THERE’S a brand-new face in the office, and students have already begun to take notice. With Ms. McMillan’s sudden transfer, many wondered who would step into her role.
Welcome…JOSH MOORE!
Mr. Moore explained that moving schools wasn’t new for him.” I sometimes do mid-year changes like how McMillan went to T-ville, because the district wanted to try moving the admin around mid-year instead of at the beginning or end to see its effects,” he said. He spoke about it casually, almost matter‑of‑factly, making it clear that the transition isn’t something that rattles him. Instead, he treats it as part of the job — something to adapt to, not stress over.
Even with all the movement, his goals at Granger are clear. “I hope to get to know all the students and teachers while helping the students obtain their goals,” he said. One of the biggest ways he plans to make changes around here is through a new reward system.
He plans to get the G-Store back up and running, but instead of paying cash, students will use a point system. “I plan to start a point system in focus where you can earn points in class and use those points to buy food items at lunch, but it won’t be a physical card. You can see your point balance by focusing the same way you earn points,” he said. Students should be buzzing about saving their money or not having to leave campus for food.
Mr. Moore also opened up about his own high school experience, describing it in a way that definitely caught people’s attention. He described his high school days like the movie “Dazed and Confused.” If you’ve seen the movie, you know it’s basically a giant bullying ritual where seniors torment the freshmen with humiliating tasks and beat them with wooden paddles. He makes it clear that even though bullying isn’t as common or graphic as it was back in those days, he still wants to make sure no bullying is going on here. Bullying is a horrible thing that many people experience, not just teenagers in high school. His own high school journey took him from Ogden to Layton. “I went to high school at Ben Lomond High School in Ogden for one year and then transferred to Northridge High School in Layton, where I graduated,” he said. The experiences he had in high school shaped what he wants for Granger now. “I hope to build a loving community within the school,” he added.
Here’s a little insight to help you get to know Mr. Moore: he is a man of many wonders. He loves everything creepy crawlies, including spiders, scorpions, snakes, and lizards. It’s clear that his love for these creatures came from growing up outdoors. Mr. Moore also loves hiking and camping; his favorite hiking spot is a slot canyon in southern Utah. He’s also very athletic, engaging in pickleball, basketball, golf, etc.
But he isn’t all about the outdoors; he’s also a video game lover. “I grew up playing video games all the time, but now it’s just a way for me to wind down and relax,” he said. Old habits never die. Give a warm welcome to the ‘New Josh.’
