These professionals served as teachers, principals, administrators, office professionals, support staff, bus drivers, custodians, maintenance staff, counselors, and many other positions in the district. We are so grateful for their years of service in helping to prepare students for college, career and life. Best wishes for the future! ...
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Hunter Elementary class finds ways to support classmate battling cancer
Students in Mrs. Simmons fourth-grade class at Hunter Elementary are always thinking about Karma, a classmate battling osteosarcoma. Mrs. Simmons gave Karma a stuffed penguin to keep, and an identical one sits at her desk during the days she can't be at school. The class decorates the desk and moves the penguin to reflect the activities and ...
Board Study Session Report – May 2016
This report details consent items and action items from the May 17, 2016, board of education study session. Consent Items Purchases Contracts Ratification of Negotiations with GEA Action Item The board approved a second reading of the Secondary Fee Schedule as presented by Doug Larson, Director of Policy & Legal Services. ...
Photos: Students and staff show support for fallen officer Doug Barney
The funeral procession for slain officer Doug Barney passed near several Granite schools, and students and staff lined up to show their support. Officer Barney and his family are part of the Granite community. We will remember this day not only for the sadness we feel at his loss, but also the inspirational impact he left on our community. ...
Cyprus High goes ‘Gould’ to support student diagnosed with rare cancer
Friday’s football game at Cyprus High School featured a sea of students in gold shirts supporting their beloved Pirates and an inspiring classmate. The Magna community joined the school in dedicating the match to Cyprus student Alexis Gould, who was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer two weeks ago. Fans, classmates, community members, ...
Helping students rise to the occasion
Our Educator of the Week is Bonneville Jr. High math teacher and AVID coordinator Kym Hunsaker. Kym's classroom is known for being a "welcoming environment where students leave with fond memories, knowing they were cared for and supported the whole time they were with her." ...
Customer Service Star – The gurus
This week’s Customer Service Star comes from a school technology specialist who had high praise for two networking technicians. “Every time Matthew Becherer and Craig Williams need to do something in our schools they take care if the issue lightning fast.” “These two networking gurus show up with a great attitude and do top quality work. My ...
Eastwood Elementary braves Ice Bucket Challenge in support of teacher’s sister
Granite School District elementary staffed be warned: you've officially been called on by Eastwood Elementary to do the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The staff at Eastwood completed the challenge in support of an Eastwood teacher's sister, who is in the last stages of ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Before dumping buckets of freezing ...
Join the Autism Parent Group
The Granite School District Autism Team would like to invite parents or caregivers of children on the autism spectrum to join them for the Autism Parent Group. The Autism Parent Group is an informative training presented by Utah Family Voices and members of the Autism Team. Topics will include, but will not be limited to, behavior, communication, ...
Students and teachers show solidarity with sixth-grader diagnosed with cancer
Sixth-grader Colton Green watched with a smile as his peers and teachers at Morningside Elementary let their hair down – or, should we say let their hair fall to the ground. As part of “Colton Green Day” at Morningside, several students and staff wore green hats and clothes to show support for Colton in his bout with bone cancer. In an additional ...