Music theory is a heavy subject, but our students are mastering concepts at a rapid rate. Most secondary schools in the District use the online platform Breezin’ Thru Theory to help students become fluent in reading music. The program offers a Challenge Cup tournament where students complete ...
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Congratulations to our Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients
Three Granite School District students are among the prestigious Class of 2015 Gates Millennium Scholars. The award is given to 1,000 high schools seniors nationally out of tens of thousands of applicants. The scholarship can be used to pursue a degree in any undergraduate major and selected ...
Taylorsville High newspaper wins national first place distinction, again
For the second year in a row, The Warrior Ledger has earned a First Place award from the American Scholastic Press Association. Every year the Association critiques and ranks student publications nationally based on content coverage, design, general planning, art/illustrations, editing, and ...
Taylorsville High student named 2015 Utah Youth of the Year
Taylorsville High senior Emily Carvajal received the highest award given to a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America last week. During a ceremony at the Utah State Capitol, Lt. Governor Spencer Cox presented Emily as the 2015 Utah Youth of the Year in recognition of her sound character, ...
What a scoop! T-Ville newspaper wins national Pacemaker award
Staff members at The Warrior Ledger are always looking to highlight the most newsworthy content in their community. But last week the tables turned. During a national convention in Washington, D.C. it was announced that the Taylorsville High newspaper is one of 40 publications in the country to ...
Pleasant Green Elementary salutes 97-year-old veteran during Patriotic Program
Pleasant Green speech pathologist Pam Morgan beamed with pride as the crowd of parents, students and staff in the multipurpose room sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to her father. The birthday tribute was quickly followed by a standing ovation in gratitude for her father’s military service, which began more ...
Five GSD students awarded Comcast Leader & Achiever scholarships
Thirty-six high school seniors, including five from Granite School District, received scholarships from Comcast Wednesday for their exceptional leadership qualities and academic achievement. The annual Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program recognizes students who have demonstrated leadership in ...
Taylorsville High newspaper receives national recognition
Dedication and hard work in Taylorsville High School’s newsroom has paid off yet again for the Warrior newspaper staff. The Warrior Ledger won first place recognition in the American Scholastic Press Association’s 2013-2014 Scholastic Newspaper Awards. Only 145 publications from universities, ...
‘Servin’ in the Rain’ during Comcast Cares Day
Despite the damp conditions, volunteers showed up in droves to help beautify schools as part of Comcast Cares Day. Community members braved the rain and worked without delay at Taylorsville High, Hartvigsen School, Plymouth Elementary, Spring Lane Elementary, and Bonneville Jr. High. Projects ...
Hartvigsen School celebrates new building with Unity Walk
Having almost completed their first school year in a new facility, students and staff at Hartvigsen decided to commemorate their new building’s inaugural year with a bit of fanfare. In a symbolic celebration of collaboration and friendship, Hartvigsen students joined their peers from Taylorsville ...