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.”

Reminder: No Free Summer Meal Service on Monday, June 16

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Platter of foodThis is a reminder that there will be no USDA Summer Food Service, breakfast or lunch, on Monday, June 16 due to Utah’s observation of the Juneteenth holiday. The free meal service will resume on Tuesday, June 17 running through August 1 for all students 18-years-old and younger.

The free meals will be available at five locations:

  • Majestic Elementary School, 7430 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan
  • Heartland Elementary School, 1451 West 7000 South, West Jordan
  • Westvale Elementary School, 2300 West Gardner Lane, West Jordan
  • Columbia Elementary School, 3503 West 7800 South, West Jordan
  • Oquirrh Elementary School, 7165 Paddington Road, West Jordan

Breakfast service is from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Lunch service is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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.