Makenna Shaw AmeriCorps is a voluntary program that is supported by the U.S. federal government, corporations, and foundations. Among the many responsibilities of an AmeriCorps member is being a reading tutor to students in elementary and secondary schools. “I really enjoy getting to know ...
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Hunter Grad Now Helps Students at His Alma Mater Get to College
Sambat Kim recently returned to the halls of Hunter High where he used to walk as a student. However, now he walks them as a College Access Advisor. He is creating change and hope in the lives of many. Kim was one of 15 college advisors to be selected and recognized as an Outstanding College ...
Do You Know What to Do When a Stop Arm is Activated?
Ignoring or bypassing school bus stop arms is an egregious traffic violation that puts students at risk. Most drivers understand they must stop when traveling in the same direction as a school bus and the stop arms are activated. But what about when you're traveling in the opposite direction? What ...
Granger High student saves woman from would-be mugger
Salvador Colorado was jogging along 3500 South when he heard panicked screams coming from an apartment building. Pausing to investigate, Salvador saw a man threatening a woman with a knife. Realizing the urgency of the situation, he decided to act. For his courage and willingness to help someone ...
Granite Education Foundation among Top 25 in the country
In a study by the Caruthers Institute, Granite Education Foundation was ranked 15th in the country among K-12 education foundations in the 200 largest school districts. GEF is the only foundation in Utah to be ranked in the top 25. State and federal funds do not fully meet the immense needs of ...
FAFSA Completion Open House events coming to high schools
Why should you file the FAFSA? It’s the only way to apply for all federal and most states’ financial aid. Even if you have a full-ride scholarship or savings to help pay for college, filing the FAFSA is a good backup plan to cover unexpected college expenses. Beginning in October, the Utah ...
Hunter Elementary creates their own aurora borealis for classmate battling cancer
Since the time she was 7 years old, Hunter Elementary fifth-grader Karma Maestas has wanted to see the northern lights in person. The opportunity, however, seemed far off, especially considering Karma is currently battling osteosarcoma. Since the time of her diagnosis, Karma has had to miss out on ...
Selfless Bennion Jr. eighth-grader named 2017 Absolutely Incredible Kid
At certain points in his life, the only home Charlie Scriver had was the backseat of a car. Currently, this Bennion Jr. High eighth-grader splits his living arrangements between his grandmother’s house in Eagle Mountain and a friend’s home in Taylorsville. He arrives at school every morning around ...
Videos: United Way honors Kearns High principal, Cottonwood High students
United Way of Salt Lake's Changemaker award is given to individuals and organizations who promote positive change in their community through diligent action. Kearns High School principal Maile Loo was honored for helping to change the odds for thousands of students by emphasizing increased ...
Secretary puts ‘dropped’ family back on track
This great story comes to us from one of our K-3 literacy coaches in the district: "When my son turned 26 in August he was no longer eligible to be on my insurance (we knew it was coming). But when they dropped him, the insurance company went ahead and dropped ALL of my dependents." "I was trying ...