About Grantsville High

Principal Aagard

Assistant Principal Thornton

Assistant Principal Barney

Principal's Message

Welcome to Grantsville High School, Home of the Cowboys!
GHS is rich in tradition and welcomes you to our school. It is my honor and pleasure to have the opportunity to serve as the principal of GHS.This is my 9th year as an administrator in the Tooele County School District. I am a native of Grantsville and a graduate of GHS. I look forward with enthusiasm to the new school year. I am excited to continue to serve as the Principal of Grantsville High School.
As the new school year begins, it brings excitement and anticipation. The 2024-2025 school year will be exciting as we welcome our incoming Freshman and welcome back our familiar faces from last year to continue their academic journey. High School has a dedicated staff who believes that ALL students can learn and are committed to helping each student achieve his/her potential.
This year we will continue with our school theme “Commit to the G”.
Our students, staff, and stakeholders are committing to academic excellence, with high levels of learning, quality instruction, student engagement, and assessment accountability.
Committing to the Pride, Excellence, and Tradition of our great school through school spirit, positivity, and accountability.
Please encourage your student to Commit to getting involved in extracurricular sports, clubs, and activities-we have lots to offer our students.
We commit to a safe and secure environment with clear procedures and commit to “see something, hear something, say something”.
We welcome you to “Commit to the G” and support your student(s) and Grantsville High School

Sincerely,
Kenna Aagard

Attendance

Elevate Your Future Attend Today Excel Tomorrow

District Policy 5021

Tiered Response to Truancy and Chronic Absenteeism

TCSD Attendance Procedures

Excusing an Absence on Skyward

To excuse a student on the app:

When parents sign up for the Skyward app, they will select a four-digit code.
Put in your four-digit code and continue to the app
Select the “hamburger button” (the triple bar or trigram symbol) on the top right.
From here you have two options, the first option (the message tab), will show you through the notification when your student was marked absent and what you need to excuse. With the attendance tab you simply submit a request.

1. Message Tab
Attendance Notification
View
Add Absent Request
OR
2. Attendance
Add Absent Request

Either of these two options will open a pop-up.
Complete the following information:
Student
Date/Time
Reason
Comment (optional – but very helpful, especially if you want to “excuse 2^nd hour”)
If you have more than one student and want this attendance request submitted for another student (maybe your family will be attending a funeral and all students need to be excused) then you can “Copy” the request and select additional students.
Submit

To submit a request from the website:

Tooeleschools.org
Click on the Families tab across the top
Click on Skyward for Parents
Log in
On the top right click student (if you only have one student you will just see your student’s name)
In the drop-down menu select the student’s name you need to excuse
Select Attendance in the menu on the left hand side
Click on the hyperlink at the top of the page “Absence Request.”
An “Add Request” pop-up block will open
Complete the following blocks:
Date/Time
Reason
Comment (optional, but once again, very helpful)
Save
Once you have “Saved” you will receive an email notification that an absence request has been submitted.
After the request has been processed, parents will receive a notification in Skyward
“(Student’s name) Absence Request has been (approved or denied)
The Absence Request submitted for (student) on (date) has been (approved or denied).
If a request is denied, a reason must be provided. It will then say “Go to your Absence Requests for further information.”

Belief Statement

The mission of Grantsville High School is to provide a safe and encouraging environment for students to learn and grow through quality instruction.

Academic Excellence

High Levels of Learning
Quality Instruction
Student Engagement
Assessment Accountability

Safe and Secure Environment

Emergency Preparedness
Clear Procedure
See Something, Hear Something, Say Something
Be Ready, Be Aware

Pride-Excellence-Tradition

School Spirit
Positivity
Building Relationships
Accountability

Extra Curricular Excellent

Clear and High Expectations
Get Involved- Be Involved
Sportsmanship
Team Work

Bell Schedules

**Half-Day**
Description / Period	Start Time	End Time	Length
1st/6th	8:00 AM	8:35 AM	35 min
2nd/7th	8:40 AM	9:15 AM	35 min
3rd/8th	9:20 AM	9:55 AM	35 min
4th/9th	10:00 AM	10:35 AM	35 min
5th/10th	10:40 AM	11:15 AM	35 min
Lunch (Grab & Go)	11:15 AM	11:30 AM	15 min

**Red Day (Typical)**
Description / Period	Start Time	End Time	Length
1st Hour	8:00 AM	9:10 AM	70 min
2nd Hour	9:15 AM	10:25 AM	70 min
3rd Hour	10:30 AM	11:40 AM	70 min
1st lunch	11:40 AM	12:10 PM	30 min
4th Hour (with 1st lunch)	12:15 PM	1:25 PM	70 min
4th Hour (with 2nd lunch)	11:45 AM	12:55 PM	70 min
2nd lunch	12:55 PM	1:25 PM	30 min
5th hour	1:30 PM	2:40 PM	70 min

