Several Granite schools were among the top donor groups in this year's Souper Bowl of Caring donation drive. Lake Ridge Elementary and Beehive Elementary were among the top ten elementary school donor groups in the country. Churchill Jr. High, Valley Jr. High, Olympus High School, and Skyline High School were among the top secondary schools in ...
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Photos: Students and staff show support for fallen officer Doug Barney
The funeral procession for slain officer Doug Barney passed near several Granite schools, and students and staff lined up to show their support. Officer Barney and his family are part of the Granite community. We will remember this day not only for the sadness we feel at his loss, but also the inspirational impact he left on our community. ...
Kearns community announces new initiative to improve children’s well being
Granite School District is proud to announce the Annie E. Casey Foundation grant to the Kearns community in collaboration with Salt Lake County. This grant will provide technical support and coaching to improve evidence-based outcomes in schools, and help children in the community reach their full potential. Kearns was selected from multiple ...
Cyprus High goes ‘Gould’ to support student diagnosed with rare cancer
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, ...
Churchill Jr. uses yoga to help raise awareness of mental illness and wellness
In an effort to bring attention to mental illness in their community and around the state, staff at Churchill Junior High hosted a grand yoga night for students, families and community members. “We’ve seen an increase in mental illness not just in our school but across the district and state,” said Churchill assistant principal Trent Hendricks. ...
Instilling a sense of community in students
Our Educator of the Week is Granger Elementary fifth grade teacher Lynette Weight. Lynette helps her student realize they are part of a broad community, and serves as a mentor to new teachers. ...
Granger High student’s speech lauded by Valley West Rotary
Kaylee Winters’ writing and oratory skills have earned her $500 in addition to inspiring others to serve in their community. Kaylee is the winner of Granger’s Speech Contest, which had students write and deliver speeches based on the theme “Service Above Self.” No notes or visual aids were allowed, so participants had to rely solely on ...
South Salt Lake shares anti-graffiti book with Wilson Elementary students
Graffiti is an unsightly problem affecting many areas in the Salt Lake Valley. Unfortunately, the issue goes beyond unwanted paint on a wall. Quality of life crimes can have a profound impact on a community as a whole. With that in mind, Mayor Cherie Wood and the South Salt Lake Police Department donated copies of a children’s anti-graffiti book ...
Pacific Islander Family Night – January 14
Granite School District will be hosting at Pacific Islander Family Night on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at Granger High School. This event is an opportunity for families in the District to gather for evening of cultural celebrations, and education about community and academic resources. Highlights will include student performances, remarks from ...
Wasatch Jr. High uses student-led workshops to reach out to community members
Students at Wasatch Junior High are determined to serve their community this holiday season beyond the typical food drive. As part of the “Be Our Guest” serve project, Wasatch welcomed community members inside the school for special workshops taught by highly qualified students. Topics covered included computer and smartphone basics, memory ...