Hey everyone! If you know a high schooler looking for a great part-time job, we’re hiring student custodians at Bates Elementary!

It’s 3:00 to 6:00 PM, so the hours work really well around school and homework. Applicants need to be at least 15 years old.

To apply:

Go to Wsd.schoolspring.com

Search "student Custodian"

Select Bates Elementary as the preferred location

Feel free to share this with anyone looking for after-school work!
about 4 hours ago, Bates Elementary
Hiring flyer for part-time student custodial positions at Bates Elementary for ages 15 and up. Image Description & Full Text (Long/ADA Compliant) A job recruitment flyer featuring a blue and yellow graphic background with a line-art illustration of a megaphone in the top right corner. Headline: WE ARE HIRING Position Details: We are seeking reliable and detail-oriented individuals to join our part time student custodial team. This is a great opportunity for high school students. The hours are 3 PM to 6 PM. Must be 15 to apply. How to Apply: Visit: Wsd.schoolspring.com Under "Search Jobs" type: student Custodian Note: Make sure to put Bates Elementary down as your preferred location!!
Welcome back, Bison! 🦬✨

The halls are clean, the classrooms are ready, and our teachers have been counting down the days. We are so excited to officially kick off the 2026-2027 school year at Bates Elementary!

To our returning families, welcome back! To our new families joining the Herd this year, we are thrilled to have you with us. It’s going to be an amazing year filled with new friendships, big growth, and a lot of learning.

A Few First Day Reminders:

Drop-Off: Please follow our standard drop-off procedures. Don't worry—we’ll be outside guiding you all through the first week!

Doors Open: Doors open at 8:30 AM Please have students head to their designated outside doors while they wait.

Extra Time: Give yourself a little buffer time for arrival...
3 days ago, Bates Elementary
Visuals: An educational graphic set against a light blue grid paper background with small white sparkle decorations. A piece of white paper with a torn bottom edge sits in the center. School supplies border the edges, including red apples with green leaves, a spiral notebook, a orange paper clip, a pencil, a wooden ruler, an eraser, and a triangular protractor ruler. Text Content: Line 1: "BATES BISON" in blue outlined block letters. Line 2: "WELCOME" in bold orange sans-serif font. Line 3: "BACK" in bold blue sans-serif font. Line 4: "TO" in white text inside an orange oval shape. Line 5: "SCHOOL" in bold blue sans-serif font.
Just a reminder- the first week of school is early release at 12:20 PM
3 days ago, Bates Elementary
Visuals: An announcement graphic with a dark blue grid paper background, light blue paint strokes, and white star sparkles. In the center is a white framed whiteboard display. The border is filled with colorful school supplies, including notebooks, pencils, a calculator, scissors, a ruler, paper clips, binder clips, an eraser, and a folder marked with an "A+". Text Content: Top Header: "BATES ELEMENTARY" in white, bold, sans-serif block letters. Whiteboard Main Text: "FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL IS EARLY RELEASE AT 12:20 PM" written in dark blue, bold, sans-serif font. Bottom Footer (Website): "BATES.WSD.NET" in white, bold, sans-serif font.
Mark your calendars, Bison families! 🎒✨
Back to School Night is almost here, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone into the building. Come meet your child’s teacher, check out the classrooms, and get ready for a great year ahead.

🗓 When: Thursday, August 20th
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Bates Elementary School

A few quick tips for the evening:

Parking: The main lot fills up fast! Street parking is available on the roads above and below the school, plus overflow parking at Mountain View Park!

Questions? Call the main office.
10 days ago, Bates Elementary
Visuals: An event announcement image with a textured dark chalkboard background. The border is filled with an assortment of colorful school supplies, including rulers, colored pencils, markers, pushpins, paper clips, pink safety scissors, pieces of white chalk, an hourglass, and a paint tray. Text Content: Main Heading: "BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT" in large, bold, white sans-serif lettering centered in the middle of the frame. Details Text: Below the main header in smaller white font reads: "AUGUST 20, 2026" "4:00 - 6:00 PM" "Bates Elementary"
The countdown is officially ON! ⏰ We are just ONE WEEK away from the first day of school, Bison!

