, and staff. The students and parents were heralded with the smiling, welcoming faces of so many in the community who want to wish all a great start to a fabulous school year. On hand to ring in the new year was Superintendent of SLPS, Wayne Gent, SLPS Board members, Katherine Hensley and Debbie Hawley, as well as many other district staff members.
Students were also greeted by local representatives from PSLPD, SLC Sheriff’s Office deputies, Big Brothers Big Sisters employees, local veterans and many, many other community members who have a strong desire to support our students and families. Northport realizes that we are not a closed building and once the school bell rings each morning, we do not shut the doors. We realize that we need the whole community to educate and empower our students. We welcome volunteers, business partners, veterans, animal rescue activists and all who want to assist in making Northport a vital and dynamic school that is supported by its community. We look forward to a stellar year filled with positive energy and community support. Northport is fully invested in “building a brighter future for our students” and supporting our families to the fullest extent.