Granite School District thinks these 2 elementary schools should close

Two of Granite School District’s easternmost elementary schools could close next school year after district officials this month recommended they shut down.

The schools being eyed for closure based on a recent population study are Eastwood Elementary, at 3305 Wasatch Blvd. in Millcreek, and Morningside Elementary, at 4170 S. 3000 East in Holladay.

Eastwood’s campus would shutter completely, but Morningside’s property would instead host a solely K-5 French dual language immersion program.

Granite’s director of planning and boundaries, Steven Hogan, presented the recommendations to Granite school board members Sept. 2. He also proposed boundary adjustments to Howard R. Driggs and Rosecrest elementary schools to account for the closures.

“It’s difficult,” he said of the proposed closures.