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South Jordan Students Learn Marine Science In After-School Class

Jan 30, 2015 01:26PM ● By Julie Slama

“This class allows students to explore the different areas of the ocean and how we impact it, both in good and bad ways."

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Hats, Shoes, Teddy Bears Warm Hearts This Holiday Season

Dec 19, 2014 03:40PM ● By Julie Slama

Piles of hats, shoes, socks, stuffed animals and more are being shared with those less fortunate this holiday season, thanks to local school children.

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Bingham Students Give “TrueBlue” Holiday Spirit To Others

Dec 19, 2014 03:38PM ● By Julie Slama

“We changed the name so it was more about the spirit of Bingham students, and we’ve expanded so we can help more organizations reach more families and children,” student government adviser Liz Smith said.

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Area Kids Provide Food For Others In Community

Dec 19, 2014 03:37PM ● By Julie Slama

“The kids get excited about this, and they can see as they walk in how much food has been donated and know where the food is going and how they’re getting to help people,”

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Debate Team Is Continuing Its Winning Tradition

Dec 19, 2014 03:35PM ● By Julie Slama

“I hope our success now means as those students get older, we will have even more success in the state and nationally.”

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Quidditch Anyone? American Heritage Students Learn How

Nov 21, 2014 10:30AM ● By Julie Slama

“It was something that (school director) Ms. Jorgensen saw at a conference, and she thought it would draw students together and form unity at our school,” Curriculum Director Scotti Hansen said. “It has been a lot of fun in the school and on the field.”

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South Jordan Elementary Students’ Future Bright Without Drugs

Nov 21, 2014 10:28AM ● By Julie Slama

“We counted how many red items people wore and gave a point for each one. Some students really got into it, and girls painted all their nails and wanted a point for each nail. Even staff members wore eight or nine red items. It was a really neat thing to see everyone going all out to support it.”

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Bingham High Students Demonstrate Leadership, Service

Nov 21, 2014 10:26AM ● By Julie Slama

“FCCLA is the only student-led organization that focuses on family and the community and even breaks down to the individual,” adviser Aubrey Turnbow said. “We have a place for everyone where they can create, plan, budget and organize activities and service, and those skills can be helpful to them when they apply for college and scholarships.”

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