21 teachers across 14 Davis District schools were recognized with the Excellence in Education Award — chosen because their students grew more than almost anyone else in Utah.
This is what it looks like when a community says thank you.
Swipe through, then read every honoree's name at the News link in bio. 🔗
#ExcellenceInEducation #DavisEdFoundation #DavisSchoolDistrict #UtahTeachers
America is turning 250 — and our students have something to say.
Davis School District is hosting Voices of a Nation: Student Perspectives on 250 Years of America, a districtwide speaking event aligned with America 250 Utah.
Students from every school and grade level are invited to apply to deliver an original speech about America’s past, present or future.
Selected students will receive mentorship and take the stage on May 4, 2026, at the Davis Instructional Services Center in Layton. The event will be professionally produced and live streamed for the community.
You don’t have to be famous to have something worth saying.
Take the mic. Share your idea. Be part of the story.
Applications due March 18.
Apply at Davis School District America 250 Student Speaking Event
💜 A Mighty Heart in Action 💜
Today at Knowlton Elementary, Shaunee McFadden was surprised with the $10,000 Heidi Martin Mighty Heart Educator of Excellence Award. The room was full — Foundation board members, district leaders, school board members and staff all showed up to celebrate her.
But here’s what says everything: Even with an assembly in her honor, Shaunee was in the back of her classroom helping a student through a difficult moment. Staff had to create an elaborate plan just to get her there. When she realized what was happening, she was overwhelmed with emotion and couldn’t speak.
That’s what a mighty heart looks like. Read the full story and see photos from the day: 👉 https://www.daviseducationfoundation.org/o/def/article/2713580
Boeing recently visited the Davis Catalyst Center to present a $50,000 grant supporting aviation and the new AI Engineering course.
Students shared what they’re building right now, including AI-enabled glasses designed for warehouse management and hands-on learning in the aviation simulators.
Thank you, Boeing, for investing in students and career-ready learning.
Read more in our latest blog — News link in bio.
Join the No Hunger Zone and Tackle Hunger!
This Super Bowl season, let’s work together to make a meaningful difference for students in our community. With 1 in 6 children in Utah facing food insecurity, the Davis Education Foundation invites you to join the No Hunger Zone 2026 campaign. Your donation will support critical food assistance programs, including Pantry Packs, Emergency Food Boxes, and Principal Pantries. Every dollar helps fill food pantries, provides meals to students in crisis, and ensures no child goes hungry.
https://dsdgive.net/event/80
Each educator received a $200 classroom grant made possible by the Murdock Family Foundation, powered in part by customers of the Murdock Auto Team. A portion of every car sold helps support community giving, including classroom grants right here in Davis.
Read the full story and see the list of recipients here:
https://www.daviseducationfoundation.org/o/def/article/2682362
Family Community Christmas is where the same students we support come with their families to shop, laugh and breathe a little easier during the holidays. They have the magic, the plan and the kids… what they’re missing is you.
Volunteer roles include things like greeting families, helping them shop, restocking tables and spreading general Christmas joy. No wrapping skills test required.
👉 Want in?
Use the volunteer link below, or in our bio, to grab a shift and help make sure every family who walks in feels seen, supported and cared for this Christmas.
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Davis Education Foundation is part of the Light the World Giving Machines at Ogden’s Christmas Village this year. That means you can “buy” real help for local kids just by swiping your card.
Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Visit Ogden’s Christmas Village
2️⃣ Find the red Giving Machines
3️⃣ Choose Davis Education Foundation
4️⃣ Pick an item to support students and classrooms in Davis School District
It feels like buying a gift. It is buying a coat, a meal or support that helps a student stay in school and stay hopeful.
Bring your family, grab some hot chocolate and make the Giving Machines part of your Christmas tradition this year.
Our virtual tree is filling up, students are getting sponsored and Amazon carts are working overtime… but we still need you on the team.
Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Go to daviskids.org/santa
2️⃣ Pick a junior high ornament
3️⃣ Shop the Amazon list for that school
4️⃣ Done. You just made a local teen’s holiday way brighter
Teens are often the ones who get skipped over during the holidays. This is our chance to change that story in Davis School District.
Jump in, grab an ornament and help us keep the Sub for Santa shopping spree rolling.
Northridge High School’s Ms. Jelly has been named a finalist in KI’s Fourth Annual Classroom Giveaway! Her innovative classroom design creates a calm, flexible space where students in specialized education programs can focus, connect, and thrive.
Now, she needs your vote! 🗳️
Cast your vote for Ms. Jelly and help make her dream classroom a reality:
👉 https://ki.com/classroom-furniture-giveaway/fourth/vote/
Let’s show the nation what Davis District teachers can do! 💛
📍 Northridge High School | Layton, Utah
#DavisEducationFoundation #NorthridgeHigh #TeacherInnovation #SpecialEducation #KIGiveaway #SupportOurTeachers #VoteForMsJelly
Give hope this holiday season by shopping for a local student in need.
Each ornament on our virtual tree represents a junior high school — and every purchase supports real students right here in Davis County.
🎄 Scan the QR code or visit daviskids.org/santa to start shopping today.
#GiveHope #SubForSanta #BeTheConnection
✨ Join us at the Light the World Giving Machine Launch Party at the Ogden Amphitheater on December 1 at 5:30 PM!
Enjoy live music from Davis School District students and hear an inspirational message from Sarah Frei Mills — Strong. Like. Sarah. 💛
Every purchase at the Giving Machines goes directly toward helping local families and students in need this holiday season.
📍 Ogden Amphitheater
343 E 25th Street, Ogden
🎀 Ribbon Cutting: December 1, 5:30 PM
#LightTheWorld #GivingMachine #BeTheConnection #OgdenChristmasVillage #StrongLikeSarah @davisschools @churchofjesuschrist
DSD EMPLOYEES — Open Enrollment is here! 🗓
Now’s the perfect time to review your benefits — and make a lasting impact for students.
By adding just a few dollars per paycheck through Employee Giving, you help fund Teen Resource Centers, Child Spree, and classroom grants across the district.
💛 Give where you work. Help students thrive.
🔗 daviskids.org/employeegiving
Saturday’s Trunk-or-Treat at @youngchev was a scream—in the best way. Costumes, crafts, and candy galore. Huge thanks to @youngchev for opening your lot and your hearts to our families and students. We’re grateful for your support of Davis Education Foundation and @davisschools!
#TrunkOrTreat #Community #DavisEducationFoundation
@dutchbroscoffee raised $4,657.66 for Davis Education Foundation during Buck for Kids Day!
Every cup poured helped support students right here in Davis School District — providing essentials, hope, and opportunities for kids to thrive.
We’re so grateful for Dutch Bros Coffee and their incredible customers for fueling our mission to make sure every student has what they need to learn and succeed.
#DutchBros #BuckForKids #DavisEducationFoundation #CommunityStrong #ServingStudents
🎃 Trunk or Treat at Young Chevrolet! 🎃
Join us Saturday, October 25 from 10 AM–1 PM at 645 N. Main St., Layton for a morning of spooky fun!
Bring the family for:
🚗 Trunk-or-Treating
🎈 Balloon artists
🎨 Face painting
🖍️ Coloring contests
🍬 Candy galore
🍔 Food trucks
Costumes encouraged. Smiles guaranteed. 👻
Presented by Young Chevrolet, Young Caring for Our Young, and Davis Education Foundation.
Waterford UPSTART is a no-cost online program that helps your child build
reading, math, and science skills—in just 15 minutes a day!
Enroll now: http://signup.waterford.org/davisschooldistrict25
#KindergartenReady #EarlyEducation
