School News

Come hear from our new School Social Worker, Amy Mautz, about watching for signs of anxiety and depression in our kids, what we can do about it, and how to support each other. We will meet in Room 201 at school. Hope to see you there!

Join Principal Heather Shepherd and other members of our team to learn about Salt Lake Arts Academy! Prospective students and parents are invited for a short presentation at 5 p.m., followed by a Q&A and a school tour led by our 8th Grade Ambassadors. Hope to see you there!

Every year we report on our school's previous year, reflecting on accomplishments and thanking our supporters. You can read an electronic version of the Annual Report by clicking this headline. Want a paper copy for yourself or to share with someone else? Email Katy Andrews, [email protected].

Our Halloween celebration at SLArts will include our traditional Costume Contest, a parade to the Liberty Wells Senior Center, followed by pizza and Halloween-y games at school. Click to the link to volunteer -- BOO!

Our advanced Drama and Music students have a spooky treat in store, with a collaborative performance featuring seasonally appropriate music, and poetry and prose by Edgar Allen Poe. Join us in the Commons for a great show!

The first Governing Board meeting of the school year is Friday, September 20, at 3:00 p.m. in Room 201 at school. Board Meetings are open meetings; everyone is welcome. To address the Board, please email Board Chair, Jennifer Goldman-Luthy, [email protected]. To view the agenda, click here!

We are welcoming three new members to the SLArts Team of Faculty and Staff this year, in addition to our new Principal. Ben Slivnick has joined us as 7th/8th Grade Humanities Teacher, Markell McCubbin is our new Director of Academic Engagment and Amy Mautz is our new School Social Worker. Read more about them here!

Who's in charge? SLArts' Governing Board is a group of volunteers who provide oversight, create policies and chart the course for our school. Read a Welcome letter from Board Chair, Jennifer Goldman-Luthy, here!

The Governing Board will hold its Annual Retreat on Friday, June 14 at Jane's House, 1277 E. South Temple from 12 - 5 p.m. To view the agenda, click the headline. To address the Governing Board, contact Board Chair, Matt Nelson, [email protected].

The Governing Board's May meeting is Friday, May 17 at 3 p.m. in Room 201. Board meetings are open to the public, and everyone is welcome. To address the Board, email Matt Nelson, [email protected]. To see the Agenda, click here!