Category Archives: School Stories

Students Get Big Surprise on Their JSD School Bus!

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It was an unexpected, but welcome surprise for some students on a Jordan School District school bus today. Santa Claus showed up behind the wheel wishing the kids a happy, healthy, and Merry Christmas! Santa left his sleigh and reindeer behind to transport students to school, even stopping to have his picture taken with some students from Falcon Ridge Elementary School who happen to be riding the school bus.

A big thanks to school bus driver Jon Jones for making sure “Santa Claus” had a turn taking kids to school, putting smiles on so many faces along the way. Now the students simply can’t wait for Santa’s return on Christmas Eve.

Elk Ridge Middle School Helps Brighten the Holiday Season for South Jordan Kids in Need

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Elk Ridge students giving back to the community The giving spirit at Elk Ridge Middle School helped lift the hearts of dozens of local Angels with the help and generosity of the South Jordan community. Student Body Officers (SBOs) led the school effort to raise money and gifts to help local kids and families through the Angel Tree Project. In total, 57 kids, also known as Angels, were helped by the generosity of local donors.

Students, staff, and community volunteers spent months planning and organizing the event, making sure the Angels that were supported by the school charity drive received gifts and items they needed, as well as special gifts that they wished for during the holiday season. Principal Bryan Leggat said, “The impact of this project extends beyond material gifts; it fosters a sense of community, compassion, and hope that resonates with everyone involved.”

To everyone who contributed to making the Elk Ridge Middle School charity drive a remarkable success, way to go! Your kindness and generosity have genuinely made a difference, spreading joy and warmth during this special season.

Oquirrh Hills Middle School’s Oquirrhfest Featured on Fox 13’s Good Day Utah

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Oquirrh Hills Middle School students and staff spent Monday morning with Fox 13 reporter Darienne DeBrule, highlighting the school’s holiday charity drive, “Oquirrhfest.” The school has spent the past few weeks raising money to support the Christmas Box House, a local nonprofit that provides emergency shelter and resources for children up to the age of 18 who are in state custody because of alleged abuse or neglect.

Great job, Oquirrh Hills Middle School students and staff, supporting such a great cause. Thank you to Darienne DeBrule and Fox 13 for highlighting the hard work, dedication, and charitable spirit of the Riverton community.

Fort Herriman Holiday Charitable Giving Drive is Huge Success Filled with Fun

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It was a huge success and filled with lots of fun for students and staff at Fort Herriman Middle School. We’re talking about the annual holiday “Diamondback Giveback.” For weeks now, members of the student body have been busy doing everything possible, to raise as much money as possible for a really good cause, the Mille’s Princess Foundation. It is a Foundation which raises funds and awareness for families fighting childhood cancer.

Last week students and staff gathered for assemblies to celebrate all the hard work that went into raising money for Millie’s Princess Foundation. The assemblies included individuals getting slimed, having their heads shaved, haircuts, and some brave souls were even turned into human sundaes.

In the end, the big reveal came and it was amazing. The students managed to raise $20,511.25 for Millie’s Princess Foundation! The total will be added to money raised for the Foundation at Mountain Ridge High School and South Hills Middle School.

Congratulations to everyone involved in a truly heartwarming and successful “Diamondback Giveback,” at Fort Herriman Middle School.

Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary School Student Wins Riverton Christmas Card Contest

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He is helping to spread holiday cheer throughout Riverton City and beyond. Michael Christiansen, a 3rd grade student at Rocky Peak Elementary School, decided to put his creative drawing skills to the test and enter the Riverton City Christmas Card Design Contest. Michael did such an amazing job, he won the contest!

His Christmas card features Christmas stockings with Mayor Staggs and city council members names on them, all hung by the chimney with care hoping that Santa soon will be there. Santa and Mrs. Claus are seen through a window flying by on his sleigh.

Michael is being recognized by Riverton City Mayor Trent Staggs and will receive a special award for the winning entry.

Congratulations Michael, keep up the winning work in all that you pursue!