Come and join us for a Catalyst Service Night on Monday, September 28th, from 5-7 PM. We will be assembling insulated vests for the homeless community. Come for 15 minutes, or for the entire 2 hours!

Monday, September 28, 2026
5-7 PM
Davis Catalyst Center, 1265 Sportsplex Drive, Kaysville

🐢“Turtle shelters” are insulated vests distributed to the homeless community in the colder months to provide critical warmth in the event that they spend a cold night outside without shelter.
We will be cutting fabric, foam, and will be pinning and sewing for a few hours. Come anytime between 5–7 PM, and bring your friends and family! Just show up!

Learn more about the Turtle Shelter Project on their website, where you can also make a donation to purchase additional vest materials: https://turtleshelterproject.org/




2 days ago, Davis Catalyst
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On Tuesday we had a real-time visit from SUU 🚁 Aviation at the Catalyst this morning! The aviation program at Southern Utah University features programs in helicopter and airplane pilot training, aircraft technician, and aviation management.
This year we are again offering beginning and advanced Pilot & Aviation courses for Part 61 of ground school to help students earn half of their private pilot's license.
High school students in DSD can start college already having earned their private pilots license, working on flight hours with a CFI outside of school as they finish their ground school with us.

Check out the SUU Aviation program in Cedar City at: https://www.suu.edu/aviation/
10 days ago, Davis Catalyst
Students watch the SUU chopper land and meet the pilots to learn more about the program.
Students watch the SUU chopper land and meet the pilots to learn more about the program.
Students watch the SUU chopper land and meet the pilots to learn more about the program.
Students watch the SUU chopper land and meet the pilots to learn more about the program.
Students watch the SUU chopper land and meet the pilots to learn more about the program.
We had the privilege of hosting CTSO student leaders from every high school today! CTSO stands for Career & Technical Student Organizations. We had a 4-person panel share ideas and answer questions about encouraging involvement and awareness, many of whom were former CTSO student leaders themselves. Then student leaders had time to collaborate with their school counterparts across the district. Thanks to our CTE Coordinators for planning this event- and here's to a GREAT year! 🎉
If you'd like to join ANY of these organizations, talk to your high school counselor and/or CTE Coordinator. Information on each club/organization is also on each high school website:

- 📊DECA: Distributive Education Clubs of America (marketing, finance, hospitality, and management)
- 🏫Educators Rising
- 📈FBLA: Future Business Leaders of America
- 🏠FCCLA: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
- 🌾FFA: Future Farmers of America
- ⚕️HOSA: Health Occupations Student of America
- 💻Skills USA
- 👩🏾‍💻TSA: Technology Student Association

#CTSO #ProfessionBasedLearning #wherestudentslead
@futurefarmersofamerica @officialutahhosa @utahfccla @educatorsrising @utahfbla @skillsusa
@davisschools @capsnetwork
@bhsredhawks @clearfield_falcons @davishighdarts @farmingtonphoenix @laytonhighlancers @northridgeknights @viewmonths @mountainhighschool @syracuse_high_school @davisconnectk12
10 days ago, Davis Catalyst
Picture of CTSO leaders at conference
Picture of CTSO leaders at conference
Picture of CTSO leaders at conference
Picture of CTSO leaders at conference
Picture of CTSO leaders at conference
Picture of CTSO leaders at conference
Picture of CTSO leaders at conference
Picture of CTSO leaders at conference
Picture of CTSO leaders at conference
Picture of CTSO leaders at conference
Enjoying a real-time visit from SUU 🚁 Aviation at the Catalyst this morning! The aviation program at Southern Utah University features programs in helicopter and airplane pilot training, aircraft technician, and aviation management.

This year we are again offering beginning and advanced Pilot & Aviation courses for Part 61 of ground school to help students earn half of their private pilot's license. High school students in DSD can start college already having earned their private pilots license, working on flight hours with a CFI outside of school as they finish their ground school with us.

@suuaviation SUU Aviation @davisschools Davis School District
#AviationCareers #rotorcraft #flyin #aviation #helicopterpilottraining
#WhereStudentsLead #ProfessionBasedLearning
@utahcte Utah CTE - Career and Technical Education
CAPS Network @capsnetwork
12 days ago, Davis Catalyst
photos of the SUU helicopter fly-in
photos of the SUU helicopter fly-in
photos of the SUU helicopter fly-in
photos of the SUU helicopter fly-in
photos of the SUU helicopter fly-in
photos of the SUU helicopter fly-in
photos of the SUU helicopter fly-in
photos of the SUU helicopter fly-in
🚁 SUU Aviation will be landing a helicopter behind the Davis Catalyst Center tomorrow (Tuesday, September 15th) at 9:30 AM! They will stay until 10:30 AM.

