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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Photo Gallery: Art Olympics is a Marathon of Creativity
You have four hours to complete an original work of art that will be judged alongside pieces from other artists working in your medium. Go! Here are the winners from this year's Art Olympics sponsored by the Granite Education Foundation. Overall 2D Winner – Maren Sumpter, Cottonwood High, Black and White Drawing 2nd Overall 2D Winner – ...
March Board Meeting Report
Administration Reports Noelle Converse, Director of Special Education, gave a report on the Continued Eligibility Diploma. This diploma is available to students with severe cognitive disabilities. For more information, please contact the Special Education Department: 385.646.7336 Rick Anthony, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning ...
Board Report – February 2018
Administrative Reports Doug Larson, Director of Policy & Legal Services, presented a overview of Board of Education Commitments and Ethics. Ben Horsely, Director of Communications, provided a legislative update for the board. For more information on the 2018 Legislative Session as it relates to public education, please contact the ...
$25,000 in scholarship money awarded to Taylorsville High senior
Taylorsville High senior Jobany Quiterio was awarded $25,000 in scholarship money this morning as part of Sallie Mae's Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program. He is one of five recipients nationwide selected to receive the award. "This is life changing - for me, for my family, and everyone who has supported me. I am so excited to continue my ...
Academic All-State awardees for fall sports
The Utah High School Activities Association’s Academic All-State Award is given to students who excel in the classroom as well as athletic competition. Individuals are selected for the award based on athletic ability and academic proficiency. Here’s the list of 2017 Granite School District recipients for fall sports: Boys Cross ...
Board Report – April 2017
Administrative Report Joan Andrews of Fabian VanCott led a discussion on a tax appeal by ATK. For more information, please contact the Budget Development office at 385-646-4554. The board convened into an executive session. Board Meeting Reverence - Cottonwood High School Orchestra Quartet Recognitions The board recognized April ...
Photos: Top artists take four hours to create astounding works of art
Dozens of young painters, sculptors and sketchers representing eight high schools will gathered to transform blank canvases and clumps of clay into works of art in the space of a single evening. Each participant in Granite School District’s Art Night Olympics Competition had four hours to create a finished piece in his or her chosen medium. The ...
Video: Cottonwood student with special needs scores touchdown
Cottonwood High student Brian Herrera is an honorary team captain of the football team. He wears a Colts jersey on game day and often leads the team onto the field. Brian suited up for the varsity game against Taylorsville High School. He received the opening kickoff of the second half and ran the ball down the field for a touchdown. ...
Plethora of praise for Dual Language Immersion programs
Dual Language Immersion programs in Granite School District continue to receive acclaim from multiple organizations and individuals. The district currently offers Dual Language Immersion classes in 19 schools for Chinese, Spanish and French. This article in France-Amerique Magazine praises Utah’s advancements in dual language education and ...