Superintendent Town Hall – September 29th
You’re invited to join Superintendent Ben Horsley for a Town Hall on Tuesday, September 29th, from 6:00 – 7:00 PM at Cottonwood High School. The meeting will be held in the Media Center.
At the meeting, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss issues that matter to you and share your ideas and suggestions.
A Vision for Literacy Excellence
Please take a moment to watch the video below about Granite’s vision for literacy excellence. This vision is also outlined in the document linked here (pdf).
Updating Emergency Contacts
Please periodically review the emergency contacts that are associated with your student(s) in Focus. If you need to make any updates, please use the “Forms” instructions as outlined on the webpage linked here and select “Contact Information Update Request.”
September Board Report
The Granite Board of Education held their September meeting on September 1, 2026.
Highlights included:
- A constitution-themed reverence by students from Wilson Elementary.
- An appointment of Elena Leppard to fill the Granite Board of Education District 1 vacancy starting January 1, 2027.
- Presentations about athletic participation, Granite’s strategic plan, and a parent teacher conference pilot program.
Click here to read the full board report.
Superintendent Snapshot: Celebrating Success
Superintendent Horsley discusses education trends in the State of Utah.
Safe School Message
Creating or sharing fake threats of violence on social media is not only irresponsible but also illegal. Even making a joke regarding a weapon or a threat is a violation and can result in severe consequences, which may include some or all of the following:
- A minimum 10-day suspension
- Safe School Referral (which can include a longer suspension or removal from school)
- Criminal charges
Bringing weapons onto school property is strictly prohibited and illegal. If you are caught bringing a weapon to school, you will be referred to Safe School, likely be removed from your school for a minimum of one year, and be subject to criminal prosecution.
Be assured that Granite District police investigate every potential threat to our schools. Let’s work together to create a community where everyone feels secure, respected, and able to focus on their education.
If you have any concerns or questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your teachers, counselors, or school administrators. If you ever observe a social media threat or suspect that another student has brought a weapon onto a school campus, you can report the situation 24/7 to Granite Dispatch at 801-481-7122 or report it on the SafeUT app.
Thank you for your help and support as we work to keep our schools safe.
Partner Opportunities
Please see the opportunities below from our partners with the Salt Lake County Library: