In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we gathered teacher feature nominations sent in by colleagues and parents from school locations throughout Granite School District. These spotlights were shared throughout the month of May over on Granite's Facebook page, and we've gathered them all ...
calvin smith elementary
Board Meeting Report – February 2020
Administration Reports Rob Averett, Director of Student Assessment, presented the Annual Assessment Report to the board. Superintendent Bates detailed District Level Reorganization of departments and divisions effective February 5, 2020. Board Meeting Reverence - Calvin Smith ...
Board Report – May 2017
Administration Report Don Adams, assistant superintendent of Support Services, and Ben Horsley, director of Communications, gave a report on Long-Range Capital Planning & Funding to the board. For more information, please contact the Communications Department at 385-646-4529. Board ...
2014 Excel Award winners honored
Each of the 2014 Excel Award winners has a different approach to educating the students in their classroom. Despite the variances, however, all of them possess exceptional skills that help their students understand the concepts being taught. It’s an ability they learned from their own mentors and ...
2013-2014 Granite Region 5 PTA Award recipients
Each of the twelve recipients of the 2013-2014 Granite Region 5 PTA Awards has contributed significant time, energy and expertise for the benefit of our students. Awardees were spotlighted during the recent PTA Awards night at Granite Connection High School. Below are short video presentations ...
Celebrating the Chinese New Year
Calvin Smith Elementary and Spring Lane Elementary commemorated the Year of the Horse with fun and fanfare during weeklong celebrations. Both schools are home to Chinese Dual Language Immersion programs. The Chinese New Year is the pinnacle celebration for students and teachers in both programs to ...
Video: Kindergartners offered a glimpse into their academic future
Hundreds of kindergarten students from several elementary schools travelled to Taylorsville High School to be welcomed into their educational tenure by students on the other end of the public school gamut. The Kindergarten Pep Rally allowed Taylorsville High students and faculty to showcase all the ...
Customer Service Star – Keeping everyone informed
This week’s Service Star goes to Calvin Smith Elementary second grade teacher Rachel Jensen. Here’s what one delighted parent had to say about her: “Mrs. Jensen goes above and beyond by sending 1-2 emails weekly to parents. I appreciate the communication so much.” "My son loves being in her ...