The Iowa Test of Basic Skills is right around the corner. Students in grades 3, 5, 8 and 11 will be tested from Sept. 19-Oct. 6. This standardized test is one of many that helps the Park City School District determine how well its students perform and measure up against schools around the nation. The district consistently performs higher than national and state averages. To see last year’s results visit: http://www.pcschools.us.

Swimming lessons

The Park City Aquatic Center is offering swimming lessons through the winter. The four-week sessions include lessons on Tues. and Thurs. for children and adults. Children’s lessons are from 5-8 p.m., adults are from 7:30 p.m. 8:15 p.m. for $45 per session.

Session I: Sept. 5-28

Session II: Oct 3-26

Session II: Nov 7-Dec. 5

Registration is at 8 p.m. on the last day of each session

For more information call the Park City Aquatic Center at 645-5617.

Youth Theatre

Park City School District has partnered with the Egyptian Theatre Company’s YouTheatre to offer beginning to advanced classes in everything ranging from improvisation to auditioning skills. Programs start the week of Sept. 11 and meet once a week from 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. at each of the four elementary schools. YouTheatre is at Jeremy Ranch on Mondays, Parley’s Park on Tuesdays, Trailside on Wednesdays and McPolin on Thursdays.

The cost is $225. For more information call 645-0671 or visit http://www.parkcityshows.com .