The annual Region 5 PTA Awards are distributed to a handful of educators, volunteers and programs that exemplify the values and mission of PTA. Here are the 2019 winners: Spirit of PTA - Patti Hession, Robyn Ivins and Amy Garff Outstanding Volunteers - Kari Montoya and Nicole Towers Advocacy Award, Development Award, & ...
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Dozens of GSD employees celebrate career milestone
Nearly 70 Granite School District employees reached a major milestone this school year: 25 professional years in the district. These contract employees have served in various capacities, but they have all contributed to student success. Our thanks to the Cyprus High Madrigals for their incredible performance during the event. Here’s the list ...
Scores of Granite employees mark major career milestone
Each of the contract employees celebrating 25 years of service has played a part in helping students reach their potential. Here's the list of this year's Gold Pin recipients: ...
Rosecrest Elementary unearths 15-year-old time capsule
Mementos from the year 2000 were taken out of the ground at Rosecrest Elementary last week to the excitement of past and present students. The time capsule has sat on the school’s property for the past 15 years. Although similar containers may sit untouched for decades, this particular time capsule had instructions to be opened “May ...
South Salt Lake Rotary Club recognizes GSD educators
Eight educators from various GSD schools were honored by the South Salt Lake Rotary Club this week for their excellent service to students. The awards event took place at the Columbus Center in Salt Lake City, where a total of eleven educators were recognized. Here’s the list of GSD awardees: Lynda French – Resource, Lincoln Elementary Amy ...
Vista Elementary hosts Leader in Me Symposium site visit
Students at Vista Elementary took the lead in hosting hundreds of educators from across the country that visited the school to witness the advancement of students through The Leader in Me program. The Leader in Me Utah Symposium visitors sat in classrooms, watched student performances, and heard success stories from teachers firsthand. Vista ...
Giving cheers for super teachers
If you had held a decibel meter in your hand during the Friday morning assembly at Diamond Ridge Elementary, the reading would have been off the charts. The multipurpose room rang loud with student cheers as twenty teachers received gift cards from a nearby Walmart to purchase classroom supplies. The winning teachers were selected at random ...
Three things you didn’t know about Eisenhower Junior High
Opened in 1974, Eisenhower Junior High was named after the prominent World War II general and 34th U.S. President, Dwight D. Eisenhower. That characteristic is obvious. Here are a few things about this school in Taylorsville that you may not have known: World records – Eisenhower has a long tradition of setting and breaking numerous world ...
Students battle teachers in fast-paced soccer match
After a long day of being challenged academically by your teachers, what could be better than challenging them physically after school? For the Thomas Jefferson Junior High girls soccer team, this annual tradition is generally considered the most enjoyable match. We would also like to point out that the level of athleticism demonstrated by ...
Looking for an after school hobby? Join the Granite Teachers Bowling League
All Granite School District employees are welcome to join the Granite Teachers Bowling League at AMF Ritz Classic Lanes (2265 S. State Street). The league plays on Wednesdays at 4:50 p.m. beginning September and ending in the spring. - The league is co-ed - All skill levels are welcome to take part - Four-person teams (bring ...