The Utah School Employees Association (USEA) - a support organization for education support professionals in the state's public schools - has awarded three Granite School District employees with major recognitions: Janet Vorwaller, Nutrition Services - Outstanding Education Support Professional ...
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List of Granite Employees Retiring During the 2021-2022 School Year
We are so grateful for the years of service these individuals have devoted to helping students prepare for college, career and life. If you recognize a name on this list, consider reaching out to send a message of thanks. ...
2022 Excel Award Winners Announced
Granite Education Foundation has named the 10 recipients of this year’s Excel Award – the top honor for Granite School District educators. This year’s group includes teachers representing the elementary, junior high, and high levels, specializing in subjects such as Spanish, science, English, and ...
West Lake Educator Named Runner Up for Utah Teacher of the Year
Spanish dual language immersion teacher Albert Ferrarons Font is this year's runner up for the Utah Teacher of the Year award - the highest honor for educators in the state. Mr. Ferrarons was crowned Granite School District's 2021 Teacher of the Year in the spring during a surprise announcement ...
GSD High Schools Honored for ‘Closing Opportunity Gap’
The Utah State Board of Education has recognized Kearns and Cyprus high schools as Utah High Schools of Excellence, and Hunter and Granger high schools as Exemplary High Schools for 'Closing the Opportunity Gap' for multilingual learners. Granite was among seven school districts recognized for ...
Cottonwood High Teacher Named Utah Teacher of the Year
Our very own Lauren Merkley has been named the 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year by state superintendent Syd Dickson. Merkley, an English teacher at Cottonwood High School, was announced as the state winner during the Teacher of the Year banquet honoring the top teachers from school districts and ...
Graduation Rate Continues to Rise
The latest report of Utah graduation rates shows a continuing upward trend of Granite School District graduation percentage points. Over the past several years Granite’s graduation rate has steadily increased. In less than 10 years the overall rate has gone up more than 10 points to 76 percent in ...
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 ...
March Board Meeting Report
Administration Reports Noelle Converse, Director of Special Education, gave a report on the Continued Eligibility Diploma. This diploma is available to students with severe cognitive disabilities. For more information, please contact the Special Education Department: 385.646.7336 Rick Anthony, ...
Latest Issue of Granite School & Family Magazine
The latest issue of Granite School & Family Magazine features highlights from across the district, plus handy facts, recognition for Granite Education Foundation, and former Granite students who went on to become Olympic athletes. ...