Skyline High senior Cindy Phan jumped with excitement as she opened an envelope from Harvard University and learned that she had just received an early acceptance. “As a first generation student, this acceptance is validating. It validates all the sacrifices my family has made. They left behind ...
Granite News
Group of 6th grade students start their own t-shirt company
Dylan Harrison, Cruz Linton, Asa Wyckoff, and Ryder Woods wanted to make some extra money and brainstormed the best way to do it. The four 6th graders at Cottonwood Elementary created t-shirt company “Simple Deep” and have been selling the shirts to friends and family. A lot of thought and ...
Video: How Are Bus Routes Planned?
Planning and adapting school bus routes can be a tricky process. Fortunately, Granite School District uses highly effective practices to establish routes that save fuel and get students to and from school as safely and quickly as possible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d21B2dYGgkM ...
Videos: Mill Creek Students Reflect on Creating ‘Tactile’ Murals
A handful of students and teachers from Mill Creek Elementary have been traveling around the Salt Lake Valley presenting biome murals at different art symposiums, legislator luncheons, and USBE board meetings. At first glance the murals seem like fairly typical projects for an elementary science ...
Board Meeting Report – February 2020
Administration Reports Rob Averett, Director of Student Assessment, presented the Annual Assessment Report to the board. Superintendent Bates detailed District Level Reorganization of departments and divisions effective February 5, 2020. Board Meeting Reverence - Calvin Smith ...
Hunter Grad Now Helps Students at His Alma Mater Get to College
Sambat Kim recently returned to the halls of Hunter High where he used to walk as a student. However, now he walks them as a College Access Advisor. He is creating change and hope in the lives of many. Kim was one of 15 college advisors to be selected and recognized as an Outstanding College ...
Reflections and Future Plans from a Retiring 42-Year Teacher
After 42 years in the education profession, retiring Churchill Jr. High teacher Deb Wagner plans to continue being involved in her two great loves: science and physical education. “Everything is science. It’s all curiosity. When the kids are curious, half the battle is won. The kids come in and ...
Sixth Grade Students Work to Improve Life for Astronauts
Cottonwood Elementary 6th grade students were recently assigned a science project that was taken to another level, in a literal sense. Cottonwood teacher Emily Lehnardt assigned her students the task of designing a product that would make it easier for astronauts to live and work in space. Mrs. ...
Gang Prevention Program Making a Positive Impact
Through a collaboration with the Salt Lake Metro Gang Unit, Granite School District provides a prevention program called Choose Gang Free. All 5th grade students in participating Granite Schools take part in this program. The Choose Gang Free program actively engages students about the importance ...
Board Meeting Report – January 2020
Administration Reports Doug Larson, director of Policy & Legal Services, presented a training on Open and Public Meetings, and a review of the Board Ethics policy. Board Meeting Reverence - Rosecrest Elementary Choir Recognitions The board recognized the Skyline High School Girls ...