Honoring memories and celebrating community. On Friday, our Latinos in Action students brought us together for Día de los Muertos with games, food, and an ofrenda honoring loved ones who have passed away. Thank you to our students and everyone who joined us for an evening of remembrance and connection!
about 21 hours ago, North Layton Junior High
a student gives a presentation on day of the dead during a community event at north Layton jr high. there is a ofrenda alter for people to write letters and have photos of passed loved ones
a group of students hold skull masks and pose for photos at the day of the dead community event
a day of the dead community event with a taco food truck outside and games being played inside
during the day of the dead community event, students played games, learned about the culture, and made offerings their passed loved ones
Have you seen our living library?

Come meet some new friends—a frog, a gecko, a bearded dragon, and fish! Stop by to check out a book and get to know the creatures sharing our library.
4 days ago, North Layton Junior High
A reptile climbing on the wall of it's cage in the Library at North Layton Jr. High
A Bearded Dragon named Ronnie laying in his cage in the library at North Layton Jr. High
A Crested Gecko name Stickers laying in his cage in the Library of North Layton Jr.
Pickles, a pacman Frog, sits in his cage in the library of North Layton Jr.
Fish swim in their aquarium in the Library of North Layton Jr.
You're Invited: Day of the Dead Community Event

Come learn about and celebrate Día de los Muertos with our LIA class! Bring your family and friends for music, games, food, and community as we honor loved ones and celebrate this cultural tradition.

📅 October 30
🕟 Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Opening Ceremony about 4:45pm
📍 North Layton Junior High
🎟️ Entry fee required


We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
5 days ago, North Layton Junior High
Spanish-language Día de los Muertos flyer decorated with marigolds, sugar skulls, and colorful paper banners. Friday, October 30, 4:30–6:30 p.m. Admission is $3 and includes 10 tickets. Children enter free. Five additional tickets cost $1. Games cost one ticket each: scavenger hunt, ring toss, cornhole, Connect 4, candy cup pong, pin the tail, limbo, and Guess Who. Food and treats include popcorn, aguas frescas, and food. Cultural activities include a welcome presentation and an ofrenda display. Photo booth with props and masks costs three tickets per individual or group photo.
Spanish-language Día de los Muertos flyer decorated with marigolds, sugar skulls, and colorful paper banners. Friday, October 30, 4:30–6:30 p.m. Admission is $3 and includes 10 tickets. Children enter free. Five additional tickets cost $1. Games cost one ticket each: scavenger hunt, ring toss, cornhole, Connect 4, candy cup pong, pin the tail, limbo, and Guess Who. Food and treats include popcorn, aguas frescas, and food. Cultural activities include a welcome presentation and an ofrenda display. Photo booth with props and masks costs three tickets per individual or group photo.
Learning takes flight!

Our Engineering & Technology students visited Ogden Airport to see how classroom concepts connect to the world of aviation. A great opportunity to explore, ask questions, and imagine future possibilities!
6 days ago, North Layton Junior High
Engineering & Technology students on a field trip to the Ogden Airport standing in the lobby
Engineering & Technology students on a field trip to the Ogden Airport
Engineering & Technology students on a field trip to the Ogden Airport trying a virtual simulator
Congratulations to our October Students of the Month!

These Longhorns show what it means to be respectful and responsible through their actions, kindness, and choices each day. Thank you for setting a great example and making North Layton a better place!
8 days ago, North Layton Junior High
6 Students and their teachers standing in the library celebrating Student of the Month for October
The Principal of NLJH speaking to the group of Student of the Month and their teachers and parents. Teachers are also talking to the group about their students.
Teachers talking to the group about the students they nominated for Student of the Month at NLJH
Bravo to our orchestra students for their fall performance last week! Your hard work and dedication brought beautiful music to the stage. Thank you to our students and their teacher for sharing your talents, and to everyone who came to cheer them on!
12 days ago, North Layton Junior High
NLJH Orchestra classes perform on stage at Northridge's Auditorium
NLJH Orchestra classes perform on stage at Northridge's Auditorium
NLJH Orchestra classes perform on stage at Northridge's Auditorium
NLJH Orchestra classes perform on stage at Northridge's Auditorium
🏀 Support North Layton boys basketball! Our fundraiser runs today through Thursday, with Spirit Night TONIGHT from 5:30–7:30 p.m.!

Be sure to tell them you’re with North Layton Jr. High so our team receives 25% of your order total. Thanks for supporting our Longhorns!

Pizza Pie Cafe Layton
14 days ago, North Layton Junior High
A fundraiser poster for Boys Basketball at Pizza Pie Cafe from Oct 19-22nd
Learning Spanish never tasted so good!

Our students learned how to make empanadas, practiced ordering them in Spanish, and then enjoyed them.

Language learning brought to life—one bite at a time!
15 days ago, North Layton Junior High
Students grabbing empanadas in Spanish Class
Students grabbing empanada in Spanish Class
Students learning how to make empanadas and enjoying them
Congratulations to our volleyball co-captain on earning the Sportsmanship Award! Her kindness, leadership, and respect for teammates and opponents make her a wonderful example at North Layton. We’re proud of the way she represents our school, both on and off the court!
18 days ago, North Layton Junior High
A volleyball students stand holding a certificate for the Sportsmanship Award!
A student stands with her coaches with an award and a shot of her playing volleyball
We made it, Longhorns! Term 1 is complete, and we’re officially ¼ of the way through the school year! Here’s a look at some highlights from our first term together.

