Reminder: Spring Break!

We just want to remind all parents and students that our Spring Break is Monday, April 18 - Friday, April 22nd.  Have a wonderful week and we will see you all on April 25th!

Providence Hall Junior High Principal

Providence Hall is delighted to announce the selection of Jim Freeland as Principal of Providence Hall Junior High! 

Mr. Freeland is currently the Athletic Director at Herriman High school and will  begin work at Providence Hall after finishing the remaining school year there.  Mr. Freeland has earned a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from California State University and a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education from Brigham Young University.  He has an impressive history in education, previously serving as the Principal of a comprehensive K-8 public school in Durbin, California, as the Asst. Principal at two different California Distinguished Schools, and as a  Board Member for the California League of Middle Schools. 

Mr. Freeland’s education experience spans every grade from K-12, although he admits to being partial to the middle years grades. He lives the Providence Hall attitude of being a life-long learner and is passionate about helping students develop that same love of learning by helping them take responsibility for their own education.  As Mr. Freeland says, “Great things will happen when middle school students can be a part of a school with rigor, educational relevance and respectful relationships.” 

A native Texan, Mr. Freeland was raised by two educators in a home filled with sports, art and culture.  During High School his family moved to the San Francisco Bay Area where he attended Amador Valley High School and participated in Constitutional Debate and Sports.  His “We The People” debate team earned a Top 10 finish in State in the inaugural year of the program.  He also earned All-American honors in Football and Track while earning an athletic scholarship to BYU where he played college football.

Mr. Freeland is married to the former Debbie Dimond of Riverton, UT and together they are the proud parents of  5 children:  Sierra (12), Blake (9), Marin (7), Addison (4) and Taylor (18 mo.)

We look forward to having all our Jr. High students and parents come meet Mr. Freeland on May 4^th when we will be hosting an open house at the Elementary.  There you will be able to meet Mr. Freeland and learn more about his plans for the Junior High.  You will also have the chance to meet some of our new Jr. High teachers, see updates on the school construction and learn more about the IB program that will be taught.  We hope you can all join us then to welcome Mr. Freeland to our Providence Hall community!

Math Tournament Congratulations

Providence Hall’s Math Team, competing against over 35 other schools,took 2nd place overall at the Jordan District Math Competition! The team was led by Mrs. Jenny Hunter and was made up of 4th – 6th graders. Nephi Seo received special distinction taking 3rd place in the individual category. We are very proud of our students and congratulate them on their work and achievement!

The following is the full Press Release from Daybreak Elementary:

Press Release

April 8, 2011

Daybreak Elementary team 4 (with Riley Ross, Braden Blackburn, Tyler Davis, Jordan Harbaugh and Jefferson Harbaugh as team members), placed first out of 37 teams at the 1st Annual Math Tournament for the Jordan School District Area at Daybreak Elementary on Thursday, April 7, 2011. Placing second was Providence Hall Team 1 (with Jackson Ruff, Nephi Seo, Senah Park, Peyton Ashby, and Trevon Greenwood) and third was North Star Academy team 2 (with Taylor Rowser, Jared Wilson, Katharine VanWagoner, Kyndra Sorensen, and Liesje Wright). 185 students in grades 4 -6 each competed face-to-face for 4½ hours on 5-member teams.

Sponsored by Daybreak Elementary, the students had to solve 20 to 22 clever, engaging, and challenging problems on a variety of mathematical topics. This produced an exciting atmosphere for student and teacher alike.

Nathan Hansen of Jordan Ridge Elementary was the outstanding individual for the day, taking first place in an exhilarating playoff.  Placing second was Jonathan Dealba of Jordan Ridge Elementary, Nephi Seo of Providence Hall was third.  Bryant McArthur of Jordan Ridge was the next highest 6^th grader, and Taylor Rowser of North Star Academy was the top fifth grader with Jefferson Harbaugh of Daybreak Elementary as the high scoring 4^th grader.