Athena Starr of Vista Elementary and Beatrice Powell from Wasatch Junior High each won a $1,000 college scholarship for their artistic vision in the my529 and StepUp to Higher Education's Make Your Mark bookmark contest. Athena’s bookmark celebrated her interests in music, art, and books, with a brightly colored music note proclaiming ...
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Board Report – October 2017
Administration Reports Rick Anthony, Assistant Superintendent of Educator Support & Development, presented a review of the Granite District Educator Conference to the board. Kandace Barber, Director of Staff Development, gave an Induction Presentation to the board. The board convened into an executive session. Board ...
These students are helping shape the future of Taylorsville City
Thirteen Granite schools are located within the borders of Taylorsville. With such a large population of bright young minds, city officials are turning to students to help develop a vision for the future. Consultants with the city recently went out to gather input from students, specifically about what they like, don't like, and what they feel ...
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 ...
Vista Elementary teacher elected to Utah Science Teachers Assoc. board
Vista Elementary Spanish Dual Language Immersion teacher Delia Bayna has been elected to serve as the Elementary Representative on the Utah Science Teachers Association Board. The Association brings together professionals and educators from across the state to promote quality science teaching in K-12 and higher education. Delia will serve a ...
Video: Kindergartners offered a glimpse into their academic future
Hundreds of kindergarten students from several elementary schools travelled to Taylorsville High School to be welcomed into their educational tenure by students on the other end of the public school gamut. The Kindergarten Pep Rally allowed Taylorsville High students and faculty to showcase all the scholarly avenues and extracurricular ...
Students take the lead in school tour for legislators
Opening the front doors and walking in to the main foyer of Vista Elementary was an impressive sight to behold - Sharply dressed students wait patiently to greet you as one of them steps forward, shakes your hand, and escorts you to the office to check you in. From there, you’re led throughout the school, stopping occasionally to hear descriptions ...
Customer Service Star – Service like no other
This week’s Service Star goes to Jolene Randall and the entire staff at Vista Elementary. One impressed patron expressed their sincere appreciation for the extra care the Vista folks provide. “Thank you for your absolutely wonderful care and attention you give to my grandchildren.” “No one else has ever cared about them as much before. Most ...