Category Archives: Supercast

Blackridge Elementary Veterans Day Tribute a Proud Tradition

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Superintendent with Blackridge students & staff on Veteran's DayIt is a time honored and proud tradition for students, teachers, staff, and parents at Blackridge Elementary School.

On this episode of the Supercast, find out why the Veterans Day program is so special at this school and how they updated it this year to honor a rather new branch of the military. We start with a word from two teachers who are the driving forces behind the production, making it
a family and community favorite year after year.

Students Perform Broadway Hit on Stage at Riverton High School

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Superintendent with the cast of HadestownIt is a Broadway hit winning eight Tony awards, garnering rave reviews. Now, the critically acclaimed musical Hadestown is about to be performed at Riverton High School.

On this episode of the Supercast, find out how Riverton High was awarded the rights to Hadestown and is one of the first high schools in the country to perform the play, which is still running on Broadway. It is a student performance worthy of a standing ovation.

Supercast Episode 270: One Family’s History of Having Students Attending Heartland Elementary Since the 1980’s

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Superintendent with a It has been a decades-long tradition for members of the Whitchurch family, and it started with siblings attending Heartland Elementary School in the early 1980’s.

On this episode of the Supercast, hear from Michelle Whitchurch who has had members of her immediate family attending Heartland consistently for 25 years. Find out how it’s turned into a family affair with generations of students carrying on the tradition of having a great big heart for Heartland.

Supercast Episode 269: Long Halloween Legacy of “Thriller” at Eastlake Elementary

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Superintendent with students performing ThrillerFor some former students she will be forever known as the “Thriller” teacher at Eastlake Elementary School.

On this episode of the Supercast, meet Jackie Webster, a visual art specialist who began a long and lasting Halloween tradition of 6th grade students performing “Thriller” to the delight of parents, younger students, and staff at Eastlake. It’s a tradition now being carried on by a new teacher, but Ms. Webster continues to show up for the spooky and spectacular performance.

Supercast Episode 267: What Is a Hoax Threat and How Can People Help Police Stop Them from Spreading & Impacting Our Schools

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Superintendent with Lieutenant Jeremy Barnes and Matt AlvernazThey have been circulating throughout the State since the start of the school year, impacting schools, causing fear and anxiety, and leaving people wondering what to do.

On this episode of the Supercast, we are talking with Lieutenant Jeremy Barnes of the Utah Department of Public Safety. He’ll talk with us about threats that turn out to be a hoax, the impact they have on schools, and what we can do to properly report them and make sure that they don’t create unnecessary panic. He’ll also talk about why it’s important to take every threat seriously.