Herriman High Rugby Team Tackles Way to National Competition

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They are a fiercely talented team, a force to be reckoned with and it all happened in a very short amount of time.

On this episode of the Supercast, meet the Herriman High School boys’ rugby team and find out how they have risen to become one of the premier programs in the country. In fact, this year they were competing at the very highest of levels, falling just short of a national championship.

JSD Graduate Set to Carry on Family Tradition of Teaching in the Classroom After Receiving Prestigious National Award

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She is hoping to soon follow in the footsteps of her mother who is a teacher at Midas Creek Elementary School and her grandmother, Patty Bowen, who is principal at Silver Crest Elementary School. Last week, Brooklynn Bowen, who is a Herriman High School graduate, was in Washington D.C. where she was awarded the Collegiate Professional Achievement Award by the National Association for Music Education. Just six students in the nation were recognized with this prestigious award.

While at the nation’s capital, Brooklynn spent time advocating for music and arts in education. A recent graduate of Utah State University, Brooklynn hopes to soon be a middle or high school music teacher, as education is in her blood.

Congratulations, Brooklynn Bowen! Best of luck in your bright future.

Parent and His Nonprofit Step Up to Pay off Silver Crest Elementary School Lunch Debt

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Picture of nonprofit donation checkIt was a surprise that will take some worry off Principal Patty Bowen’s plate and will bring relief to some parents as well. On Tuesday, DJ Bracken, a parent and founder of the nonprofit “Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation,” arrived at Silver Crest with a very generous check in the amount of $3,962. The money will be used to relieve the school’s current lunch deficit. Principal Bowen says she is truly grateful for the donation, that means a lot to the school and families. The “Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation” is taking care of lunch debt for schools throughout the area and Utah saying, “Every child deserves a nutritious meal at school regardless of their family financial situation.”

Building School Pride with “Battle of the Grades” at Fort Herriman Middle School

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They are putting school pride firmly in the hands of students and building strong connections at the same time at Fort Herriman Middle School.

On this episode of the Supercast, hear why “Battle of the Grades” has become a big hit throughout the entire year at Fort Herriman. It is a battle resulting in a big win for everyone, with students taking care of one another and taking greater pride in their school.

School Resource Officer Goes Above and Beyond with Huge Act of Kindness for Student After a Serious Accident

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You could say it was going way above and beyond the call of duty for West Jordan High School Resource Officer Austin Larsen and it is a day one student will never forget.

When Officer Larsen learned 10th grader Aiden Hulet’s beloved bike was damaged beyond repair in an accident with a vehicle while Aiden was bicycling to school, Officer Larsen knew he had to do something. Thankful Aiden was not seriously injured in the accident, but still needing safe transportation to school, Officer Larsen went to work looking for a new, reliable, safe bike for Aiden to ride. Thanks to the support of fellow officers at the West Jordan Police Department, the search was a success.

To everyone’s delight, Officer Larsen surprised Aiden with the gift of a new mountain bike and a brand- new helmet. It is now weeks later, and Aiden is still smiling! He is grateful for the new bike allowing him to travel back and forth to the school he loves, and grateful for the true friend he has in school Resource Officer Austin Larsen.

Thank you to everyone at the West Jordan Police Department for helping to keep kids like Aiden safe and making a difference in the lives of students we serve every single day.