Granite Park Community, our new school year officially begins on Wednesday, August 14th. Our amazing teachers have worked hard this summer to prepare for the new year and they are excited to begin a new school year and to work with you and your students.
Below is important information for you as we start the new year. We also encourage all of you to review our website for more information about our school and follow us on social media; links can be found at the bottom of the newsletter. Please don’t hesitate to call the school if you have any questions or need assistance with anything.
Upcoming activities this week
| Tuesday 8/13 | 6th Grade Orientation 8:00 am – 11:30 am | This day is reserved for our 6th graders and their parents to come and learn about Granite Park. Buses will pick students up and return students. Pick up times will use the bus schedule provided below using the link provided. Students will meet teachers, find classrooms, learn policies and eat lunch. We hope to see all of our incoming 6th graders on this day |
| Tuesday 8/13 | Hot Dog Hello 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Students come pick up their class schedule, meet their teachers and find out where their classes are. We will also be providing those attending a hot dog. Families are welcome; come join the fun! |
| Wednesday 8/14 | First Day of school | Come ready to learn and work hard! |
Bus and Transportation Information
Strating this school year, all students who are going to ride the bus will need a bus pass to get on a bus each day. These passes have been mailed out to families and will include information outlining what bus students are eligible to ride to and from school. Your student will not be allowed to board the bus if they are ineligible. Click this link for more information about busing and to apply for a “Space Available Pass” and to verify bus eligibility:
Granite School District Bus Information
Click this link for information about the bus schedule:
2024-25 Bus Schedule – Granite Park Jr. High
School supplies and lockers
All students at Granite Park will be provided with a binder and a planner on their 1st day of school and students are expected to bring these items each day to school. Starting August 19th, backpacks/bags will not be allowed in the school. If your student needs a locker due to special circumstances, please contact the school so we can make arrangements for students to get a locker and discuss locker responsibilities.
Lunch Information
Our school provides breakfast and lunch free of charge to all students all year. If your student would like to bring a home lunch to school, they will need to drop off their lunches before school in the main office and can pick them up in the main office when it is time for their lunch. Lunches will remain in a secure location these times.
School Registration Information
School registration is required and must be completed in order for your student to attend school. Our district has moved to an online registration process using the FOCUS Parent Portal. If you don’t have a Parent Portal account set up, you can click this link to set an account up: Parent Portal Set Up Link
If you help with the registration process, you can come to the school on Monday the 12th from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm or by appointment on Tuesday the 13th. We will be able to help you in the following ways:
- Set up a Parent Portal
- Complete a Fee Waiver (covers the cost of school fees if you qualify)
- Tour the school
- Meet teacher and administration
- Get immunizations (required for all incoming 7th graders)
- And much more
For more information about the district registration process you can click this link:
GSD Registration Information or call our Registrar at 385-646-5178.
The following documents are required to register:
• Current Proof of Address (utility bill, lease/rental agreement, or mortgage paperwork within the past 30 days)
• Current Immunization Records (required for all 7th graders to attend)
• Birth Certificate or legal government ID if new to the area.
- • Fee Waiver Application (you can get one at the school or complete on the Parent Portal)
- • Fee Waivers cannot be approved without documentation of wages. Please bring one of the following:
If you do not qualify for a fee waiver using the options above, you will need to provided wage documentation using one of the following:
- 2023 Tax Returns
- 2 most recent pay stubs
- Proof of state assistance (your case number)
***ATTENTION: As outline Granite School District policy, any fees left unpaid for the current school year will be subject to collections at the end of that school year.
If you have any questions regarding the registration, please contact the counseling center at 385-646-5178 or visit our school website: Granite Park Website Link and click the REGISTRATION TAB
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