Our teachers and staff are putting the finishing touches on their classrooms, and we can’t wait to fill these halls with your smiles, high fives, and Bison pride. 💙🦬
10 days ago, Bates Elementary
Visuals: An educational graphic set against a light grey grid paper background. In the center is a framed chalkboard. To the bottom-left is a stack of four colorful books (green, orange, pink, blue). To the bottom-right is a purple cup filled with colored pencils. Decorative accents include a red apple in the top right, a pencil drawn next to the heading text, a paper airplane in the top left, and small star sparklers and dotted swirls around the sides. Text Content: Top Text: "COUNTDOWN to school" (with a small pencil graphic next to "school"). Chalkboard Text: "1 WEEK TO GO!" Bottom Text: "Let's make this the best year yet!"
Happy Birthday to Bates Principal, Principal Sederholm! We hope you have a great birthday.
about 1 month ago, Bates Elementary
Birthday collage for Principal Sederholm on a blue background with yellow accents. Large text reads "Happy Birthday Principal Sederholm." The collage features six photos showing Principal Sederholm interacting with students and staff, including playing basketball, speaking into a microphone at 6th gyrade graduation, sitting under a dunk tank at Field day, posing at a decorated desk with balloons, playing kickballl with children, and doing handstands outsie near a crowd.
Check Out the Flyers for important upcoming dates and information on Back to School Night.
about 1 month ago, Bates Elementary
Bates Important dates. ​July 30, 2026 – New Student Registration, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ​August 3, 2026 – Annual enrollment for returning students opens in PowerSchool. ​August 14, 2026 – Teacher assignments available through PowerSchool.
Back to School Night on August 20th from 4:00-6:00.
The Bates Family is sad to announce that our counselor, Mrs. Smith, is leaving Bates Elementary after 7 years of dedicated service. In her time here, she has impacted the lives of roughly 1,400 children-learning every student's name and helping them through life's hardest moments. She also extended her care to our community by organizing holiday food and gift drives for families in need. Thank you, Mrs. Smith, for everything! We wish you the best at your next school.
3 months ago, Bates Elementary
School counselor Mrs. Smith stands smiling next to a large, vibrant blue banner hanging in front of a window. The banner is decorated with flowers, a sun, and a watering can, with large colorful text that reads, "Mrs. Smith, thank you for helping us... GROW!" The background shows an outdoor courtyard with trees.
160 library books have failed to show up for their scheduled appointment in the library. The librarian Is worried sick. She is begging for those who have them to please bring them back safely. She just wants them home safely on their shelves. She is offering the reward of a big thank you and no late fees.!
3 months ago, Bates Elementary
The image shows a digital flyer pinned to a corkboard, styled like a "Missing" poster. The text on the flyer reads: Header: HAVE YOU SEEN ME? MISSING LIBRARY BOOKS Central Image: A book cover titled "DOG MAN: THE CASE OF THE MISSING VOLUMES" featuring a cartoon dog character in a blue police uniform. Location Info: LAST SEEN: Under beds, beneath couches, in back seats of cars, inside desks, and in the bottom of backpacks. Contact Info: CONTACT: The School Librarian Reward: REWARD: A big thank you from the school librarian and no late fees! The background of the flyer looks like aged parchment paper, and it is pinned to a textured brown corkboard next to colorful children's drawings.

Ready, set, SPLASH! 🏁💦

Field Day is tomorrow, and we’ve got a full schedule of games, goals, and—eventually—gallons of water. Here’s the play-by-play:

8:30 AM – 11:00 AM: K-2nd Grade (The "High Energy" Crew)

12:45 PM – 3:10 PM: 3rd-6th Grade (The "Competitive" Crew)

3:10 PM The Fire Trucks arrive to spray down the kids! 🚒🚿

The Survival Kit:
☀️ Sunscreen: Even with a high of 73°F, those rays are real!
💧 Water Bottle: Please label it with your child’s name (unless you want to donate one to our already overflowing lost and found).
🧺 A Towel: Unless you want your car to double as a mobile swamp on the drive home!

If you didn't sign up to volunteer and you would like to, please come. We will not tun away free volunteers who think field day is their jam.

3 months ago, Bates Elementary
A bright, colorful graphic featuring a cartoon sun character wearing blue boots and holding a megaphone. The text at the top says "FUN IN THE SUN!" in an arch. Below the sun is a black and white checkered racing stripe, followed by the words "FIELD DAY!!" in large, multi-colored letters. At the bottom, a blue ribbon banner reads "FRIDAY MAY 15TH."
🚨 BREAKING: LOCAL WATER BOTTLE POPULATION REACHES CRITICAL MASS

Reporting live from the hallway, where the Lost and Found bin has officially declared itself a sovereign nation. We have currently identified 14 identical blue hoodies, a lone dinosaur bootie, and a lunchbox that hasn't seen its owner since the Great Recess of '25.

