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Two GSD Students Earn National Awards of Merit in PTA Reflections Contest
Marlo Harmer of Churchill Jr High and Joshua Johnson of Fox Hills Elementary each received national recognition in this year's PTA Reflections contest. The Reflections contest invites students across the country to create original works of art in response a student-selected theme. Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the ...
“Amazing, Friendly” Kearns High Freshman Named Absolutely Incredible Kid
There was an immediate standing ovation in the Kearns High auditorium when Palalaua Tafili was announced as the 2019 recipient of the Absolutely Incredible Award. This annual recognition shines a spotlight on students who have overcome significant challenges to achieve academic success. The announcement came as a complete surprise to Laua, who ...
Wellness Committee Meeting Minutes
Wellness Committee Minutes April 9, 2019 Room B-216 2:30 – 4:00 PM Present: Dana Adams (Director of Child Nutrition), Garth Hunt (Child Nutrition Operations Manager), Felipe Guerra (Registered Dietitian), Garett Muse (Secondary Director) Jon Adams (Elementary Director), David Dunn (Secondary Principal), Doug Bingham (Secondary Principal), ...
Cottonwood High English Teacher Named Granite Teacher of the Year
Introducing the 2019 Granite School District Teacher of the Year: Lauren Merkley of Cottonwood High School! Lauren actually started her career in fundraising but soon realized what she was most passionate about was teaching. She left a successful job in New York and has been inspiring students and others ever since. “She is an amazing teacher ...
Here’s the List of Granite Employees Retiring this School Year
These professionals served as teachers, principals, administrators, office professionals, support staff, bus drivers, custodians, maintenance staff, counselors, and many other positions in the district. We are so grateful for their years of service in helping to prepare students for college, career and life. Best wishes for the future! ...
Board Meeting Report – May 2019
Administration Report Steve Hogan, Director of Planning & Boundaries, and Ben Horsley, Director of Communications, presented an update on the timeline of Population Analysis Studies as a result of S.B. 245. The board convened into an executive session. Board Meeting Reverence - Eisenhower Jr High Choir Recognition The board ...
Granger Elementary Teacher Wins UEA/dōTERRA Excellence in Teaching Award
Granger Elementary sixth-grade teacher Charlie Bell is among 10 educators statewide to receive the 2019 UEA/dōTERRA Excellence in Teaching Award. It's a great honor for an outstanding teacher. Here's an excerpt from his award profile: With more than 24 years of teaching under his belt, Charlie Bell is a well-seasoned educator with a strong ...
Free Summer Meals Program
Granite School District is again sponsoring the Seamless Summer Free Lunch Program. Free meals are available to all children ages 18 and younger. Adult meals are available to be purchased for $3.50. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from June 3 through August 9, 2019. No meals will be served July 4 or July 24. Please refer to the ...
Art Teachers Create Conduit for Students to Buy Professional Artwork for Cheap
Granite Connection High School art teachers Clint Whiting and Justin Wheatley were attending a panel discussion at the Utah Art Education Association conference when another attendee raised his hand and asked how he can better engage the athletic-focused students in his art class. "The picture of Lebron James popped into my head," Wheatley said. ...