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Herriman High Students Open Their Hearts This Holiday Season with “Hearts of Gold” Charity Drive

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It was the start of a season of giving, one where Herriman High students and the community will open their hearts to help those in need over the holidays and beyond. The school kicked off their “Hearts of Gold” charity drive with lots of music, dancing, and holiday happiness. Students selected the local non-profit “The Giving Grinch” to benefit from their fund-raising efforts.

The Giving Grinch strives to help those in the local community during times of need. The non-profit says, “Our passion is providing assistance during the holiday season to children and local elderly homes across the state of Utah. We are also known for providing headstones, creating memory trips for terminally ill families, and hosting one of the largest car shows in Utah.”

Thank you to Herriman High students, staff, and the community for the generosity and kindness they show to so many in need throughout the holiday season.

Foothills Elementary Dual Language Immersion Teacher Receives National Recognition

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Please join us in congratulating Foothills Elementary Chinese DLI teacher Liangli Tao on an amazing accomplishment. Liangli Tao was recently awarded the “ChinHuei Yeh Memorial Scholarhip” by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, which is an organization that sets standards for language proficiency. Just one or two teachers are selected each year for this scholarship in the Chinese language teaching field.

He also presented at the Swap Shop by CLASS at ACTFL on “Strategies to Increase Students’ Opportunities for Oral Response,” where educators can “swap” or exchange teaching materials, resources, and ideas. More than 60 educators from across the country attended Liangli Tao’s presentation and his accomplishments underscore the strength of the collaborative, coaching-focused culture in Jordan School District and at Foothills Elementary School.

Keep up the great work, Liangli Tao!

“Silver Rush Season” Begins at Riverton High School

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Students at Riverton High School kicked off the holiday season with the annual Silver Rush assembly. This year’s charitable fundraising drive will go to benefit We Give Hope and the Jordan District’s Mental Health Access Program (MHAP). MHAP supports families in accessing, navigating, and receiving needed mental health services through local mental health providers within Jordan District.

The Silver Rush tradition has become such a vital part of the community that Mayor Natalie Hall of Bluffdale and Mayor Trent Staggs of Riverton proclaimed it “Silver Rush Season” in their cities from December 1, 2025, through December 19, 2025. Last year’s Silver Rush beneficiary The Refuge Utah, received over $170,000 to help victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.

Thank you to the students, staff, families, and alumni at Riverton High for an amazing tradition of holiday giving.

Bingham High School Brings the Holiday Giving Season to Life with “True Blue” Kickoff Event

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Bingham High School has a long tradition of holiday giving through its annual “True Blue” charity drive. During an assembly filled with musical numbers and student performances, the school announce this year’s charities: Make-A-Wish Utah, Little Miracles, and HopeWarriors.

Every year, the school selects several charities to receive donations from its holiday fundraiser events. Last year students donated over $85,000 to the Kaur Sue Hamilton School and Make-A-Wish Utah, keeping alive a strong tradition of giving back to their community.

 

Mountain Ridge High School Kicks Off the Holiday Season with the “Season of Scarlet” Fundraising Drive

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Kicking off the holiday fundraising drive, the “Season of Scarlet,” at Mountain Ridge High School, students announced this year’s charity partner, the Be Brave Baylee Foundation. The nonprofit helps burn survivors aid their recovery by covering the costs of attending a “Burn Camp,” where they connect with others recovering from severe burns.

The “Season of Scarlet” has become a powerful tradition at Mountain Ridge High School, with students raising over $142,000 last year for the Millie’s Princess Foundation.

Thank you to all the students, staff, and families for helping to make the tradition of holiday giving significantly impact our communities!