If your child is currently hydrating via cupped hands because their water bottle "vanished into thin air," it’s probably here. Come stage a rescue mission before the pile learns how to open doors! 🚪🏃💨

#LostAndFoundNews #SchoolLife #MysterySolved

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4 months ago, Bates Elementary
A photo collage of two pictures. The top picture is of a coatsqnd hoodies hanging along a wall with water bottle s and lunch boxes line a shelf above. The second picture on the bottom is of a table full of hoodies and coats.
Bates Families,
We still have over 200 books still checked out.
Please look under beds, under couches, in backpacks, and around your house for any school library books.
Please return them as soon as possible.
4 months ago, Bates Elementary
An informational graphic illustration with the large title text, 'CALLING ALL BOOKS!', followed by smaller text, 'Please bring back your library books!'. The graphic shows four cartoon squares with advice on where to look for library books. The first square, titled 'CHECK UNDER COUCHES': A person’s hand is reaching under a green couch to grab a blue book. Text on the book cover reads 'WILD ADVENTURES'. The second square, titled 'CHECK ROOMS & UNDER BEDS': A parent and child are searching a messy bedroom. The parent uses a flashlight to look under a bed. A brown book is on the floor with text on its cover, 'ALONE IN THE WORLD'. The third square, titled 'CHECK BACKPACKS': A red backpack is sitting on a wooden school desk, with a blue book partially inside. Text on the book cover is 'THE LOST CAT'. The fourth square, titled 'LOOK IN DESKS': Two young boys are searching inside their wooden school desks. Three green, red, and blue books are standing in a clear holder, and text on their spines is 'LOST & FOUND'.
Bates Families , The PTA needs help with recess during Teacher Appreciation week.
To sign up go the the form below
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4EAAAC28AAF58-63581833-teacher?useFullSite=true#/
4 months ago, Bates Elementary
A school-themed flyer with a spiral notebook design at the top and a yellow background featuring faint school icons. Various 3D-style school supplies are scattered around a central white paper section, including a green triangle ruler, a yellow notebook, a purple calculator, a pink ruler, and at the bottom, an eraser, paperclips, a paint set, scissors, and pencils. The central headline features the dark blue letters PTA, followed below by the larger, stylized text in yellow with blue outlines reading: TEACHER APPRECIATION. Beneath this, in rounded dark blue letters, is the word: WEEK. Below that, a rounded dark blue banner contains the white text: MAY 4TH -8TH. A second blue banner towards the bottom reads: Sign up to help the PTA. A large, square QR Code is located at the very bottom center, meant for users to scan for the sign-up form.

Parents and guardians the PTA needs your help with Field Day. This year it will be held on Friday May 15th.

To sign up to be a class chaperone go to:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/8050F4EAAAC28AAF58-63674631-field?useFullSite=false

To sign up to run a station go to:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/8050F4EAAAC28AAF58-63676399-field?useFullSite=false

4 months ago, Bates Elementary
A poster with a vintage cartoon style is titled at the top: FUN IN THE SUN!. Below this, a cartoon character of the sun with rosy cheeks and large eyes is waving and holding a megaphone. The character is standing above a horizontal black and white checkerboard pattern and has a speech bubble next to it that says "WE NEED YOUR HELP!". The title "FIELD DAY!!" appears below the checkerboard pattern with letters in rainbow colors. Below this, on a blue horizontal banner, the text "FRIDAY MAY 15TH" is displayed in all uppercase. Beneath the blue banner, a text section in two lines reads: "WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR FIELD DAY. SIGN BELOW". At the bottom, two QR codes are featured on the left and right, respectively. Below the left QR code is the text "Class Chaperone" and below the right QR code is the text "Run A Station".

Late Applications are now being taken for the 26-27 DLI Program.

If you didn't sign up in time you still have a chance to turn in your application.
http://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVGixssuEYRHbzH4iBr0Otjc6OTwFLSDNH3J-BeE6CcUoZUw/viewform

4 months ago, Bates Elementary
Late Applications Now Available for the 2026-2027 School Year Dual Language Immersion Program. WSD Dual Language Immersion logo for Chinese and Spanish features an orange and red world globe.
🌟 DOUBLE THE CELEBRATION! 🌟

We are bursting with pride to announce that two of our very own have been nominated for district honors!

🍎 Ms. Jorgensen (4th Grade) has been nominated for Teacher of the Year! Her dedication to our students and her creative spark in the classroom makes every day an adventure in learning.

