East Midvale Elementary

What a fun way to close out the school year! 🎉

The final week of school kicked off with a black light party to celebrate students earning thousands of Dojo points as a school. Students walked into a gym decked out with black lights, glow-in-the-dark activities, glow face paint, bubbles, dancing, and so much fun!

We also had our end-of-year Teachers vs. 5th Grade softball game, an assembly focused on resilience, and our annual dance party! Each grade worked hard learning and performing a dance for the school and families to enjoy.

What an amazing way to celebrate a wonderful year together. We wish all of our East Midvale families a summer full of fun, memories, and lots of reading! ☀️📚💛

Last Friday, we honored Charlotte Graham at a retirement open house celebrating her incredible years at East Midvale Elementary.

Charlotte has impacted generations of East Midvale families, and “Because I Knew You” was beautifully dedicated to her. If you knew Char, you knew she made a difference. 💛

Thank you for your countless years of dedication, love, and service to our school community. Her impact will continue for years to come as students learn and grow in the East Midvale garden dedicated in her honor — “Graham’s Garden.”

We wish you all the best in retirement, Char!

This week, Student Council visited the University of Utah! They enjoyed a campus tour and participated in a special class on public speaking. Our student leaders left feeling inspired to continue learning, grow their leadership skills, and pursue their future education goals 🙌 🦅💙

Congratulations to Charles Purdie! Charles was awarded the AAA Safety Patroller of the Year Award at this morning’s assembly. AAA Mountain West supports Safety Patrol programs in schools across 11 states, including East Midvale, making this recognition even more meaningful.

Charles was nominated with the support of Coach Chelsea and Ms. Gerrard, and he also submitted an essay as part of the selection process. He is one of only nine students in the Mountain West region to receive this award—and the only one in Utah!

In addition to this incredible honor, our school’s safety patrol program received $2,000 to support student leadership initiatives. We are so proud of Charles and the dedication of our entire school patrol!

Happy National Principals Day! We are so grateful for our amazing principal, Principal Sandgren. She shows up every single day with pride and dedication to our students. She is positive, organized, and action-motivated, always working to help both students and staff succeed. She is a great example of what it means to SOAR, and her kindness and leadership make such a difference in our school community. We appreciate all that she does! 🦅💙💛

College and Career Week at East Midvale was a huge success, especially Career Day! 🎓✨

Our students had the opportunity to learn from a variety of presenters who shared what their careers are like and how they got there. Students asked thoughtful questions and gained insight into what it takes to pursue different paths.

A big thank you to our volunteers who took time out of their day to come share their experiences with our students. We are so grateful for your support!

It was an engaging and inspiring experience that helped our students start thinking about their futures! 💭💼

We’re excited to celebrate our incredible school nurse, Amy Clegg, for receiving the Red Shoes Living Award! ❤️👟

Amy was recognized for her compassionate care and meaningful mentorship. Whether she’s helping a student feel better with something as simple as an ice pack, supporting daily health needs, or taking the time to truly connect, she shows up with warmth, patience, and intention in every interaction.

Her impact goes far beyond the health office, and we are so lucky to have her at East Midvale. Congratulations, Amy, and thank you for all that you do! 💛

The eagles are celebrating College & Career week by welcoming The Hillcrest Husky Pride to East Midvale! 🐾💙

We loved having the Hillcrest Cheer Team bring the energy this morning!

Students got a glimpse into high school life, from choosing classes to joining clubs and building independence, all while getting excited for what’s ahead.

Such a fun and inspiring morning!

Happy Administrative Assistant Day! 💐

We are so grateful for our amazing office crew who go above and beyond every single day to support our school community. Your kindness, organization, and dedication do not go unnoticed—we truly couldn’t do it without you!

Thank you for everything you do for East Midvale! 💛

East Midvale is honored to recognize our Teacher of the Year, Madeline Williams! Mrs. Williams is an exceptional educator who leads with heart, always putting her students at the center of everything she does. She cultivates a classroom community rooted in trust, collaboration, and belonging, where every child feels seen, supported, and encouraged to thrive.

Her students thrive with the instruction she gives. Her impact goes beyond the classroom as she has dedicated time for Home Visits to develop strong relationships with families in our community. She also helps to lead our EME student council- making sure the leaders of our school shine! The love, patience, and dedication she shows each day do not go unnoticed. Nominations by colleagues, students, and families show the impact she makes every day.

East Midvale is incredibly fortunate to have such a compassionate, inspiring, and devoted teacher as part of our community. 🦅💙