Utah graduation rates for American Indian students rose 4 percent from 2014 to 2015. The gain is great news, but there is still a lot of work to be done to help all Native American students be college and career ready. As part of ongoing efforts to further assist American Indian families, Granite ...
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Photos: Sharing customs and traditions with other families
Did you know there are approximately 160 languages spoken by students and families in Granite School District? Last week, Twin Peaks Elementary took time to celebrate cultural traditions with an evening of food swapping and storytelling. ...
Churchill Jr. uses yoga to help raise awareness of mental illness and wellness
In an effort to bring attention to mental illness in their community and around the state, staff at Churchill Junior High hosted a grand yoga night for students, families and community members. “We’ve seen an increase in mental illness not just in our school but across the district and state,” ...
Asian Community Outreach Night – October 23
Granite School District's Educational Equity Department will be hosting an Asian Community Outreach Night on Thursday, October 23, 2014, at Granger High School (3580 S. 3600 West) at 7 p.m. This event is an opportunity for families to hear from Asian community leaders and learn about educational ...
Families throughout the district gather for Latino Family Night
Kearns High School played host to scores of Latino families Thursday evening during the district’s Noche Familiar Latina event. Attendees were favored with inspiring messages from students, parents, and community leaders. Additionally, families were able to gather information about educational ...
Photo Gallery: A cultural celebration of Spain
If the rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain, what does it do in Salt Lake City on the night of Eastwood Elementary School’s Spanish Culture Awareness Night? Well, it certainly doesn’t flush out the enthusiasm for all things Spain. This special event was the culmination of months of planning, ...
Brockbank Jr. High thespians celebrate ‘An Evening with the Bard’
“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts.” All of the world? Maybe. All of Brockbank Junior High during the school’s Shakespeare Night? Definitely. Brockbank’s annual drama competition ...