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 in need despite clear danger, Salvador was given ...
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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 our students, teachers and schools. The Granite ...
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 Higher Education Assistance Authority is sponsoring ...
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 many things we perhaps take for granted. But ...
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 6 a.m. – a full hour and 45 minutes before the ...
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 graduation rates and college readiness. United Way ...
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 to fill my husband’s insulin and other diabetic ...
Hunter Elementary class finds ways to support classmate battling cancer
Students in Mrs. Simmons fourth-grade class at Hunter Elementary are always thinking about Karma, a classmate battling osteosarcoma. Mrs. Simmons gave Karma a stuffed penguin to keep, and an identical one sits at her desk during the days she can't be at school. The class decorates the desk and moves the penguin to reflect the activities and ...
Photos: Hunter students raise money, dress as princesses for girl with cerebral palsy
Hunter High students and staff raised more than $4,000 to grant the wish of a teen diagnosed with cerebral palsy. McKelle has always wanted to visit to Disney World to see her favorite princesses. “We went asking neighbors, we’ve been selling wristbands and t-shirts, we are hosting a dodge ball tournament, and we’ve been selling tickets to ‘pie ...
Out of gas? Loni is here to help
Diamond Ridge Elementary head custodian Loni Brandol ensures students, parents and teachers have a great experience when they come to school. This is from one of her colleagues: "She is constantly helping students in the halls, the cafeteria, or on the playground. If something needs to be done and you ask Loni for help, it will be done within 5 ...