Have a great fall break! Rest, recharge, and enjoy—you’ve earned it!
21 days ago, North Layton Junior High
A student stands in the hallway in a hockey jersey dressed up like Adam Sandler
Students in different classes working, some in the kitchen, other opening memory cards, and another holding a portable light
Students at lunch
students eating crickets and other students holding bags of goodies
students in different classes. Some playing tax collectors, others conducting a physics experiment, and as student giving a teacher a topographic map of Utah
students smiling around school
students standing around school
students smiling around school
Creativity is on display at North Layton Jr. High!

We love seeing our talented students express themselves and bring their ideas to life through art. Great work, Longhorns!
26 days ago, North Layton Junior High
A student piece of art from 3D art class. A bird made of wire
Drawings of an eagle and person completed by students
Different 3D student art. Boxes that are colored and different shapes
students drawings from art class
On September 11, North Layton Junior High students took time to remember the events of 9/11 and honor the brave first responders who rush toward danger to help others. ❤️🤍💙

Our students created thank-you cards for the first responders in Layton City to show their appreciation for the dedication and sacrifices they make to keep our community safe. We are grateful for the helpers in our community and all they do to protect and serve others!
28 days ago, North Layton Junior High
A school officer holds thank you cards that students wrote to first responders on 9/11
a student shows off a thank you card he wrote to first responders on 9/11
students writing thank you cards to first responders on 9/11
students writing thank you cards to first responders on 9/11
a student holding a thank you card for first resonders
A little reading in every class adds up to a great day!

Today, our Longhorns participated in the Utah Reads Read-a-thon by reading for 15 minutes in each class. We loved taking time together to turn pages, explore new stories, and celebrate our love of reading!
about 1 month ago, North Layton Junior High
students sit on desks reading during Utah's read a thon
teachers and students reading during a read-a-thon
Students sitting at their desks reading during a read-a-thon
Students sitting in different classroom reading during a read-a-thon
A big shout-out to our amazing custodians on National Custodian Day!

Thank you for keeping North Layton clean, welcoming, and running smoothly. Your hard work and care make a difference for our students and staff every day. We appreciate all you do for our Longhorn herd!
about 1 month ago, North Layton Junior High
NLJH's Custodians standing in the commons in front of a sign that says "we heart our custodians"
NLJH custodians posing with treats
a group photo of the custodians at NLJH
our head custodian smiling in the cafeteria
Student life around North Layton!

From classrooms and activities to friends and fun in the halls, there’s always something happening at NLJH!

It’s hard to believe we have just TWO WEEKS left in the term! Keep working hard, stay focused, and finish the term strong, Longhorns!
about 1 month ago, North Layton Junior High
groups of students in the library and in class
group of students standing in the hallway
Groups of students sitting at tables in class
different groups of students in class sitting at tables
students in the lunch room
Get ready to READ, Longhorns!

This Friday, October 2nd, North Layton Jr. High is joining the Utah Statewide Read-a-Thon!

We’ll be spending the first 15 minutes of each class reading, so be sure to bring your favorite book—or two!

Let’s fill NLJH with readers and see how many pages we can turn together!
about 1 month ago, North Layton Junior High
a cartoon longhorn reading a book surrounded by stacks of book
Last home game of the regular season!

Come out tonight and cheer on our NLJH Girls Volleyball team as they take the court for their final home game of the regular season!

We’re so proud of our girls and all the hard work, teamwork, and dedication they’ve shown this season. Congratulations on a great season, girls!

Let’s fill the stands and show them some NLJH spirit!
about 1 month ago, North Layton Junior High
Girls volleyball team. One girl spiking the ball, three girls sitting on the bench, and a group of girls laughing
the volleyball team getting ready to play the game and the starting huddle
three girls playing volleyball
three girls playing volleyball
group shots of the girls volleyball team
Congratulations to our newest National Junior Honors Society members!

We are so proud of these students for their hard work and for demonstrating the five pillars of NJHS: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Character, and Citizenship.

A special thank you to Layton City Mayor Joy Petro for joining us, speaking at our induction ceremony, and encouraging our students to continue leading, serving, and making a difference in their community.

Congratulations, Longhorns! We can’t wait to see the positive impact you continue to make!
about 1 month ago, North Layton Junior High
North Layton Jr High students standing on stage in the gym after being inducted into the National Jr. Honors Society
National Jr Honors Society students standing with their certificates.
National Jr Honors Society students, Principal Erin Stumo and Layton Mayor Joy Petro standing in the gym during the induction ceremony
National Jr Honors Society students Lighting candles during the induction ceremony
National Jr Honors Society students standing with their certificates and family
National Jr Honors Society students standing with their certificate and speaker Joy Petro during the induction ceremony
National Jr Honors Society students standing with each other
National Jr Honors Society students standing giving their pledge during the induction ceremony
Let freedom ring! North Layton Jr. High students are invited to participate in the Davis School District Martin Luther King Jr. Speech Contest!

Students will present a 1–3 minute excerpt from a speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speeches may be presented in English or another language.

Prizes:
🥇 1st Place: $100
🥈 2nd Place: $75
🥉 3rd Place: $50

District Due Date: November 2, 2026
District Judging: November 16–17, 2026

Ask your teacher for more information about participating!
about 1 month ago, North Layton Junior High
Martin Luther King Jr. Speech Contest poster
What a great way to end the week!

Our Book Fair has officially wrapped up, and we loved seeing students excited about finding new books to read!

There’s nothing better than leaving the Book Fair with a new book (or two… or three 😉) to enjoy over the weekend.

Thanks to everyone who helped make our Book Fair a success! Happy reading, NLJH!
about 2 months ago, North Layton Junior High
Students stand looking at books during the book fair at North Layton Jr.
Students stand looking at books during the book fair at North Layton Jr.
Students looking at books during the book fair
two students looking at books and holding a long pointer finger during the book fair
Parent volunteers at the Book Fair