Parent-teacher conferences at Sunset Ridge Middle School received a sweet upgrade. The school celebrated “20 Years at the Ridge” with plenty of birthday cake for students and parents in attendance. After meeting with teachers and eating some cake, students performed a multicultural presentation, showcasing songs, dances, and dress of their heritage from countries around the world.

Happy birthday, Sunset Ridge! Here’s to the next 20 years of memories and education!

He wanted to make sure everyone felt the love of kindness and caring at Oquirrh Hills Middle School for Valentine’s Day. That’s why 9^th grade student Ty Armstrong rallied his family, friends, neighbors, and anyone he could find, to join his fundraising effort to purchase a rose for every single middle school female student and faculty member at Oquirrh Hills, making sure they weren’t forgotten on Valentine’s Day.

On Thursday, with the help of fellow National Junior Honors Society students, Ty and his cupids went from classroom to classroom surprising unsuspecting, but delighted students and teachers with a red rose and valentine cards with messages of kindness to go with the roses.  In all, Ty managed to raise enough money to purchase about 700 roses. Even a school custodian was treated to a red rose and card of kindness.

Thanks Ty, for having a big heart and spreading special Valentine’s joy.

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and students at Foothills Elementary have been feeling the love. Every day in February, Cupid (Principal Yospe) and the Queen of Hearts (Assistant Principal Gandara) visit classrooms to hand out treats and Valentine’s to students. The dynamic duo will make their final rounds this week to ensure that every student at Foothills receives a Valentine this year.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Foothill Mustangs!

Students at Oquirrh Elementary School are getting a boost in their reading skills thanks to an unexpected group of senior citizen volunteers from the nearby Sunridge Assisted Living Center. The intergenerational reading program began when a parent reached out to the assisted living facility after the school needed additional volunteers to support its kindergarten and first grade reading program.

The Sunridge Assisted Living Center buses residents down once a month to spend time with elementary students who need extra help with their reading, creating meaningful connections while boosting the students’ literacy skills. Among the volunteers is a former Jordan School District teacher who now resides at the assisted living center, bringing decades of educational experience to the program.

The partnership has provided students with one-on-one attention while giving senior residents an opportunity to stay engaged with their community.