At certain points in his life, the only home Charlie Scriver had was the backseat of a car. Currently, this Bennion Jr. High eighth-grader splits his living arrangements between his grandmother’s house in Eagle Mountain and a friend’s home in Taylorsville. He arrives at school every morning around 6 a.m. – a full hour and 45 minutes before the ...
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Educator Shout-out: West Lake teacher shoulders teaching team, pallets
West Lake STEM Jr. High English teacher Jen Kellis has shouldered her responsibility as a department chair with apparent ease. Working with a team completely new to the school and each other, Jen has managed to create a positive culture among the educators in her department. Above and beyond her regular duties, however, she looks for other ways ...
It’s going to be a great day thanks to this custodian
Douglas Orchard Elementary head custodian Robert Goble greets students and staff every day with a cheery hello and the phrase, "It's going to be a great day!" In addition to helping everyone feel welcome at the school, Robert has a track record of going beyond the call of duty. "Last week we had a Wax Museum for the second grade benchmark ...
This media assistant works miracles with stubborn electronics
How frustrating is a technology breakdown? How much of a relief is it when someone fixes said problem quickly and painlessly? Meet media assistant Austin Swan: “Austin frequently assists the library media specialist in resolving technology work order requests. He does a fantastic job fixing technology problems in the classroom, and he’s very ...
Schools, students see outpouring of generosity during UW’s Day of Service
We are very grateful for all the volunteers who visited schools during United Way's Day of Caring. Our students, families, teachers, and staff will benefit from their service for years to come. For example, at Granger Elementary volunteers leveled books to help students and teachers identify books to match reading comprehension. At Moss ...
Electronic flyer delivery beginning in September
Granite School District is implementing a new electronic distribution process for sending flyers home to families. Paper flyers that are sent home with students can now be accessed by clicking the “Peachjar” button on your school’s website homepage. The new system also has the capability to send flyers electronically (eflyers) to your email ...
A nod to a custodian who brings solutions to light (literally)
Hillsdale Elementary School’s head custodian has elicited some high praise from his co-workers at the school. Here’s what one staff member had to say about his work: “Tim Hutchins sees problems and fixes them without being asked. Over the summer he noticed a light in a display case that has not worked in the 15 years I have been at Hillsdale. ...
Kudos to two GSD carpenters for their exceptional work
Sam Breinholt and Mark Petty were hailed by a Bonneville Jr. High staff member for their 'exceptional work' at the school during the summer. "Mark and Sam were accommodating to our needs as they worked. They treated our staff with respect and kindness. They have been timely, friendly and pleasant." "We could not be more pleased with their ...
Video: Customer Service Superstar
This week we are pleased to bring you the Customer Service Superstar for the month of May. Officer Anthony Martinez of the Granite School District Police Department received multiple nominations from individuals at different locations. We surprised him during a weekly briefing at the dispatch office. ...
Copper Hills El. students pause to reflect before Memorial Day
Students and staff at Copper Hills Elementary set out to remind all of us what Memorial Day is really about: somber and respectful reflection for those who gave their time, abilities, and sometimes their very lives to uphold the ideals of democracy and liberty. In recognition of the holiday, Copper Hills welcomed veterans and current members of ...