The community at Oquirrh Hills Middle School filled the hallways with fun, games, and treats all for a good cause at Family Fun Night. The indoor carnival is part of the school’s “OquirrhFest” holiday giving campaign. Proceeds from the event and all of Oquirrhfest fundraising benefits SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes) Foundation, which aims to save lives and support children, adults, and families affected by genetic heart conditions that predispose them to sudden death due to arrhythmias.

Games and activities were around every corner in the school as students, families, and friends could participate in a robotics course, play elf slingshot, pin the nose on the reindeer, check out some student art, or join a Kpop dance party in the library. Treats like ice cream, baked goods, and even some elf spaghetti satisfied the holiday sweet tooths in attendance.

Great job Oquirrh Hills students, staff, and volunteers on a wonderful night out supporting a worthy cause.

It was a labor of love and lots of fun for students at Riverton Elementary School. Every class got creative making hundreds of handmade ornaments for the school’s Christmas tree, which is proudly on display for everyone to see and enjoy in the main office. There are original ornaments, snowmen, reindeer, nutcrackers, and gingerbread men. One class even made a very, very long and pretty paper chain that wraps around the entire tree.

Great work Riverton Elementary students! You made the holidays even brighter for everyone in the halls of your school during this fun and festive season.

It was a magical day for some teens in Jordan School District as the Jordan Education Foundation hosted the “Christmas for Kids” event. 

Students who might otherwise receive little this holiday season teamed up with volunteer chaperones for a $175 shopping trip at Walmart in South Jordan. Chaperones helped the students find the items on their shopping list while creating a positive and supportive environment. Santa, community leaders, local firefighters, and police officers also joined the fun and helped spread the holiday cheer. 

Community contributions and local business donations to the Jordan Education Foundation make “Christmas for Kids” possible every year. 

Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time to make this year’s “Christmas for Kids” a success for everyone involved!

The Grizzlies at Copper Hills High School launched their annual “PAWS for a Cause” holiday giving campaign. The kickoff assembly featured performances from the Copper Hills band, dance company, orchestra, madrigals, and more. In the weeks leading up to the holiday break, Copper Hills students will help their community in various ways, including raising money, donating their time to service projects, and giving blood to ARUP.

Money raised during “PAWS for a Cause” goes to Copper Hills High School and West Jordan City families in need. In previous years, the funds raised have purchased holiday gifts, covered funeral costs, assisted with medical bills, and impacted the lives of elementary students in Jordan School District.

Great job CHHS students! Here’s to a festive and impactful holiday season!