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.

Students at Copper Hills High School are beginning this holiday season by giving back, hoping to make a difference in the lives of more than 6,000 elementary school children and their families. The high school students do a month-long charity fundraiser every December, Paws for a Cause, and last year they raised enough money to take care of younger kids this Christmas.

Today the high school students traveled from one elementary school to another surprising principals and the younger students with checks for $3,500. It is money to be used on things like warm winter coats for kids, mittens, socks, and food to tide families over during the winter break. Copper Hills High cheerleaders, mascots and administrators joined the student body leaders in presenting the checks.

Elementary school principals thanked the high school students for their outpouring of love and support, especially this time of year when the needs are so great.

Way to go Copper Hills High School! Keep up the great work taking care of your community.

Bastian Elementary’s Kindergarten classes embarked on a very important mission this fall: mastering all their letter names and sounds by November. To celebrate their stellar achievements, the kindergartners had an “out of this world” glow party in the gym, complete with students dressed up in Syfy space suits, a black light dance party, and a special visit from their assistant principal, Mr. Dahl, dressed as an astronaut.

Congratulations, students, for reaching your goals! Also, great job, Bastian Elementary staff, for creating an unforgettable party and showing students the sky is not the limit.

The gym at Rosamond Elementary School in Riverton City was decked out this week with flags and symbols of the United States Military to honor veterans and their families. The school’s third grade students performed The Armed Forces Medley to recognize each military branch. Students talked about what service in the military

means and what veterans’ sacrifices have done for our country.

In the main hallway of Rosamond Elementary School is a display with photos of family members of students and staff who have served in the armed forces.

Great job to the third grade students and teachers for putting on such an outstanding and patriotic program. What a great way to honor the veterans and their families.