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Mascots make a comeback, bring student involvement, spirit back to schools

Sep 01, 2021 02:57PM ● By Julie Slama

Behind the mask: students who perform as school mascots say that it’s a way to bring back school spirit after the COVID-19 pandemic zapped most student involvement.

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The class of 2028 starts new academic adventure

Aug 30, 2021 04:18PM ● By Bill Hardesty

To help incoming sixth graders, the GPJHS staff held an orientation on the Friday before school stated.

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Lessons learned during pandemic ‘changed education forever’ in Granite School District

Aug 18, 2021 01:38PM ● By Heather Lawrence

Granite School District is incorporating lessons they learned over the past year into their future.

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Summer’s over…it’s back to school

Aug 16, 2021 09:31AM ● By Justin Adams

It's the start of another school year.

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Traditional schools may resume ‘normal’ look, online learning options will continue

Aug 10, 2021 12:10PM ● By Julie Slama

Understanding that health and safety COVID-19 protocols and guidelines may yet change, “as of right now, things will be closer to normal than not,” Murray School District spokesman Doug Perry said. Murray, Canyons and Jordan school districts will offer in-person and online learning.

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Martin Bates retires after 11 years as GSD superintendent

Aug 02, 2021 01:23PM ● By Bill Hardesty

Martin Bates retired as Granite School District’s superintendent June 30. He served 26 years, with the last 11 as superintendent.

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School district leaders hope summer sessions slowed academic relapse

Aug 02, 2021 12:48PM ● By Julie Slama

Local summer school sessions were offered to area students to help stop the summer slide, boost learning after COVID-19 pandemic.

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Granite foundation hopes to provide 15K backpacks by start of school

Jul 29, 2021 11:22AM ● By Hannah LaFond

Amidst growing need, Granite Education Foundation raises funds to provide school supplies and food to students. 

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Essential school bus drivers, nutrition, custodian staff needed for upcoming school year

Jul 28, 2021 12:16PM ● By Julie Slama

Need remains for essential school personnel—positions open in several districts across the Salt Lake Valley.

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Granite to offer new online learning option for students

Jul 22, 2021 12:17PM ● By Hannah LaFond

Granite School District launches a centralized online learning option for K-12 in fall 2021.

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