Recently, you may have heard about the release of school grades in the State of Utah. Over the years, public schools have been graded on at least five different grading structures. The accountability systems are: No Child Left Behind (NCLB),…
Garfield School District will be asking voters of Garfield County to approve a Voted Local Levy in the November election this year. The ballots will be mailed to all registered voters in mid- October and must be post marked and…
I would like to extend a special thank you to our County Commissioners. I asked the Commissioners if they would be willing to help Garfield County School District with the preparatory work for three capital projects. The Commissioners agreed to…
School success goes hand in hand with good attendance! As students start back to school this year, I would like to reemphasize the importance of good attendance in school. Students have a fresh start each year with attendance opportunities at…
With the start of a new School year, I would like to pass along information relating to the importance of students having regular bedtimes. A new study suggests students should have regular bedtimes to be successful in school. At the…
I would like to inform the public of the new employees in Garfield County School District. The following teachers have been or will be recommended by the hiring committees for School Board approval. Scott Henrie – BVHS Counselor/Teacher …
As the new school year quickly approaches, teacher staffing is being solidified within the District. The following people are being recommended for Board approval at the next School Board meeting. David Dawson is being recommended by the Panguitch High School…
I would like to inform the public of the recent hiring of several new employees over the past two months. The positions have been advertised and hired by hiring committees including parents, teachers and administrators. I would like to thank…
Garfield School District will be working with Southwest Educational Development Center and five other school districts to apply for an eBooks grant. The official title of the project is, “Engaging Students through Reading Innovatively Delivered eBooks” (eSTRIDEe). If the grant…