Administrative Reports Tammie Bostick-Cooper of Utah Clean Cities Coalition commended the board for Granite's efforts to be a 100 percent idle-free district. Larry Shumway of Art Works for Kids presented a report on the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program in Granite schools. Representatives presented the board with original artwork ... Keep Reading
Whittier Elementary student named AAA Safety Patroller of the Year
Miguel Vergara has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, safety skills, and school citizenship during his time as a school safety patroller. His dedication to keeping his peers safe has earned him the award of Utah School Safety Patroller of the Year by AAA. Miguel received a customer plaque along with a $75 Target gift card. AAA ... Keep Reading
Photos: Celebrating students on World Autism Awareness Day
Whittier Elementary marked World Autism Awareness Day with special activities for parents and families of students diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. As the school is a hub for special education in the District, administrators and teachers at Whittier wanted to bring greater awareness to autism and laud the achievements of students ... Keep Reading
Whittier Elementary family begins third year of holiday donation drive
Two years ago Hailee Strandgard told her mother that she wanted to give away all her toys to homeless children. That spirit of generosity from a young child has snowballed into a community effort to bring happiness to children in need during the holiday season. Now for the third year in a row, Hailee and her family are gathering items ... Keep Reading
Substitute teacher honored with Zions Bank/KSL Teacher Feature
Granite School District substitute teacher Annette Taggart was wrapping up the school day with her class at Whittier Elementary when a small company of happy folks surprised her with some great news. Annette was selected for the Zions Bank/KSL Teacher Feature of the week – a program that highlights outstanding educators throughout Utah. Annette ... Keep Reading
Reading and pizza: A winning combination
The aroma of pizza at Whittier Elementary was heavy enough to make anyone’s mouth water with anticipation. Lucky for Whittier students, every class at the school was awarded with a pizza meal from Papa Murphy’s for having the most reading minutes in KSL’s Read Today challenge program. Read the full story ... Keep Reading
From the Foundation: A plethora of projects
It was another exciting week at the Granite Education Foundation, packed with generous service to the Granite community and educational entertainment for students. Book Talk The students and faculty at Eastwood, Vista, and Rolling Meadows Elementary schools, along with Evergreen Jr. High, were entertained by renowned author Tyler Whitesides's ... Keep Reading
Three things you didn’t know about Whittier Elementary
Originally opened in 1905, Whittier Elementary in West Valley City is among the oldest school names in Granite School District. You may have heard of the school’s wrap around medical hub for special education students; or that the school was recently rebuilt in 2001. Here’s what you may not have known: A dynamic community council – Whittier ... Keep Reading