Superintendent Bates hosts multiple town hall meetings throughout the school year for parents, students, employees, and community members to ask questions and gather feedback regarding education topics in Granite School District. These meetings are informal open forums. There are no set agendas for any meeting, and any participant may ask a ...
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Kearns High student who transformed his life named Absolutely Incredible Kid
A few years ago Keeven Wilson's future was in doubt. He had a particularly difficult home life, to the point the he and his siblings were removed from their home and parents and placed in shelter care. He rarely attended school and found himself in trouble on a few occasions. As he shouldered a past filled with trauma, success seemed ...
Free Summer Lunch Program
Free meals will be available to all children, ages 18 or younger, at a number of locations throughout the Salt Lake Valley this summer. Adults may also purchase meals for $3.50. Meals will be served Monday through Friday, June 4 to August 3 (unless otherwise noted). No meals will be served Wednesday, July 4 or Tuesday, July 24. For more ...
Granite Teacher of the Year is a remarkable educator, lizard handler
Hillside Elementary 3rd grade teacher Archer Birrell brings his bearded dragon Link along with him to faculty meetings and school activities. His love for the class pet is one of the many quirks his colleagues and students admire. But it's his genuine dedication to the profession that sets him apart. This became apparent to Hillside principal ...
Morningside 3rd grade teacher receives UEA Excellence in Teaching Award
UEA Excellence in Teaching Awards are presented every year to Utah public school teachers whose efforts in the classroom significantly impact the life of an individual child or group of children. Morningside Elementary teacher Leandra Bambrick is one of 10 educators statewide to receive the award for 2018. Here's a sample of her award ...
Granite Park Jr. High business teacher named Utah Teacher of the Year
Will Pettit has never been one to seek attention for the work he does in the classroom. Instead, he wants all his students to focus on enhancing their own skills and lifting others who need extra help. Throughout his tenure at Granite Park Jr. High, Mr. Pettit has provided leadership, mentoring, and effective instruction to thousands of students. ...
National PTA awards Granite students for outstanding Reflections entries
Every year, PTA organizations across the country invite students to create original works of music, art, dance, and literature for the annual Reflections contest. This past year’s theme was “Within Reach,” and two Granite students created works that were so well received at the school, regional and state level that they were entered into the ...
Two GSD educators receive Huntsman Award for Excellence in Education
Two outstanding educators in our district are part of a select group of 11 educators statewide to receive this year's Huntsman Award for Excellence in Education. Debbie Koji, principal of South Kearns Elementary, and Suzette Prevo-Wilson, 5th grade teacher at Fremont Elementary, were both surprised with the news while on the job. Mrs. Koji was ...
South Kearns principal, Superintendent Bates honored with Changemaker award
United Way of Salt Lake announced its United for Change Changemaker award honorees for 2018, and included on the list was South Kearns Elementary principal Debbie Koji and GSD Superintendent Dr. Martin Bates. "Debbie Koji is an innovative leader, inspirational educator and tireless advocate for students and their families. Principal Koji ...
Outstanding educators, staff, volunteers, and events recognized by Region 5 PTA
Each year Region 5 PTA leadership selects a number of educators, school/district staff members, and volunteers who exemplify the PTA’s values of teamwork, advocacy, and inclusion. As with most years, Region 5 PTA leadership had a difficult time selecting the 2018 winners from a pool of highly qualified nominees. In the end, 18 awards were ...