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Ozobot Coding at Christmas Box House

February 26, 2026School Happenings

Ms. Sherrie had a fun activity where she had her students code Ozobots.

Career Day

February 23, 2026School Happenings

Decker Lake had a great Career Day for their students where they learned from the owners of Fear Factory and Newmark Mountain West Commercial Real Estate. 

Fun Lessons at Christmas Box House

January 15, 2026School Happenings

Check out the fun lessons and activitied Ms. Sherrie is doing with her students at the Christams Box House.

Graduation for Transition Unit at Roosevelt

December 19, 2025School Happenings

Congratulations to the students who graduated this last week from our Transition Unit at Roosevelt. They worked hard and good luck to them in their future endeavors.

Happy Retirement to Pamela and Carolee!

December 15, 2025School Happenings

Happy retirement to Pamela and Carolee this December. We have enjoyed working with these amazing people and appreciate all the hard work and love they have given to the students at YESS over the many years in the district.

FAFSA Food Truck

December 10, 2025School Happenings

Kristen, our Counselor at Roosevelt Transition Unit, held a FAFSA day to help our seniors fill out their FAFSA to be ready for college. She set up a delicious food truck to come for those who attended.

HawkWatch

December 5, 2025School Happenings

Angie at Decker had STEMCAP bring HawkWatch to her classroom. Students learned how Hawkwatch conserves our environment through education, long-term monitoring, and scientific research on raptors as indicators of ecosystem health. They were able to participate in a presentation and have guest birds in class with them.

Bowling Activity

December 3, 2025School Happenings

DSI/Gemstone had a great time at their fun bowling activity before Thanksgiving break.

Fun Fall Happenings in YESS!

October 30, 2025School Happenings

Decker Hispanic Heritage Month Presentations Dieter, the English teacher at Decker Lake, helped students to learn more about Hispanic Heritage. Students created presentations that were presented to the students in the facility. The students worked hard on the presentations.  Christmas Box House Creatures and Comics At Christmas Box House, Sherrie had her students create a […]

Happy Retirement Ann!

October 6, 2025School Happenings

After more than 25 years of dedicated service to YESS and Granite School District, Ann Jones is retiring! Ann has been instrumental in creating and establishing the district’s mentoring program, helping to build what is now one of the leading mentoring and transition units in the state. Her passion, leadership, and commitment have left a […]

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