Every year during the holiday season, high school 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.

• Bingham High School – Raised $75,852 for “Project Strong”
• Copper Hills High School – Raised $87,513 for “Make-A-Wish Utah” and Christmas for local families
• Herriman High School – Raised $145,496 for the “Nixon Strong Foundation”
• Mountain Ridge High School – Raised $79,148 with an additional $25,000 from a private donor for the “Angel’s Hands Foundation”
• Riverton High School – Raised $194,000 for the “Single Parent Project”
• West Jordan High School – Raised $35,085 for “Ethan’s Super Angels”

It is a community effort like no other bringing hundreds of brand-new beds to students and families going without this winter season. The project, supported by local businesses and sponsored by the Jordan Education Foundation is called “BED’R HOMES FOR KIDS.” The goal is to provide 200 new twin beds, bedding and pillows for deserving students and families who find themselves struggling, often with homelessness.

Jordan Education Foundation Executive Director Mike Haynes, says “When kids have the essentials of life at home, they are better prepared to be successful students.” Getting beds to students who may have never had one, will give them a chance at a good night’s sleep and help them to better concentrate in class at school.

Thank you to everyone involved in this project to improve the lives of local students and families in our area.

It was a magical night for students, teachers and more than 400 guests who gathered for the school’s first ever “Winter Gala.” Over the past three months teacher specialists in visual and musical arts prepared students to take the stage and share their talents.

The school’s older students played instruments as part of a band performance, while the younger students sang musical numbers. Each student showcased their integrated art projects in the hallways.

It was inspiring to see supportive parents and families celebrate their students’ hard work. Even Superintendent Dr. Anthony Godfrey and Board of Education member Jen Atwood stopped by to enjoy the Winter Gala.

Teachers at the school say having the arts integrated into learning every day is having a positive impact on student’s lives and in the school culture.

Congratulations to everyone involved in this magical night at Majestic Arts Academy!

He is helping to spread holiday joy throughout Riverton City and beyond. Spencer Christiansen, a 3rd Grade student at Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary School, decided to put his creative drawing skills to the test and enter the Riverton City Christmas Card Design Contest. Spencer did such an amazing job, he won the contest! His Christmas card features Riverton City Hall decked out for the holidays. Riverton City Mayor Trent Staggs was able to meet Spencer in person and present him with a $100 Walmart gift card for his winning design.

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