by Naketa Martel — The Garfield County School Board voted to alter its traveling schedule to establish a more regular meeting place. This decision is a mistake.
Category: School
The Byway — Garfield County School Board met for their regular meeting on July 17. They discussed a proposed change in board meeting locations.
![A family photo of Andy Carlsen and his sons.](https://utahbyway.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/andy-carlsen-and-family-crt-carlsen-e1721528697154.webp)
The Byway — GCSD has two new principals. Ryan Bytheway will be the principal for both Escalante schools. Andy Carlsen will be the principal for BVHS.
![Emma Wilde speaking at Piute High School graduation.](https://utahbyway.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/emma-wilde-piute-graduation-crt-aj-martel-scaled-e1717774368524.webp)
by Emma Wilde — Every time something is starting or ending you’ll hear me say this is our first, or this is our last, and then have everyone get in a picture.
![Hannah Davis speaking at Piute's graduation.](https://utahbyway.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/hannah-davis-piute-graduation-cropped-crt-aj-martel-e1717707364528.webp)
by Hannah Davis — This new independence may seem scary at first, but it can be the most rewarding experience if you choose to be unapologetically you!
![Escalante's eleven graduates seated on stage at their graduation.](https://utahbyway.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Is105-Esc-Grads-20240525-scaled-e1717643144531.webp)
by Ryen Treanor and Korben Young — Take this time to acknowledge the fact that while some of us are eager to leave, our little community has done an amazing job at raising us.
![Wayne High School graduating class of 2024 cap and gown photo.](https://utahbyway.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Is105-Wayne-cap-and-gown-scaled-e1717704579688.webp)
by Lacey Ellett — My grandma has one rule in her house. She will cook the food, but you have to go get your plate. That saying can be interpreted to daily life.
![Gracie Wiseman cap and gown photo.](https://utahbyway.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/gracie-wiseman-cap-and-gown-cropped-crt-BVHS-scaled-e1717703100952.webp)
by Gracie Wiseman — In addressing the last 12 years of my life and giving advice to my fellow classmates, I’d like to talk about three main things I’ve learned.
![The four people in the Bryce Valley High School student council stand next to their school's tree at the festival.](https://utahbyway.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/panguitch-festival-of-trees-3-e1701112989243.jpg)
by Bryce Valley Student Council — Bryce Valley’s student council accomplished a lot this year, with four leaders all focusing on the theme “One…”
![Skyler Ott cap and gown photo.](https://utahbyway.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Skyler-Ott-cap-and-gown-cropped-scaled-e1717532698998.webp)
by Skyler Ott — Let yourself be happy. I am happy to be standing here today, with these wonderful individuals with the education I have received.