Come learn about earning a degree in Aviation at Southern Utah University in Cedar City, chat with a pilot, and get tips on how to get started in training! All students and parents are invited!

@suuaviation SUU Aviation
#AviationCareers #WhereStudentsLead
#ProfessionBasedLearning
@davisschools Davis School District
13 days ago, Davis Catalyst
🚁 SUU Aviation will be landing a helicopter behind the Davis Catalyst Center tomorrow (Tuesday, September 15th) at 9:30 AM! They will stay until 10:30 AM.  Come learn about earning a degree in Aviation at Southern Utah University in Cedar City, chat with a pilot, and get tips on how to get started in training!  All students and parents are invited!  @suuaviation SUU Aviation  #AviationCareers #WhereStudentsLead  #ProfessionBasedLearning  @davisschools Davis School District
Join Davis Reads 45 this summer! Students are challenged to read for 45 days, earning prizes every 5 days and a special end-of-summer event for those who complete the challenge. Pick up books during summer library hours. Families should check with their local elementary school for specific days and times. Regular summer reading helps prevent learning loss and supports continued academic growth. Contact your school or library to get started!
4 months ago, Davis School District
A parent and student reading a book. Davis Reads 45 Days of Summer
Davis School District has partnered with Waterford Upstart to provide our PreK children with an on-demand early learning program that gives you tools, coaching and resources so you can prepare your child for a bright future.

Program Benefits:

• Tailored software with fun and engaging lessons in reading, math and science that are done in just fifteen minutes a day
• Personalized family coaching and easy-to-use resources that support the work you’re already doing with your child
• A computer and internet access for those who qualify

Who Can Participate: Children entering kindergarten in Fall 2027

How to Apply: Visit signup.waterford.org/davisschooldistrict25 or call 1-888-982-9898
4 months ago, Davis School District
A teacher reading with a child. "Give your child a strong start in school"
GAME DEVELOPMENT SUMMER BOOT CAMPS
- 3 COURSES, and we still have space in a few classes -
GRADES: 7 - 12
Course Fee: $80

Session ONE: 8 AM - 11 AM
Session TWO: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
(Each session open to grades 7-12)

3D MODELING BASICS: JUNE 1st - 3rd
(Sessions run an extra 30 minutes)
Learn how to build simple 3D models and character models in MAYA! Take home a 3D printed printed monster!
(Instructor: Jeremy Van Patten)

2D PLATFORMER IN GODOT
JUNE 15th - 18th
Learn how to make a 2D Platformer in the Godot game engine, including visual effects! Take home a completed game prototype to show off!
(Instructor: Jeremy Van Patten)

2.5D RPG IN UNREAL ENGINE
JUNE 22nd - 25th
Learn how to do a 2D Character / 3D Environment RPG in Unreal Engine 5, including basic combat and questing! Take home a completed game prototype to show off!
(Instructor: Elizabeth Van Patten)

Part of the proceeds go to support the Davis Catalyst Game Development program for current and future students.

Sign-Up Link: https://our.show/gamedevsummercamp

@davisschools Davis School District CAPS Network @capsnetwork
@unrealengine @godotengine @maya
#gamedevelopment #godotengine #2dplatformergame #3Dmodeling
4 months ago, Davis Catalyst
GAME DEVELOPMENT SUMMER BOOT CAMPS - 3 COURSES, and we still have space in a few classes -  GRADES:  7 - 12 Course Fee:  $80  Session ONE:  8 AM - 11 AM Session TWO:  11:30 AM - 2:30 PM (Each session open to grades 7-12)  3D MODELING BASICS:  JUNE 1st - 3rd (Sessions run an extra 30 minutes) Learn how to build simple 3D models and character models in MAYA! Take home a 3D printed printed monster! (Instructor: Jeremy Van Patten)  2D PLATFORMER IN GODOT JUNE 15th - 18th Learn how to make a 2D Platformer in the Godot game engine, including visual effects! Take home a completed game prototype to show off! (Instructor: Jeremy Van Patten)  2.5D RPG IN UNREAL ENGINE JUNE 22nd - 25th Learn how to do a 2D Character / 3D Environment RPG in Unreal Engine 5,  including basic combat and questing! Take home a completed game prototype to show off! (Instructor: Elizabeth Van Patten)  Part of the proceeds go to support the Davis Catalyst Game Development program for current and future students.   Sign-Up Link: https://our.show/gamedevsummercamp  @davisschools Davis School District  CAPS Network @capsnetwork  @unrealengine @godotengine @maya #gamedevelopment #godotengine #2dplatformergame #3Dmodeling

