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
Buzzing with excitement at the annual Spelling Bee at Layton Elementary School! 🐝✨
Our brave spellers showed not only amazing vocabulary skills, but the courage it takes to stand on stage and try their best. Round by round, the competition narrowed to the Top 5 — and the energy was high! In the end, our Top 3 champions spelled their way to victory and proudly took home the trophies 🏆🎉
We’re so proud of every student who stepped up to the mic. Way to go, Layton Elementary! 💛 @Laytonelementaryschool @davisschooldistrict
✨🎩 What a MAGICAL way to celebrate HOPE WEEK! 🎉✨
Today we were blown away by Mike Hamilton’s Magic with a Message assembly — and WOW did it leave us inspired! 💙
Sponsored by our amazing community partner Les Schwab Tires, this show was packed with jaw-dropping illusions and powerful reminders that truly matter. 🙌
💫 The Magic Is In YOU!
Every single one of us has our own special kind of magic. We have the POWER inside to make choices, to lead, to help, and to shine.
🛑 Rules Keep Us Safe
We get to choose to follow the rules — and those choices help keep everyone safe and supported.
💚 Healthy Choices = Powerful Choices
When it comes to making good, healthy decisions… YOU’VE GOT THE POWER!
⭐ Doing the Right Thing Matters
Even when no one is watching. Especially then.
🏫 We ALL Belong Here
There is a place for every single one of us at this school. Every voice matters. Every student counts. Every person belongs. 💛
Thank you, Mike Hamilton, for reminding us that the greatest magic trick of all… is choosing to be our best selves. ✨
#HopeWeek #MagicWithAMessage #TheMagicIsInYou #ChooseKindness #YouBelong
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It’s 🎉💙 HOPE WEEK 💙🎉 and we could not be more excited!!
Our AMAZING Hope Squad is out at afternoon recess all week long playing fun HOPE games with everyone! 🙌 Normally we don’t encourage sticking our tongues out at our friends 😜… but when Hope Squad plays a friendly game of 🐸 Poison Dart Frog 🐸, everyone is on the lookout!
👀 Can YOU spot the poison dart frog from today’s game?!
They were also busy at lunch passing out Life Savers 🍬 and reminding everyone that the very best way to be a life saver is simple — be kind. 💛 A smile, an invitation to play, or a kind word can make all the difference!
We are so excited for all the messages and activities we have to look forward to this week. HOPE Week is all about connection, kindness, and looking out for one another — and we are just getting started!
Let’s make it the best week yet! 💙✨
@laytonelementaryschool
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Say hello to the powerhouse behind the scenes at Layton Elementary! 💙✨
We’ve already introduced Mrs. Venessa, Mrs. Rashel, and Mrs. Kristy… and now it’s time to shine the spotlight on two more amazing members of our front office team!
🌟 Mrs. Kaisha – Our Health Clerk Extraordinaire!
Mrs. Kaisha keeps our students safe and cared for every single day! When she’s not saving the day in the health room, you can find her enjoying chips and salsa, playing sports (🏐 volleyball is her FAVORITE!), and showing off her moves in ballroom dance! 💃
Fun fact: She does carpentry with her dad — how cool is that?! 🛠️ And the sweetest part? She gets to come to school every day with her FOUR kiddos who attend Layton Elementary! We love a super mom! ❤️
🌟 Mrs. Cindy – Our Office Superstar & Interpretation Pro!
Mrs. Cindy does all of our interpretation and keeps communication flowing for our families — we are so grateful for her! She loves everything soccer ⚽ (seriously, everything!), is an AMAZING cook, and her signature dish is Papa a la Huancaína! 👩🍳✨
She also has a sweet tooth for fruit tarts and loves listening to Jazz music 🎶
These incredible ladies keep our school running smoothly every day. We truly would be lost without them! 💙
Help us show Mrs. Kaisha and Mrs. Cindy some love in the comments! 👏
@laytonelementaryschool @davisschooldistrict
💕 Love is in the air! 💕
From fun classroom games and amazing parent volunteers to the cutest homemade mailboxes, heart-shaped sugar cookies, and sweet conversation hearts — today is full of smiles, friendship, and fun! 💌🍪💗
We’re so grateful for our wonderful families who help make these celebrations extra special. 💕
Happy Valentine’s Day from Layton Elementary! 💘✨
@laytonelementaryschool @davisschooldistrict
💕 Love is in the air! 💕
From fun classroom games and amazing parent volunteers to the cutest homemade mailboxes, heart-shaped sugar cookies, and sweet conversation hearts — today is full of smiles, friendship, and fun! 💌🍪💗
We’re so grateful for our wonderful families who help make these celebrations extra special. 💕
Happy Valentine’s Day from Layton Elementary! 💘✨
@laytonelementaryschool @davisschooldistrict
🌈🍎 Kindergarten Dream Team Appreciation! 🍎🌈
We are SO lucky to have the most amazing kindergarten teachers around! Let’s sprinkle a little fun and get to know them better 💕✨
🖍️ Ms. Cassil
👧 Proud mom to one awesome daughter in 2nd grade
🏰 Loves magical adventures at Disneyland and sunny days in San Diego
🍅 Favorite food? Tomatoes! (Yes—really!)
