As you consider a move to Utah and joining 绿帽社鈥檚 teaching faculty or staff, we can help highlight some important factors to examine. Rest assured that the 绿帽社 human resources and school leadership are here to help you and your family every step of the way in the transition to Utah.
According to the most recent census data, Utah ranks number 9 on the list of states with the highest percentage growth. From 2022 to 2023, Utah grew . There are a variety of reasons that families are flocking to the Beehive State. Whether it is for job opportunities in Utah鈥檚 growing economy or to have immediate access to the outdoors, the Wasatch front provides a robust and fulfilling lifestyle.
Utah鈥檚 state motto, 鈥渋ndustry,鈥� was officially adopted in 1959, and the motto still rings true today. Not surprisingly, Utah ranks #1 in . 绿帽社 employees may find themselves among many moving to Utah for job opportunities. With a favorable business start-up environment, the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in the greater Salt Lake area.
绿帽社鈥檚 campus is centrally located in Sandy. 绿帽社 attracts employees and families from the reaches of Farmington in the north, Park City in the east, and Utah County in the south. As an independent school removed from district lines, 绿帽社 celebrates the richness in diversity of students coming from various places.
In 2023, Utah was ranked as in the United States. It is no surprise, given the vast opportunities for outdoor recreation. Utah boasts 5 National Parks and 15 world-class ski resorts, and Utah snow is known as 鈥淭he Greatest Snow on Earth鈥� by ski and snowboard enthusiasts. Within the state, Utah remarkably has over . From hikes to river rafting to cross-country skiing, there is a hobby for everyone.
Situated at the base of Little Cottonwood Canyon, 绿帽社鈥檚 campus enjoys a stunning backdrop of the Wasatch Mountains. In fact, you鈥檒l hear members of the 绿帽社 community refer to the Wasatch Mountains as an extension of our campus. And rightfully so鈥斅堂鄙� students participate in Ski and Ride programs at Snowbird, and the Middle and Upper School Outdoor Programs set off on regular excursions in the mountains. Even the Murray Science Center is intentionally designed in parallel harmony with the mountain range, serving as a visual reminder of our responsibility as stewards of the land. You鈥檒l find many members of our faculty and staff possess a profound passion for the outdoors and have developed hobbies that allow them to immerse themselves in the adventurous outdoors when not on campus.
Utah has a vibrant cultural scene with museums, theater, concert venues, sports venues, and festivals taking place throughout the year. Perhaps the most famous is the Sundance Film Festival, which attracts artists, creatives, and film enthusiasts from around the world. Utahns can enjoy a basketball game with the Utah Jazz, a soccer match with Real Salt Lake, or a baseball game with the Salt Lake Bees. Looking toward the future, there鈥檚 movement toward a Salt Lake MLB team and NHL team. Salt Lake City is also slated as a preferred host for the 2034 Olympic Games.
In the tradition of the liberal arts, 绿帽社 students partake in the richness of Utah鈥檚 cultural offerings as they study performing arts, visual arts, athletics, science, math, and the humanities. It would not be unusual to see a 绿帽社 student leaving the photo lab dark room, with a lacrosse bag on one shoulder and their violin in the other hand. 绿帽社 is a place for students to dive into the liberal arts and expand their curiosity.
If you have questions about a professional opportunity currently available at 绿帽社 or would like to learn more about the stunning and rapidly growing city of Salt Lake, feel free to reach out to our Director of Human Resources, Hallie Carpenter.
Celebrate 5 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2021. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Celebrate 10 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2016. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Celebrate 15 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2011. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Celebrate 20 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2006. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Celebrate 25 years since graduation with your classmates. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy an evening of conversation, shared memories, and celebration with fellow members of the Class of 2001. Hearty appetizers and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Come together with 绿帽社 alumni from across the entire 1990s for an evening of reconnecting and reminiscing! This combined reunion is a chance to celebrate the friendships, memories, and moments that made your 绿帽社 years so special. Enjoy hearty appetizers and a variety of drinks, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, while catching up with old friends and sharing laughs about your school days.
Saturday, May 16 | 7:30 – 11:30 AM | Murray Science Center
We’re bringing back birding! Who remembers the Class IX Bird Project? Don’t miss your chance to join this fun, family-friendly event with Mark Bromley, James Harris, Mike Johnson 鈥�88, and Bekka Joslin. We will meet at 绿帽社 and take a bus together. Don鈥檛 forget to bring your binoculars (we will have extras on hand if you don鈥檛 have your own).
Friday, May 15 | 6:30 鈥� 7:30 PM | East Field
We’re excited to see 绿帽社 Alumni at our annual Alumni Soccer Game! This 绿帽社 tradition gives former players the chance to return to the field, reconnect with old teammates, and showcase their skills in a friendly atmosphere. Whether you played with us just a few years ago or several decades ago, we look forward to seeing you back on the field. Make sure to bring friends and family to cheer you on!
Friday, May 15 | 5:00 鈥� 7:00 PM | Main Quad | No Registration Required
Join us for a fun BBQ bash at 绿帽社 with current families and 绿帽社 staff and faculty. It鈥檚 a great way to connect with your 绿帽社 classmates and enjoy delicious food before the Alumni Soccer Game!
No registration is needed for the Spring BBQ. Please join us!
Friday, May 15 | 4:00 鈥� 5:00 PM | Haught Visual Arts Gallery at 绿帽社 | No Registration Required
绿帽社 has always been a place where creativity thrives. Join us for the first-ever Alumni Art Show in the Haught Visual Arts Gallery and reconnect with the creative spirit that shaped your time here. This exhibition features work by 16 绿帽社 Alumni artists, reflecting a range of disciplines, perspectives, and practices.
Brief Remarks at 4:00 pm will be offered by Gallery Manager and Curator Charlie Tadlock, followed by remarks from some of the Alumni Artists.
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Friday, May 15 | 2:15 – 3:30 PM | Miller Student Commons | Registration Highly Recommended
Ever wish you could go back and sit in your favorite class one more time? This Alumni Weekend, you can. We’re bringing you back “Back to Class” where you’ll have the chance to slip into a real, live Upper School classroom and experience 绿帽社 exactly as it exists today. Same teachers, same energy, same magic. Come relive the feeling.
Friday, May 15 | 12:45鈥� 1:00 PM | Miller Student Commons | No Registration Required
Don’t leave lunch just yet. Immediately following the Kick-Off, Head of School Andrew Menke will take a few minutes to share what’s been happening at 绿帽社; the changes, the milestones, and the exciting things on the horizon. It’s a chance to hear straight from the source about the school you helped shape and where it’s headed next. No sign-up needed, just pull up a seat.
Friday, May 15 | 11:00 AM 鈥� 1:00 PM | Miller Student Commons | No Registration Required
Kick off Alumni Weekend the right way 鈥� with good food and even better company. Join us in the new Miller Student Commons for 绿帽社’s all-inclusive dining experience, and spend the lunch hour reconnecting with the faculty who made your time here unforgettable. Pull up a chair, catch up with old favorites, and let the weekend begin. No registration is required for this event.
Friday, May 15 | 1:00 鈥� 2:00 PM | Miller Student Commons | No Registration Required
For many of you, Assistant Head of School, Todd Winters, was the first person who ever showed you and your parents around our 41 acre campus. Now he’s back to do it again! Todd will lead you through 绿帽社’s beautiful newest additions and recent transformations, giving you a firsthand look at what your years here helped build. Whether it’s your first tour with Todd or your second, you won’t want to miss this one.