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Absolutely Incredible Kid Contest

March 2018Granite Schools

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There are countless students in Granite School District who overcome significant challenges to pursue a high quality education. Some are bogged down with family financial burdens or particularly challenging circumstances. Others face physical barriers or carry the weight of emotional trauma with ...

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Transportation Department rolls to victory in district wellness challenge

May 2016Granite Schools

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Staff members with the Transportation Department lost a combined average of 5.8 percent of their body mass during the Waist Management challenge. Tom Given, Director of Transportation, was the top male participant in the competition for whole district, and led his staff to claim 'The Rock.' Here ...

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Woodrow Wilson Elementary takes top spot in attendance challenge

April 2016Granite Schools

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Schools throughout the district are making gains in stopping and preventing chronic absenteeism. The Every Day Counts Challenge encourages administrators and teachers to develop ideas and incentives to improve student attendance. This year’s competition was especially tough as schools were up ...

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“NICE” Bucket Challenge: A social trend you’ll never get tired of seeing

February 2015Granite Schools

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Granite audiology specialist Peggy Clark was fed up with all the negative media stories about education, so she decided it was time to promote the good things. Her first idea was to write a letter to the editor to tout the remarkable educational experiences that happen in schools every day. Then ...

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Eastwood Elementary braves Ice Bucket Challenge in support of teacher’s sister

August 2014Granite Schools

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Granite School District elementary staffed be warned: you've officially been called on by Eastwood Elementary to do the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The staff at Eastwood completed the challenge in support of an Eastwood teacher's sister, who is in the last stages of ALS (Amyotrophic lateral ...

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