
Lisa McDonald
School Principal
About Lisa McDonald
- Lisa McDonald has been an educator for 18 years
- Principal at Bennion Elementary since 2025
- Principal at Calvin Smith Elementary from 2021-2025
- Assistant Principal at Calvin Smith Elementary, Fox Hills Elementary, and Valley Crest Elementary
- Granite District Instructional Specialist – supported instructional coaches and teachers across the district
- Granite School District Literacy Specialist for grades 3-12 – supported teachers and schools across the district
- Bachelor of Arts from Westminster College in English and Communications
- Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Utah
- Junior High English teacher in 7th, 8th, & 9th grades in Granite and Canyons School District
- Endorsements in English, Journalism, Instructional Coaching, and ESL
- Completed Granite District Emerging Leadership Academy
- Completed University of Utah & BYU Principal Academy
Contact Us
Visit Us
Monday-Friday 8:00-3:30
Bell Schedule
General Schedule Monday – Thursday, K-5th Grade
- 8:10 a.m. First Bell
- 8:15 a.m. Tardy Bell
- 2:55 p.m. School Ends
Planning Day (Short Day)-Friday’s OR the last day of the school week
- 8:10 a.m. First Bell
- 8:15 a.m. Tardy Bell
- 12:50 p.m. School Ends
General Schedule Preschool
A.M. Preschool
- 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
P.M. Preschool
- 12:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Bus Information
Track Your Bus from Your Smartphone
If you’re interested in obtaining a bus schedule, you need to contact the school or by using the Here Comes The Bus application.

Parents and students can now track their Granite School District bus on the Here Comes the Bus app, available on The App Store and Google Play.
This app shows the real-time location of your bus on a map, gives scheduled and actual arrival times for both home and school routes, and provides push and email notifications when the bus is near.
Here’s how to sign up:
- Download the Here Comes the Bus app from The App Store or Google Play.
- Tap Sign Up, then tap Continue.
- Tap I have the Code.
- Enter your email address, first name, last name, and school district code (29318). Accept the Terms and Conditions and tap Continue.
- Tap Confirm if Granite School District is displayed.
- Create your password.
- If successful, you will see a Thank You screen. From here, check your email inbox for a message from noreply@synovia.com. Open the email and click Activate My Account. Once completed, close the browser link. You may now open the app and sign in with your email address and newly created password.
Adding a Student:
- Once you’re signed in, tap the Student icon.
- Tap the Add Student button and enter their last name and student ID. Tap Submit.
- Repeat this process for additional students.
Questions? Send an email to buses@graniteschools.org or call the Transportation Department at 385-646-4280.















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