Utah’s public schools will get a record $134 million distribution from state trust lands investments in the 2026-2027 school year.

The participants of the 16th annual Running with Ed fundraiser didn’t let the rain dampen their enthusiasm to support Park City teachers, students and schools on Saturday, May 17. While the Park City Education Foundation didn’t reach its goal of $325,000, the relay race fundraiser topped $240,000 with more donations still coming in.

This year’s Running with Ed goes down as one of the best-ever for fundraising with more than two-thirds of the money going right back into local classrooms.

Students in the Park City School District return to class Tuesday, Aug. 22. Teachers are back in the classroom next Thursday.

Eight Park City School District teachers were recently honored with the annual Education Foundation Excellent Educator awards. The foundation also handed out $250,000 for classroom grants with the proceeds from this year’s Running with Ed fundraiser.

The Park City Winter Sports School graduated its largest class ever last week and several of the 32 graduates were honored for their achievements.

New Department of Education data out Monday shows that student math and reading scores have suffered over the last few years. Between 2019 and this year, data shows that fourth and eighth grade scores suffered the most in math, but reading scores also took a hit.

The state school board recently withdrew its support from a survey that asks students about risky behavior and mental health. Some local officials call the data critical, while at least one state representative worries the survey teaches kids to use drugs.

The Park City Police Department determined no crime had been committed when Summit County Council candidate Michael Franchek brought a gun to a sidewalk outside Park City High School this week.

The school year hasn’t ended yet in Park City, but next year’s class sizes have already become a talking point in the school board race.