Since 1965, the football rivalry between Weber High School and Roy High School has been a highlight in Northern Utah. Known as "The Shield Game," this annual event showcases the fierce competition and deep-rooted traditions of both schools.

The tradition of the Shield Game continues to be a highlight of the high school football season, drawing large crowds and support from both communities. Fans packed the stadium, creating an electric atmosphere that underscores the significance of this rivalry.

Roy High pulled off a dramatic 48-34 victory over Weber in the highest-scoring game in the rivalry's history. Senior Robert Young was the standout, contributing five touchdowns, including a 74-yard run that sealed the win. Roy retained "The Shield," advancing their all-time series lead to 34-25.

Weber High made several strong pushes, keeping the game competitive until the final quarter. Their offense, led by key players, managed to keep pace with Roy through most of the game. However, Roy's defense stepped up in crucial moments, making important stops that kept Weber from closing the gap. Weber’s resilience was evident, but they were ultimately unable to overcome Roy’s high-powered offense.

West Haven, UT — The newly constructed Mountain View Junior High School welcomed its very first class of students in a grand opening ceremony filled with excitement and pride. The event, attended by students, parents, and local dignitaries, marked the beginning of a new chapter for the West Haven community.

Principal Matthew Patterson expressed his enthusiasm for the school, highlighting the opportunity to create new traditions and build a unique legacy from the ground up. He praised the school's exceptional staff, noting that they are among the best educators in Utah. Superintendent Gina Butters and School Board President Paul Widdison also addressed the crowd, emphasizing the importance of making Mountain View Junior High a welcoming and inclusive environment. Students were encouraged to foster a sense of belonging and pride in their new school.

The school's mascot, the Maverick, and its colors—teal and silver—were introduced by Student Body President Rylan Kapp, symbolizing creativity, uniqueness, and achievement. The ceremony concluded with a ribbon-cutting, symbolizing the official opening of the school. Parents and students were then invited to tour the state-of-the-art facilities, guided by cheerleaders and student officers. The evening set a positive tone for the upcoming school year, with the community eager to embrace the new opportunities at Mountain View Junior High.

Over 150 new teachers gathered at Roy Junior High on August 7th and 8th for the annual Weber School District New Teacher Orientation. The two-day event provided a comprehensive overview of the district's policies, procedures, and resources to help new educators succeed in their classrooms.

Superintendent Gina Butters kicked off the orientation, emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships with students and creating a positive learning environment. She also highlighted the district's commitment to supporting new teachers throughout their careers.

Sessions covered a wide range of topics, including classroom management strategies, effective use of technology, curriculum implementation, and district policies. Experienced educators shared their insights and best practices, providing valuable guidance to the new teachers.

Overall, the new teacher orientation was a successful event that equipped educators with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in their new roles within the Weber School District.

Weber School District welcomes Dr. Bryan Becherini as its new Assessment, School Improvement, Grants & Research Director. Dr. Becherini joins the district from Tooele School District, where he held a leadership role overseeing school improvement initiatives and student achievement. Prior to his administrative positions, he served as an educator in various roles, including classroom teacher, instructional coach, and assistant principal. Dr. Becherini earned his Ed.D. in Education Leadership & Policy from the University of Utah.

“I am most excited to develop a school improvement framework that can be utilized across all schools to ensure Weber School District is a top performing district in the state,” Dr. Becherini shared. “As part of that framework, I intend to work with principals on developing data informed goals that cultivate high levels of learning for all students.”

Dr. Becherini also expressed his desire to increase data utilization among district administrators. “I would like to see Weber School District administrators utilize data on a more consistent basis to inform their actions when it comes to continuous improvement,” he said.

Regarding teacher support, Dr. Becherini emphasized the importance of data and collaboration. “Support for teachers will come in a variety of ways including data mining, data analysis, and data informed goal setting,” he explained. “In collaboration with the various departments on the Teaching and Learning team, we will strive to ensure teachers feel supported when it comes to assessment and school improvement.”

With a strong educational background and a proven track record, Dr. Becherini brings valuable expertise to Weber School District. Notably, he and his family are long-time residents of the community. His wife, Angelique, is a mental health therapist for the district, and their children attend Weber School District schools.

