Dozens of volunteers representing KSL NewsRadio, SelectHealth, United Way, and the Granite community rolled up their sleeves and went to work helping students at Kearns Junior High. Participants added new coats of paint to relocatable classrooms, digitally organized books in the library, put together hygiene kits, and completed other projects at ...
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Oquirrh Hills Elementary earns surprise tickets to Comic Con after reading scores soar
Superman and Indiana Jones teamed up to deliver a special message at Oquirrh Hills Elementary last week: all students would receive free tickets to Comic Con for improving their reading scores. Click here to read the full story from KSL ...
‘Servin’ in the Rain’ during Comcast Cares Day
Despite the damp conditions, volunteers showed up in droves to help beautify schools as part of Comcast Cares Day. Community members braved the rain and worked without delay at Taylorsville High, Hartvigsen School, Plymouth Elementary, Spring Lane Elementary, and Bonneville Jr. High. Projects included replacing gravel, landscaping, replacing ...
From the Foundation: Volunteers needed for Comcast Cares Day
Saturday, April 26, 2014, is the annual Comcast Cares Day, and you have the opportunity to make a lasting impact at our schools. Volunteers are needed to help beautify school grounds at Taylorsville High School, Hartvigsen School, Plymouth Elementary, Spring Lane Elementary, and Bonneville Junior High. All volunteers will receive a free breakfast, ...
Volunteer opportunities available at camp for children with cancer
A Utah summer camp for children with cancer and their siblings is seeking volunteers to serve as counselors, activity leaders, and cooks. Camp Hobé operates a two-week program every summer with a 150-person staff, all of whom are volunteers. The camp is currently recruiting for the 2014 camp, which includes a Kids Week (June 7-13), a Teen Week ...
Great Granite Students – Excellent service
This note comes from Taylorsville City Neighborhood Services coordinator Rhetta McIff in response to the assistance of Taylorsville High AVID students during an event titled Open Streets. “I appreciated having such a wonderful group of students assisting vendors, setting up, helping people find bathrooms, and playing in the streets. It was ...
Nominate students who have demonstrated outstanding community service
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program is once again seeking young people who have given their time and talents through community service. The program honors students in grades 5-12 who have made an impact in their community through volunteer service during the past year. Awardees will receive $1,000, an engraved silver medallion, and a ...