If you’re looking for the perfect opportunity to get involved and give back to your community, consider participating in Comcast Cares Day 2016 with Granite Education Foundation on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Comcast Cares Day is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event where students, ...
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Granite students blitz for Souper Bowl of Caring
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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,” ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...