Skyline High teacher Melinda Reay was named 2019 Utah History Teacher of the Year. Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History presents this award annually to the teachers who are dedicated to American history. Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is dedicated to American history education and is the nation’s leading organization. One ...
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Utah RISE Test Results Available on Portal
Individual student reports from the 2019 end-of-year 3rd through 8th grade Utah RISE tests are available for parents and students to view on the Granite School District Portal. To view results, log in to the Parent Portal (portal.graniteschool.org) and click the 'Student Center' icon. Click your student's name to view the full table of ...
School Safety Protocols Explained in Graphics
School safety protocols are initiated by police in the event of a potential or direct threat to student safety. An understanding of each type of protocol is invaluable for students, staff and parents. The first type of protocol is called a Shelter in Place protocol. A Shelter in Place is initiated when there is a potential threat to student ...
Testing Window for Gifted & Talented Placement
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 ...
Cottonwood High Teacher Named Utah Teacher of the Year
Our very own Lauren Merkley has been named the 2020 Utah Teacher of the Year by state superintendent Syd Dickson. Merkley, an English teacher at Cottonwood High School, was announced as the state winner during the Teacher of the Year banquet honoring the top teachers from school districts and charter schools throughout Utah. She was among five ...
September 2019 Board Meeting Report
Board meeting convened at 5 p.m. and the board adjourned into an executive session. Board Meeting Reverence - Taylorsville High School Madrigals Recognitions The board recognized the Skyline High MESA Team for taking first place overall in the MESA USA National Engineering Design Competition in Arizona. The board recognized Cottonwood ...
Board Meeting Report – August 2019
Administration Reports Don Adams, assistant superintendent of Support Services, presented a report on the impact of cost increases on the long range Capitol Outlay Plan. Board Meeting Reverence - Abby Tuckness pantomime Recognition The board recognized the 5A state champion Cottonwood High School Baseball Team. Mayor ...
Board Meeting Report – July 2019
Board Meeting The board convened into an executive session following roll call. The meeting was reconvened at 7 p.m. Reverence - Cottonwood High Dramatic Performance Consent Items Purchases Contracts Comprehensive Support & Improvement Plans Administrative Appointment Information Item Steve Hogan, director of Planning & ...
2019-20 Town Hall Meeting Schedule
Superintendent Bates hosts multiple town hall meetings throughout the school year for parents, students, employees, and community members to ask questions and gather feedback regarding education topics in Granite School District. These meetings are informal open forums. There are no set agendas for any meeting, and any participant may ask a ...
June 2019 Board Report & Budget Hearing
Board Meeting Reverence - Granite Senior Youth Symphony Recognitions The board recognized the daily efforts of the nearly 250 crossing guards who serve students and families in Granite School District. The board recognized Utah legislator Craig Hall as a Friend of Public Education for the 2019 Legislative Session. Consent ...