We had an AMAZING Catalyst Film Festival Night at the @kaysvilletheatre last night! Here are some of the student-produced movies that were featured. Video Production students wrote, filmed, acted, and created all of the virtual/real sets and costumes.
🎬Look for all of these films to soon be published to our Catalyst YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@daviscatalystcenter-offici5017
*Shout-out to Jeremiah Allen and his Construction Management students for the creation of some of the set pieces!

#videoproduction #writing #directing #professionbasedlearning #cinematography
CAPS Network @capsnetwork Davis School District @davisschools @utahcte

5 months ago, Davis Catalyst
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charlie  movie poster
fraud of the ring  movie poster
lipstick killer movie poster
foretold  movie poster
ask her out  movie poster
misdirection  movie poster
la llorona  movie poster
tuff nuff  movie poster
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Hello Catalyst Parents and Students,
As we head into our final week of school, we want to thank you for your continued support, celebrate the incredible work of our students, and recognize the dedication of our faculty. It has been an outstanding year at the Catalyst, and we are incredibly proud of all our students!

Next week is our final week of school. Because each home high school is following a slightly different schedule, we will be adjusting ours accordingly. Catalyst will not hold regular scheduled classes during the final week. However, on Monday and Tuesday, teachers will be available for student consultations as needed.

From Wednesday through Friday, we are encouraging our teachers to support graduating seniors at their home school graduation ceremonies. As a result, teachers may not be in the building on those days. Please reach out to individual teachers directly if you need to connect with them. Grades will be finalized by 3:00pm on Friday, May 22.

Please note that bussing will not be available next week due to these schedule changes. Students who need to meet with a teacher on Monday or Tuesday will be responsible for their own transportation.

Thank you again for your support! Congratulations to all of our graduating seniors—we wish you the very best. Have a wonderful summer!
Sincerely,

Tim Allen
Director
Davis Catalyst Center
5 months ago, Davis Catalyst
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🏎️🎮💨Mrs. Van Patten's Catalyst Game Dev students are cruising again this year! Over the past four years they have created more than 35 games, many of which have been published in the Epic Games store, which you can find if you search "Catalyst Game." This year alone the students will have completed 13 games. 🤯

Some of our games are found here at the Epic Games store: https://store.epicgames.com/browse?q=catalyst%20game

Some of them can also be found at Itch.io here: https://davis-catalyst-games.itch.io/

🎬Here's an overview video (below) highlighting some of the 35 games from the past 4 years! It is also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lpZ1mpW6lD0

#GameDev #gamedevprogramming #gamedevartist #indiegamedevelopment
@utahcte @capsnetwork CAPS Network #professionbasedlearning @davisschooldistrict












5 months ago, Davis Catalyst
Picture of the Game Development hallway, showing the 35 games published the last 4 years.
CATALYST SENIORS!
You are invited to Senior Cotillion! Buy tickets using the QR code or in the main office at the Catalyst.

Tickets: $20 (mask add-on $3) - include dinner and dancing
Dinner is served from 6-7 PM
Dancing is from 7-9 PM
Dinner, mocktails, dancing. Catalyst seniors only. Formal dress. Masquerade masks encouraged, and also sold at the door.

@bhsredhawks @clearfieldhighschool @davishighdarts @farmingtonphoenix @layton_lancers @northridgeknights @viewmontvikings @wxwildcats @syracuse_high_school @mountainhighschool @davisconnectk12
#cotillion #seniorcotillion #dinner #dancing #graduation #masquerade #classof2026
5 months ago, Davis Catalyst
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CTE is hiring a full-time "Work-Based Learning Internship Coordinator"
Career & Technical Education Dept. (Layton DISC location)
Close Date: Open until filled
2026-27 School Year

Posting @ DSDjobs.net: https://dsdjobs.net/announcement/27240
WBL/Internships website: https://www.davis.k12.ut.us/o/cte/page/work-based-learning

Position:
The Work-Based Learning (WBL) Coordinator is a dynamic role responsible for coordinating & delivering high-quality internship experiences for students across the district. This position requires a strong ability to manage complex, interdependent processes while building & sustaining relationships w/ industry partners, students, & educators.

