Park City School District Podcast

Park City High School senior and Public Relations Manager JJ Eggleton hosts a lively Homecoming overview packed with school spirit and community pride. JJ walks listeners through this year's Black Tie Blackjack theme, sharing all the key details—from family movie night and spirited Powder Puff and Powder Buff games to the bonfire, tailgate, and big football game. The episode also highlights a stud...

In this episode of the Park City School District podcast, the focus is on celebration and gratitude. The conversation highlights the recipients of the annual Excellent Educator Awards, featuring heartfelt moments of surprise and appreciation from students and families. The episode also explores district sustainability efforts, including successful Earth Month activities, battery recycling competit...

The Park City School District podcast highlights four new administrative appointments for the 2025-26 school year. The episode features interviews with newly selected leaders: Caleb Fine - New Principal of Park City High School Former interim superintendent and teacher Focuses on 9-12 realignment and continuing personalized learning Emphasizes building upon the school's strong legacy Isaiah Falau...

About the Park City School District Podcast Welcome to the Park City School District Podcast! This podcast is your go-to source for celebrating the many successes, stories, and updates happening across the district. Each episode highlights the incredible achievements of our students, staff, and community partners, reflecting the shared commitment to excellence and belonging in Park City schools. O...

Park City School District Podcast – Season 2, Episode 6: "We All Belong in Kindness" In this February 2025 episode, we embrace the spirit of kindness—toward each other, our community, and the world around us. This episode features a warm welcome from newly appointed Superintendent Lindsay Huntsman, who shares her vision for connection, collaboration, and equity in our schools. We also get importan...

The We All Belong Kindness Awards podcast brought together Interim Superintendent Caleb Fine, Park City Education Foundation Executive Director Ingrid Whitley, and Park City Community Foundation CEO Dr. Joel Zarrow to discuss a new initiative aimed at promoting kindness, inclusion, and a sense of belonging within the Park City School District. Key Points: Purpose of the Awards : The We All Belong...

In this episode of the PCSD Podcast, Vice President of the Park City School District Board of Education, Nick Hill, discussed the superintendent search survey. The survey gathered insights from parents, students, staff, and other stakeholders about the key priorities and qualities for the next superintendent. Safety, welcoming environments, and academic performance emerged as top priorities. Commu...

Podcast Summary: Park City School District Podcast - January 2025 Episode In this episode of the Park City School District podcast, the team dives into the theme of "Winter Cheer," celebrating the joy of the season and the community's spirit of belonging. Highlights include: District Updates: Interim Superintendent Caleb Fine reflects on the year's achievements, including grade reconfigurations, a...

Summary of the December 2024 Park City School District Podcast: "Together in Gratitude" In the latest episode of the Park City School District Podcast , hosts Heidi Matthews and Colton Elliott highlight themes of gratitude and belonging during the holiday season. Key topics include: Child Nutrition Program : Director John Hopkins and Admin Assistant Hanessi Petitone discuss the program's mission t...

Introduction:   Welcome to the third episode of the second season of the Park City School District podcast. This episode centers on the theme, "The Diversity of We All Belong," exploring various ways the district promotes inclusivity and fosters a sense of community. The discussion ranges from construction updates and educational achievements to new curriculum insights and a special farewell to Su...

In this special episode of the Park City School District's podcast, "Wit and Wisdom in Action," hosts Heidi Matthews and Colton Elliott dive into the district's new K-3 reading curriculum, *Wit & Wisdom*. Learn how this transformative approach is enhancing reading comprehension, building confidence, and fostering a sense of belonging among Park City's youngest learners. Join them as they explore c...

In the October 2024 episode of the Park City School District's podcast, Heidi Matthews and Colton Elliott discuss the district's progression in inclusion and introduce new interim superintendent Caleb Fine, who outlines his goals for the district. Mike Tanner provides updates on construction projects, highlighting successful openings and ongoing work. The podcast also celebrates the achievements o...

The Park City School District Podcast for September 2024 kicks off the new school year with several key updates. The episode marks the beginning of season two and mirrors the district's monthly newsletter, highlighting important district news, including updates on construction, academic performance, and new initiatives like the "We All Belong" campaign. The podcast serves as a valuable communicati...

Podcast Episode Description: Welcome to another exciting episode of the Park City School District podcast! As we enter the final weeks of the school year, we have so much to celebrate and share with you. In this episode, which mirrors the May 2024 PCSD newsletter available on our website at pcschools.us (far right under News and Media), we bring you a variety of updates and celebrations: - Constru...

Podcast Summary: Park City School District's Podcast Episode Five - "Spring into Action" Overview Welcome to Episode Five of the Park City School District's podcast, titled "Spring into Action." Hosted by Heidi Matthews from the Family and Community Engagement Team, this episode echoes the themes of the April 2024 Park City School District newsletter, emphasizing renewal, community spirit, and edu...

In an insightful and deeply personal interview, Heidi Matthews converses with Caleb Fine, the principal of Treasure Mountain Junior High, about the school's recent resolution agreement with the Office of Civil Rights. This discussion sheds light on the urgent and heartfelt efforts being taken by the school to address issues of discriminatory language and behavior. Principal Fine shares not only th...

Welcome to the Park City School District (PCSD) podcast for March 2024, where we're excited to spring forward with updates, recognitions, and insights into the vibrant life of our schools and community.  This episode aligns with the features of our March newsletter, accessible on pcschools.us under the "News and Media" tab. Let's dive into the enriching content planned for you: Construction and Op...

In this episode, Eric Esquivel, Director of the Family and Community Engagement team, talks with Heather Sims, YSA Program Director, about the ongoing partnership between Park City School District and the Youth Sports Alliance. 

Thankful for an opportunity to show the many ways that love shows up in this district - be it celebrating our counselors and transportation professionals - or advocating for the environment with Shelby Cornett, PCSD's Sustainability Coordinator, or rights and responsibilities under Federal Title IX with Mike Santarosa, the district's Title IX compliance officer  - who we will also wrap up getting...

In this special episode, you'll hear Heidi provide Park City School District an update on the 2024 legislative session and a few bills that have an impact on education. 

The start of a new calendar year and midway through the 2023-24 academic year, it's the perfect time to reflect on our progress and set our sights on the goals we aim to achieve in the remaining months. Thank you for Joining  us for this episode as  we dive into some thoughtful conversations/reflection on our journey so far and the aspirations that drive us forward.

In this episode we will go into more depth on the features of the December 2023 PCSD newsletter, which can be found on our website  pcschools.us - far right under News and Media.   

In this interview, Bret Hughes, the Fine Arts Coordinator for a school district and director of the Eccles Center, discusses his role and the breadth of fine arts education. He explains that the state of Utah recognizes five modalities of art, all of which are offered in their school district. These include music, dance, drama, traditional visual arts, and film and media arts. Hughes emphasizes th...

n this episode we will go into more depth on the features of theOctober 2023 PCSD newsletter, which can be found on our website  pcschools.us - far right under News and Media -  This month's newsletter and podcast theme on Connections  We will start with our monthly update on all things construction in the Park City School District with COO Mike Tanner. Move to a reminder of the October Wellness F...