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Hunter Elementary creates their own aurora borealis for classmate battling cancer

August 2017Granite Schools

Make a Wish Foundation representatives read announcement to student in auditorium

Since the time she was 7 years old, Hunter Elementary fifth-grader Karma Maestas has wanted to see the northern lights in person. The opportunity, however, seemed far off, especially considering Karma is currently battling osteosarcoma. Since the time of her diagnosis, Karma has had to miss out on many things we perhaps take for granted. But ...

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Hunter Elementary class finds ways to support classmate battling cancer

December 2016Granite Schools

Hunter Elementary students hold up stuffed penguin

Students in Mrs. Simmons fourth-grade class at Hunter Elementary are always thinking about Karma, a classmate battling osteosarcoma. Mrs. Simmons gave Karma a stuffed penguin to keep, and an identical one sits at her desk during the days she can't be at school. The class decorates the desk and moves the penguin to reflect the activities and ...

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Helping students and battling cancer

October 2015Granite Schools

Photo of Luann Banta and Educator of the Week logo

Our Educator of the Week is James Moss Elementary 4th grade teacher Luann Banta. “Luann has worked at James E. Moss for over 20 years. She has been an amazing 4th grade teacher who brought learning to life for all of her students.” “Five years ago she became the full-time ESL teacher, developing her own materials and curriculum to pre-teach ...

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Cyprus High goes ‘Gould’ to support student diagnosed with rare cancer

September 2015Granite Schools

Photo of Cyprus High student walking with peers

Friday’s football game at Cyprus High School featured a sea of students in gold shirts supporting their beloved Pirates and an inspiring classmate. The Magna community joined the school in dedicating the match to Cyprus student Alexis Gould, who was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer two weeks ago. Fans, classmates, community members, ...

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‘Purple Game’ supports students diagnosed with cancer

April 2015Granite Schools

Photo of Olympus High student sliding into home

It’s fitting that Reagan Everett scored the first run for Olympus High in their 11-8 win over Woods Cross last week. The ‘Purple Game’ was, after all, a moment of high school competition paralleled with a unified effort to raise funds for cancer, with Reagan serving as the face of Olympus youth battling the disease. The Purple initiative ...

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Summer camp for kids with cancer seeking volunteers

January 2015Granite Schools

Photo of two student campers

Camp Hobé, Utah’s summer camp for kids with cancer and their siblings, is currently seeking volunteers for a number of positions. The camp operates with more than 170 volunteers each year, and is currently recruiting for the summer 2015 sessions: Kids Week: June 6-12 Day Camp: June 12-14 Teen Week: June 15-20 Positions are open for ...

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Upland Terrace, Wilson elementary students rally to support classmate with cancer

December 2014Granite Schools

Photo of Upland Terrace students at booth supporting classmate

In her fight with cancer, Upland Terrace Elementary fifth-grader Jessica Black has made several friends across the Salt Lake Valley. What started as a class project has snowballed into a multi-community effort to help a fellow student feel positive during an otherwise unnerving time. In an effort to raise funds for Jessica and her family, ...

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Teammates, fans and opponents show support for player battling brain cancer

April 2014Granite Schools

Winning and losing took a backseat when the softball teams from Olympus High and Bountiful High squared off on the field last week. Make no mistake, however, every athlete strived to perform to the best of their abilities. But aside from their efforts to clinch a spot in the playoffs, both teams were, in a sense, playing for someone who is ...

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Volunteer opportunities available at camp for children with cancer

February 2014Granite Schools

A Utah summer camp for children with cancer and their siblings is seeking volunteers to serve as counselors, activity leaders, and cooks. Camp Hobé operates a two-week program every summer with a 150-person staff, all of whom are volunteers. The camp is currently recruiting for the 2014 camp, which includes a Kids Week (June 7-13), a Teen Week ...

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Students and teachers become benefactors during holiday season

November 2013Granite Schools

Charitable activities are abounding in Granite School District. In every school there are students, teachers, staff members, and volunteers who are devoting time and resources to helping those in need. Here are just a few stories from the past week: Care packages for Utah Army National Guard Carol Skousen’s 3rd/4th grade split class at Twin ...

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