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Granite Park Receives National Medal of Freedom for Veterans Display

March 2019Granite Schools

Granite Park principal receives Medal of Freedom

What started with a discovery of a bronzed plaque in its storage closet has turned into a tradition at Granite Park--one that has now earned national recognition. The memorial plaque, a gift from Granite Junior's Class of 1948, led to a Veterans Day production honoring the twenty-two alumni who were ...

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Matheson Jr. High brothers invited to meet with Governor Herbert

March 2016Granite Schools

Photo of two Matheson Jr High students speaking with Utah governor

When Matheson Jr. High English teacher Vicki Rasely challenged her students to create a project detailing what they want in their future, two brothers went full steam to learn about their interests. Tristen and Trevor Tharp both aspire to hold public office some day. After receiving their project ...

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Olympus Jr. High student wins Utah’s 2016 Radon Poster Contest

January 2016Granite Schools

Student-created poster detailing dangers of radon gas

Taylor Etherington’s expressive poster highlighting the dangers of radon gas earned him the top spot in a statewide competition. The Olympus Jr. High student was named the first place winner for grades 7-9 in The Utah Department of Environmental Quality’s 2016 Radon Poster Contest. Taylor’s work ...

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Gov. Herbert congratulates Eastwood for National PTA School of Excellence recognition

September 2015Granite Schools

Photo of Eastwood Elementary building

Eastwood Elementary has earned the distinction of being a National PTA School of Excellence – a recognition that celebrates exceptional PTA partnerships. The award extols Eastwood for being among a handful of U.S. schools “leading the nation in family-school partnerships” and “engaging families ...

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GSD students participate in pilot program with major aerospace companies

September 2015Granite Schools

Photo of Granger High student working with large machine

A new collaborative effort between Granite School District and several large companies and organizations is giving students a foot in the door to an expanding industry. Governor Gary Herbert recently announced the Utah Aerospace Pathways program – a new initiative being piloted this year that ...

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Governor seeking feedback on Utah Core Standards

August 2014Granite Schools

Photo of Utah State Capitol building

Governor Herbert is asking parents, teachers, community members, and other constituency groups to provide input and comment on the Common Core Standard’s, which Utah adopted as part of the Utah Core Standards. Click the link to take the survey: http://utah.gov/governor/standards/ All ...

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GSD high school students spend day at the Capitol with Utah elected officials

March 2014Granite Schools

Students from seven high schools in Granite School District traveled to the Utah State Capitol for an opportunity to meet face-to-face with some of Utah’s most prominent elected officials. The ‘A Day at the Capitol’ event allowed students to learn about and discuss the role of government with local ...

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Governor selects Armstrong Academy as launching pad for statewide STEM initiative

January 2014Granite Schools

Neil Armstrong Academy hosted Governor Gary Herbert and several prominent business and community leaders during the “STEM Utah: Curiosity Unleashed” kick off event. The $2 million media campaign will involve a series of television, radio, Internet, and billboard ads aimed at encouraging students ...

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Governor Herbert speaks candidly with Evergreen Jr. High students

January 2014Granite Schools

A group of Evergreen Junior High students were treated like dignitaries during a tour of the magnificent Utah Capitol building, which included a special visit with Governor Gary Herbert. Susan Root’s 7th and 8th grade social studies honors pupils were privileged to learn about Herbert’s life and ...

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Governor announces $1.2M grant to expand volunteer tutoring

August 2013Granite Schools

With the help of a new $1.2 million grant, thousands of students throughout the state will have access to extra resources to help them become proficient readers. The “Read. Graduate. Succeed.” program has provided tutoring to 4,000 students in Utah with the help of AmeriCorps and other ...

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