📚🎶 Mrs. Byers
🦅 A true Layton Elementary alum—once a Skyhawk, always a Skyhawk!
🎵 Knows the first line of the school song (legendary status)
🎧 Loves music, reading, and especially audiobooks
🏀🏈 Sports family through and through… GO SEAHAWKS!! 💙💚
🐞🍕 Miss Taylor
👩👧👦 Youngest of 7 and a proud #aunting pro
🏰 Happy places include Disneyland, Bear Lake, and her classroom
📚 Has taught Kindergarten & First Grade for 29 years at 6 schools in DSD!
🍫🍕 Loves chocolate and pizza (just not together 😉)
🐞 Fun fact: She LOVES ladybugs!
We are so grateful for the love, magic, and joy these teachers bring to our kinders every single day 💖✨
#KindergartenLove #TeacherAppreciation #SkyhawkPride
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⚽️🔥 AFTER-SCHOOL FUTSAL FUN! 🔥⚽️
Our after-school program leveled up thanks to the Lady Hawks! 🦅🙌 Twice a week for three weeks, they taught our students Futsal skills, teamwork, and how playing together makes everyone better 💪⚽️
Big smiles, big energy, and a huge thank-you to the Lady Hawks for inspiring our kids on and off the court!
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💙✨ School Counselor Appreciation Week ✨💙 If our school had a heartbeat, it would be Mrs. Mendoza. She’s the calm in the chaos, the biggest cheerleader, the safe place, and the smile that makes everything feel okay. 💫 Honestly… we couldn’t even put into words all that she does for our school—so we asked the kids instead. 🥹 Swipe to see what they had to say ➡️ We are so lucky to have you, Mrs. Mendoza. Thank you for loving our students, supporting our staff, and making our school a better place every single day.
As a fun little side note...
she love s tacos, the color yellow, sunflowers and daisies. She also loves musicals, road trips and running (but not in races) She also loves being a school counselor and all of the students and staff at Layton elementary!
💙 @laytonelementaryschool @davisschooldistrict
🍎✨ 3rd Grade Teacher Spotlight! ✨🍎
Meet our amazing 3rd grade dream team! 👇
🎃 Mrs. Berenson — Born on Halloween (nickname: Candy 🍬) with a maiden name of Batt! She’s lived in 3 states and 1 country as an Air Force spouse and brings big adventure energy to her classroom.
🍪📚 Mrs. Gallegos — Loves chocolate chip cookies, Wonka, dog walks, and audiobooks! She’s a proud mom of 3 and grandma to 4 grandbabies (all under 2!) 💕
🌊🍕 Mrs. Fluckiger — A whitewater rafting fan, animal lover, reads 2–3 books a week, and believes pizza is the perfect food (same!).
We are so lucky to have these incredible teachers! 💙
@laytonelementaryschool @davisschooldistrict
🕵️♂️✨ Zero to Hero: The Case of the Missing Zero! ✨🕵️♀️
Something mysterious happened on the 100th Day of School… our zero went missing! 😱 But our amazing students jumped into action, searching for clues all around the school to solve the case and track down the missing zero. The excitement was building all day as teamwork, problem-solving, and detective skills were put to the test!
And just when all hope seemed lost… 🎉 the missing zero was FOUND! With cheers, smiles, and lots of celebration, we finally completed our 100 — complete with the missing cookies! 🍪💯
What a fun-filled day of learning, mystery, and Zero-to-Hero magic!
@laytonelementary @davisschooldistrict
🦉Mrs. Beckstrand’s 2nd Grade Deep Class had a hoot of a day! 🦉
It was owl pellet day, which means lots of “EWW!”, “COOL!”, and “LOOK AT THIS!” all around. Tiny treasures, curious kiddos, and hands that definitely needed a good wash after 😅 This activity is a year-to-year favorite for a reason—equal parts gross and awesome!
