PARK CITY, Utah – The Park City School District has announced a new inclusion and anti-bullying campaign for the 2024-25 school year.
The district said the “We All Belong” campaign is designed to create a welcoming and inclusive school environment.
“As the children of Park City return to school, we as their educators stand ready to teach them what they need to learn to succeed in school and in life,” Superintendent Jill Gildea wrote in a letter posted on the Park City School District website. “As well as this important mission… we are also ready to ensure that each and every student, parent, guardian, staff member and community member is safe and secure, knowing that we all belong here in our schools!”
The campaign is being implemented throughout the district.
Park City School District Efforts
First, the letter explained that there have been some changes in policies within the district that determine what behavior is and is not acceptable in the district’s schools.
In addition, the new guidelines clarify how incidents of bullying, harassment or discrimination are reported and handled.
Second, the district has created a website where community members can report incidents of bullying, harassment, or discrimination. It is open to parents and guardians, students, and school district faculty and staff.
According to the letter, the website is intended to help school district staff resolve issues.
Third, the school district announced that it would provide materials supporting the ideas behind the “We All Belong” campaign.
Some of the materials emphasize that everyone belongs in the PCSD community. Others explain how parents, guardians, teachers, administrators and families can help build a sense of belonging.
Finally, the Park City School District announced that it has launched a website for the campaign. The “We All Belong” website includes resources, courses and forums for stakeholders to get involved in the effort.
“While we live in difficult and divisive times, this does not have to be the reality in our schools and our community,” Gildea wrote.
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