They are caught up in the spirit of giving and some Oak Leaf Elementary School students are pretty proud of their work. When they heard students at another elementary school would go without the holiday box of cereal they usually get to take home for breakfast over winter break, the Oak Leaf students stepped in to help.

The Oak Leaf students, led by the school PTA, set out on a mission to collect 500 boxes of cereal to give to their fellow students as a holiday gift. They not only met, but exceeded their goal collecting more than 500 boxes of cereal! It is a gift that will warm the hearts of fellow students and ensure they have breakfast over the holiday break.

Thanks to the Oak Leaf students, staff, and PTA for thinking of others in this season of giving.

It was an early Christmas thanks to donations and support from a caring community and the Jordan Education Foundation. This week, 35 South Valley School students were treated to a holiday shopping spree at Walmart in South Jordan. Each student was allowed to purchase $150.00 worth of gifts for themselves and family members. Teachers accompanied the students as they shopped, together making memories which will last for years to come.

Thank you to everyone who made this event possible, supporting students and their families who need just a little extra help over the holiday season.

This Saturday, the Jordan Education Foundation and its donors will treat 600 middle and high school students from schools throughout Jordan School District, to a holiday shopping spree at Walmart. It is the 10^th year of “Christmas for Kids,” and we cannot thank donors enough for their generosity and kindness, helping students and their families find joy, happiness, and some special gifts under the tree this holiday season.

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.

Last year our high schools raised a combined $646,242.79 for their charities, simply incredible!

Here is a list of the 2023 charities for each high school this holiday season.

• Mountain Ridge High School: For the Kids – Buying Meal Kits
• West Jordan High School: Little Lambs Foundation for Kids
• Bingham High School: Make-A-Wish and NixonStrong Foundation
• Riverton High School: The Sharing Place
• Copper Hills High School: Make-A-Wish and local families in need
• Herriman High School: The Single Parent Project

The true spirit, magic, and joy of the holiday season came to life for some students and staff at the South Valley School. They took a field trip to the annual “Festival of Trees” where they experienced a winter wonderland of uniquely decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, gingerbread houses, and much more. It was a fun and festive field trip with smiles shining brightly as students and staff stood in awe of the beautifully decorated trees, each one with a story to tell.

All funds raised at the “Festival of Trees” will support children at Primary Children’s Hospital. The event runs through Saturday, December 2.