Taylorsville High senior Emily Carvajal received the highest award given to a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America last week. During a ceremony at the Utah State Capitol, Lt. Governor Spencer Cox presented Emily as the 2015 Utah Youth of the Year in recognition of her sound character, leadership skills and community service. Read ...
2015
Photo Gallery: District Dance Concert
Students from schools all across Granite School District displayed their incredible performing arts skills at the District Dance Concert this week at Cottonwood High School. ...
Legislative Update: Bills of interest
The 2015 session of the Utah Legislature is underway, and there are many proposals on the table that would impact public education. Here’s a list of some of the education-related bills that are currently being discussed on the hill: HB30 – Math Teacher Training Program Amendments Expands the grant program for teacher training in math by ...
Granite Preschool Director named UAEOP Administrator of the Year
The Utah Association of Educational Office Professionals has named Brenda Van Gorder, GSD’s Director of Preschool Services, the 2015 Administrator of the Year. “Her accomplishments and tireless efforts on behalf of preschool children warrant this recognition,” said Linda Mariotti, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning Services. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Mark your choice for the 2015-2016 school year calendar
The Granite School District calendaring committee – a group composed of parents, teachers, and administrators – is considering two options for the 2015-2016 school year. Your input will help the committee determine which calendar option is preferable. Click the link below to complete the survey. 2015-2016 calendar survey Thank you for your ...