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 killed in WWII. "The Veterans Day event awoke ...
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Schools, district office stand in support of fallen South Salt Lake officer
South Salt Lake Officer David Romrell was killed during a clash with suspects near 3300 South and 300 West. He was known as a kind-hearted yet courageous warrior during the 11 months he served with the department. During a funeral procession along State Street Granite students and staff took the opportunity to pay their respects to Officer ...
Board Meeting Report – November 2018
Administration Reports State representative Mike Winder presented information on the Millcreek Township Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Project. Linda Mariotti, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning Services, presented a report on Food Pantries in the district. Linda Mariotti, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & ...
Board Report – January 2017
Oath of Office Salt Lake County Clerk Sherrie Swenson administered the Oath of Office to newly elected board member Todd Zenger (Precinct I) and re-elected board members Connie Anderson (Precinct II) and Sarah Meier (Precinct IV). The board convened into an executive session. Board Meeting Reverence - Jim Bridger Elementary ...
Board Meeting Report – June 2015
Administrative Reports Ben Horsley, Director of Communications, presented an initial report of the Annual Student Population Study List to the board. The board approved continued study of the Matheson Jr. High boundary, which is tied to Cyprus High ninth grade reconfiguration, and the 4800 West boundary. The board voted to remove the Arcadia ...
Educator of the Week – Will Pettit
Our Educator of the Week is Granite Park Jr. High CTE teacher Will Pettit, who is "characteristic of so many Granite School District employees that love to come to work each day, put their own individual talents and personality into their teaching, and inspire students to be better." ...
Educator of the Week – Keri Graybill
Our Educator of the Week is Keri Graybill of Granite Park Junior High, who also happens to be the 2014 Granite School District Teacher of the Year. Keri was recognized by the Granite board of education this week for her instructional expertise and devotion to student learning. As an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) teacher, Keri ...
Refugee transition center helps new students navigate school system
The daily proceedings of school may be intuitive for most of us, but for families who have recently moved to the U.S. from a foreign country, the system can be overwhelming. With the help of the Tumaini Welcome & Transition Center, international students entering Granite School District are quickly mastering the fundamentals of the Utah ...
Video: Granite Park ninth-grader named 2014 Absolutely Incredible Kid
Syeda Hashmi’s family gave up their house, cars, and livelihood when they immigrated to the United States from Pakistan more than two years ago. The transition left them nearly destitute, and the struggle to adapt to a new culture and lifestyle has been particularly difficult on many members of the family. In spite of the challenges that have come ...
Granite Park AVID teacher named GSD Teacher of the Year
Keri Graybill began to question the real reason why the school had been called down to an assembly when the TV cameras began filming in her direction. Then, when principal Danny Stirland handed the microphone to Superintendent Bates, a realization began to settle in Keri’s mind; a particularly exciting realization. With cheers from Granite Park ...