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Two GSD students make their mark in statewide design contest

December 2018Granite Schools

Vista Elementary student poses with winning bookmark

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 ...

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Board Meeting Report – August 2016

August 2016Granite Schools

Board of education hearing presentation from Skyline Network principals.

Administrative Reports Don Adams, Assistant Superintendent of Support Services, gave a report on a YMCA Mill Hollow proposal. For more information, contact Support Services at 385-646-4597. Doug Larson, Director of Policy & Legal Services, gave a report on district wide Civil Rights ...

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Educator of the Week – John Anderson

March 2015Granite Schools

Photo of John Anderson with Educator of the Week logo

Our Educator of the Week is Wasatch Jr. High assistant principal John Anderson, who was recently nominated for a Region 5 PTA award. ...

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Wasatch Jr. students’ app wins Best in Region from Verizon

March 2015Granite Schools

Photo of Wasatch Jr High students receiving large check

A team of students from Wasatch Jr. High has impressed the nation’s largest wireless telecommunications provider with an app designed to assist new motorists. The Verizon Innovative App Challenge invited middle and high schools to learn about mobile app development and create their own concepts ...

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GSD schools excel in math competitions

March 2015Granite Schools

Photo of math equations on black background

Two outstanding math teams in Granite School District are proving they have what it takes to compete with their peers across the nation. A team from Skyline High School recently placed 25th in a national mathematics contest administered by National Assessment & Testing. Coach Jason Meakin ...

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Wasatch Jr. High uses student-led workshops to reach out to community members

December 2014Granite Schools

Photo of Wasatch Jr High students presenting to parents

Students at Wasatch Junior High are determined to serve their community this holiday season beyond the typical food drive. As part of the “Be Our Guest” serve project, Wasatch welcomed community members inside the school for special workshops taught by highly qualified students. Topics covered ...

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Photo Gallery: Wasatch Jr. High students create 3D chalk murals on sidewalk

October 2014Granite Schools

Photo of Wasatch Jr High student drawing with sidewalk chalk

Wasatch Junior High School’s east entrance was transformed into a veritable concrete canvas last week during the school’s chalk art contest. Spearheaded by fine arts teacher Chris Wightman, the contest included students in Wightman’s classes creating chalk drawings that, when viewed at a certain ...

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Matheson Jr. High team wins top spot in Future City Competition

January 2014Granite Schools

Granite School District's second annual Future City Competition featured some of the best examples of student innovation. Twelve teams from eight junior high schools competed under this year's theme, “Tomorrow’s Transit." Each team - composed of three students - had to combine elements of ...

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Math project takes the “fear” out of story problems

October 2013Granite Schools

It’s no secret that story problems can be the bane of math class for many students. The truth is, however, that they are very important when learning mathematical concepts. “Story problems are the heart of math principles like rates and ratios,” said Wasatch Junior High math teacher Charity ...

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Granite custodians prepped for new school year

August 2013Granite Schools

It takes a lot of preparation to successfully navigate a school year, even for Granite’s unsung heroes – custodians. During the summer, 211 custodians from all across the district gathered to share ideas, attend training classes, and receive recognition and awards for their outstanding ...

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