Drama Club Tech Days during spring break. Students having been building and painting sets, making sock puppets and creating flowers out of pool noodles. We are excited for the Spongebob Musical in May.
North Star Academy will operate on its regular school schedule today. All on-site activities will proceed as planned.
As you know, early this morning, prior to the start of the school day, our school received a bomb threat. As a precaution, staff who were present followed safety protocols, evacuated the building, and contacted law enforcement.
We appreciate the prompt response from local police and emergency personnel. Law enforcement, including a bomb squad and K-9 unit, conducted a thorough search of the campus and confirmed that there is no credible threat to the school. The school and law enforcement have also identified the source of the threat and have determined the threat to be a hoax. There is no ongoing danger to our school community, and we are grateful to have this matter fully resolved.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritized the safety of our students, staff, and community. School resumed today at 11:00 a.m., and staff will be on-site to receive students at that time. Lunch will be served.
We understand that some families may not be able to return their children to school today or may simply choose to keep their children home, and because of that, any student absences will be excused. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the front office.
Thank you again for all of your support.
We appreciate the prompt response from local police and emergency personnel. Law enforcement, including a bomb squad and K-9 unit, conducted a thorough search of the campus and confirmed that there is no credible threat to the school. The school and law enforcement have also identified the source of the threat and have determined the threat to be a hoax. There is no ongoing danger to our school community, and we are grateful to have this matter fully resolved.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritized the safety of our students, staff, and community. School resumed today at 11:00 a.m., and staff will be on-site to receive students at that time. Lunch will be served.
We understand that some families may not be able to return their children to school today or may simply choose to keep their children home, and because of that, any student absences will be excused. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the front office.
Thank you again for all of your support.
North Star Academy Has Been Evacuated . Dear Parent or Guardian, North Star Academy was Evacuated at 7:50 a.m. this morning due to a threat called into the school. The safety and security of your child is our top priority. We are actively responding to the situation and collaborating with emergency responders. The Delayed start is expected to be resolved with students returning to class at aprox. 11 a.m.. but only following a thorough investigation and clearance from emergency personnel. Dismissal will be at the regular time today should that occur and should parents decide to keep their children home today we will honor that. Watch for updates here in our live feed.
During the Cluster Showcase the CSI forensics cluster shared and solved mysteries with our students!
Our 8th graders had an unforgettable day of learning beyond the classroom! Guided by their science and history teachers, students explored the Utah State Capitol, gaining insight into government and civic life, before heading to the planetarium to dive into the wonders of space and science.
Experiences like these bring learning to life, connecting classroom concepts to the real world and inspiring curiosity about our past, present, and future.
Experiences like these bring learning to life, connecting classroom concepts to the real world and inspiring curiosity about our past, present, and future.
7th Grade Science Fair! THREE NSA students PLACE !
Anaya won Grand Champion in her category!
Ethan and Rivka each won 1st place in their category.
Dane and Jack each were recognized for special awards
WELL DONE NSA BEARS!
Anaya won Grand Champion in her category!
Ethan and Rivka each won 1st place in their category.
Dane and Jack each were recognized for special awards
WELL DONE NSA BEARS!
🎭 Behind the Scenes at Hale Theatre!
Our Drama Club, Stage Tech Design elective students, and the Playwright to Playbill Cluster joined together for an exciting field trip to Hale Centre Theatre! Students explored the magic of theater through a behind-the-scenes tour, where they saw the props and costume areas, green room, main stage, and backstage production spaces that bring performances to life.
This experience served as a Type 1 learning opportunity within our Schoolwide Enrichment Model, giving students real-world exposure to careers and creative pathways in the performing arts. From script to stage, students discovered how collaboration, creativity, and technical skill combine to create unforgettable performances.
At North Star Academy, we believe enrichment matters—because when learning is engaging and authentic, learning is fun!
