Traveling electricians Tony Nelson, Mike Major, Jacob Smith, and Randy Burkinshaw saved the day for students and staff at West Lake Jr. High. Here's the story from a staff member who saw it all: "Today at West Lake Jr. High, in preparation for our student/faculty basketball game, it was discovered ...
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Take a look at the proposed changes to the secondary fee schedule
Changes to the secondary fee schedule are set to take effect for the 2016-17 school year. Below is a summary of the proposed changes: An increase of $20 for senior high school extracurricular participation. With the increase, fees will range from $55 to $70, depending on the sport. Why is the ...
Drama productions in Granite School District
Theater productions in junior high schools and high schools have begun. Below is a rough list of drama productions in the district. Please note that some schools have not announced production names and dates. This list will be updated as we receive information from teachers. Cottonwood High ...
Making the classroom a safe haven for learning
Our Educator of the Week is Granite Park Jr. High history teacher Joel Mitchell. Joel "creates a classroom environment where every student feels respected." ...
Utah film critic joins District Junior High Drama Festival
For Tony Toscano of Talking Pictures fame, the most important thing for an actor/actress is to truly care about the production. As the keynote speaker at the District’s Junior High Drama Festival, Toscano’s messages were absorbed by the audience. The longtime film critic taught the students to ...
Photo Gallery: Junior High Art Show
From ceramics to pencil sketches, and from paintings to photography, the 2015 Junior High Art Show displayed some of the most impressive pieces from student artists throughout the District. Award Winners: Best of Show - Emerson Neville, Wasatch "Beetle" 3-D Design, Sculpture 1st Place ...
Board Report – February 3, 2015
Administrative Reports Mike Fraser, Assistant Superintendent of School Leadership and Improvement Services, and several junior high school principals presented a report on the 5 x 5 junior high block schedule to the board. Linda Mariotti, Assistant Superintendent of Student Learning & ...
Junior high groups design new ways to feed citizens in Future City Competition
How do you feed thousands of urban citizens with less farmable land, growing water scarcity, and increased fuel costs? Probably best to leave this question to the experts, namely Granite School District junior high students. “Feeding Future Cities” was the theme for this year’s Future City ...
Granite students make their case at Utah State Debate Meet
Young orators from across the district used a plethora of skills to receive high marks at the Utah State Debate Meets for elementary and junior high schools. (Winners are posted below) In addition, Brielle Reichert of Evergreen Jr. High took first place in middle division of the Future Problem ...
Photo Gallery: Inaugural junior high drama festival
Dozens of young thespians from several junior high schools in the district gathered to perform duets, monologues, musical numbers, and small scenes during the Invitational Jr. High Drama Festival at Jefferson Junior High. Students played the part of several characters from a myriad of famous ...