Student Body Officers (SBO’s) from Fort Herriman Middle School volunteered with the non-profit organization For the Kids, which they championed during last year’s Diamondback Giveback Season. The SBO’s stopped at an Elementary School in West Valley, where they had the opportunity to engage with students to celebrate their achievements in the DARE program. Afterward, they prepared Thanksgiving meals, including turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn, and gravy, for 100 families that might have gone without in the West Valley community.

Teachers, staff, and the administration at Fort Herriman Middle School say they are working to create a culture of generosity and compassion among its students. They say initiatives like this showcase the remarkable impact that dedicated young leaders can have in their community.

Keep it up, Diamondbacks! Your efforts truly make a difference!

Students at Golden Fields Elementary School were giving thanks and having a great time as they dressed up to celebrate the holiday. Some of them took the stage in their best costumes and sang turkey tunes to the delight of the school audience. Others participated in a Turkey Trot up and down the halls of Golden Fields. And what is Thanksgiving without a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Third graders participated in the parade, proudly marching throughout the school with festive balloons and much more.

Everyone also enjoyed a Thanksgiving feast leading up to the holiday. The feast was delivered to students, who welcomed it with big smiles, in the special education support classroom at Golden Fields.

Happy Thanksgiving from students and staff at Golden Fields Elementary School!

It was a fun and reflective morning at Mountain Ridge High School as students kicked off their annual holiday fundraising campaign with emotional videos, fantastic performances, and just plain fun. All the money collected this year will go to the local Millie’s Princess Foundation, which is dedicated to providing financial support and hope to families affected by childhood cancer. The students didn’t waste any time trying to break the fundraising goal from prior years. Before the assembly was over, the collection jug made its way through the crowd and students responded generously with hundreds of dollars already donated.

Thank you, Mountain Ridge High, for caring about your community and finding ways to support those who have a need during the holidays and beyond.