A new collaborative effort between Granite School District and several large companies and organizations is giving students a foot in the door to an expanding industry. Governor Gary Herbert recently announced the Utah Aerospace Pathways program – a new initiative being piloted this year that ...
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Success of after school programs highlighted at Jackling Elementary
Dozens of Jackling Elementary students lately can be found in classrooms throughout the building long after school has ended. With the help of three grants – 21st Century Grant, Intergenerational Poverty Grant, and Division of Workforce Services Grant – Jackling’s after school program has helped ...
An interview with Granite’s art, dance and theatre curriculum specialist
K-12 fine arts specialist Tamara Burnside has been sharing her love of art with students for decades. Since her first position at Olympus Junior High in 1994, Tamara has been encouraging students to follow their passion and work hard as they pursue artistic careers. Tamara was recently ...
Student leaders take center stage to demonstrate ‘The Leader in Me’
Hundreds of elementary students found themselves at the center of attention this week for parents, administrators and guests from around the country. Schools welcomed visitors near and far who came to see how students and staff were adapting to The Leader in Me program - a multi-year initiative ...
Keep the Lights On after school
Every October schools across the country participate in a special celebration of the events and programs that take place after the final bell rings to end the regular school day. From Lynne McKenna of West Lake Junior High - Students at West Lake Junior High got a chance to check out this ...
Customer Service Star – One last star
The final Customer Service Star of the 2013/2014 goes to someone who is always around to make sure everything goes well. "Cathy Middlemiss in the Y.E.S.S. Program always goes beyond the mark to help teachers and students." "She is very caring and talented. She is the secretary and works with three ...
Video: Spring Lane students electrified with new LEGO robot program
A group of fifth and sixth grade students at Spring Lane Elementary are becoming robot aficionados thanks to a newly introduced program from Boeing. ...