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 brightly colored music note proclaiming ...
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Board Meeting Report – December 2018
Administration Reports David Garrett, Business Administrator, and representatives from Lewis Young Robertson & Burningham presented a report on bond sale results. This issuance received an AAA rating from Fitch Ratings. For more information, please contact Business Services at 385.646.4594 Rob Averett, Director of Student Assessment, ...
Construction trades teachers earn 2nd place in national contest
Robert Cook, Vaughn Nickerson, and Anthony Van Horn teach construction courses at the Granite Technical Institute, and this morning they were surprised with the news that they had earned second place in the national Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence. The recognition earned them $35,000 for the Granite Technical ...
Board Meeting Report – November 2018
Administration Reports State representative Mike Winder presented information on the Millcreek Township Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Project. Linda Mariotti, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning Services, presented a report on Food Pantries in the district. Linda Mariotti, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & ...
Hunter High automotive team rolls in national competition
Two automotive teams from Hunter High School recently traveled to Las Vegas to compete at the national Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge as part of the national Speciality Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. One of the teams made it to the top 4, and are invited to compete at the next round of the competition for a shot at earning ...
Evergreen Jr. High students create ornaments to accompany National Christmas Tree
Evergreen Jr. High is one of 56 schools across the country to create one-of-a-kind ornaments for the 2018 National Christmas Tree experience in Washington, D.C. The Evergreen students' handcrafted ornaments will adorn the tree representing Utah, which will be part of a circle of 56 smaller trees that surround the National Christmas Tree. The ...
School & Snowy Weather
--- Please read this article in full --- We expect an annual average of 50 inches of snow in the Salt Lake Valley. Although we live in a climate with snowy winters, there are occasions when our area is hit by a sizable storm. In the midst of snowy weather it may seem peculiar for schools to keep their doors open. While snowstorms do ...
Redwood Elementary Principal Receives USCA Human Rights Award
Redwood Elementary principal Jolynn Koehler received one of the highest honors bestowed by the Utah School Counselors Association during the organization's recent fall conference. The Human Rights Award recognizes educators, counselors, and community members who actively promote and facilitate human rights projects and activities. Koehler was ...
Board Report – October 2018
Administration Reports Representatives from Lewis Young Robertson & Burningham, Inc. presented a briefing on bond sales to the board. For more information, contact Business Services at 385-646-4594. Don Adams, Assistant Superintendent of Support Services, presented potential Skyline High rebuild site layout plans to the board. Board ...
Testing Window for Advanced Learning 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. How do ...