As part of his Eagle Scout project, Micah Eastwood enlisted the help of friends and family to paint the United States on the playground in the back of the school.  

On August 31st, professional storyteller Donald Davis shared stories with the students at Maple Ridge.  Thanks to Utah Valley University's Noorda Theatre, the Utah State Office of Education's POPS Art Education and Professional Development Program, and the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival for providing this great experience.  Donald Davis is considered one of the foremost storytellers in the country.  He has performed at the Smithsonian, National Storytelling Festival and World's Fait.  Donald has also appeared on PBS, CNN, NPR, and ABC.

Last week, a robotics demonstration for the upper grade students was given by a representative from the UVU School of Education.  This demonstration was an effort to motivate students to participate in a program where students build and program educational robots in the Math and Stem Program.

Maple Ridge held its ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, August 18, 10:00 a.m. Principal Sara Matis welcomed future students, parents, Mapleton City officials, state representatives, Nebo School District personnel, and school employees.

Kindergarten
       AM Sessions    9:00-11:35 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday); 9:00-11:15 (Wednesday)
       PM Session     12:40-3:15 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday); 12:15-2:30 (Wednesday)

Come and join us for a short ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:00 followed by an open house where you can enjoy a self-guided tour through our new building and meet your student's teacher for the upcoming school year.

Architectural Rendering

The Nebo School Board of Education appointed Sara Matis to be principal and open the new Maple Ridge Elementary. Mrs. Matis earned her bachelor’s degree with an English Major and Political Science Minor as well as a master’s degree in Educational Leadership all from Brigham Young University.