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Helper Today
By the People, for the People
Castle Valley Center Principal Highlights Community Partnerships
Amy Bell discusses accessible activities, volunteer support, and upcoming enrollment opportunities
Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:45am
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Principal Amy Bell of the Castle Valley Center in Utah joined a local radio program to share the school's appreciation for community volunteers and preview upcoming student events. Bell highlighted accessible playground equipment, partnerships with local organizations that bring activities to the school, and upcoming kindergarten and preschool enrollment opportunities.
Why it matters
The Castle Valley Center serves students with diverse needs, and the principal's comments showcase how strong community engagement and accessible programming can enrich the educational experiences for these students.
The details
Principal Bell discussed fun upcoming activities for students, including a trip for post-high school students to an all-ability center that offers rock climbing and rafting. She also praised the district's efforts to expand the school's playground with more accessible equipment. Bell highlighted numerous community partnerships that bring activities and events to the Castle Valley Center, including visits from Komatsu's monster truck, Adult Probation, Utah State University, and a local high school student who teaches dance classes.
- The school year is continuing into warmer weather.
- Kindergarten registration is currently open.
- The district is looking to make preschool more accessible with free and reduced lunch discounts in the coming year.
The players
Amy Bell
The principal of the Castle Valley Center in Utah.
Danny Tuttle
An official at the Castle Valley School District who handles preschool enrollment.
Bentley Bennett
A high school student who teaches dance classes at the Castle Valley Center.
What they’re saying
“We get to start heading out. Some of our post-high school students are leaving to head upstate to an all-ability center that offers rock climbing and rafting. That gives us a great opportunity to go and do some things our students may not always get an opportunity to do.”
— Amy Bell, Principal
“I know we have the playground in Helper that was just put in. That's been great. Our district has been great to work with us and help us expand our playground so that we have more accessible equipment for our students to play with.”
— Amy Bell, Principal
“We have lots of community partnerships that bring, and they always remember our school and make sure activities come to us if we can't go to them.”
— Amy Bell, Principal
What’s next
The district is currently taking names for people who want to enroll in the school's preschools for the fall, and Bell noted that some schools fill up quickly. Parents interested in enrolling their children can contact the district office or visit the district website.
The takeaway
The Castle Valley Center's principal highlighted the importance of community engagement and accessible programming in enriching the educational experiences for the school's diverse student population. The partnerships and initiatives discussed demonstrate how a community can come together to support students with special needs.
