tag:www.murrayjournal.com,2005:/categories/education?page=8Education | Murray Journal Page 8Educating | Entertaining | Informing2022-07-01T09:22:55-06:00urn:uuid:8125932c-fac1-4502-bee0-9f23124c68642022-07-01T09:22:52-06:002022-07-01T09:22:55-06:00Viewmont girls learn positivity, teamwork, setting goals through Girls on the Run program2022-07-01 09:22:51 -0600Julie Slama“One of the most amazing things about Girls on the Run is it teaches the girls to be positive toward themselves and others,” Viewmont’s coach said.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.murrayjournal.com">Murray Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:c40f7378-19ad-4033-8cd1-a1de371ef2252022-07-01T09:20:27-06:002022-07-01T09:20:49-06:00Twin Peaks’ culture night returns, students share their heritage2022-07-01 09:20:26 -0600Julie SlamaWith more than half of the student body identified as ethnic minorities, Twin Peaks is rich in diversity as displayed at its cultural night festival.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.murrayjournal.com">Murray Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:cdb31a2d-3b65-4240-925f-ff4c8c04d0cf2022-07-01T09:19:00-06:002022-07-01T09:19:10-06:00Beloved long-time Murray High dance, sociology teacher dies unexpectedly2022-07-01 09:19:08 -0600Julie SlamaKnown for loving bling in dance and life, long-time Murray High teacher and Miss Murray pageant director Leesa Lloyd died in late May. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.murrayjournal.com">Murray Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:76a83cc4-66e0-4b5f-85cf-abb2f5eac8e22022-07-01T09:11:47-06:002023-03-08T11:44:09-07:00Students dive into summer reading with Ocean of Possibilities-themed challenge2022-07-01 09:11:46 -0600Lizzie WalieThrough July 31, students can receive prizes and rewards for their participation in the Salt Lake Country Library’s reading event.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.murrayjournal.com">Murray Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:dba5cd0b-a745-4195-84b0-b1b0227bd22c2022-06-30T20:53:29-06:002022-07-01T09:21:47-06:00Hillcrest Junior High first in state to install free period product dispensers2022-06-30 20:53:29 -0600Julie SlamaWith the rollout at Hillcrest Junior High, free period product dispensers will be installed in every K-12 public and charter school, equalizing “period poverty” in Utah.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.murrayjournal.com">Murray Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:c3bbd73a-5e2a-4968-8fe9-ccf5d4c1c7d42022-05-30T16:40:03-06:002022-05-30T16:40:06-06:00Murray High team wins state Science Olympiad contest, expands knowledge in STEM2022-05-30 16:40:03 -0600Julie SlamaKnow something about busting a code? Murray High students solved encrypted codes to win the state championship in the Science Olympiad.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.murrayjournal.com">Murray Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:debb0e52-fdad-4f25-8026-07809f7770b32022-05-30T16:38:49-06:002022-05-30T16:38:51-06:00Pinnacle Award winners surprised with recognition, honored at dinner2022-05-30 16:38:49 -0600Julie SlamaFive Murray School District educators, a staff member and volunteer were honored with top awards.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.murrayjournal.com">Murray Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:13e2f40c-79c4-4fb3-ba47-23dd799f67142022-05-30T16:37:55-06:002022-05-30T16:37:58-06:00Senior Ball takes on whole new meaning2022-05-30 16:37:55 -0600Julie SlamaCouples, dressed in their finery, were swaying under the twinkling lights, but this dance had a twist: senior high school students were paired with senior citizens at this Senior Ball.
<small>Original article published at <a href="www.murrayjournal.com">Murray Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:4311ddef-4381-4909-b6aa-be3a181b800d2022-04-30T12:00:15-06:002022-07-01T12:12:07-06:00Twin Peaks’ Kindervillage offers fun learning environment for young learners2022-04-30 12:00:15 -0600Julie SlamaWhile it may just look like good old-fashioned playtime to some, the village was carefully designed to teach kindergartners academic and social skills.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.murrayjournal.com">Murray Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:88004f39-ca36-4cde-9556-6d8f9d4edc082022-04-30T11:59:04-06:002023-03-08T15:18:45-07:00Murray High culinary students win state, to compete at nationals2022-04-30 11:59:03 -0600Julie SlamaMurray High ProStart culinary students to compete at the national ProStart competition that limits them to use only two burners and no electricity to prepare a three-course meal.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.murrayjournal.com">Murray Journal</a></small>