#NorthStarAcademy #SchoolwideEnrichment #Type1Learning #StudentOpportunities #TheatreEducation #LearningIsFun
Our Drama Club, Stage Tech Design elective students, and the Playwright to Playbill Cluster joined together for an exciting field trip to Hale Centre Theatre! Students explored the magic of theater through a behind-the-scenes tour, where they saw the props and costume areas, green room, main stage, and backstage production spaces that bring performances to life.
This experience served as a Type 1 learning opportunity within our Schoolwide Enrichment Model, giving students real-world exposure to careers and creative pathways in the performing arts. From script to stage, students discovered how collaboration, creativity, and technical skill combine to create unforgettable performances.
At North Star Academy, we believe enrichment matters—because when learning is engaging and authentic, learning is fun!
#NorthStarAcademy #SchoolwideEnrichment #Type1Learning #StudentOpportunities #TheatreEducation #LearningIsFun
Our Middle School Clusters had a great time exploring the Natural History Museum of Utah!
This Type 1 learning experience gave students the chance to explore their interests, discover new ideas, and see that learning is fun. At North Star Academy, enrichment matters—because exploring our passions helps promote lifelong learning.
#SchoolwideEnrichment #NSABears #LearningIsFun #LifelongLearning
This Type 1 learning experience gave students the chance to explore their interests, discover new ideas, and see that learning is fun. At North Star Academy, enrichment matters—because exploring our passions helps promote lifelong learning.
#SchoolwideEnrichment #NSABears #LearningIsFun #LifelongLearning
Our Cheerleading Clusters had an AMAZING experience touring Weber State University and watching the 9-time National Champion cheer team practice their Daytona routine!
Students received valuable advice about post-secondary opportunities while also witnessing firsthand the grit, dedication, and athleticism it takes to compete at the highest level. Seeing how each athlete works together to create such an energetic, synchronized routine was truly inspiring!
This experience was also a Type 1 Schoolwide Enrichment Model opportunity, giving students exposure to a real-world field of interest and helping them explore potential pathways in athletics, leadership, and higher education. Their biggest competition is ALWAYS THEMSELVES = Great advice!
#NorthStarAcademy #SchoolwideEnrichment #SEM #WeberState #FutureLeaders #StudentOpportunities
Students received valuable advice about post-secondary opportunities while also witnessing firsthand the grit, dedication, and athleticism it takes to compete at the highest level. Seeing how each athlete works together to create such an energetic, synchronized routine was truly inspiring!
This experience was also a Type 1 Schoolwide Enrichment Model opportunity, giving students exposure to a real-world field of interest and helping them explore potential pathways in athletics, leadership, and higher education. Their biggest competition is ALWAYS THEMSELVES = Great advice!
#NorthStarAcademy #SchoolwideEnrichment #SEM #WeberState #FutureLeaders #StudentOpportunities
North Star Academy’s Board of Trustees was proud to recognize our incredible students who competed in the Bluffdale City Constitution Bowl at the March 5th Board Meeting!
Their hard work, knowledge, and dedication to understanding the Constitution represent the very best of North Star. We wish them the best of luck as they advance to compete at the Utah State Capitol on March 23. We’re cheering you on!
#NorthStarAcademy #ConstitutionBowl #CivicEducation #StudentAchievement
Their hard work, knowledge, and dedication to understanding the Constitution represent the very best of North Star. We wish them the best of luck as they advance to compete at the Utah State Capitol on March 23. We’re cheering you on!
#NorthStarAcademy #ConstitutionBowl #CivicEducation #StudentAchievement
North Star Academy is partnering with Code Ninjas to launch a Fall 2026 after-school program focused on AI and game coding. Join us for our Parent & Student Information Night to learn more about this exciting opportunity, see live demonstrations, and discover how students can build skills in coding and technology.
Celebrating the joy of reading together!
Our older students teamed up with younger readers earlier this week to share picture books and celebrate the magic of stories. From silly voices to thoughtful conversations, it was a wonderful reminder that reading connects us all.
