West Elementary School

By: Amanda Warner-Jones. As a Tooele County native, I am excited to join the team at the Tooele Education Foundation and give back to the schools that are so dear to me. I grew up in Pine Canyon, active in sports, FFA and many other activities. These opportunities left a lasting impression on me and love for Tooele County, which I carry into my work at the Tooele Education Foundation.

According to Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, safety and security must be met before creativity, problem-solving, or acceptance of facts can take place. This research suggests that before our students can learn, they must be and feel safe. Clint Poole, West Elementary principal highlights some Tooele County School District safety measures.

Dear Parents or Guardians, Recently, in the news, there have been reports of norovirus outbreaks in our state. As of right now, there have been no confirmed cases of norovirus in any school in Tooele County School District. We have been in direct contact with the Tooele County Health Department to confirm this information. However, Tooele County Health Department has had one reported case, but no confirmed cases. Due to the contagious nature of the norovirus, we are taking extra sanitary steps in all of our facilities and buses to help prevent the virus from spreading. If your child has any of the symptoms we ask that you don’t send him/her to school until 72 hours after vomiting and diarrhea have ended. (Click on the title for more information about the norovirus)