Students and staff at Copper Hills Elementary set out to remind all of us what Memorial Day is really about: somber and respectful reflection for those who gave their time, abilities, and sometimes their very lives to uphold the ideals of democracy and liberty. In recognition of the holiday, Copper Hills welcomed veterans and current members of ...
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Teachers take flight to explore STEM aerospace opportunities
Seatbelt strapped. Doors locked. Headset on. A turn of a key and the plane roars to life. It’s time to experience the four forces of flight in person. Those who have flown inside a small aircraft will understand what a handful of Granite School District teachers experienced this past weekend: excitement and awe overpowering some nerves as they ...
West Lake teacher uses suitcase full of WWII artifacts for Veterans Day lesson
Brenda Monson went into a Deseret Industries store with her daughter this past summer looking for classroom supplies. She left with a tattered old suitcase for which she paid $100. The cost may seem steep, but many would argue that the contents inside the suitcase are priceless – dozens of WWII artifacts connected to a deceased ...
Hunter High teacher selected for U.S. Air Force STEM-focused leadership program
Hunter High electronics/robotics teacher Scott Watson was one of 24 educators nationwide selected to attend the Air Force Recruiting Service’s FIRST Leadership Program. Hosted at Schriever Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, the Program allowed Watson and other invited teachers to meet with senior Air Force leaders and learn how airmen execute ...
Commemorating the protectors of the nation
For thousands of students in Granite School District, Veterans Day was a time of somber remembrance and joyful celebration. Several schools throughout the district participated in a profusion of patriotic programs that paid tribute to those who have served or are currently serving in the five branches of the military. Thank you, veterans, for ...