Shining Stars Academy
Preschool
Making a difference - one child at a time
News & Events
Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year is Now Open
Fabulous Friday
4/17/2025
All Students Invited
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$15 for a drop-in class, Normal Class Time
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Centers, Centers, and MORE Centers
This exciting program gives preschoolers the opportunity to rotate through fun and engaging Shining Stars Centers
Parent's Night Out
4/24/2026
All Children 2-8 Invited
$25 pre-pay / $30 drop-in
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It’s Parent’s Night OUT!! Let your kids party hard and zany while you take a break!
* This will be the liveliest reading night your kids have ever had. Our celebration will be complete with games, stories, Seussville cooking activities, and SO MUCH MORE!
* The cost for this is $25.00 per child if you pay by April 23rd and $30.00 per child if you pay after the 23rd.
* Siblings over the age of 2 are welcome.
* “Big Kid” activities for older kiddos 6 and up!
Field Trip to Utah's Hogle Zoo
4/30/2026
All Students and a Parent Invited
Wear School Shirts
@Utah's Hogle Zoo
Please check your child's wristband and flyer to find out your time assignment.
We are so excited to get to experience everything we learn this week hands-on!! The field trip will last approximately 2-4 hours (tickets are good for all day admission) and will include admission to the zoo, a train ride, and all of the fun you can possibly have. School shirts are required for admission to the aquarium. This will be class for the day. Can't wait to see everyone there!
Spirit Week
4/4-8/2026
All Students
Normal Class Time
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Please see Spirit Week Handout as well
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Monday: Character Day
Which character is your favorite? Dress up as your favorite character and enjoy the costume fun (no pretend weapons or scary costumes)
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Tuesday: Pajama Day
Wear your comfiest pajamas and be prepared for some pajama fun!
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Wednesday: Sports Team Day
Have a favorite sports team? Wear something to show off your team and we'll have some fun sports activities to celebrate!
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Thursday: Crazy Hair/Hat Day
Wear mismatched shoes and enjoy some fun feet activities.
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Friday: Mismatched/Inside-Out Day
Wear mismatched or inside-out clothes and shoes and enjoy some fun mismatched/inside-out activities.
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Graduation Pictures
5/7/2026
All Students
Whitmore Library Auditorium
2197 Fort Union Blvd., Cottonwood Heights
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School Graduation Pictures will take place downstairs in the Auditorium. This will be class for the day. Please have your child wear blue denim jeans/shorts or skirts and their 2024 School Shirt. We will be doing class pictures as well as a large group picture. Please make every effort to have your child present at this event. This is the only chance they will have to be in our school graduation pictures. Parents do not need to stay for this event. Please see the Graduation Events Letter for times specific to your class.
Fabulous Friday
5/10/2024
All Students Invited
$15 for a drop-in class, Normal Class Time
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Centers, Centers, and MORE Centers
This exciting program gives preschoolers the opportunity to rotate through fun and engaging Shining Stars Centers
Unbirthday Parties
5/11,12/2026
All Students​
Normal Class Time
Happy Unbirthday! We will celebrate all of our friends with summer birthdays and those who we missed due to starting late in the year. You won't want to miss this celebration!
Last Day of School Party
5/13/2026
All Students and a Parent Invited
Mountview Park
1651 E. Ft. Union Boulevard
Cottonwood Heights, Utah 84121
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Please see Graduation Events Letter for details.
Graduation Dress Rehearsal
5/18/2026
All Students Mandatory
Whitmore Library Auditorium
2197 Fort Union Blvd., Cottonwood Heights
Please see Graduation Events Letter for specific details.
2026 Graduation
5/20, 21, 22 /2026
All Students and Families
Whitmore Library Auditorium
2197 Fort Union Blvd., Cottonwood Heights
Please see Graduation Events Letter for specific details.
Summer is Magic!
See Our Summer Flyer
6/1-7/31/2026
All Children 3-7 Invited
@Shining Stars Academy
Join us for fun and engaging summer classes! Each class is different all summer long and registration is open all summer until 7:00am the day of the class!
