Mountain Ridge and Riverton High Chinese Students Dominate 2024 Business Language Competition

They are using their language skills to reach new heights and their success in a recent state competition is just one example. Recently, Brigham Young University hosted the 2024 High School Business Language Competition, where students from across Utah were able to showcase their language and business skills. The event featured five languages, Chinese, Spanish, French, Arabic, and German.  A total of 22 Chinese teams competed in a tight race.

With the guidance of their coach Mrs. Wei Wei, Mountain Ridge High School’s Miles Garber, Kylie White, and Brynlee Dalton took first place, while Riverton High School’s Gracie Nelson, Clancy Wan, and Olivia Stott earned third. Both teams stood out for their creative and culturally informed strategies.

This year’s challenge focused on supporting the Busankam Wola Foundation, which empowers marginalized women and children in Ghana. The Foundation teaches women to weave unique baskets for global sale, helping them generate income and build skills. Proceeds support the creation of sewing schools to train future generations.

Students were tasked with creating marketing strategies to expand the Foundation’s reach, tackling challenges such as brand recognition and adapting products for diverse markets. Both teams impressed judges with their thoughtful solutions, showcasing the power of language and cultural understanding in addressing real-world challenges.

Congratulations to Mountain Ridge and Riverton High School’s Chinese program for their remarkable achievements! These students exemplify the importance of combining language skills with global business insight.

Veterans Honored and Celebrated at Westland Elementary School with Parade and Program

A group photo of veterans at Westvale Elelemtnary It was a day to say a sincere thanks for their service as local veterans, including a 99-year-old who served in World War II, showed up to be honored at Westland Elementary School. The PTA organized the event inviting Herriman High School JROTC members who served as the Color Guard. During a patriotic program, Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Willard Evans got emotional as he talked to students about what it means to be a veteran. Sergeant Willard has three grandchildren at the school.

99-year-old WWII Private First Class Army veteran Frank Brown also spoke to students and staff. Mr. Brown’s grandson, who has two children at the school, talked about his grandfather’s time serving in Europe and the hardships he endured hiking through the Alps of Italy while in service to his country. Each veteran in attendance had their name and rank read out loud and then stood as the audience cheered. The students sang a song representing each military branch. Two walls were decorated with photos honoring veterans who have passed and those still with us.

The veterans and JROTC marched through the halls of Westland Elementary, where students waved flags, cheered, and showed their deep respect.

Thank you to Westland Elementary PTA, students, and staff for honoring veterans in such a meaningful way. Thanks, as well, to members of the military for their service and sacrifice.

South Valley School Honors Veterans with Personal Words of Thanks

South Valley students and staff paid respect to military men and women in a personal way on this Veterans Day. They made home-made cards with words of thanks and appreciation for those who have served this country. The cards were handed out to a number of local veterans who showed up at South Valley School for a tour today. The veterans met with students, handed out small American flags, and were touched by the cards they received.

Thank you to all military veterans for your service and for helping all Americans have the freedoms they enjoy each and every day.

Salt Lake County Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Survey

Salt Lake County, UT Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Survey FlyerSalt Lake County Needs Your Feedback To Understand Our Community’s Natural Hazard Risk

What hazards concern you? Salt Lake County needs your input on the risks from natural, man-made, and technological hazards that could affect the county, and what actions should be taken to reduce those risks.

The information you provide will help shape the updated multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan.


Necesitamos Tu Opinión Para Entender Los Riesgos Naturales De Nuestra Comunidad

¿Qué peligros le preocupan? Necesitamos su opinión sobre los riesgos naturales, provocados por el hombre y tecnológicos que podrían afectar al condado de Salt Lake y qué medidas se deben tomar para reducir dichos riesgos.

La información que provea ayudará a desarrollar el plan.

UDOT Construction Work on Bangerter Highway Inspires Hilarious Middle School Halloween Costumes at Elk Ridge Middle School

Elk Ridge Middle School Traffic Cone CostumesThey have been surrounded by construction work and traffic cones on Bangerter Highway the entire school year. That’s why Elk Ridge Middle School Principal Bryan Leggat and his team decided there was only one option for a group Halloween costume this year. They dressed as orange traffic cones!

Thanks to UDOT for the Halloween costume inspiration and for the careful and collaborative work with Elk Ridge Middle School during the on-going construction work along 9800 South.

Happy Halloween from the caring traffic cone team at Elk Ridge Middle.