“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 ...
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Board Meeting Report – November 2016
Reverence - Rosecrest Elementary Choir Recognitions The board recognized November 14-18, 2016, as American Education Week. The board recognized November 16, 2016, as Educational Support Professionals Day. Consent Items Purchases Contracts LAND Trust Amendments Utah Consolidated ...
Room 113: Kearns High students help each other one meal at a time
"It was really embarrassing, but my family really needed help, so I went up and asked the teachers, and they brought me down here." "Here" is Room 113, where there are closets full of school supplies, sports gear, board games, and shelves full of food. Continue reading ...
Academic All-State athletes for spring sports
Granite School District had a total of 49 Academic All-State athletes in the 2014-2015 school year. Here’s the list for spring sports: Softball Tasia Taylor, Taylorsville Margarita I. Rodriquez, Cottonwood Hannah Henson, Cyprus London Davis, Olympus Haylee Drew Eskelson, Olympus Casey ...
February and March are FAFSA completion months
Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the most important step to getting financial aid for college. Submitting the FAFSA is required for many scholarships and student loans. Students may complete the FAFSA online at https://fafsa.ed.gov on their own or with the help ...
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 ...
GEF to display some of the finest student artists during district-wide art competition
Sixty-eight high school artists from across the district accepted the challenge to compete in Granite Education Foundation’s Art Night Live 2014. The three hour live art competition will be held at Taylorsville High School on Monday, Jan. 27, at 4 p.m. Winning participants will be awarded ...