Our school uses the Utah State Board of Education’s School Climate Survey to identify potential school climate issues within our schools and district. The survey is for K-12 students, parents/families, administrators, teachers and school resource officers. Student surveys include a varying number of items based on the developmental age of the students. The survey is completely anonymous, but parents/families are required to opt-in for participation. Responses are housed securely in an anonymous format with the Utah State Board of Education in compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, (343 CFR 99.31 (6)) and human subjects regulations (Protection of Human Subjects 45 CFR 46).

What is the School Climate Survey and What is its Purpose?

This survey guides us in understanding student perceptions relative to their classroom and school climate experiences. Questions include student perception of fair treatment within the school, respect among students and staff, sense of belonging and feeling of safety. 

• Grades K-2: 12 questions
• Grades 3-5: 20 questions
• Grades 6-12: 44 questions

Adults can participate in the survey that aligns with their role. Adults survey versions are: administrator, faculty and staff, school resource officer, and parent.

What is the Intended Use of the Data Collected?

The results of the surveys are used to help our school and the district identify perceptions of school climate issues. As with any organization, we continually strive to improve what we do with respect to supporting our students and their families. Feedback is an essential component of this process.

• Your district or charter school may use the data to: 
  • Revise practices, policies, and training to eliminate harassment and discrimination in each school within the district or charter
  • Adopt a plan for harassment-free and discrimination-free learning
  • Host outreach events or assemblies to inform students and parents of plans adopted from the review
• The Utah State Board of Education may review data to:
  • Inform or guide state policy
  • Offer professional learning to districts and charter schools
  • Provide technical assistance to districts and charter schools
• The public may view summarized survey data (e.g., aggregated results) for their awareness and information.

Data Collection Information from State School Climate Survey

Data collected for the School Climate Survey is housed by Qualtrics, while access to the data is managed by the district and the Utah State Board of Education. Information about Qualtrics and Merkle can be found at:

• Privacy Policy
• General Data Protection Regulation
• Data Protection & Privacy

What will my child do?

Your child will be asked to complete the online surveys during school hours. In younger grades, teachers will read the questions to the children as they participate. Please click here if you would like to see the actual survey questions. Click on the tab that corresponds to the grade level of your child. Each survey version can also be viewed on the School Safety Center data page.  

What persons or governmental entities will receive student-level data? 

Each student’s response will be anonymous with no name associated with their response. However, several entities will have access to those anonymous individual-level responses as listed below: 

• District or charter primary survey administrators and other Qualtrics users involved in administering the survey
• Utah State Board of Education primary survey administrators of the Qualtrics survey
• As needed, district or charter and Utah State Board of Education survey administrators may grant temporary access to survey data to Qualtrics and Merkle (e.g. for technical assistance)
• Auditing agencies, as applicable. Agencies with the right to audit the data include the Office of the Legislative Auditor General or the Office of the State Auditor

What persons or governmental entities will receive the data on a regular or contractual basis?

• Summarized state-level results are accessible to the general public via the Climate Survey Data Dashboard.
• Summarized district- or school-level results are accessible to: 
  • District primary survey administrators and other district or charter staff involved in the administering of the survey
  • Utah State Board of Education primary survey administrators of the Qualtrics survey and other Utah State Board of Education staff involved in administering the survey
  • The school community, if published by the district or charter
• Where applicable, summarized school-level results are accessible to district or charter survey staff
• Summarized district and school-level results are accessible to district and school-level administrators

What persons or governmental entities will receive the data on a regular or contractual basis?

Weber School District does not have a contract with any person or governmental entity to receive the data on a regular ongoing basis. 

What will my child do?

Your child will be asked to complete the online surveys during school hours.  All surveys are reasonably short and are completely confidential. Students who have been excluded from participation in the surveys will be given an educationally relevant activity to engage in while the other students are completing the surveys. 

When will my child complete the survey?

The surveys will be offered in April/May of each odd-numbered year.

Weber School District values the partnership we have with parents in educating their children. If you approve of your child’s participation in these surveys, indicate your consent by indicating in the appropriate place in the registration materials on PowerSchool.