Ninth-grader Anthony Hill is one of 30 national finalists in the 7th annual Broadcom MASTERS, one of the country’s most prestigious STEM middle school competitions. Anthony competed at the district and regional science fair levels in the spring before moving on to the national competition. He will travel to Washington, D.C. with 29 other ...
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Science projects aims to help families learn to grow their own food
A student team from the Granite Technical Institute is working to help families in the community become self-sufficient. As part of their project for the Future Problem Solving Program, the team is teaching families and young students how to grow their own food. Here's an excerpt from the team's project outline: "Many people in our local ...
Matheson Jr. High brothers invited to meet with Governor Herbert
When Matheson Jr. High English teacher Vicki Rasely challenged her students to create a project detailing what they want in their future, two brothers went full steam to learn about their interests. Tristen and Trevor Tharp both aspire to hold public office some day. After receiving their project instructions, Tristen emailed President Barack ...
What science questions are today’s GSD students tackling?
The Granite School District STEM Fair had a familiar feel that most current and former students can relate to. There were tri-fold cardboard displays, photos of experiments, diagrams, charts, graphs, and capable students eager to explain their projects. But what sorts of problems are today’s students seeking to answer? Here’s a sample of the ...
Teachers help student complete mammoth project envisioned by late educator
Hunter High art teacher Carl Sundell passed away before one of his most audacious projects was finished. Upon hearing at the beginning of the school year that Cottonwood High art teacher John Fackrell sought to dethrone Hunter’s stained glass dynasty at the District art show, Mr. Sundell enlisted the help of a capable student to create a ...
Photo Gallery: Engineering projects abound in District Science Fair
Visit any school in the District and you’ll find plenty of pupils who look at the world around them and ask: “What if?” This year’s District Science Fair was packed with projects aimed at answering tough questions and solving complex problems with simple solutions. “We had a range of projects in many subject areas, including an increase in ...
Wasatch Jr. High uses student-led workshops to reach out to community members
Students at Wasatch Junior High are determined to serve their community this holiday season beyond the typical food drive. As part of the “Be Our Guest” serve project, Wasatch welcomed community members inside the school for special workshops taught by highly qualified students. Topics covered included computer and smartphone basics, memory ...
AT&T Aspire ‘flash funds’ all DonorsChoose.org projects in Salt Lake City
More than 160 teachers in Salt Lake City, including several in Granite School District, recently received funds to fulfill desired classroom projects thanks to a sizeable donation from AT&T. the DonorsChoose program allows teachers across the nation to create project requests on the nonprofit’s website and encourages individuals and ...
Olympus students wear interests and passions of strangers in school unity campaign
Students at Olympus High School took up a new clothing trend last week – one that showcases the personality of someone other than the wearer. During an a recent assembly, a committee of the Olympus High PTSA facilitated an exchange of specialized t-shirts as part of the school’s “Swap A Heart” project. The plan was carried out in English classes ...
Eisenhower Jr. student’s artwork earns high marks in Art and the Law Project
Rachel Slovensky’s entry in the Utah Law Day Art Contest vibrantly displays the heavy issues that press on the minds of voters in Utah. The piece is a collage of ideas, symbols, and emotions that explain how Rachel views our ballot system; and it’s no surprise to hear that her art nabbed second place in the junior high school division for Salt ...