More than ten years ago, Utah State Senate member Jani Iwamoto enlisted the help of others to begin a community garden in Holladay. A large portion of this garden is dedicated to refugees in the community. Another section is dedicated to the Howard R. Driggs Elementary School. Last spring, students ...
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Carl Sandburg Elementary plants pinwheel “garden” to support child abuse prevention
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. All throughout the state bright blue pinwheels are showing up on grassy areas as a symbol of a happy, joyful childhood for every kid. At Carl Sandburg Elementary, the Pinwheel Parade has become a tradition for students, teachers and families to show support ...
West Lake Jr. High receives School Garden of the Year award
Edible Wasatch Magazine recognized the green thumbs of volunteers, staff, and students at West Lake Junior High during the publication’s Eat Local Week kick off. The publication recognized the school's community conservatory as the 2013 School Garden of the Year. The award includes a $500 ...
Three things you didn’t know about Magna Elementary
For nearly 60 years, Magna Elementary has been an educational and community hub for a myriad of families living near the foot of the Oquirrh Mountains. You may already know that Magna students are nicknamed the Bulldogs, or that the school is just a stone’s throw away from Brockbank Junior High and ...