The coordinator serves as both a program manager & educator-balancing logistics, instruction, & partnership development. Requires professionalism, initiative, adaptability, and a strong commitment to expanding student access to meaningful, real-world learning experiences.

Team & Work Environment
The WBL Coordinator is part of a collaborative, cross-trained team that operate within interconnected workflows, requiring a high level of communication, flexibility, & collective problem-solving.
No two days are the same. Coordinators must be able to shift between responsibilities- supporting students, coordinating placements, engaging partners, & responding to emerging needs- while maintaining a high standard of quality & consistency.

Program Impact
Work-based learning is a key driver of student success & workforce readiness within Career & Technical Education (CTE). You will play a direct part in achieving the goal of growing business partnerships, increasing student participation, & ensuring high-quality experiences for all participants.

Qualifications
Required:
• Experience in workforce development or related field
• Experience working w/ students, partners, or programs requiring coordination & relationship management

Preferred:
• Exp. in Career & Technical Education (CTE) or work-based learning
• Exp. developing partnerships w/ industry or community organizations
• Familiarity w/ internship or workforce development programs

Davis School District @davisschools CAPS Network @utahcte @capsnetwork
5 months ago, Davis Catalyst
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Join us for Catalyst Summer Camp 2026
May 26-26 (Tuesday-Friday, the week after school is out)
1265 Sportsplex Drive, Kaysville

- ELEMENTARY students entering grades 4-6 meet from 9:00 - 11:00 AM
* 11 AM - Free grab-and-go lunches for all students
- JUNIOR HIGH students entering grades 7-9 meet 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Cost is $80/student
Sign up at https://our.show/catalystsummercamp

Courses include:
The Human Body (Medical)
Culinary Creations (Cooking)
eSports: Play skills & hosting an eSports tournament of your own
Video Game Design: Create a farming game
Aviation: Learn to fly with flight simulators
Design U (Graphic Arts) - Create graphics for pins, shirts, & stickers
Science Made Fun - Bath bombs, moon sand, slime, & color powder (Pharmacy Tech)
Junior Audio Producer - Create sounds and music!
Drone Piloting & Maintenance - Drone operation & design challenge
Engineering (Robotics & Design Challenge)
Build Your Future (Construction Management) - Make a custom creation
Video Production & Broadcasting
Art: Techniques and Mediums

Questions? Call us at 801-402-4100.

#summercamp #learnbydoing #professionbasedlearning
5 months ago, Davis Catalyst
Image of Catalyst Summer Camp options listed in article
Business & Marketing campaign led by Catalyst students featured online!

From the article:
"UtahDirect: A student-built startup aiming to disrupt online reviews"
"Real-world project at the Davis Catalyst Center gives students hands-on experience shaping the future of local business reviews.

By UtahDirect - April 27, 2026

KAYSVILLE, Utah — Something different is happening in Utah, and it’s being led by students.

At the Davis Catalyst Center, high school students aren’t just learning in a classroom. They are working directly with a real company, Utah Direct, to help improve how people find and trust local businesses..."

Read the FULL article here:
https://www.utahbusiness.com/press-releases/2026/04/27/utahdirect-student-built-startup-aiming-disrupt-online-reviews-davis-catalyst/

Visit the actual Utah Direct website here: https://www.utahdirect.net/

Kudos to Tanner Pace's business & marketing students, for their dedicated work in helping launch a brand new review platform in the state of Utah! It's definitely a unique opportunity to launch a new website designed to help businesses flourish!
5 months ago, Davis Catalyst
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Final round of Invest Nest Tonight at 7 PM! Come watch live and enjoy Aggie Ice Cream, or join the live stream!
Link to YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@daviscatalystcenter-offici5017/streams

Davis Invest Nest FINALS @ 7 PM
Davis Catalyst Center, 1265 Sportsplex Dr, Kaysville
Tuesday, April 14, 2026

10 high school students compete for $17,500 in business grants, "Shark-Tank" style. 💰🦈
- 1st Place: $10,000
- 2nd Place: $5,000
- 3rd Place: $2,500

Organized by a Catalyst student business team: Thomas Hunt, Owen Williamsen, McKenna Hills and Max Brenchley.