Staff and administrators joined the fun by wearing their Cat in the Hat hats and every student received a special pencil and bookmark to keep the reading going at home.
A big thank you to everyone who helped make this celebration so special because a love of reading is a story worth sharing! ❤️📖
Our older students teamed up with younger readers earlier this week to share picture books and celebrate the magic of stories. From silly voices to thoughtful conversations, it was a wonderful reminder that reading connects us all.
Staff and administrators joined the fun by wearing their Cat in the Hat hats and every student received a special pencil and bookmark to keep the reading going at home.
A big thank you to everyone who helped make this celebration so special because a love of reading is a story worth sharing! ❤️📖
Inspirations Art Program Due this week!
General Rules
Every child can submit one entry for each of the 11 categories of the school level. So every child could have 11 different entries. Each entry must be accompanied by an Inspirations entry form.
All participants are required to fill out, in its entirety, and sign the Inspirations’ Entry Form. Students who have not completely filled out the form will not be eligible for the program. The school Inspirations committee should review the entry forms and allow students the opportunity to complete any entry forms. In situations where a student cannot fill out the entry form or write legibly, a parent can fill out the form and sign her/his child’s name.
Each entry must be the original work of one student only. They may not have assistance from teachers, parents, or friends unless it is clearly stated in the category rules or there is a special case (such as for someone with a visual or physical disability). Because the program is designed to encourage and recognize each student's individual creativity, help from an adult or collaboration with other students is not allowed.
All of the entries must be of original works. Do not borrow from copyrighted material. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited; the only exception is with musical performance. Plagiarism is defined as taking and using another person’s ideas or writings or inventions as one’s own. Plagiarized entries will be disqualified and returned to the student.
Inspirations Rules:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ql03RqiTsOf-z8Qlmp2kD2zDOdd1dlXDNSe_7Zi-EkI/edit?usp=sharing
Online Entry Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfATOSuKcVBOxT4Mk_F3Lhca1qYBn4EzycJcX0_HUwyzXGMjQ/viewform?usp=dialog
General Rules
Every child can submit one entry for each of the 11 categories of the school level. So every child could have 11 different entries. Each entry must be accompanied by an Inspirations entry form.
All participants are required to fill out, in its entirety, and sign the Inspirations’ Entry Form. Students who have not completely filled out the form will not be eligible for the program. The school Inspirations committee should review the entry forms and allow students the opportunity to complete any entry forms. In situations where a student cannot fill out the entry form or write legibly, a parent can fill out the form and sign her/his child’s name.
Each entry must be the original work of one student only. They may not have assistance from teachers, parents, or friends unless it is clearly stated in the category rules or there is a special case (such as for someone with a visual or physical disability). Because the program is designed to encourage and recognize each student's individual creativity, help from an adult or collaboration with other students is not allowed.
All of the entries must be of original works. Do not borrow from copyrighted material. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited; the only exception is with musical performance. Plagiarism is defined as taking and using another person’s ideas or writings or inventions as one’s own. Plagiarized entries will be disqualified and returned to the student.
Inspirations Rules:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ql03RqiTsOf-z8Qlmp2kD2zDOdd1dlXDNSe_7Zi-EkI/edit?usp=sharing
Online Entry Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfATOSuKcVBOxT4Mk_F3Lhca1qYBn4EzycJcX0_HUwyzXGMjQ/viewform?usp=dialog
Quick reminder: our special community screening of Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition is approaching quickly!
If you haven’t reserved your seats yet, now is the time. This film addresses the challenges elementary school–aged children, parents, guardians, and educators face in today’s digital world, including early exposure to online content, social media pressures, device distractions in the classroom, managing video game use and behavior, and rising sleep deprivation among youth.
Where: FatCats Bluffdale - 13901 S Redwood Rd, Bluffdale, UT 84065
When: Saturday, March 7 at 9:30 am & Wednesday, March 18 at 6:30 pm
Cost: Free admission (compliments of the Healthy Bluffdale Coalition in partnership with the Salt Lake County Health Department)
Reserve Your Spot Here: www.bluffdale.gov/screenagers or scan the QR code. The first 100 to register receive a FREE popcorn, soda, and food item at the event! All children in attendance will receive a free play card from Fat Cats.
