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2014
Stansbury Elementary technology specialist receives UEA Excellence in Teaching award
PJ Steele of Stansbury Elementary was one of 10 educators statewide honored with the 2014 UEA Excellence in Teaching award. Ms. Steele is a school technology specialist at Stansbury, and manages hundreds of computers along with Smart Boards, printers, cameras, technology labs, tablets, and cameras. A fellow educator at Stansbury noted that Ms. ...
A warm “Welcome Back” to students
Live music from touring boy band AfterRomeo played loud and clear as students stood in line to get a burger served to them by their principal, Karl Moody. Soon every Bonneville Junior High student had found a place on the grass to sit and eat their lunch, bobbing their heads to the beat of popular tunes. Hello Day events and assemblies in ...
Educator of the Week – Keri Graybill
Our Educator of the Week is Keri Graybill of Granite Park Junior High, who also happens to be the 2014 Granite School District Teacher of the Year. Keri was recognized by the Granite board of education this week for her instructional expertise and devotion to student learning. As an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) teacher, Keri ...
Board Report – September 2, 2014
Administrative Reports Donnette McNeill-Waters, Director of Human Resources, presented a staffing report to the board. Linda Mariotti, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning Services, gave a report on new online science textbooks and supporting professional development to the board. Board Meeting Reverence provided by ...
Changes to the 2014-2015 school year calendar
The Granite School District Board of Education approved revisions to the 2014-2015 school year calendar during the most recent board of education meeting. The Utah State Legislature requires school districts to notify patrons of certain changes to calendars in advance of the school year. The lone change is the addition of a student non-attendance ...
Granite School District HS Athletics: Year in Review
Another school year of impressive performances from Granite School District student athletes has gone into the history books. Forty-three GSD student athletes were named Academic All-State recipients. Additionally, Granite District high school won 23 region championships for fall, winter and spring sports. GSD Team State Finalists Team state ...
Westbrook Elementary class wins Hogle Zoo Polar Bear Challenge, gets a visit from zoo animals
Jessica Seller’s fifth grade class at Westbrook Elementary was one of two student groups who were named winners in the 2014 Polar Bear Challenge – an annual competition where students develop projects to help preserve the environment. The class calculated their carbon footprint reduction as they walked and biked to school instead of coming in a ...
Education-related bills passed during 2014 legislative session
Hundreds of bills circled through the Utah Legislature during the 2014 General Session; many of which impact public schools. Here are a few noteworthy bills that were passed during the session: SB131 Allows school community councils to use LAND Trust Program money to participate in a student leadership skills development program. The leadership ...
2013-2014 Region 5 PTA Reflections winners
There was no shortage of outstanding talent in this year’s Region 5 PTA Reflections contest. Students from all across Granite School District submitted entries under the theme “Believe, Dream, Inspire.” Below is the list of the Region 5 winners. 3D Veronica Crowley – Oakridge Elementary Zachry Cooke – West Valley Elementary Grant Langfeld – ...