Best kind of learning day ever 🦉✨
@laytonelementaryschool @davisschooldistrict
🦉Mrs. Beckstrand’s 2nd Grade Deep Class had a hoot of a day! 🦉 It was owl pellet day, which means lots of “EWW!”, “COOL!”, and “LOOK AT THIS!” all around. Tiny treasures, curious kiddos, and hands that definitely needed a good wash after 😅 This activity is a year-to-year favorite for a reason—equal parts gross and awesome! Best kind of learning day ever 🦉✨ @laytonelementaryschool @davisschooldistrict
🍔😊 Chicken Patties Are a School Favorite… and Red Robin Is a Fun Treat! 😊🍔
We all love our school lunch favorites, and it’s also fun to mix things up!
Join us for Red Robin Spirit Night at the Layton Location on Wednesday, January 21st and enjoy a delicious meal while supporting a great cause. 20% of food sales come right back to Layton Elementary, thanks to our wonderful PTA! ❤️📚
Easy dinner ✔️
Fun night out ✔️
Supporting our school ✔️✔️✔️
📌 Please see the next flyer for details and instructions for ordering online so your purchase counts toward the fundraiser.
Thanks for supporting our school community! 🍟🍔
@redrobin @laytonelementaryschool @davisschooldistrict
🌟📚 Meet Our 6th Grade Teachers! 📚🌟 📖 Mrs. Vadnais loves reading, exercising, gaming, and playing with her two dogs—both named Copper! She’s a math fan, enjoys Coke Zero & gummy candy, and grew up in Germany. ☀️ Mrs. Barnes loves swimming, pink, sunshine, and all things fun! She’s a math lover, enjoys Diet Coke & red licorice, and spent 2 weeks in Africa—an experience she says was unforgettable 🌍. 🎶 Miss Knavel loves singing, dancing, baking, BYU football, and her dog Cali! She’s training for a Spartan race 💪, drinks lots of water, and can’t resist chocolate chip cookies 🍪. We’re so lucky to have these amazing teachers shaping our 6th graders! 💛 @davisschooldistrict @laytonelementaryschool
Kindergarten Priority Registration is OPEN!
Start your child’s educational story today—secure their spot for the 2026–27 school year in Davis School District!
Priority Registration Jan. 15 through Feb. 27. Registration during the Priority window allows schools to plan staffing, resources and class sizes for next year!
Complete the quick form here: https://www.davis.k12.ut.us/o/dsd/page/kindergarten-enrollment-page. After you register, watch your email for the next steps!
Start your child’s educational story today—secure their spot for the 2026–27 school year in Davis School District!
Priority Registration Jan. 15 through Feb. 27. Registration during the Priority window allows schools to plan staffing, resources and class sizes for next year!
Complete the quick form here: https://www.davis.k12.ut.us/o/dsd/page/kindergarten-enrollment-page. After you register, watch your email for the next steps!
As we finish out the second full week of 2025, we want to reflect back on the New Year’s message from our amazing HOPE Squad 💫
They reminded us just how powerful kindness can be and encouraged us to show—and practice—gratitude every single day. We are so thankful for these students who lead with heart and help make our school such a positive, caring place to be. Let’s carry their message with us all year long 💛💙
@laytonelementaryschool @davisschooldistrict
💛✨ Meet Mrs. Dean, Mrs. Lowry & Miss Kilmer! ✨💛
✈️💙 Mrs. Dean married her high school sweetheart, was an Air Force wife for 22 years, and is a mom and grandma of two. She loves to travel, hike, and ski, and has taught 1st grade for 19 years, including 10 at Layton Elementary.
👵 Mrs. Lowry is a proud grandma to 14 grandkids, loves cheering them on 📣, hosts fun Grandma Pizza Parties 🍕, and enjoys curling up with a good book 📚.
☀️🏈 Miss Kilmer loves watching sports, soaking up the sunshine and warm weather 🌞, and spending time with—and spoiling—her nieces and nephews 💕.
We are so lucky to have these amazing educators at Layton Elementary! 💛✨
@laytonelementary @davisschooldistrict
🎲🐉 Roll for Initiative—D&D Club! 🐉🎲 From brave heroes and clever spellcasting to clutch nat-20s and epic quests, our Dungeons & Dragons Club is where imagination and adventure come to life. Huge thanks to Mrs. Fluckiger, our fearless party leader, for always taking the lead and guiding us on every quest—our campaign wouldn’t be the same without her! @davisschooldistrict @laytonelementaryschool
