The Utah High School American Sign Language State Competition was just one day away when state officials announced that large gatherings were canceled and schools would move to distance learning. With approximately 400 students planning to attend the competition from 20 different high schools ...
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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 ...
Cottonwood High Baseball Coach Named UHSAA Coach of the Year
Cottonwood High School baseball coach Jason Crawford was named the Utah Baseball Coach of the Year by UHSAA. This encompasses all classifications, 1A-6A baseball programs. “Being named the Utah Baseball Coach of the Year means that we are doing things right as a program,” said Crawford. “Our ...
Skyline Teacher Named Utah History Teacher of the Year
Skyline High teacher Melinda Reay was named 2019 Utah History Teacher of the Year. Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History presents this award annually to the teachers who are dedicated to American history. Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is dedicated to American history ...
Cottonwood High Teacher Named Utah Teacher of the Year
Our very own Lauren Merkley has been named the 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year by state superintendent Syd Dickson. Merkley, an English teacher at Cottonwood High School, was announced as the state winner during the Teacher of the Year banquet honoring the top teachers from school districts and ...
Two GSD Students Earn National Awards of Merit in PTA Reflections Contest
Marlo Harmer of Churchill Jr High and Joshua Johnson of Fox Hills Elementary each received national recognition in this year's PTA Reflections contest. The Reflections contest invites students across the country to create original works of art in response a student-selected theme. Students submit ...
“Amazing, Friendly” Kearns High Freshman Named Absolutely Incredible Kid
There was an immediate standing ovation in the Kearns High auditorium when Palalaua Tafili was announced as the 2019 recipient of the Absolutely Incredible Award. This annual recognition shines a spotlight on students who have overcome significant challenges to achieve academic success. The ...
Cottonwood High English Teacher Named Granite Teacher of the Year
Introducing the 2019 Granite School District Teacher of the Year: Lauren Merkley of Cottonwood High School! Lauren actually started her career in fundraising but soon realized what she was most passionate about was teaching. She left a successful job in New York and has been inspiring students ...
Granger Elementary Teacher Wins UEA/dōTERRA Excellence in Teaching Award
Granger Elementary sixth-grade teacher Charlie Bell is among 10 educators statewide to receive the 2019 UEA/dōTERRA Excellence in Teaching Award. It's a great honor for an outstanding teacher. Here's an excerpt from his award profile: With more than 24 years of teaching under his belt, ...
Three GSD Educators Named Huntsman Award Winners
The Huntsman Award for Excellence in Education has become one of the most prestigious honors for public school teachers, administrators and volunteers in Utah. Every year since 1993 the Huntsman family has selected six teachers, three administrators, one special education teacher, and one ...