This year Granite Education Foundation celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Excel Award - an annual recognition of nine outstanding teachers and one outstanding administrator in Granite School District. It's tradition for the winners to be surprised in their classrooms by Superintendent Bates, Granite Education Foundation, and other special ...
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Granite Park Receives National Medal of Freedom for Veterans Display
What started with a discovery of a bronzed plaque in its storage closet has turned into a tradition at Granite Park--one that has now earned national recognition. The memorial plaque, a gift from Granite Junior's Class of 1948, led to a Veterans Day production honoring the twenty-two alumni who were killed in WWII. "The Veterans Day event awoke ...
Board Report & Budget Hearing – June 2018
Administration Reports Steve Hogan, Director of Planning & Boundaries, presented an initial report from the Student Population Analysis Committee regarding current boundary studies (Riverfront/Roosevelt, Bangerter Corridor, Hawaiian Streets, Arcadia Feeder Pattern, Cottonwood Reconfiguration Boundary Study). Members of the superintendency ...
Kearns High student who transformed his life named Absolutely Incredible Kid
A few years ago Keeven Wilson's future was in doubt. He had a particularly difficult home life, to the point the he and his siblings were removed from their home and parents and placed in shelter care. He rarely attended school and found himself in trouble on a few occasions. As he shouldered a past filled with trauma, success seemed ...
Granite Teacher of the Year is a remarkable educator, lizard handler
Hillside Elementary 3rd grade teacher Archer Birrell brings his bearded dragon Link along with him to faculty meetings and school activities. His love for the class pet is one of the many quirks his colleagues and students admire. But it's his genuine dedication to the profession that sets him apart. This became apparent to Hillside principal ...
Morningside 3rd grade teacher receives UEA Excellence in Teaching Award
UEA Excellence in Teaching Awards are presented every year to Utah public school teachers whose efforts in the classroom significantly impact the life of an individual child or group of children. Morningside Elementary teacher Leandra Bambrick is one of 10 educators statewide to receive the award for 2018. Here's a sample of her award ...
Two GSD educators receive Huntsman Award for Excellence in Education
Two outstanding educators in our district are part of a select group of 11 educators statewide to receive this year's Huntsman Award for Excellence in Education. Debbie Koji, principal of South Kearns Elementary, and Suzette Prevo-Wilson, 5th grade teacher at Fremont Elementary, were both surprised with the news while on the job. Mrs. Koji was ...
South Kearns principal, Superintendent Bates honored with Changemaker award
United Way of Salt Lake announced its United for Change Changemaker award honorees for 2018, and included on the list was South Kearns Elementary principal Debbie Koji and GSD Superintendent Dr. Martin Bates. "Debbie Koji is an innovative leader, inspirational educator and tireless advocate for students and their families. Principal Koji ...
Region 5 PTA Reflections Winners
The 2017 Region 5 PTA Reflections winners focused their artistic skills on the theme "Within Reach." Student works were represented in seven categories: Dance, Film, Music, Literature, 2D Visual Art, 3D Visual Art, and Photography. ...
Board Report – September 2017
Administration Reports Donnette McNeill-Waters, Director of Human Resources, presented a Staffing Report to the board. Steve Hogan, Director of Planning & Boundaries, presented recommended solutions for potential boundary changes from the Population Analysis Committee. Board Meeting Reverence - Cottonwood High School musical ...