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
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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

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
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

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

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

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!

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



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

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

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.

#stpatricksday☘️
#stpatricksday2026☘️🌈🎩
#luckoftheirish🍀🌈💰🪙🪙🪙

Congratulations Juan! 👏🏼 We've pictured some of the beautiful pages filled with 150+ yummy recipes from "The Noble Art of Cooking," now available in digital, paperback, or hardback form. 📚 There's an entire section dedicated to some of Juan's favorite recipes from the Tiffany Vogeler's Catalyst kitchen. And if you love pizza, Juan shares the technique of hand-tossed Italian pizza recipes from the famous Brad Goodwin, our counselor!
👉🏽 Visit Juan's IG page to purchase, or find it here on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Nobile-Arte-Della.../dp/B0GSDL6Y1Q...
#italiancooking #ItalianFood #culinaryartsstudent #culinaryarts #chefinthemaking
@chefcito_juan @daviscatalyst @davisschools @utahcte @capsnetwork








1265 Sportsplex Drive, Kaysville, from 5:30-7:30 PM
Small group tours will begin at 5:30 and run every 30 minutes. Guests are also welcome and encouraged to explore the Catalyst on their own. Prospective students and their families are invited to learn about the Catalyst and the CTE pathway offerings.
Click here for a PDF of a Self-Guided Tour document: https://aptg.co/vqkTGx
(also available on hour home page gallery, in person, or in the news article link below)
Student ambassadors will be available to answer questions and give a student-to- student perspective on each Catalyst pathway. The Catalyst Café will be open, only cards are accepted.
Please contact the Catalyst office if you have questions, at 801-402-4100.
News article and self-guided tour document: https://catalyst.davis.k12.ut.us/o/cace/article/2659080



👷🏼♂️👷🏽♀️💪🏽 We had the privilege of having many members of the Utah Masonry Council come out to the Davis Catalyst Center today to teach our Construction Management students how to lay brick and block. Starting with the basics, they learned how to lay a foundation of mortar and build a small wall, and then how to clean it up. A huge thanks to all of these instructors and industry partners who came out and taught two classes today! 🧱 ...oh, and Jeremiah Allen shows off his "perfect wall!" 🏆😉😎
@utahmasonrycouncil @utahcte @CAPSnetwork
#professionbasedlearning #constructionmanagment #masonry








America is turning 250 — and our students have something to say.
Davis School District is hosting Voices of a Nation: Student Perspectives on 250 Years of America, a districtwide speaking event aligned with America 250 Utah.
Students from every school and grade level are invited to apply to deliver an original speech about America’s past, present or future.
Selected students will receive mentorship and take the stage on May 4, 2026, at the Davis Instructional Services Center in Layton. The event will be professionally produced and live streamed for the community.
You don’t have to be famous to have something worth saying.
Take the mic. Share your idea. Be part of the story.
Applications due March 18.
Apply at Davis School District America 250 Student Speaking Event

Date: Tuesday, April 6th, 2026
Enjoy: Buffet-style food, from chicken wings, onion rings, mac 'n cheese, cheese bites, to assorted desserts, with soft drinks!
Location: Davis Catalyst Center, 1265 Sportsplex Dr., Kaysville
Get your tickets by scanning the QR code or visiting https://dsdgive.net/event/7130
Tickets are $15 for students and $25 for adults
#MarchMadness #WatchParty #NCAABasketball
#professionbasedlearning #culinaryarts #businessandmarketing


Pictured: UAS Drone Pilot students enjoy flying on a crisp January morning with their instructor, Brian Clancy.
There are three UAS/Drones courses:
- Introduction to Drones + FAA Unmanned Pilot Certification
- Drone Maintenance + 3D Design/Printing in Aviation
- Aerial Photography and Videography + UAS Capstone
Beginning Fall 2026 we will also feature a new "Engineering Capstone" course, with instructor Kael Harris.
This newest engineering course will bring us to a total of 17 "CTE Capstone" courses:
* Aspiring Educators
* Audio Production
* Business, Marketing, & Entrepreneurship
* Construction Management
* Culinary Arts
* Cybersecurity (CS)
* Drones (UAS)
* Engineering Capstone (Fall 2026)
* Game Development (CS)
* Graphic Design
* Medical Assisting
* Pharmacy Tech
* Physical Therapy Introduction
* Pilot & Aviation
* Software Development/Advanced Programming (CS)
* Video Production
* Web Development (CS)




#CulinaryArts #LagoonAmusementPark #ProfessionBasedLearning










Davis Catalyst
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Prospective students and their families are invited to learn about the Catalyst and the CTE pathway offerings.
The Open house will be from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM.
Small group tours will begin at 5:30 and run every 30 minutes. Guests are also welcome and encouraged to explore the Catalyst on their own.
Student ambassadors will be available to answer questions and give a student-to- student perspective on each Catalyst pathway.
The Catalyst Café will be open, only cards are accepted.
Please contact the Catalyst office if you have questions, at 801-402-4100.
