Evergreen Jr. High is one of 56 schools across the country to create one-of-a-kind ornaments for the 2018 National Christmas Tree experience in Washington, D.C. The Evergreen students' handcrafted ornaments will adorn the tree representing Utah, which will be part of a circle of 56 smaller trees that surround the National Christmas Tree. The ...
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Photos: Handcrafted ornaments adorn Wilson Elementary ‘diversitree’
Woodrow Wilson Elementary students, like their peers throughout the district, represent a wide range of cultures, countries and customs. This tree was created to showcase the many ethnic backgrounds and beliefs of Wilson students, who handmade each of the ornaments. "The Diversity Tree gives students the opportunity to view and understand ...
Infographic: A look at charitable activities in Granite School District
It was a tremendous season of giving in Granite School District. Students and staff at all locations in the District found ways to give back to their community. ...
Upland Terrace, Wilson elementary students rally to support classmate with cancer
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, ...
Students use their own high marks in school to buy gifts for family members
Roosevelt Elementary students are always pushing to perform their best in school. This holiday season the payoff for their hard work will not only benefit themselves, but their brothers, sisters and parents as well. Throughout the year, Roosevelt students earn Tiger Tokens for academic achievement and good behavior. Normally, students use these ...
Whittier Elementary family begins third year of holiday donation drive
Two years ago Hailee Strandgard told her mother that she wanted to give away all her toys to homeless children. That spirit of generosity from a young child has snowballed into a community effort to bring happiness to children in need during the holiday season. Now for the third year in a row, Hailee and her family are gathering items ...
Video: Christmas is NOT banned
Granite District Superintendent Dr. Martin Bates clears up some confusion regarding Christmas in schools. ...