⭐ Ms. Norris has been nominated for Employee of the Year! Behind the scenes or front and center, her hard work and heart keep our school running smoothly.

Please join us in the comments by sharing a favorite memory or a "thank you" to these two incredible educators!

#SchoolPride #TeacherOfTheYear #EmployeeOfTheYear #DreamTeam #ElementaryExcellence
4 months ago, Bates Elementary
A photo collage containing four separate images celebrating two school award nominees. Image 1 (Top Left): A close-up, smiling photo of two women, Dawn Jorgensen and Telea Norris, posing together with their awards. Dawn Jorgensen holds a "NOMINATION CERTIFICATE: Teacher of the Year" certificate. Telea Norris holds a "NOMINATION CERTIFICATE: Classified Employee of the Year" certificate. The background features a black-and-white picture of "UNION STATION" and a "TRAIN." Image 2 (Top Right): A medium shot of several women standing on a stage at an awards ceremony, holding framed certificates. Their faces are joyful. The view is partially obscured by the back of an attendee’s head (a man in a grey suit) in the foreground. In the background, a large monitor displays the text: "Thank you to our teacher, [name obscured], and all our staff for your dedication, dedication, and commitment." Image 3 (Bottom Left): A medium shot of an awards presentation in a dining room. A woman is at a podium on the left, speaking into a microphone. Telea Norris stands centered on the stage, listening. A large monitor to the right displays: "CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE: TELEA NORRIS." Attendees, partially obscured, sit at tables in the foreground. Image 4 (Bottom Right): A group photo of four women smiling and posing together in front of the "UNION STATION" framed artwork seen in Image 1. Dawn Jorgensen (wearing a white cardigan and coral pants) and Telea Norris (wearing a black top and a black/white patterned skirt) are in the center, holding their nomination certificates. They are joined by a woman in a denim jacket on the left and a woman in an animal-print skirt and sweatshirt on the right.

On Saturday, April 25, students from 2nd grade, 5th grade, and 9th grade proudly represented the Weber School District Bates Elementary and North Ogden Junior High Chinese Dual Language Immersion programs at Safe Kids Day.

In front of thousands of students and families, our students shared the beauty and energy of the Chinese language and culture through Chinese songs, kung fu, fan dance, and the traditional art of face-changing. While the community came together to learn important safety lessons, they also experienced the vibrant spirit of our Chinese programs.

We are so proud of our students for representing our schools with confidence, talent, and cultural pride. Events like this show that language learning is not only academic, but also joyful, meaningful, and full of life.

4 months ago, Bates Elementary
A large group photo of approximately 20 elementary students and their teacher posing outdoors in front of a school building. The students are dressed in vibrant traditional Chinese performance costumes. In the front row, five boys in white shirts and red pants kneel while holding long red poles. Behind them, a line of girls stands holding large, flowing silk fans in a rainbow of colors including yellow, orange, blue, and purple. One student in the back holds two white prop swords crossed in the air. Everyone is smiling for the camera on a bright, sunny day.
A group of about nine young boys performing an outdoor dance on a paved stage. They are dressed in matching costumes consisting of white long-sleeved button-down shirts with ornate detailing, bright red trousers, and red bandanas tied around their foreheads. Several boys are holding long red poles that meet in the center of their circle, creating a star-like pattern. They are standing in front of metal choral risers and a hedge of dark red bushes under bright, sunny skies.
A large group photo of approximately 20 elementary students and their teacher posing outdoors in front of a school building. The students are dressed in vibrant traditional Chinese performance costumes. In the front row, five boys in white shirts and red pants kneel while holding long red poles. Behind them, a line of girls stands holding large, flowing silk fans in a rainbow of colors including yellow, orange, blue, and purple. One student in the back holds two white prop swords crossed in the air. Everyone is smiling for the camera on a bright, sunny day.
Four smiling young girls stand together outdoors, dressed in traditional-style Chinese dance costumes. Three of the girls wear pink and red dresses with embroidered floral bodices, while one wears a bright red robe. They have their hair styled in decorative buns with red accessories. Each girl holds a large, vibrant silk folding fan; the fans feature flowing gradients of blue, white, purple, and orange fabric. The sun is shining, and other people and a building are visible in the background.
An outdoor performance at Bates Elementary featuring a group of students on a curved stage with choral risers. The students are dressed in various colorful traditional Chinese outfits, including qipaos and tunics in shades of pink, red, and blue. In the foreground, a large banner for the "Chinese Dual Immersion Program" is visible, featuring the slogan "Two languages, one future." A student in a red and white outfit stands next to the banner. The performance is taking place on a sunny day in a paved area next to a school building, with microphones set up on stands.
A group of elementary students perform a synchronized dance on outdoor choral risers. The students are wearing traditional Chinese attire, including bright pink, royal blue, and red qipaos and tunics with gold dragon patterns. Most of the students are captured mid-motion, pointing forward with one arm in a coordinated dance move. They are performing outside in front of a light-colored building wall on a clear, sunny day.
A group of elementary school students perform a dynamic dance on outdoor silver risers. The students are dressed in traditional Chinese tunics and dresses in vibrant colors like fuchsia, bright red, and black, many featuring gold dragon motifs. They are captured in a wide, athletic stance with their arms outstretched to the sides and knees slightly bent. The performance takes place on a bright, sunny day against the backdrop of a neutral-colored school building and dark red shrubbery.
wide-angle outdoor shot of elementary students performing on a curved set of choral risers. The students are dressed in bright silk traditional Chinese costumes, including vibrant pink, blue, and red qipaos and tunics. Every student has their arms raised toward the sky with their hands open in a coordinated performance move. The stage is set on a paved area next to a large school building under a bright, clear blue sky. A microphone stand is visible in the foreground.
A young boy stands center stage at an outdoor microphone during a school performance. He is wearing a dark navy blue traditional Chinese tunic with gold trim and grey trousers. He is holding a folded red fan close to his chest while speaking or singing into a microphone with a red windscreen. In the background, two other students in traditional costumes are sitting on stage risers, and the school building is visible under a bright blue sky.
While the rest of the country was filling out basketball brackets, the entire First Grade was doing their own bracket for the "BATTLE OF THE BOOKS" tournament! 🏀📚

