The Aspen Peaks School District Board of Education has launched a dynamic “Gratitude & Listening Tour” through April and May, holding open houses across the district to engage teachers, students, and residents in real time. This fast-moving outreach invites the community to directly voice ideas, concerns, and appreciation as the district plans its future.
District officials emphasize these sessions are not formal presentations, but interactive events where attendees can connect face-to-face with board members and leaders, offering immediate feedback. The open houses run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at multiple schools, including upcoming stops at Timberline Middle School on April 23, Mountain Ridge Junior High on April 28, American Fork Junior High on May 5, and Viewpoint Middle School on May 7.
Jeanne-Marie Burrows, a board member, described the ongoing tour as a vital forum for “truly listening to our communities.” Early visits at Willowcreek Elementary and Lehi Junior High have revealed important concerns from educators, including worries about teacher retention linked to school size changes.
“This tour gives us the time to not only have our communities give us feedback for the future, but also to connect with them and answer questions now,” Burrows said. “We want our teachers, staff, students, parents, and community members to be involved with the creation of our district.”
Each event features interactive stations where attendees can scan QR codes to provide feedback instantly, share what they appreciate about their current schools, and contribute ideas shaping the district’s next chapter. Participants can also pick up an Aspen Peaks Community Builder sticker and add messages to a “Legacy Letter” time capsule scheduled for the district’s grand opening in 2027.
The tour is a crucial response to the community’s call for open engagement amid ongoing changes in the Aspen Peaks district. Attendees—from parents and students to educators and staff—have the opportunity to influence decisions that directly affect the district’s direction in the years ahead.
This fast-moving outreach brings school leaders face to face with community members, helping to build trust and transparency after prior decisions. Feedback is being recorded and acted upon as the board works to sustain “the next generation of excellence” in education across the district.
Aspen Peaks encourages all district residents to attend the upcoming open houses. These sessions offer a rare chance to be heard and involved in shaping educational future today. With multiple dates remaining, community participation remains critical to informing the district’s evolving priorities.
