***Please read this article in full*** The Salt Lake Valley experiences about 50 inches of snowfall annually. Although we live in a climate with snowy winters, there are occasions when our area is hit by a sizable storm, even by our standards. While snowstorms do present obstacles, Granite School District aims to keep schools open whenever ...
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GTI students spring into action to help unconscious student
When Human Resources associate director Verneita Hunt pulled into the GEC parking lot she noticed some commotion just outside the GTI. “As I parked, a girl collapsed on the sidewalk by the bus and by my entrance to GEC. There were 7-8 kids around her, all but one were boys.” “Her body was shaking like she was shivering. She was on the cold ...
This is how schools determine snow closures
Here in Utah we expect an annual average of 50 inches of snow in the Salt Lake Valley alone. Needless to say we are a little more accustomed to snow than some of our friends in other parts of the country. However, there are occasions when our neck of the woods is hit by a sizeable storm, even by our standards. In the midst of snowy weather it ...
Becoming familiar with school safety procedures
During the school year there will be instances in which safety procedures will be implemented to ensure student safety. In most cases these measures are precautionary, and it’s important for everyone to understand basic protocols for different situations. In the event of an emergency or disaster while school is in session, law enforcement ...
Photo Gallery: Mill Creek teams up with St. Mark’s Hospital for disaster drill
School staff and students at Mill Creek Elementary were happy to help their friends at St. Mark’s Hospital with some dramatic training exercises last week. As part of a mock disaster drill, students in Mrs. Sorensen’s fifth grade class feigned injuries from a fictional Halloween chemistry demonstration gone awry. Emergency personnel then acted ...