Skyline High senior Cindy Phan jumped with excitement as she opened an envelope from Harvard University and learned that she had just received an early acceptance. “As a first generation student, this acceptance is validating. It validates all the sacrifices my family has made. They left behind ...
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Group of 6th grade students start their own t-shirt company
Dylan Harrison, Cruz Linton, Asa Wyckoff, and Ryder Woods wanted to make some extra money and brainstormed the best way to do it. The four 6th graders at Cottonwood Elementary created t-shirt company “Simple Deep” and have been selling the shirts to friends and family. A lot of thought and ...
Video: How Are Bus Routes Planned?
Planning and adapting school bus routes can be a tricky process. Fortunately, Granite School District uses highly effective practices to establish routes that save fuel and get students to and from school as safely and quickly as possible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d21B2dYGgkM ...
Hunter Grad Now Helps Students at His Alma Mater Get to College
Sambat Kim recently returned to the halls of Hunter High where he used to walk as a student. However, now he walks them as a College Access Advisor. He is creating change and hope in the lives of many. Kim was one of 15 college advisors to be selected and recognized as an Outstanding College ...
Redwood Elementary Principal Receives USCA Human Rights Award
Redwood Elementary principal Jolynn Koehler received one of the highest honors bestowed by the Utah School Counselors Association during the organization's recent fall conference. The Human Rights Award recognizes educators, counselors, and community members who actively promote and facilitate ...
Photo Gallery: Vivint gives personalized gifts to every student at Roosevelt, Lincoln
The multipurpose rooms at Roosevelt Elementary and Lincoln Elementary were filled this week with box upon box of gifts for students. Employees from Vivint delivered truckloads of toys, clothes, games, and other items for every student at both the schools. Additionally, teachers received some ...
Call for 2015 Granite Education Foundation Excel Award nominees
Granite Education Foundation recognizes and honors superior teachers and administrators who have a track record of improving the lives of their students. The Excel Award publicly celebrates educators who raise the bar in their profession. Individuals are encouraged to nominate candidates who ...
Taylorsville High newspaper selected as finalist for National Scholastic Press award
For the second year in a row, the National Scholastic Press Association has selected the Warrior Ledger of Taylorsville High School as a Pacemaker finalist. The Pacemaker award is the highest honor given in the scholastic press industry. The Taylorsville High publication is one of twenty ...