Hello Rocky Mountain Elementary families!
The week 26 newsletter is ready for your weekly review.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and we'll see our students back at school on Monday!
Zach Eagar
Principal
Hello Rocky Mountain Elementary Families,
The Week 25 edition of the Cougar Tracks newsletter is now available! You can access it by clicking here.
As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday in recognition of Presidents' Day. We hope you enjoy your three-day weekend!
Best wishes,
Principal Eagar
Hello Rocky Mountain Elementary Families!
As a reminder, there is no school for students tomorrow, February 6, as it is a teacher workday.
Also, our Week 24 Cougar Tracks newsletter is now available! Inside, you’ll find important updates, upcoming events, and ways to stay connected, including information about:
Rocky Mountain Kindness Olympics (February 9–13)
An opening celebration event for the Timpanogos School District (February 12)
Valentine’s Day class parties (February 13)
Our Annual Stakeholder Report and February lunch menu
PTA volunteer opportunities and a parent workshop
Thank you for staying connected and for your continued support of Rocky Mountain!
All the best,
Zach Eagar
Principal
Hello Rocky Mountain Elementary families!
The week 23 Cougar Tracks newsletter is now available! Some key information and highlights include:
No School – February 6
Parent/Teacher Conferences – February 4–5; Book Fair February 2-5 (volunteers needed for the Book Fair)
Changes to district attendance notifications beginning February 9
Kindergarten Registration for 2025-2026 school year
Valentine’s Day Parties
A special Teacher of the Month recognition of a Rocky Mountain Elementary teacher!
…and more!
Click the link below to access this week’s edition of the newsletter:
Here’s to a wonderful February!
Principal Eagar
Hello Rocky Mountain Families!
The Week 22 edition of Cougar Tracks is now available and includes several important reminders for the weeks ahead. Here are some informational highlights:
Final reminder that the first grade Dual Language Immersion lottery closes tomorrow at 5:00 pm
Winter Parent Teacher Conferences will be held February 4-5
Scholastic Book Fair will be open during conference week February 2-5
Teacher work day on Friday February 6 with no students in attendance
Kindergarten registration is now open for the 2026-2027 school year
PTA volunteers are needed for teacher conference dinners and Cougar Store support
Parent lunch and workshop will be held on February 10
After school tennis opportunities and youth football registration are now available
We encourage families to review the full Cougar Tracks newsletter for details, links, and additional information so you do not miss any important dates or opportunities.
Thank you to all, and have a great weekend cougars!
Zach Eagar
Principal
Good evening Rocky Mountain families!
The Week 21 edition of Cougar Tracks is now available! As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) lottery application for incoming first grade students closes next Saturday, January 24.
This week’s edition also highlights:
Kindergarten registration information for the 2026-27 school year
An art contest with a chance for students to win a $500 gift card
Updates and news about the new Timpanogos School District
Volunteer opportunities in and around our school
Upcoming sports options and activities for students
Check out the full newsletter for all the details!
Hello Rocky Mountain families!
Happy 2026! I hope the new year is off to a wonderful start for your families. It certainly is here at Rocky Mountain.
The Week 20 edition of the Cougar Tracks Newsletter is now available. You can check it out by clicking here.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Principal Eagar
Merry Christmas Rocky Mountain families!
The Week 19 edition of Cougar Tracks is now available. You can access it by clicking here.
As Christmas approaches, I want to thank you for the kindness and support you bring to our school community. Your involvement and care make a real difference for our students and for one another.
I hope this season brings you health, rest, joy, and meaningful time with those you love most.
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
Warmly,
Zach Eagar
Principal
Rocky Mountain Families,
This is a quick reminder that tomorrow follows a minimal day schedule, which is different from our usual routine. Dismissal will be at 11:30 a.m., so please be sure to plan accordingly.
On a separate note, thanks again for joining us for today’s Christmas Sing program! It was such a joy to have so many of you with us, celebrating this festive tradition.
Merry Christmas!
Zach Eagar
Principal
Hello Rocky Mountain Families!
The Week 18 edition of our Cougar Tracks newsletter is now available! Be sure to check out this latest edition to know what's happening in the last week of school in the year 2025.
Thank you for staying connected with all that’s happening at Rocky Mountain Elementary!