**White Day (Typical)**
Description / Period	Start Time	End Time	Length
6th Hour	8:00 AM	9:10 AM	70 min
7th Hour	9:15 AM	10:25 AM	70 min
8th Hour	10:30 AM	11:40 AM	70 min
1st Lunch	11:40 AM	12:10 PM	30 min
9th Hour (with 1st Lunch)	12:15 PM	1:25 PM	70 min
9th Hour (with 2nd Lunch)	11:40 AM	12:55 PM	75 min
2nd Lunch	12:55 PM	1:25 PM	30 min
10th Hour	1:30 PM	2:40 PM	70 min

**Early Release (Fridays)**
Description / Period	Start Time	End Time	Length
1st/6th	8:00 AM	8:55 AM	55 min
2nd/7th	9:00 AM	9:55 AM	55 min
3rd/8th	10:00 AM	10:55 AM	55 min
1st Lunch	10:55 AM	11:25 AM	30 min
4th/9th (that have 1st lunch)	11:30 AM	12:25 PM	55 min
4th/9th (that have 2nd lunch)	11:00 AM	11:55 AM	55 min
2nd Lunch	11:55 AM	12:25 PM	30 min
5th/10th	12:30 PM	1:30 PM	60 min

**Friday Morning A/B Assembly Schedule**
Description / Period	Start Time	End Time	Length
1st/6th	8:00 AM	8:45 AM	45 min
"A" Assembly	8:50 AM	9:30 AM	40 min
2nd/7th (Classes that have "A" Assembly)	9:35 AM	10:30 AM	55 min
2nd/7th (Classes that have "B" Assembly	8:50 AM	9:45 AM	55 min
"B" Assembly	9:50 AM	10:30 AM	40 min
3rd/8th	10:35 AM	11:20 AM	45 min
1st Lunch	11:20 AM	11:50 AM	30 min
4th/9th (for classes with 1st lunch)	11:55 AM	12:40 PM	45 min
4th/9th (for classes with 2nd lunch)	11:25 AM	12:10 PM	45 min
2nd Lunch	12:10 PM	12:40 PM	30 min
5th/10th	12:45 PM	1:30 PM	45 min

**Friday Afternoon Single Assembly Schedule**
Description / Period	Start Time	End Time	Length
1st/6th	8:00 AM	8:50 AM	50 min
2nd/7th	8:55 AM	9:40 AM	45 min
3rd/8th	9:45 AM	10:35 AM	50 min
1st Lunch	10:35 AM	11:05 AM	30 min
4th/9th (that have 1st lunch)	11:10 AM	11:55 AM	45 min
4th/9th (that have 2nd lunch)	10:40 AM	11:25 AM	45 min
2nd Lunch	11:25 AM	11:55 AM	30 min
5th/10th	12:00 PM	12:45 PM	45 min
Assembly	12:45 PM	1:30 PM	45 min

**Morning Single Assembly**
Description / Period	Start Time	End Time	Length
1st/6th	8:00 AM	9:00 AM	60 min
Assembly	9:00 AM	9:50 AM	50 min
2nd/7th	9:55 AM	10:55 AM	60 min
3rd/8th	11:00 AM	12:00 PM	60 min
1st Lunch	12:00 PM	12:30 PM	30 min
4th/9th (that have 1st lunch)	12:35 PM	1:35 PM	60 min
4th/9th (that have 2nd lunch)	12:05 PM	1:05 PM	60 min
2nd Lunch	1:05 PM	1:35 PM	30 min
5th/10th	1:40 PM	2:40 PM	60 min

**Afternoon Single Assembly**
Description / Period	Start Time	End Time	Length
1st/6th	8:00 AM	8:55 AM	55 min
2nd/7th	9:00 AM	9:55 AM	55 min
3rd/8th	10:00 AM	10:55 AM	55 min
1st Lunch	10:55 AM	11:25 AM	30 min
4th/9th (that have 1st lunch)	11:30 AM	12:25 PM	55 min
4th/9th (that have 2nd lunch)	11:00 AM	11:55 AM	55 min
2nd Lunch	11:55 AM	12:25 PM	30 min
5th/10th	12:30 AM	1:30 PM	60 min
Assembly	1:30 PM	2:40 PM	70 min

Cell Phones, Smartwatches, and Personal Devices

Policy 5031 is not new and was adopted in 2019. the procedures are based on this policy

New Legislation coming Jan. to require districts to have policy limiting cellphones in classrooms

Tooele County School District recognizes that technology can enhance teaching and learning, along with the sense of security that cell phones and smart watches provide, and we are dedicated to ensuring their safe and civil use.

