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Grand County High cancels class due to COVID outbreak

Moab Sun News4 years ago4 years ago

Classes and activities at Grand County Public High School are canceled from Sept. 7-10 after 10 staff members and 8 students tested positive for COVID-19.   Local authorities have approved a 30-day mask…

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Get a free taste of the Moab Music Festival at their annual community concert: A variety of musicians will play at the concert on September 6

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

As a nonprofit, one of the Moab Music Festival’s priorities is community engagement. But it’s often overlooked; in the glory of the festival’s elite lineup—this year’s will feature a work done with famous…

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Letter to the Editor: Ron Dolphin is a treasure

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

The fall season brings a lot of excitement with another school year and the beginning of another school sports year. However, at Grand County High School and Grand School District key decision makers…

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Temporary indoor mask order issued for K-6 schools: Grand County had the only school mask mandate in Utah

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

Just days before Grand County School District schools are scheduled to open, the district announced a 30-day indoor mask mandate for students and staff in K-6 schools. In a pivot from the district’s…

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Welcoming kids back to the classroom: School superintendent optimistic despite ongoing pandemic

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

Grand County School District is preparing to start the 2021-2022 school year on Aug. 19, and has been working closely with health department officials to craft an opening plan with mitigations for COVID-19—a…

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A warm welcome: Schools hold community ‘clap in’ for students

Moab Sun News4 years ago4 years ago

The Grand County Public School District is asking for community members to help welcome students back to the classroom with a ‘clap-in’ event on the first day of school. Community members are urged…

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Funding the schools: Grand County School District property tax changes

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

A proposed school district tax increase would impact residents in a $300,000 home by just $66 per year, according to a public notice announcing the proposal, but the details of the change are…

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Grand County Board of Education awards teacher, employee of the year

Moab Sun News4 years ago4 years ago

The Grand County School District Board of Education honored JoLynn Torgerson and Mary Frothingham at their annual End of the Year Awards on June 11. 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year: JoLynn Torgerson JoLynn…

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Congrats to Eliana Dominguez and Emma Knudsen: Margaret L. Hopkin Middle School May Students of the Month

Moab Sun News4 years ago4 years ago

Margaret L. Hopkin Middle School staff named seventh-grader Eliana Dominguez and eighth-grader Emma Knudsen the May Students of the Month. Hardworking, curious and caring are just a few of the great qualities that…

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Congrats to the Grand County High School May students of the month!

Moab Sun News5 years ago2 years ago

Grand County High School is proud to announce Jessica Jones and Brendan Moore as its students of the month for May 2021. Jessica Jones is a graduating senior. The daughter of Ryon and…

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