Wasatch County School Board Finalizes New Middle & High School Boundaries for the Opening of Deer Creek High School in August 2026

HEBER CITY, Utah — Wasatch County School District Board of Education voted on November 5, 2025, to approve new middle and high school boundaries that will take effect with the opening of Deer Creek High School in August 2026. The decision was made during a Special Board Meeting that included an opportunity for public comment, and follows more than six months of study sessions, public surveys, neighborhood meetings, and extensive community input.

With the newly-approved boundaries, Rocky Mountain Middle School will feed to Deer Creek High School, and Timpanogos Middle School will feed to Wasatch High School.
 
“We really value our community’s input,” said Board President Kim Dickerson, noting that every email received during the process was read by Board members. “We set the example for our kids. Even when we disagree, we move forward as one community.”
 
After discussion, the Board voted 3–2 to adopt the new boundary map, with board members Dickerson, Holmes and Collett as “yay” votes, Dedrickson and Ehlert as “nay.”
 
While acknowledging that not every family received the outcome they hoped for, Board Member Brad Ehlert emphasized that the decision allows the district to move forward, noting, “It is not easy when you have to listen to personal stories. But ultimately, a decision was made tonight, and we will support that and run with that.”
 
Board Member Jake Collett reflected on the process, saying, “I hope you feel heard. I hope you know how much we have cared and how much we will continue to care and support in any way that we can.”
 
Families will retain the ability to request attendance at the other school through school choice, a commitment affirmed throughout the process.
 
Superintendent Dr. Garrick Peterson shared, “Our job now is to prepare two great high schools and two great middle schools for every student,” Peterson said. “The adults will set the tone. We will remain a united valley.”
 
Board Member Breanne Dedrickson thanked the community for maintaining civility, noting, “The majority of people reached out with professionalism and respect. The decision has been made, and we will move forward united.”