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Granite School District Virtual Art Shows

May 2020Granite Schools

Student colored pencil drawing

Public health guidelines have prevented the usual in-person high school and junior high art shows. However, you can still see incredible works of art created by Granite students. Click on a school to see a Virtual Art Show of curated student pieces. Cyprus High School Virtual Art ShowGranite ...

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Reflections and Future Plans from a Retiring 42-Year Teacher

January 2020Granite Schools

Churchill teacher in classroom

After 42 years in the education profession, retiring Churchill Jr. High teacher Deb Wagner plans to continue being involved in her two great loves: science and physical education. “Everything is science. It’s all curiosity. When the kids are curious, half the battle is won. The kids come in and ...

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Filed Under: Employee Link, Parent LinkTagged With: churchill, junior high, physical education, retirement, stories, teacher

June 2019 Board Report & Budget Hearing

June 2019Granite Schools

Granite Youth Symphony performs at board meeting and text 'Board Report June 2019'

Board Meeting Reverence - Granite Senior Youth Symphony Recognitions The board recognized the daily efforts of the nearly 250 crossing guards who serve students and families in Granite School District. The board recognized Utah legislator Craig Hall as a Friend of Public Education for the ...

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Filed Under: Board ReportTagged With: article, board, board of education, budget, crossing guard, elementary, granite park, hearing, june, junior high, legislator, legislature, objectives, policy, population analysis study, reconfiguration, standards, study, update, westbrook

Two GSD Students Earn National Awards of Merit in PTA Reflections Contest

May 2019Granite Schools

Churchill student wins PTA Reflection award during assembly

Marlo Harmer of Churchill Jr High and Joshua Johnson of Fox Hills Elementary each received national recognition in this year's PTA Reflections contest. The Reflections contest invites students across the country to create original works of art in response a student-selected theme. Students submit ...

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Filed Under: Employee Link, Parent LinkTagged With: award, churchill, elementary, fox hills, junior high, literature, merit, national, production, pta, reflections, video, winner

Board Meeting Report – May 2019

May 2019Granite Schools

Administration Report Steve Hogan, Director of Planning & Boundaries, and Ben Horsley, Director of Communications, presented an update on the timeline of Population Analysis Studies as a result of S.B. 245. The board convened into an executive session. Board Meeting Reverence - ...

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Graduation rate continues to rise

January 2018Granite Schools

Hunter graduate waves to families

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 from 63 percent in 2009 to 75 percent in 2017. Economically disadvantaged students, ...

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Rediscovered plaque helps Granite Park honor alumni who died in World War II

November 2017Granite Schools

Granite Park principal shows family members of fallen soldier information on the soldier's school records

While cleaning out a storage closet at the school, then Granite Park Jr. High principal Danny Stirland nearly tripped over a peculiar slab of bronze buried among old supplies. As it turned out, this dusty slab of bronze was created more than 70 years ago to honor former students of Granite Junior ...

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School & Family Magazine

September 2017Granite Schools

Wilson Elementary students performing play with text 'Granite School & Family Magazine'

Welcome to the latest issue of Granite School & Family Magazine. In this issue, you'll find information on CTE courses, boundary studies, smartphone and Internet safety, teacher of the year, and other great stories. ...

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Filed Under: Employee Link, Parent LinkTagged With: apps, boundaries, elementary, Featured, features, high school, junior high, magazine, safety, school and family, smartphone, stories, study

Board Report – March 2017

March 2017Granite Schools

West Lake STEM students sing during board meeting.

Administrative Report Doug Larson, Director of Policy & Legal Services, led a discussion on board of education policies and administrative practices. Board Meeting Reverence - West Lake STEM Vocal Ensemble Recognition The board recognized UHSAA Academic All State recipients for ...

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Filed Under: Board ReportTagged With: 2018, 2019, board, board of education, district community council, Featured, gea, gespa, junior high, land trust, school calendar, school student achievement plan, west lake stem, west valley city

Kearns Jr. High re-designated as a Utah School to Watch

March 2017Granite Schools

Entrance doors at Kearns Jr. High

Touting exemplary work and a dedicated staff, the Schools to Watch program has given Kearns Jr. High a special distinction for the second time. Earning the designation as a ‘School to Watch’ means Kearns Jr. High sustained a trajectory of student growth and improvement over the course of several ...

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