@investnest.davis #wherestudentslead @capsnetwork #professionbasedlearning
@investnest.davis #wherestudentslead CAPS Network #professionbasedlearning Davis School District
6 months ago, Davis Catalyst
Final Round of Invest Nest: A participant will walk away with $10,000 (second prize is $5K and third is $2.5K). Open to the public, enjoy some Aggie Ice Cream. Starts at 7 PM at the Davis Catalyst Center. Live stream link available on our Catalyst Center YouTube channel.
image depicting a cup of Aggie Ice Cream
Picture of the 2026 Invest Nest team
Catalyst Showcase Night
Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Hello to our Catalyst Families, Community, & Partners!
Please join us on Tuesday evening, April 21, for our final Catalyst Showcase Night! During this open house event from 5-7 PM, students and teams will be here to present the many projects and products they have been creating for this semester/year. This is a wonderful opportunity to see their creativity, professionalism, innovation and growth in action.

The Catalyst Cafe will be open for dinner, treats, and snacks! Remember that they take credit or debit card only.

We are excited to celebrate the achievements and hard work of students from all of our awesome high schools across the district, and hope to see you there!

Warmly,
The Catalyst Center Team
1265 Sportsplex Drive, Kaysville
6 months ago, Davis Catalyst
 Catalyst Showcase Night  Tuesday, April 21, 2026      Hello to our Catalyst Families, Community, & Partners!    Please join us on Tuesday evening, April 21, for our final Catalyst Showcase Night! During this open house event from 5-7 PM, students and teams will be here to present the many projects and products they have been creating for this semester/year. This is a wonderful opportunity to see their creativity, professionalism, innovation and growth in action.  The Catalyst Cafe will be open for dinner, treats, and snacks! Remember that they take credit or debit card only.    We are excited to celebrate the achievements and hard work of students from all of our awesome high schools across the district, and hope to see you there!    Warmly,  The Catalyst Center Team  1265 Sportsplex Drive, Kaysville
Introducing the new AI Engineering Course at the Davis Catalyst Center!
In this intermediate/advanced Al Engineering course, students dive deep into the rapidly growing world of artificial intelligence through hands on, project-based learning. Using open-source tools and NVIDIA powered local hardware, students will build and customize their own Al agents, experiment with training small language models, and explore how modern machine learning systems are developed in real world environments. Along the way they'll gain experience with ethical Al use, responsible deployment, and problem-solving techniques used by today's industry professionals.

Whether students are interested in programming, data science, or emerging tech careers, this course provides the practical skills and creative challenges needed to begin engineering intelligent systems of their own.

- Course Length: Semester (additional semesters available with instructor approval)
- Prerequisite (ONE of the following with a C or better): Computer Programming, Computer Science Principles (AP/CE preferred), Cybersecurity, or Intro to AI
- Industry Certifications: AWS Certified AI Practitioner
- University Credits Available: Coming Soon
- Class Fees: TBD

Questions? Call us at 801-402-4100 or visit https://catalyst.davis.k12.ut.us/ for general information, or apply at https://catalyst.davis.k12.ut.us/o/cace/page/apply-now
6 months ago, Davis Catalyst
Learn more about Catalyst AI Engineering -  QUESTIONS? Visit daviscatalyst.org  Take this class to learn about AI language models, to build an AI language model, code using AI, and to get a head start in understanding AI content and how to utilize and implement it for your future career in Computer Programming, Computer Science Principles, Cyber Security, or Intro to AI
Wear blue this Friday, April 10, to support children!

Everyone plays a role in helping children have healthy and positive childhoods.

Positive Childhood Experiences occur when children experience safe, stable nurturing relationships and environments.
6 months ago, Davis School District
A student wearing blue holding pinwheels. The bottom  says: "Prevent Child Abuse Utah"
🍀Top of the mornin' to ya! 🎩🍀🪙 The luck of the Irish was at the Catalyst yesterday! 😉 Wearers of green were rewarded with a "taste" of the gold at the end of the rainbow!🪙🪙🪙🌈😋

#stpatricksday☘️
#stpatricksday2026☘️🌈🎩
#luckoftheirish🍀🌈💰🪙🪙🪙
6 months ago, Davis Catalyst
Catalyst student dressed as a leprechaun, giving out chocolate gold coins.