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Proposed Park City School District 2018-2021 Calendars
We received a tip from a community member about PCSD School Calendars being discussed at Tuesday’s Board meeting (2/7/2017). If you haven’t seen them, you may want to take a look. School starts and ends a bit earlier, it appears. If you have concerns, you can let your school board member know. Click on the image for …
Why would the Park City School District threaten to realign grades next year?
Last week we received an anonymous tip that the Park City School District was considering realigning grades this Fall — about a year or two earlier than expected. School Board President Phil Kaplan confirmed that all options were on the table. KPCW later reported that the district did meet with personnel to discuss the issue. So, it’s no …
Park City High School Expansion Meeting
Last night, the Park City School District held a public meeting to outline options for expanding the high school. VCBO, the school district’s favorite architect led the discussion. Also providing input were members of the redesign committee and PCSD Superintendent Dr Ember Conley. We’ve enjoyed this round of “shake up the district,” because we haven’t been paying …
Park City school grade realignment may happen this Fall
Most people in the community thought grade realignment was something that would happen in the next few years. The High School would be 9-12, there would be a 7/8 school and a 5/6 school, and our elementary schools would house our Pre-K through 4th graders. It appears that change may happen as soon as this fall. We …
Vail Resorts responds to Park City community concerns regarding Epic Pass suspension
This winter we have received a few emails from locals who have encountered issues with Vail Resorts suspending passes due to various infractions. Locals’ issues seem to center on: Children who have had their passes suspended Limited ability to appeal suspended passes Are different rules applied at Canyons versus PCMR A lack of understanding of how …
Thank you Park City School Board Member Petra Butler for trying
We were watching the Park City School District Board meeting online (good job PCSD on allowing people watch via video), and noticed a comment by new School Board member Petra Butler. Ms Butler said, as the chairperson tried to move on from public comment, “I’ve heard from the community on the time limit on public comment …
As you’re planning renovations to your Park City home, consider this…
Bloomberg has an interesting article on the trends in luxury homes. Specifically: Master bedrooms aren’t what they used to be Home theaters are losing their appeal in favor of VR Garages space will be reduced by 25% in the next 30 years Your huge kitchen is no longer necessary We’re not sure if we agree …
Park City loses title of “Longest Shot Ski” to our arch nemesis … Breckenridge
We guess 1,191 Parkites aren’t enough. Breckenridge has reclaimed the title of World’s largest Shot-Ski from Park City.Last year, 1,191 Parkites lined up and down Main Street, to sip alcohol from a single shot ski. We assume many of you participated. We wanted to but [insert excuse right here]. Park City set the world record. Not …
We love you Park City
Perfect song for today….
Summit County moves forward with purchase of Cline Dahle Parcel
The Summit County Council has made the decision to purchase the Cline Dahle parcel, located between Burt Brothers and Jeremy Ranch elementary. The county has said they are considering putting transportation and/or affordable housing at the location. It may very well become the Park City area’s first Transit Oriented Development. That said, no official uses …
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