We’ve debated plots, analyzed characters, and cheered for our favorites. Just like the other "March Madness," we’ve seen major upsets, close calls, and a ton of excitement.

The winner is : We Don't Eat our classmates by Ryan R. Higgins🏆

#BattleOfTheBooks #FirstGradeReads #TournamentOfBooks #MarchReadingMadness #FutureReaders #LiteracyInAction
4 months ago, Bates Elementary
A classroom bulletin board titled "BATTLE OF THE BOOKS" in black and white block letters. The board features a large tournament-style bracket on a black background, decorated with small red basketballs labeled "Sweet Sixteen," "Elite Eight," "Final Four," and "Winning Book." Miniature book covers are placed throughout the bracket to show which books have advanced. In the center, the final matchup is shown between the books "Classmates" and "I Broke My Trunk," with a gold trophy icon at the top representing the winner.

The final countdown is ON! 🏁✨

We are officially 24 days away from summer break, and you know what that means: we have started our ABC Countdown! From "A is for Art" to "Z is for Zooming into Summer," our students will be celebrating each day with a special themed activity.

Check the graphics below for the specific calendars for Kindergarten and 3rd Grade. Let’s make these last 26 days the best ones yet! 🍎📚☀️
some grades may have their own calendar check with your kids teacher to see if they have a count down for their class.

Hashtags: #ABCCountdown #LastDaysOfSchool #ElementaryLife #SchoolSpirit #CountdownToSummer

4 months ago, Bates Elementary
This is the kindergarten ABC Countdown. Each day until the end of the school year has a letter of the day where the students have an activity.
This is a document on orange paper it is of ABC countdown for the last days of school. Each day has an activity or something to wear. This is for third grade.
Yesterday, our halls were a sea of purple! 💜

We were so proud to see our students and staff "Purple Up" to show our support for our military-connected classmates and their families. To the brave men and women who serve, and the resilient families who stand beside them: we see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you for your service.

#PurpleUp #MilitaryFamilySupport #SchoolSpirit #CommunitySupport
4 months ago, Bates Elementary
A photo collage celebrating 'Purple Up Day' in support of military families is composed of several smaller images. The central panel is purple with the text 'PURPLE UP DAY' in large, white, sans-serif letters, and smaller white text below that says 'IN SUPPORT FOR MILITARY FAMILIES'. Surrounding this panel are images of groups of smiling children and adults, mostly wearing purple shirts. There are photos of kids in a classroom and in a cafeteria; children posed outside at recess, and on a playground. Adults are also pictured in groups, with one photo showing three adults posed indoors.
Two girl students stand in front of a brick building both wearing purple shirts that say "in my miitary kid era."