UDOT Construction Work on Bangerter Highway Inspires Hilarious Middle School Halloween Costumes at Elk Ridge Middle School

Elk Ridge Middle School Traffic Cone CostumesThey have been surrounded by construction work and traffic cones on Bangerter Highway the entire school year. That’s why Elk Ridge Middle School Principal Bryan Leggat and his team decided there was only one option for a group Halloween costume this year. They dressed as orange traffic cones!

Thanks to UDOT for the Halloween costume inspiration and for the careful and collaborative work with Elk Ridge Middle School during the on-going construction work along 9800 South.

Happy Halloween from the caring traffic cone team at Elk Ridge Middle.

Jordan Virtual Learning Academy Students Enjoy Boo-tiful Halloween

It was a day that turned into a wicked good time for students in the Jordan Virtual Learning Academy on Wednesday. That’s because they all gathered for a Halloween Trunk or Treat, not virtually, but in person. The students and staff had frightening fun dressing up in creative costumes. They followed the path around cars and trucks wondering “witch “way to the candy and treats? It was a bewitching time and fun for all on Halloween eve!

Happy Halloween from students and staff at the Jordan Virtual Learning Academy.

Majestic Elementary Arts Academy Students Dress Up in Creative Costumes, Dance, and Sing, During Halloween Parade Through Gardner Village

It was an elementary school parade like no other as Majestic Elementary Arts Academy students gathered at Gardner Village Wednesday afternoon to sing, dance, and proudly display their creative costumes. Rather than have students parade through the halls of school for Halloween, the principal decided it would be fun and festive to hold their big spooky and spectacular celebration at Gardner Village. The Arts Academy students performed “Thriller” in front of shoppers at Gardner Village, the choir performed as well. Then the ghosts, goblins, minions, pirates, princesses, and more paraded past shops throughout the village for all to enjoy.

Happy Halloween from students at Majestic Elementary School Arts Academy.

Supercast Episode 269: Long Halloween Legacy of “Thriller” at Eastlake Elementary

Superintendent with students performing ThrillerFor some former students she will be forever known as the “Thriller” teacher at Eastlake Elementary School.

On this episode of the Supercast, meet Jackie Webster, a visual art specialist who began a long and lasting Halloween tradition of 6th grade students performing “Thriller” to the delight of parents, younger students, and staff at Eastlake. It’s a tradition now being carried on by a new teacher, but Ms. Webster continues to show up for the spooky and spectacular performance.