For Thanksgiving, Valley Junior High was given a rare opportunity. Utah Jazz Star Jordan Clarkson, and his “JC Cares Foundation” gifted 200 turkeys with all the fixings (pies, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, etc.) to families in need. Students and families were in awe when they arrived to pick up ...
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Students from Neil Armstrong STEM Academy study physics by dropping pumpkins from WVCFD fire truck ladder
Students from Neil Armstrong Academy were joined by members of the West Valley City Fire Department as they conducted a fun and visual science activity to study how energy and speed are related by dropping pumpkins from various heights. Each year, students join fourth grade teacher David ...
West Lake STEM, in partnership with the Utah Jazz and Mark Miller Subaru, unveiled their new Renaissance 2.0 Language Lab System
A HUGE thank you to Mark Miller Subaru and the Utah Jazz! Nearly $30,000 has been donated to renovate a computer lab and purchase the Renaissance 2.0 Language Lab System with 36 stations for students at West Lake STEM where 25 different languages are spoken among its Multi-Language ...
School Protective Actions Explained
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTKEd-YooGY School protective actions are initiated by police or school administration in the event of a potential or direct threat to student safety. An understanding of each type of action is crucial for students and parents. *Please note that the names for ...
Applications Required for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals
As a school district providing school meals, our commitment is to ensure students have access to nutritious food at all Granite sites. As we transition to a new school year, there are some important changes you need to know: Nationwide school meal COVID waivers from the USDA expired at the end ...
Students Unveil Three-Year Collaborative Mural Project at UMOCA
Students from six high schools and one junior high school in Granite School District are celebrating the completion of their collaborative mural project highlighting the landmarks, values, ambitions, and goals of the communities within the school district. The project, titled “Sense of ...
Wright Elementary Teacher Receives Top State Honors
Gearld Wright Elementary 1st grade teacher Kimi Bayles is among 10 educators in Utah to receive this year's UEA/doTERRA Excellence in Teaching Award. View Kimi Bayles's spotlight video on the PBS Utah website Bayles and her fellow awardees were selected based on their impact on individual ...
Board Study Session Report – May 2022
The board opened the meeting and immediately convened into an executive session. Consent Items PurchasesLAND Trust AmendmentRatification of Negotiations with Granite Education Association Budget Overview Brian Ipson, director of Budget Development, presented an overview and review of the ...
Granite Staff Honored by Utah School Employees Association
The Utah School Employees Association (USEA) - a support organization for education support professionals in the state's public schools - has awarded three Granite School District employees with major recognitions: Janet Vorwaller, Nutrition Services - Outstanding Education Support Professional ...
List of Granite Employees Retiring During the 2021-2022 School Year
We are so grateful for the years of service these individuals have devoted to helping students prepare for college, career and life. If you recognize a name on this list, consider reaching out to send a message of thanks. ...