Last week, the University of Utah football game vs. Arizona State University paid a special tribute to military veterans. As part of the game’s halftime show, Majestic Elementary Arts Academy’s band teacher, Lisa Blodgett, performed with the Utah National Guard 23rd Army Band. They played the service songs of each military branch to pay tribute to former and current members of the United States Military.

We are so proud of Ms. Blodgett and thank her for her service to her students and her country.

It was an emotional morning filled with pride and a salute to every branch of the military at Blackridge Elementary and Falcon Ridge Elementary Schools. Students took the stage in a patriotic performance to commemorate past and present members of the military for Veterans Day. Some parents, grandparents, and other family members of students were in uniform as they were honored for their service. The Veterans Day Celebration at Blackridge was called “Freedom Is Not Free.”

Thank you to all members of the military, past and present, for your service.

Mountain Shadows Elementary School student Emmett Andrewsen and his sister had an unforgettable start to the school. West Jordan City firefighters gave them a ride to school on one of the department’s fire engines. The ride was a reward for Emmett winning a city-wide “Fire Prevention Week” Art Contest. The firetruck was greeted at the school by cheering students and parents and made for a fun start to the morning.

Thank you, West Jordan City Fire Department, for creating a unique and fun education experience for students in the Jordan School District.