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 they still like to play so I channel that and make ...
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June 2019 Board Report & Budget Hearing
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 2019 Legislative Session. Consent ...
Two GSD Students Earn National Awards of Merit in PTA Reflections Contest
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 their completed works of art in one or all of the ...
Board Meeting Report – May 2019
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 - Eisenhower Jr High Choir Recognition The board ...
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 from 63 percent in 2009 to 75 percent in 2017. Economically disadvantaged students, English language learners, and students with ...
Rediscovered plaque helps Granite Park honor alumni who died in World War II
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 High School (originally housed in the old 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. ...
Board Report – March 2017
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 winter sports. Consent ...
Kearns Jr. High re-designated as a Utah School to Watch
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 several years. “Kearns Junior High stands as a ...
Junior high students tackle giant issues with mini prototype cities
If you've never heard of the Future Cities competition, it's because it is relatively new. Now in its third year in Granite, the Future City competition requires elements of engineering, leadership, creative thinking and writing skills. Junior high students who participate in the competition must create a prototype city of the future that ...