Yousuf Haidari, a recent graduate from Cottonwood High School, has been selected as one of this year's Bank of America Student Leaders. Yousuf is joining more than 300 community-minded high school juniors and seniors virtually this summer to focus on civic engagement, mentorship, leadership ...
July 2021 Board Meeting Report
Administration Reports Board president Karyn Winder administered the Superintendent Oath of Office to Dr. Richard Nye. John Welburn, assistant superintendent of School Leadership & Improvement, gave a report on the administrator placement and selection process. Don Adams, assistant ...
June 2021 Board Report
Reverence - Bennion Jr. High student Joshua Johnson read his National PTA award-winning essay. Recognitions The board recognized Skyline High student Aarushi Verma for being named the state Sterling Scholar winner in Social Studies. The board recognized Academic All-State athletes for ...
List of Granite Employees Retiring This Year
These professionals served as teachers, principals, administrators, office professionals, support staff, bus drivers, custodians, maintenance staff, counselors, and many other roles in the district. We are so grateful for their years of service in helping to prepare students for college, career and ...
Superintendent Bates Retirement Celebration
Superintendent Bates is retiring this year after 26 years in Granite School District, 11 of which were spent as superintendent. A celebration will be held in his honor on Tuesday, June 22 at the Granite Education Center (2500 S. State Street) 5-story building from 3 to 5 p.m. ...
Recap of This Year’s Teacher Features
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we gathered teacher feature nominations sent in by colleagues and parents from school locations throughout Granite School District. These spotlights were shared throughout the month of May over on Granite's Facebook page, and we've gathered them all ...
Wilson Elem. Teacher Receives UEA/doTERRa Excellence in Teaching Award
Kindergarten through 5th grade ESL teacher Mindy Layton has been named one of 10 educators to receive this year's UEA/doTERRA Excellence in Teaching Award. This annual recognition spotlights teachers in Utah who were selected based on their impact on individual students or groups of students. ...
May 2021 Board Meeting Report
The board convened into an executive session at the commencement of the 5 p.m. meeting. Board Meeting Reverence - Hunter High Madrigals Recognitions The board recognized Academic All State athletes for winter sports. The board recognized state champion teams and athletes for winter ...
Granite School District Named Employer of the Year
The University of Utah's Career & Professional Development Center has awarded Granite School District's Human Resources team with the 2021 Employer of the Year Award. The district was lauded for going the extra mile to "support pre-service teachers and customize placements in accordance with ...
Region 5 PTA Recognizes GSD Educators, Volunteers and Programs
The annual Region 5 PTA Awards are distributed to a handful of Granite School District educators, volunteers and programs that exemplify the values and mission of PTA. Here are the 2021 winners (*indicates state PTA winner): Spirit of Inclusivity "Mindfulness and Music" - Eastwood ...