Large turnout for Riverton Elementary School carnival

First Grade Teacher Carli Miller stands on stage in Riverton High School’s auditorium with the PTO Carnival King Colton Bebee and Queen Paige Boyes. The students are seen helping her draw tickets for prize money awarded to three of the event’s lucky attendees. Photo by Jacob Spencer.
First Grade Teacher Carli Miller stands on stage in Riverton High School’s auditorium with the PTO Carnival King Colton Bebee and Queen Paige Boyes. The students are seen helping her draw tickets for prize money awarded to three of the event’s lucky attendees. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

Families of Riverton students gathered in the school for a night dedicated to celebrating their achievements.

Thirty-four children from pre-K through fifth grade managed to raise $6,700 for Riverton’s PTO program, earning the community a school carnival on Saturday evening.

The night opened with a special ceremony for all of the fundraisers in the school’s auditorium. Pre-K through second grade stud…