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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Parent Seminars on Youth Protection
Granite School District is hosting multiple Parent Seminars on Youth Protection during the school year. These seminars will feature expert presentations on mental health, substance abuse, bullying, and Internet safety. You are welcome to attend any seminar that is most convenient to your location ...
Service Star – Responding to concerns with empathy
This week's Customer Service Star goes to Upland Terrace Elementary principal Jennifer Keil-Reed. This is an experience from a parent: "[My son] is a high functioning boy with autism. We are returning to Upland Terrace this year to help him adjust to the students before junior high. I told Mrs. ...
District hosting multiple parent seminars on youth protection
Granite School District will host three parent seminars on youth protection during the school year. Each of the seminars will address the topics of mental health, substance abuse, bullying, and Internet safety. Please attend on the date and time that is most convenient for your ...
Plymouth students jump at the chance to help special education peers
Plymouth Elementary and Hartvigsen School are less than one hundred yards apart, yet that small gap is shrinking thanks to a partnership between the schools. Along with friendly activities that cross boundaries, many Plymouth Elementary students walk to Hartvgisen School on a weekly basis to join ...
It’s going to be a great day thanks to this custodian
Douglas Orchard Elementary head custodian Robert Goble greets students and staff every day with a cheery hello and the phrase, "It's going to be a great day!" In addition to helping everyone feel welcome at the school, Robert has a track record of going beyond the call of duty. "Last week we ...
How do ESL teachers help students succeed in school?
Educator of the Week - Dayra Gaitan of Granite Park Jr. High offers us a glimpse inside her ESL class and explains her role in helping students succeed. ...
Room 113: Kearns High students help each other one meal at a time
"It was really embarrassing, but my family really needed help, so I went up and asked the teachers, and they brought me down here." "Here" is Room 113, where there are closets full of school supplies, sports gear, board games, and shelves full of food. Continue reading ...