Parent Link – September 2024

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2026-2027 Calendar Survey

The District Calendaring Committee is requesting your input on the general calendar structure as they prepare options for the 2026-2027 calendar. Please take a moment to give your preference when it comes to the make-up of this calendar. 

General Calendar Structure Survey for 2026-2027 School Year

Boundary Study Meeting Recordings

Over the last few weeks, the District held four public meetings to discuss the ongoing 3500 S. Corridor Boundary Study. The first two meetings were focused on Dual Language Immersion, the second two meetings were focused on the study as a whole. Click here for more information about this study, and links to meeting recordings are below.

  • Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 6:00 pm at Valley Crest Elementary School (DLI Focused)
  • Thursday, September 5, 2024, 6:00 pm at Stansbury Elementary School (DLI Focused)
  • Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 6:00 pm at Granger High School Auditorium
  • Thursday, September 12, 2024, 6:00 pm at Hunter Junior High Auditorium

September Board Report

The Granite School District Board of Education held their September meeting on September 3, 2024. Click here for the full board report, including the meeting recording. Highlights included:

  • Performance by the Kearns High Marching Band and Color Guard
  • Report on Athletic Participation
  • Update on Capitol and Construction Projects
  • Much, much more!

Retrofitting Schools for Seismic Activity

Granite School District is in the process of applying for FEMA funding to retrofit the schools in our district. 

This retrofit will address the hazardous nature of seismic activity that can put our children and staff at risk. 

In order to have a solid application, FEMA needs feedback from the community supporting the application – in this case seismic retrofit of the Granite Schools within the district. Click here to take a short survey that will support the application. Please consider helping by filling it out. 

Click here for more information.

Suicide Prevention Month

There is hope. This Suicide Prevention Month, please help share this message: If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, reach out for help through SafeUT – available 24/7/365 through call (833-372-3388), chat(safeut.org) or the SafeUT app.

My County Rec Pass

The My County Rec Pass program has been expanded to include all ages 0-18 for Salt Lake County residents. This is a fantastic opportunity for Granite School District students to have free access to their nearby county-operated recreation center. Click here for more information about this program.

Transportation Eligibility on Focus

Student transportation eligibility information is now accessible on the Focus Parent Portal.

Click here for step-by-step instructions for accessing this information.

Watch the short video below to learn more about transportation eligibility:

Hallway Minute Series

This school year, Superintendent Horsley has been filming short videos as he walks the halls of our schools and other district locations with our principals and other staff members. We’ve compiled these videos into a playlist on our Youtube Channel – Click here to check it out!

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