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Dr. Justin Pitcher

School Principal

  • Email Dr. Justin Pitcher
  • 385-646-6103

About Dr. Justin Pitcher

Dr. Justin Pitcher is a distinguished educator who is devoted to cultivating a nurturing learning environment for all students. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Utah University and a Master of Education from Brigham Young University. Continuing his academic pursuit, Dr. Pitcher earned a Doctorate in Education, specializing in Educational Leadership and Policy, from the University of Utah.

With a profound commitment to fostering a culture of compassion and enhancing a sense of belonging within educational settings, Dr. Pitcher firmly believes that every child deserves our utmost effort every day. His ultimate aim is to ensure that each student receives the necessary support to earn their High School Diploma and realize their full potential.

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Contact By EmailMain Office Phone385-646-5264
Main Office Fax385-646-5278
Attendance Office Phone385-646-5269Career Center Phone385-646-5267Counseling Center Phone385-646-5265

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Main Office Hours

Monday – Friday
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Summer Hours: 

Monday-Friday

8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

School Address
5715 South 1300 East
Murray, UT 84121
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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.

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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:

  1. Download the Here Comes the Bus app from The App Store or Google Play.
  2. Tap Sign Up, then tap Continue.
  3. Tap I have the Code.
  4. Enter your email address, first name, last name, and school district code (29318). Accept the Terms and Conditions and tap Continue.
  5. Tap Confirm if Granite School District is displayed.
  6. Create your password.
  7. 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:

  1. Once you’re signed in, tap the Student icon.
  2. Tap the Add Student button and enter their last name and student ID. Tap Submit.
  3. Repeat this process for additional students.

Questions? Send an email to buses@graniteschools.org or call the Transportation Department at 385-646-4280.

Track your student's school bus from door to door.

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Cottonwood High School
5715 South 1300 East,
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Murray, UT 84121
Main: 385-646-5264
Attendance: 385-646-5269
Career Center: 385-646-5267
Counseling Center: 385-646-5265
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 - Utah State Board of Education (USBE)’s administrative rule R277-301 : Educator Licensing.

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Granite School District prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or retaliation on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected classification in all educational programs, activities, admissions, access, treatment, or employment practices and provides equal access to scouting groups and other designated youth groups. Related inquiries and complaints may be directed to a school administrator or to Karly Chavez, Title IX Coordinator, 504 Coordinator, and Director of Educational Access & Opportunity, (385) 646-5000. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695. Read Policy V.C.1.

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