Finding a seat in Olympus High School’s auditorium for the ‘Be Strong, Swap a Heart’ assembly was like unwrapping a gift. As students and staff filed in, they saw t-shirts draped on every seat in the room; each one a story about an individual person. As they took their seats, they will wore the personality of someone else in the school. In ... Keep Reading
Board Report – October 2017
Administration Reports Rick Anthony, Assistant Superintendent of Educator Support & Development, presented a review of the Granite District Educator Conference to the board. Kandace Barber, Director of Staff Development, gave an Induction Presentation to the board. The board convened into an executive session. Board ... Keep Reading
Hunter Elementary creates their own aurora borealis for classmate battling cancer
Since the time she was 7 years old, Hunter Elementary fifth-grader Karma Maestas has wanted to see the northern lights in person. The opportunity, however, seemed far off, especially considering Karma is currently battling osteosarcoma. Since the time of her diagnosis, Karma has had to miss out on many things we perhaps take for granted. But ... Keep Reading
Teacher of the Year: South Kearns first-grade teacher Sarah Wilson
“Every child can learn, and as teachers we should endeavor to help them achieve their potential." That's the teaching philosophy of South Kearns Elementary first-grade teacher Sarah Wilson, and as those who know her can attest, it's a philosophy she lives by every single day. Mrs. Wilson is the 2017 Granite School District Teacher of the Year. ... Keep Reading
Ten educators announced as Excel Award winners
The Excel Award selection committee hopped on a bus and traveled around the district to surprise educators with Granite's prestigious award. Shock, awe and gratitude flashed across the faces of the recipients, but their recognition comes as no surprise to their students and colleagues. Here are this year's Excel Award winners: Emily Lehnardt ... Keep Reading
Granite Park is Utah’s only National AVID Demonstration School
Administrators and faculty at Granite Park Junior High were elated to hear from the AVID “bigwigs” that the school’s status as a National Demonstration School (the only school in Utah to earn the distinction) will be renewed through 2019. AVID, an acronym for Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a national program designed to help ... Keep Reading
What does my School Community Council do?
Every school has a school community council. This quick video will show you how these councils work and how you can get involved. ... Keep Reading
Handful of students trade summer play for computer code training worth $10K
For the average teen, summer is precious time away from school to play, travel, or start a summer job. It’s hard to imagine something that could entice a high school student enough to forgo trips and recreation to head back into the classroom for nine weeks between June and August. For about 100 Granite School District students, ... Keep Reading
Granite School District will begin using these security terms
Lockdown procedures are put into practice to ensure student safety. Beginning the 2016-17 school year, lockdown protocols will have new names. The first type of lockdown is called a Shelter in Place protocol (formerly known as a Soft Lockdown). A Shelter in Place is initiated by police or school administration when there is a potential threat to ... Keep Reading
Gold Card offers senior citizens free or reduced admission to school events
Gold Cards are available to senior citizens and Granite District retirees, 65 years and older, who live within the school district boundaries. This card entitles eligible senior citizens to enjoy free or reduced admission to most school-sponsored activities, plays, musicals, performances, and athletic events held at Granite School District schools. ... Keep Reading