In an effort to create an optimal learning environment at Tooele County School District high schools, we will limit the use of cell phones, smartwatches, and other personal electronic devices during school hours. These devices, while beneficial in many contexts, can be significant sources of distraction and disruption in the classroom. By minimizing their use, we aim to foster a focused and engaged learning atmosphere where students can fully participate in instructional activities. Additionally, restricting these devices helps prevent negative behaviors such as cyberbullying, cheating, and other inappropriate or illegal activities. Our primary goal is to enhance student focus and engagement, ensuring that every student can thrive academically and socially in a supportive and undistracted environment.

Personal electronic devices, including cell phones, smart watches, headphones, tablets, etc., may be brought to school with parents’ permission but must be turned off and stored out of sight during school hours for elementary and instructional time for secondary. Cell phones or smart watches are not to be used by students in bathrooms, locker rooms, and ALL learning spaces.

Cell phones will be allowed for students with a specific need per their healthcare plan, IEP, 504, or ILDP. The office phone is available for students when necessary and with permission during the school day. TCSD cannot assume any responsibility for cell phones or smart watches.

Procedures

If students do not comply with the cell phone or smartwatch rules, consequences may
be the listed actions.

Exceptions may be made for students with a health care plan (such as students with a continuous glucose monitor), IEP or 504. This will be approved on a case-by-case basis by meeting with the principal, teacher, and case manager.

With minor communication emergencies, parents will need to contact the main office to either call down their student or to relay a message.
With a school-level emergency or crisis, we ask that parents and students limit or avoid communication and wait for instructions and communication from local incident commanders. Misinformation spread during a crisis can often be more dangerous than the crisis itself.

Teachers will always have nearby access to the classroom phone.

1st infraction: Verbal warning

2nd infraction: Cell phone/watch held at the office and the student can pick it up at the end of the day.

3rd infraction: Cell phone/watch held at the office until a parent picks it up. Infractions documented in Educators Handbook.

Additional consequences will be implemented if students continue to not comply with cell phone/smartwatch rules. Students will be required to turn in their device to the office at the start of each day.

Hall of Fame

1986 Della Williams Lawrence
1986 John Rollin Nelson “Mr. Tennis”
1986 Jack Johnson “Cowboy Jack Johnson”
1986 Lawrence Matthews “Tiggs”
1986 Sterling Anderson 1986
1987 None
1988 Harold C. Anderson “Harry”
1988 Ray Barrus
1988 Don Ed Sandberg
1988 William Lee Anderson
1989 Robert Williams “Ace”
1989 Dennis Palmer
1989 William Castagno “Bill”
1990 Phyllis Didericksen “Mrs. D”
1991 Wayne Woodward Nelson
1992 Robert Williams “Little Bob”
1993 Phil Dean Didericksen
1994 Robert Larry Lawrence
1994 Larry Harrison
1994 Rick Harrison
1995 None
1996 None
1997 Larry Palmer
1998 Robert Lawrence “Cowboy Bob”
1999 Dale Mohler
2000 Joseph Glen Rupp
2001 Amy Christiansen Palmer
2002 Paul Didericksen
2003 Wayne Butler
2004 Jack Allred
2005 None
2006 None
2007 Kevin Butler
2008 Don Wayne Nelson
2009 Charles Byron Anderson
2009 Robin Brent Baird
2010 Jack Nelson
2011 None
2012 Alan Mouritsen
2013 Aaric Allred “Bubba”
2014 None
2015 None
2016 None
2017 Spencer Allred
2018 Merrill Nelson, Christine Cole Johnson, Jeffrey D. Hamm
2019 Terry Linares
2020 Jerry Hurst
2021 Bikie Anderson, Deanna Hislop, Justin Wingfield, Linda Wingfield
2022 Brent Marshall
2023 Jodie Cook Castagno, Wilma Ann Nielson Crowther
2024 Clarence Evans, Roger Brown

Handbooks

Office Staff

School Boundary Maps

School Officers

School Profile

School Vision

Volunteer Information

Interested in becoming a volunteer?

We are so excited that you are interested in volunteering! Volunteers are a vital part of our district and we appreciate YOU!

Tooele County School District utilizes Volunteer Tracker for volunteer applications and signing up for volunteer opportunities. Please follow the steps provided to sign up!

If you have any questions about registration, please contact App-Garden at support@app-garden.com or live chat option!

How to Register

Visit our website.
Register and complete application.
Applications will be reviewed and you will be contacted if further information is needed.
Once approved, watch your in-box for invites to opportunities that match your interest.

The school district requires a background check for all volunteers before they can help at a school.

Step 1: Register and complete an application.

Step 2:Your application will be reviewed and you will be contacted via email if further information is needed. Make sure to check junk and spam folders for emails from Volunteer Tracker.

Step 3: Call Alesha Allred at the District Office 435-833-1900 Ext. 1128 with any questions.

Step 4: Watch for a renewal email each year. Renewing yearly via email means you will not have to complete the entire process again. If you don't, you must begin again with Step 1.

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