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Fort Herriman Middle School Students Spread Thanksgiving Cheer to Students and Families Along the Wasatch Front
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!
Golden Fields Elementary Students Parade and Perform to Celebrate Thanksgiving
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!
Utah Jazz Star Jordan Clarkson Talks About Giving Back & Helping Others this Holiday Season
Supercast Episdoe 273: Utah Jazz Star Jordan Clarkson Talks About Giving Back & Helping Others this Holiday Season
He is a Utah Jazz star known for his scoring ability and dynamic style of play on the basketball court. He is also known for his kindness and generosity toward people in the community where he lives.
On this episode of the Supercast, we talk to Jordan Clarkson to hear first-hand why giving back is so important, especially this holiday season. We caught up with Clarkson at Heartland Elementary School where he was providing 250 free Thanksgiving meals to some West Jordan families, grateful for the gift and chance to meet a Jazz superstar.
- Episode info & audio transcription for Episode 273: Utah Jazz Star Jordan Clarkson Talks About Giving Back & Helping Others this Holiday Season
- Previous episodes can be found at supercast.jordandistrict.org
Mountain Ridge and Riverton High Chinese Students Dominate 2024 Business Language Competition
They are using their language skills to reach new heights and their success in a recent state competition is just one example. Recently, Brigham Young University hosted the 2024 High School Business Language Competition, where students from across Utah were able to showcase their language and business skills. The event featured five languages, Chinese, Spanish, French, Arabic, and German. A total of 22 Chinese teams competed in a tight race.
With the guidance of their coach Mrs. Wei Wei, Mountain Ridge High School’s Miles Garber, Kylie White, and Brynlee Dalton took first place, while Riverton High School’s Gracie Nelson, Clancy Wan, and Olivia Stott earned third. Both teams stood out for their creative and culturally informed strategies.
This year’s challenge focused on supporting the Busankam Wola Foundation, which empowers marginalized women and children in Ghana. The Foundation teaches women to weave unique baskets for global sale, helping them generate income and build skills. Proceeds support the creation of sewing schools to train future generations.
Students were tasked with creating marketing strategies to expand the Foundation’s reach, tackling challenges such as brand recognition and adapting products for diverse markets. Both teams impressed judges with their thoughtful solutions, showcasing the power of language and cultural understanding in addressing real-world challenges.
Congratulations to Mountain Ridge and Riverton High School’s Chinese program for their remarkable achievements! These students exemplify the importance of combining language skills with global business insight.