***Please read this article in full*** The Salt Lake Valley experiences about 50 inches of snowfall annually. Although we live in a climate with snowy winters, there are occasions when our area is hit by a sizable storm, even by our standards. While snowstorms do present obstacles, Granite School District aims to keep schools open whenever ...
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Granite’s weather closure procedures
We expect an annual average of 50 inches of snow in the Salt Lake Valley. Although we live in a climate with snowy winters, there are occasions when our area is hit by a sizable storm, even by our standards. In the midst of snowy weather it may seem peculiar for schools to keep their doors open. While snowstorms do present obstacles, Granite ...
Thousands of students participate in statewide ShakeOut
Students and teachers from numerous schools in the district dropped, took cover, and held on as part of a statewide initiative to be prepared for large earthquakes. The 2014 Great Utah ShakeOut Drill aimed to help Utahns understand proper safety measures in the event of an earthquake. Many schools took the opportunity to review procedures so that ...
Staying informed: Communication for incidents involving student safety
During the upcoming school year, there will inevitably be instances in which special safety procedures will be implemented to ensure student safety. If/when incidents involving student safety occur, we strive to inform patrons as quickly as possible. For example, if a school is placed on a soft lockdown (soft lockdown: an indirect threat to ...