Students at Copper Hills High School are beginning this holiday season by giving back, hoping to make a difference in the lives of more than 6,000 elementary school children and their families. The high school students do a month-long charity fundraiser every December, Paws for a Cause, and last year they raised enough money to take care of younger kids this Christmas.

Today the high school students traveled from one elementary school to another surprising principals and the younger students with checks for $3,500. It is money to be used on things like warm winter coats for kids, mittens, socks, and food to tide families over during the winter break. Copper Hills High cheerleaders, mascots and administrators joined the student body leaders in presenting the checks.

Elementary school principals thanked the high school students for their outpouring of love and support, especially this time of year when the needs are so great.

Way to go Copper Hills High School! Keep up the great work taking care of your community.

Bastian Elementary’s Kindergarten classes embarked on a very important mission this fall: mastering all their letter names and sounds by November. To celebrate their stellar achievements, the kindergartners had an “out of this world” glow party in the gym, complete with students dressed up in Syfy space suits, a black light dance party, and a special visit from their assistant principal, Mr. Dahl, dressed as an astronaut.

Congratulations, students, for reaching your goals! Also, great job, Bastian Elementary staff, for creating an unforgettable party and showing students the sky is not the limit.

The gym at Rosamond Elementary School in Riverton City was decked out this week with flags and symbols of the United States Military to honor veterans and their families. The school’s third grade students performed The Armed Forces Medley to recognize each military branch. Students talked about what service in the military

means and what veterans’ sacrifices have done for our country.

In the main hallway of Rosamond Elementary School is a display with photos of family members of students and staff who have served in the armed forces.

Great job to the third grade students and teachers for putting on such an outstanding and patriotic program. What a great way to honor the veterans and their families.

It was a night to officially pave the way for current and future generations of students at Juniper Elementary School in Herriman. Principal Kaleb Yates led a dedication ceremony at the school. Students greeted guests with big smiles and a warm welcome.

Superintendent Anthony Godfrey talked about the Board of Education’s vision for the unique school serving students in 4^th, 5^th, and 6^th grades, allowing families and communities to stay together. Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs and Herriman Mayor Lorin Palmer spoke about the cooperation and collaboration between the two cities and Jordan School District in building a school that best supports students and their education. Finally, Board of Education member Brian Barnett dedicated the school and talked about the strong foundation built at Juniper Elementary, which will serve students and their education for years to come.

Riverton High School recently took first place in the 6A classification of the UHSAA video competition project which seeks to highlight the importance of positive sportsmanship. Audio from the video played before the school’s fall sporting events and will be shown at indoor sporting events this winter. It will also be featured during all UHSAA 6A championship games.

The school was awarded a $1,000 scholarship for the video, which will support students in Riverton’s video production class. The ambitious project, emphasizing inclusivity and community, involved over 80 students, including athletes from Unified Sports.

Josh Luchs, the school’s video production teacher, produced the video in collaboration with the school’s administration and athletic department. Reflecting on the project, Mr. Luchs shared, “The video’s message is that there is no honor in winning if you show bad sportsmanship.” He added that the video isn’t just aimed at student-athletes but at the fans in the stands. The goal is to foster a positive culture surrounding sports and to ensure that respect and sportsmanship are valued as much as success on the field or court.

Great job, Riverton High School, for creating a positive and inclusive environment in sports. This video is a powerful example of what community, positivity, and teamwork can accomplish for everyone attending a 6A championship game or a Riverton High School sporting event.