They heard about a pressing need for warm winter coats among students in Jordan School District and sprang into action. Families First Pediatrics in South Jordan didn’t want to see students going without coats as the winter weather sets in, so they reached out to staff and patients asking for help collecting new coats. The response was overwhelming. In a very short amount of time, they received 230 brand new winter coats and delivered them to the Jordan Education Foundation to be distributed to schools that have a need.

Thanks to everyone at Families First Pediatrics for caring about kids and helping to keep them warm in the cold winter months.

She is helping to spread holiday cheer throughout Riverton City and beyond. Quinn Hayes, a 4^th grade student at Foothills Elementary School, decided to put her creative drawing skills to the test and enter the Riverton City Christmas Card Design Contest. Quinn did such an amazing job, she won the contest!

Her Christmas card features Riverton City Hall, trees decorated for the holidays, kids and a dog playing in the snow surrounded by majestic mountains. Quinn is being recognized by Riverton City Mayor Trent Staggs and will receive a special award for the winning entry.

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

Every year during the holiday season, students throughout Jordan School District give back to their communities by raising money for charitable causes and families in need. They not only give money, but spend countless hours finding unique ways to fundraise in hopes of making the lives of others a little better.

Thank you to all the students and staff who are dedicated to this charitable work.

Here is a list of the 2022 charities for each high school this holiday season.

• Riverton High School – Utah Children’s Justice Center
• Herriman High School – Now I Can Foundation
• Mountain Ridge High School – Hearts Knit Together
• West Jordan High School – Tiny Tim’s Foundation for Kids
• Copper Hills High School – Make-A-Wish Utah and other needs in their community
• Bingham High School –  Angels Hands and Make-A-Wish Utah

It was a morning of magical holiday moments and memories for South Valley students. They took a short field trip to experience the Festival of Trees, taking in all of the beautifully decorated, extravagant trees, stunning wreaths, hand-crafted gingerbread houses, and much more.

Each donated tree tells a touching story and the students were able to learn about those stories as well.

The 2022 Festival of Trees is taking place at the Mountain America Exposition Center and runs through December 3.