Students and staff at West Kearns Elementary were eager to dress like their favorite superheroes Friday, but there was another aspect of the day that took precedence. As part of the school’s Red Ribbon Week, West Kearns staff invited students to submit nomination letters about their own personal ...
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Students and staff at Eastwood celebrate ‘Real Life Heroes’
Kids may be excited to dress up as their favorite fictional superheroes this month, but it’s clear that each of them recognize who the ‘real’ heroes are in their community. As part of Eastwood Elementary School’s Red Ribbon Week, students dressed in attire that represented the heroes in their own ...
Matheson Jr. honors community heroes, former principal
If you asked Matheson Junior High assistant principal Scott Bell what the definition of a hero is, he may just tell you to take glance in the mirror. “Each and every one of us can be a hero to others and ourselves,” he said. For many students, teachers and staff at Matheson, their list of heroes ...
Walking a mile (and standing still) in someone else’s shoes
Holding still a static position for more than an hour is only easy if you’re made of wax; which makes it all the more impressive that sixth-graders at Bennion Elementary accomplished the feat so seamlessly. As part of the annual heroes wax museum, students dressed as famous historical figures and ...