Introducing the 2019 Granite School District Teacher of the Year: Lauren Merkley of Cottonwood High School! Lauren actually started her career in fundraising but soon realized what she was most passionate about was teaching. She left a successful job in New York and has been inspiring students and others ever since. “She is an amazing teacher ...
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GSD Student, Educators Receive ‘Best of South Salt Lake’ Award
Mayor Cherie Wood recently honored individuals and families with the Best of South Salt Lake 2019 Awards, including some great folks from Granite School District. Cottonwood High student Abdul Bari Ayubi was named the Young Leader of the Year. Michelle Love-Day, Granite School District associate director of Educational Equity, was named ...
2019 Excel Award Recipients Announced
This year Granite Education Foundation celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Excel Award - an annual recognition of nine outstanding teachers and one outstanding administrator in Granite School District. It's tradition for the winners to be surprised in their classrooms by Superintendent Bates, Granite Education Foundation, and other special ...
Photo Gallery: Art Olympics is a Marathon of Creativity
You have four hours to complete an original work of art that will be judged alongside pieces from other artists working in your medium. Go! Here are the winners from this year's Art Olympics sponsored by the Granite Education Foundation. Overall 2D Winner – Maren Sumpter, Cottonwood High, Black and White Drawing 2nd Overall 2D Winner – ...
National Award for Cottonwood High Swim Coach
Cottonwood High School swim coach Ron Lockwood was just named the West Coach of the Year for Boys Swimming & Diving by the National Federation of State High School Associations. Coach Lockwood was nominated by the UHSAA as the most deserving recipient for this honor amongst coaches of the sport in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and ...
March Board Meeting Report
Administration Reports Noelle Converse, Director of Special Education, gave a report on the Continued Eligibility Diploma. This diploma is available to students with severe cognitive disabilities. For more information, please contact the Special Education Department: 385.646.7336 Rick Anthony, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning ...
Academic All-State awardees for fall sports
The Utah High School Activities Association’s Academic All-State Award is given to students who excel in the classroom as well as athletic competition. Individuals are selected for the award based on athletic ability and academic proficiency. Here’s the list of 2017 Granite School District recipients for fall sports: Boys Cross ...
Board Report & Budget Hearing – June 2017
Board Member Mid-Term Replacement Interviews The board interviewed seven individuals who submitted their names for consideration to fill the vacancy of resigning Granite School District board member Sarah Meier (Precinct IV). Meier will resign her position in July, vacating a four-year term that began in January 2017. After 20 years of service on ...
Board Report – April 2017
Administrative Report Joan Andrews of Fabian VanCott led a discussion on a tax appeal by ATK. For more information, please contact the Budget Development office at 385-646-4554. The board convened into an executive session. Board Meeting Reverence - Cottonwood High School Orchestra Quartet Recognitions The board recognized April ...
Videos: United Way honors Kearns High principal, Cottonwood High students
United Way of Salt Lake's Changemaker award is given to individuals and organizations who promote positive change in their community through diligent action. Kearns High School principal Maile Loo was honored for helping to change the odds for thousands of students by emphasizing increased graduation rates and college readiness. United Way ...