Granite School District provides differentiated educational experiences and programs based on individual student needs. Gifted & Talented programs address the academic and emotional needs of students that have advanced content knowledge and skills, and/or show evidence of extraordinary ability in one or more specific disciplines. What kind ...
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Outstanding educators, staff, volunteers, and events recognized by Region 5 PTA
Each year Region 5 PTA leadership selects a number of educators, school/district staff members, and volunteers who exemplify the PTA’s values of teamwork, advocacy, and inclusion. As with most years, Region 5 PTA leadership had a difficult time selecting the 2018 winners from a pool of highly qualified nominees. In the end, 18 awards were ...
West Kearns Elementary ‘mustache’ you don’t do drugs
Every year thousands of students in Utah pledge to be drug free during Red Ribbon Week. At West Kearns Elementary, this season’s slogan invites kids to wear that pledge beneath their noses. “We ‘Mustache’ you do not do drugs” was the theme for one of the Red Ribbon days at West Kearns. As part of the day’s festivities, officers from Unified Police ...
Districtwide attendance challenge winners announced
Schools throughout Granite School District are making gains in stopping and preventing chronic absenteeism. The Every Day Counts Challenge encourages administrators and teachers to develop ideas and incentives to improve student attendance. This year’s challenge was tough. Schools were up against really positive attendance numbers from last ...
Photo Gallery: Math showdown in Kearns Network
In a format similar to the Olympic Games, elementary schools in the Kearns Network sent their top math students to compete in the annual Math Masters tournament last week. ...