This year's PTA awardees may come from different backgrounds, but they all have one purpose in mind: to support students in Granite School District. Two GSD educators - Brent Nelson of West Kearns Elementary and Gene Bechtold of Churchill Jr. High - received state PTA awards in addition to their region recognition. Region 5 PTA leadership ...
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Native American cultural night highlights educational gains, prepares families for the future
Utah graduation rates for American Indian students rose 4 percent from 2014 to 2015. The gain is great news, but there is still a lot of work to be done to help all Native American students be college and career ready. As part of ongoing efforts to further assist American Indian families, Granite School District and the Indian Education Title VII ...
Photos: Sharing customs and traditions with other families
Did you know there are approximately 160 languages spoken by students and families in Granite School District? Last week, Twin Peaks Elementary took time to celebrate cultural traditions with an evening of food swapping and storytelling. ...
Removing roadblocks to college
When surveyed, the overwhelming majority of middle school aged students say they plan to attend college, yet only about two-thirds actually attend. Although it may seem like a relatively simple step, one of the major roadblocks for students attending college is filling out a college application prior to admission’s deadline. That’s where Utah ...
Photo Gallery: Colossal car show benefits Stansbury Elementary
Dozens of car, motorcycle and rig owners showed off their prized possessions last week as part of an overall effort to raise funds for Stansbury Elementary. The annual Hogs, Rods and Rigs event sponsored by Kenworth Sales Company attracts entrants from Utah and nearby states to display their vehicles and support the school. All proceeds go to ...
Olympus, Taylorsville students go ice skating with wheelchair-bound peers
Wheels and ice generally don’t go together amicably, unless you have a bit of friendly support. With the help of their peers from several high schools in the Salt Lake Valley, students from Hartvigsen School, Jordan Valley School, and Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind had the opportunity to go ice skating last weekend as part of Opportunity ...
Keep the Lights On after school
Every October schools across the country participate in a special celebration of the events and programs that take place after the final bell rings to end the regular school day. From Lynne McKenna of West Lake Junior High - Students at West Lake Junior High got a chance to check out this year’s Mustang Activity Program (MAP!) offerings at a ...
Asian Community Outreach Night – October 23
Granite School District's Educational Equity Department will be hosting an Asian Community Outreach Night on Thursday, October 23, 2014, at Granger High School (3580 S. 3600 West) at 7 p.m. This event is an opportunity for families to hear from Asian community leaders and learn about educational resources in Granite School District. Multiple ...
Photo Gallery: A cultural celebration of Spain
If the rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain, what does it do in Salt Lake City on the night of Eastwood Elementary School’s Spanish Culture Awareness Night? Well, it certainly doesn’t flush out the enthusiasm for all things Spain. This special event was the culmination of months of planning, weeklong activities to highlight Spanish customs, ...