Following the film, we will host a brief community discussion to connect with other local families and share insights. We’d love to see a familiar face in the crowd as we continue building a healthier, more connected Bluffdale.
We genuinely hope North Star Academy families and staff will join us—your presence and perspective will make these events even more meaningful. Together, we’re building a more connected Bluffdale community. Thank you for being such an active part of our community.
We look forward to seeing you there!
If you haven’t reserved your seats yet, now is the time. This film addresses the challenges elementary school–aged children, parents, guardians, and educators face in today’s digital world, including early exposure to online content, social media pressures, device distractions in the classroom, managing video game use and behavior, and rising sleep deprivation among youth.
Where: FatCats Bluffdale - 13901 S Redwood Rd, Bluffdale, UT 84065
When: Saturday, March 7 at 9:30 am & Wednesday, March 18 at 6:30 pm
Cost: Free admission (compliments of the Healthy Bluffdale Coalition in partnership with the Salt Lake County Health Department)
Reserve Your Spot Here: www.bluffdale.gov/screenagers or scan the QR code. The first 100 to register receive a FREE popcorn, soda, and food item at the event! All children in attendance will receive a free play card from Fat Cats.
Following the film, we will host a brief community discussion to connect with other local families and share insights. We’d love to see a familiar face in the crowd as we continue building a healthier, more connected Bluffdale.
We genuinely hope North Star Academy families and staff will join us—your presence and perspective will make these events even more meaningful. Together, we’re building a more connected Bluffdale community. Thank you for being such an active part of our community.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Thank you for planning ahead and arriving on time for early dismissal today at 1:10 p.m. so our staff on duty can come back inside and set up for parent teacher conferences. We look forward to meeting with you to celebrate each of your children.
Our PTO and their many wonderful volunteers have the Scholastic Book Fair Open for the remainder of this week during conferences, lunches, and after school. Please stop by. All proceeds go to PTO and school functions to support our amazing students!
Fourth graders put their problem-solving skills to the test in our Olympic STEM Challenge! Through hands on, high energy activities, students designed, built, and competed—turning teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking into gold-medal learning.
Snow Blitz for grades 7–9 had an incredible second session as students took full advantage of the recent fresh snowfall at Brighton Ski Resort this evening. With perfect powder conditions and beautiful mountain views, our middle schoolers enjoyed an evening of skiing, snowboarding, and building confidence on the slopes. Thanks to Salt Lake County Recreation for providing the opportunity and to our dedicated advisors Mrs. Vader & Miss Vader who supported and encouraged students throughout the night, the experience was both fun and safe. It was exciting to see students challenge themselves, cheer each other on, and create lasting memories together in the outdoors. Snow Blitz continues to be a highlight of the winter season for our secondary students and we were fortunate to get two sessions this winter.
We are so proud of our students who competed in the Bluffdale City Constitution Bowl!
Out of 8 teams competing in the elementary division, North Star Academy Bears brought home 1st and 3rd place — an incredible achievement! Our third team fought hard, showed great determination, and gained valuable experience along the way.
Even more exciting — since only two middle school teams competed, both of our middle school teams are advancing, along with two of our elementary teams, to the State Competition at the Capitol at the end of March!
Way to represent, Bears! Your knowledge, teamwork, and dedication make us proud!
Out of 8 teams competing in the elementary division, North Star Academy Bears brought home 1st and 3rd place — an incredible achievement! Our third team fought hard, showed great determination, and gained valuable experience along the way.
Even more exciting — since only two middle school teams competed, both of our middle school teams are advancing, along with two of our elementary teams, to the State Competition at the Capitol at the end of March!
Way to represent, Bears! Your knowledge, teamwork, and dedication make us proud!
