Underprivileged and refugee students at Cottonwood High were treated to a “Christmas Extravaganza” where they were able to “shop” for gifts and other needed essentials donated by community members. A community-wide donation effort across neighborhoods in the Holladay, Cottonwood, and Murray area ...
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Board Meeting Report – April 2022
Administration Reports Don Adams, assistant superintendent of Support Services, and Justin Naegle, director of Architecture, Engineering & Construction, presented an update on school building projects in the district. Rick Anthony, assistant superintendent of Educator Support & ...
Board Report – September 2017
Administration Reports Donnette McNeill-Waters, Director of Human Resources, presented a Staffing Report to the board. Steve Hogan, Director of Planning & Boundaries, presented recommended solutions for potential boundary changes from the Population Analysis Committee. Board ...
Board Report – July 2017
Board Meeting The board adjourned into an executive session following introductions. The meeting was reconvened at 7 p.m. Action Item The board appointed Carrie Johnson the fill the vacancy of resigning board member Sarah Meier (Precinct IV). Johnson will be sworn in during the Tuesday, August ...
Cottonwood High chemistry teacher receives prestigious Huntsman Award
Cottonwood High teacher Dennis Hummer is one of a handful of educators statewide to receive the Huntsman Award for Excellence in Education. This award is given to a handful of educators statewide who continually seek ways to improve instruction and help students succeed. During a surprise visit ...
GSD artist wins 3rd place in Utah Senate Visual Arts Competition
Three Granite School District students were awarded scholarships by the Utah Senate to celebrate their participation in a statewide arts contest. Students were invited to submit artwork with images of the architectural features of the Utah State Capitol in celebration of the 100th anniversary of ...
Board Meeting Report – February 2016
Administrative Reports Susan Zobel and Starleen Orullian of Granite Education Association presented results from a General Teacher Survey to the board. Alan Parrish, Director of High Schools, gave a report from the Travel Committee regarding the current student travel area. Policy discussion ...
Board Meeting Report – June 2015
Administrative Reports Ben Horsley, Director of Communications, presented an initial report of the Annual Student Population Study List to the board. The board approved continued study of the Matheson Jr. High boundary, which is tied to Cyprus High ninth grade reconfiguration, and the 4800 West ...
Several GSD students named National Merit Scholarship finalists
A handful of Granite District high schoolers are part of a select group of students nationwide who were named National Merit Scholarship finalists. The program is a competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. Students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary ...
Photo Gallery: All-Star Games feature best basketball talent in District
A handful of some of the most proficient high school basketball athletes in the state showcased their extraordinary talents during Granite School District’s all-star exhibition games. The matches pitted players from the District’s four 4A schools against their peers from the four 5A schools. Each ...