Happy holidays!
Zach Eagar
Principal
Seasons greetings Rocky Mountain families!
We are excited to invite you to our Christmas Sing music showcase on Thursday, December 18, at 8:30am in the Rocky Mountain Elementary gymnasium. We anticipate that the event will last approximately one hour.
Each grade level will perform a holiday song, and the celebration will conclude with two songs sung by the entire student body. On the final chorus of We Wish You a Merry Christmas, we warmly invite everyone in the audience to sing along and join in the fun!
We look forward to celebrating this special time of year with you!
Happy holidays!
Zach Eagar
Principal
Hello Rocky Mountain Families!
Our latest newsletter is live! In this week's edition, you'll find:
An announcement about the upcoming Dual Language Immersion application window
A chance to share your family's DLI experience and request a yard sign to promote this incredible program
Spotlight on our school play cast
Click below to read the full newsletter and get all the details:
Have a wonderful weekend!
Zach Eagar
Principal
Now Hiring: Teacher Aide at Rocky Mountain Elementary!
Starting Jan 6, 2026, we’re looking for a part-time aide (3.25 hrs/day, 11:15am–2:30pm) to support our 1st grade dual-language classroom. Pay starts at $15.61/hr.
Perfect for anyone wanting a little extra income, a schedule that lines up with your kids’ day, and meaningful classroom work.
Apply via the district’s hiring system at the link below:
https://www.applitrack.com/alpineschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22Rocky+Mountain%22
Hello Rocky Mountain families!
Happy Thanksgiving! The Week 16 edition of our Cougar Tracks newsletter is now available. Be sure to take a moment to read through it and stay informed about all that is happening at Rocky Mountain.
Wishing you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving week filled with rest, connection, and plenty of good food!
With gratitude,
Zach Eagar
Principal
Hello Rocky Mountain Families!
The Week 15 edition of Cougar Tracks is now available! Specific to this edition you’ll find a message from Principal Eagar about helping students manage anger and frustration, as well as updates about the new Timpanogos School District, including information on its newly elected school board and the inaugural board meeting happening next week.
Click the link below to access the full newsletter:
Good evening Rocky Mountain Families and Employees,
This week’s edition of Cougar Tracks is a little sparse on new content, but there are a few repeated items I want to make sure our community continues to be aware of, as these opportunities cover events happening through November and into December.
You can view the Week 14 edition of Cougar Tracks at the link below:
Wishing you and your family a great weekend! Thanks for being RME Cougars, and we look forward to seeing our students back on Monday morning!
All the best,
Zach Eagar
Hello Rocky Mountain Families and Employees!
The Week 13 edition of Cougar Tracks, our school newsletter, is now ready! Catch the latest updates, highlights, and important reminders by clicking the link below:
Week 13 Cougar Tracks Newsletter
Thanks for staying connected and being part of everything happening at Rocky Mountain!
All the best,
Zach Eagar
Hello RME families and employees!
We hope you are all ready for a fun and safe Halloween tomorrow! 🎃
The Week 12 edition of Cougar Tracks is now available. As just a small sampling of what you can find in this week's edition, you'll see information about tomorrow's Halloween festivities, news about a family-focused celebration for Native American Heritage Month, and tips for finding a healthy balance with screen time in a new district resource.
Be sure to check out everything available in this week’s Cougar Tracks!
Thank you for staying connected, and have a spooktacular Halloween!
The Week 11 edition of the Cougar Tracks Newsletter is available now, and it provides information on several upcoming events and resources for families. Highlights include:
Red Ribbon Week: Details on daily themes and the “My Hopes and Dreams” activity for students.
Halloween: Information about the parade, class parties, and costume guidelines.
School Play: Upcoming workshops and auditions, including schedules and participation details.
Veterans Day Assembly: How families can submit veteran stories for the assembly.
Counseling Corner: Lessons and skills taught by our school counselor to support students’ social and emotional well-being.
New Teacher Recognition Opportunity: A new “Teacher of the Month” program sponsored by a local Pleasant Grove business.
All this and more can be found in this week’s Cougar Tracks, so be sure to check it out!
Link: Week 11 Cougar Tracks Newsletter
Have a great weekend!
Zach Eagar
Principal
