Students in JoAnne Brown's science classes at Olympus Jr. High are participating in the national Lexus Eco Challenge, which invites students to develop environmental solutions in their own community. This year's participating teams are taking on air pollution, clean transportation, biofuel, and other innovative projects. Take a look: ...
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Remarkable Hunter High Jordan River project on display at GEC
Last year a handful of Hunter High students joined the Jordan River Commission and several organizations to restore a sliver of land in West Valley City. The result changed the landscape and the students themselves. Hunter High School’s AVID, AP Biology, and Advanced Photography classes worked together to improve water quality, restore riparian ...
Students use recycled materials to create unique can crusher
At first glance, the contraption sitting in a corner of the Olympus Junior High commons area looks like a randomly assembled heap of junk. Junk? Maybe. Randomly assembled? Not hardly. This skillfully crafted machine is designed to help students recycle aluminum cans in an unprecedented method. The device - named “Serk-E” – allows students to ...
Hats off to our Granite District custodians
Granite School District custodians work with the motto that each student deserves a safe, clean and comfortable environment that will enhance learning and growth. It’s no surprise to hear that custodians are often the recipients of the Customer Service Star and other recognitions. Their efforts have a direct effect on our day-to-day operations at ...
Green is everyone’s favorite color on Earth Day
Powerful wind gusts and cloudy skies had students and teachers at Jim Bridger Elementary a little worried; it wasn't exactly the ideal weather for planting a tree. But when the moment arrived to place the sapling in its new home, the weather shifted and provided some relief from the otherwise stormy morning. Perhaps it was thanks to the sudden ...
GSD school wins award for innovative educational environment
Granite School District’s newest academic facility has received a special award for providing a unique environment that is conducive to exceptional learning. Neil Armstrong Academy received an Award of Merit from the Utah Chapter of the Council of Educational Facility Planners International. The Apex Awards in Innovative Educational Environments ...
Students clean up Jordan River Parkway, progress in national competition
A team of environmentally-conscious students are taking steps to improve their community as they work toward winning tens of thousands of dollars. Profectus, a group of six students from Olympus Junior High School in Holladay, spent hours clearing an invasive weed known as the "puncture vine" from trails along Jordan River Parkway as part of their ...