Cindy Torres Gutierrez had incredible success at the Family, Careers, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) national competition in Atlanta, Georgia. Cindy, a junior at Cyprus High School, competed in the area of Career Exploration, earning a coveted gold medal award for her presentation. She has plans to be a cardiac surgeon. We are so ...
Granite News
Schools, district office stand in support of fallen South Salt Lake officer
South Salt Lake Officer David Romrell was killed during a clash with suspects near 3300 South and 300 West. He was known as a kind-hearted yet courageous warrior during the 11 months he served with the department. During a funeral procession along State Street Granite students and staff took the opportunity to pay their respects to Officer ...
Two GSD students make their mark in statewide design contest
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 ...
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 ...