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Flooding and a fire plague Skyline High at the start of the academic year

Oct 01, 2022 07:48PM ● By Lizzie Walie

Skyline High School suffers massive flooding at the beginning of the 2022 academic year, affecting its hallways, classrooms and auditorium. Just weeks after the flooding, a fire reportedly threatened to burn the gymnasium. Luckily, no injuries were reported in either incident and students continue to attend school.

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In spite of setbacks Skyline unveils new pool and gymnasium facilities

Oct 01, 2022 07:47PM ● By Lizzie Walie

Skyline High School unveiled its new gymnasium and pool on Sept. 20. The new facilities are part of a comprehensive rebuild of the school, which is aiming to be fully functional and open to students by December 2025.

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Incorporating culture into language classes during Hispanic Heritage Month

Oct 01, 2022 07:23PM ● By Heather Lawrence

Hispanic Heritage Month is an official U.S. holiday that began in 1968, and it’s not just for those with Hispanic heritage.

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Families and employees at Holladay schools say ‘Boo to the Flu’ at vaccination events

Oct 01, 2022 07:21PM ● By Heather Lawrence

Schools work with Community Nursing Services to make flu vaccinations accessible.

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Student honors missing Utah military personnel

Sep 04, 2022 10:11AM ● By Liz Craker

Skyline High senior Ayden Cline honored Riverton resident Ivan LeRoy Bills, who died at sea at age 18, for his Silent Heroes project and learned that Bills’ family had never received recognition of his Purple Heart and Navy Silver Star.

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Granite School District’s refugee night combines philanthropy and fun

Sep 04, 2022 10:09AM ● By Lizzie Walie

Granite School District hosts their annual refugee night at Granite Park Jr. High. Students were given free backpacks and parents could visit several resource booths to learn about programs and initiatives designed to help them integrate into the community. The event concluded with a mini outdoor carnival.

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Granite School District students collaborate on a mural highlighting community

Sep 04, 2022 10:08AM ● By Lizzie Walie

Granite School District brought several of their institutions together to create a series of murals under one project header. “The Sense of Community” project showcases the distinctive features of each school, while celebrating their unity as one district. Students were guided by professional artist Matt Monson, during its three year creative process.

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Mill Creek Elementary’s on-site pantry provides food for Granite School District families

Sep 04, 2022 10:04AM ● By Lizzie Walie

The Mustang Food Pantry and Resource Center, on the Mill Creek Elementary School campus, is a year-round initiative that provides supplemental food and supplies for students and families in need.

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Harmons’ ongoing support provides Special Olympians’ opportunities

Sep 03, 2022 12:03PM ● By Julie Slama

Harmons gave more than $302,238 from root beer float sales and donations at the check-out stands to support Special Olympians to off-set sporting fees, uniforms, transportation, equipment and other costs.

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Granite Education Foundation operates food pantries to combat summer hunger

Aug 03, 2022 07:24PM ● By Lizzie Walie

The Granite Education Foundation provides continuous food pantry opportunities throughout the summer for students in need.

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