"I love the Ogden School District and have been able to spend a number of years during my career building schools within the district. It has been a great experience and the people have been great to work with. I am excited and happy to help anywhere I can be utilized. It is amazing to see what everyone does on behalf of children and I am anxious to be part of it."
CLASSROOM GRANTS STORY! Mr. Mojica, a science teacher at Highland Junior High, is always looking for creative ways to make science fun, engaging, and easy for his students to understand, helping them see science beyond the pages of a textbook. This can be especially difficult with topics that are hard to visualize. So when it came time to learn about human metabolism, Mr. Mojica used Classroom Grants Program funding to add a human torso model to his classroom. Now, instead of only looking at diagrams, students can explore in a hands-on, 3D way by removing organs, examining their shapes and structures, and seeing how they fit and function together. With stopwatches and notebooks (also funded by the grant), students are tracking heart rate changes and recording their findings, deepening their understanding of how the body creates and uses energy.
"Thank you so much for supporting our project," said Mr. Mojica. "My students were so excited when the models of the human torso arrived. The moment I pulled them out of the boxes, the class buzzed with curiosity and amazement. Many of them immediately wanted to point out the organs they recognized and ask questions about how they all worked together. This has sparked deeper conversations and helped my students grasp concepts that were hard to visualize before. These resources will continue to make science engaging, interactive, and meaningful for my students. You've brought the human body to life in our classroom!"
-Chelsea is a rock star in first grade, leading her team to greatness and helping her students become not just better scholars but better people.
-Miss Hroch's defining dedication creates a supportive, inclusive classroom where students thrive. Her innovative, engaging lessons make learning memorable. Beyond her classroom, she inspires colleagues with her unwavering commitment and care.
-My daughter is so happy to go to school again. She loves her teacher.
-Ms. Hroch is very positive and happy. You can tell she loves her students
Happy New Year from the Ogden School Foundation! We can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store.
Oh, what fun! We had so much fun at Christmas Village in December, volunteering at the Breakfast Exchange Club of Ogden’s hot chocolate booth to help raise funds for the Shoes for Tots program, which provides shoes for students in need. We’re grateful for the many organizations that support students and families in our community. We love this time of year!
We’re excited to highlight another new board member, the incredible Kellee Belnap! Here’s what Kellee had to say about joining the Ogden School Foundation Board:
"As the Director of Young Caring for Our Young (ThinkCaring.org), a foundation dedicated to empowering children in our community by addressing urgent needs in areas like education, hunger, clothing, and well-being, I chose to join the Ogden School Foundation board because I strongly believe that education is a powerful lever for breaking the cycle of poverty and creating opportunity. Through my work at Young Caring, I’ve seen firsthand how the right resources, school supplies, emotional support, and access to basic needs such as clothing through our KIND Fund, can help students not only survive, but truly thrive. I want to contribute my experience in nonprofit leadership, community partnerships, and child advocacy to help guide decisions that support all students; especially those who may be facing hardship outside the classroom. I’m excited to collaborate with this board to strengthen our schools and ensure every child has a fair shot at a bright future."
-Hunter is a 3rd year teacher but teaches like he has been doing it forever. He loves what he does and the students know it. They learn from him in a variety of ways and they show their learning in a variety of ways. He embodies IB.
-Hunter Moore exemplifies the teacher who is always willing to adjust his instruction to meet the needs of all students. He encourages his students to think out of the box and be risk takers. Students enjoy being in his class. He is one of the best!
-He is always being recognized at our school for always going above and beyond. He does amazing things in class and the students love and adore him. His classes are full of rigor, avid strategies, and cooperation.
-Hunter embodies "best practices" in his teaching and helps his students achieve greatness. He is always looking for ways to collaborate and better his approaches. I appreciate how enthusiastic he is and how willing he is to lend a helping hand.
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"I am humbled, honored, and delighted to join the board of the Ogden School Foundation. My primary interest in joining stems from a desire to give back to a system and community that has blessed my life. I hope to leverage my experience and professional skills in support of children, students, teachers, and administrators throughout Ogden. This is our town, and our future. I am grateful for the opportunity to help shape it."
This funding will help sustain ongoing pantry needs, ensuring we can continue meeting some of the most essential needs of our students and families. These pantries are being utilized often, but it is only through the support of our community that we are able to provide these resources and remove barriers so students can be successful in the classroom. So thank you, Wasatch Peaks, for not only stepping up, but for setting such a meaningful example of community care.
-She is such a great teacher. Gets to know her students and helps to get them what they need when starting out on their school journey.
-Shasta is an amazing teacher, she knows the curriculum and standards well and she uses that knowledge to help her students learn and grow. She is a great leader in her team and helps and shares her ideas with others.
-Shasta is an outstanding teacher. She teaches Kindergartners and brings them in, many who have not had any time away from their own home, and teaches them how to start a life long love of learning.
-I have enjoyed working with Shasta and teaching her students. She has gone above and beyond by assisting me with finding new Kindergarten music activities, and I can see how much her students love learning from her.
“Saying thank you does not seem like enough,” Mrs. Williams shared. “Your generous donation will help change the education of my students and may lead to a positive change in their lives. Thank you for giving them a real scientific lab experience in our classroom.”
