Photos: Santa makes a special delivery to Hurricane schoolchildren

Hurricane Elementary School’s Cross Hill yells for Santa as Santa Flight volunteers bearing Christmas gifts land in Hurricane on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. Pilots with the Utah Wing of Angel Flight West filled 16 aircraft with 7,000 pounds toys, school supplies, books, backpacks and warm clothing for the Title I schoolchildren. The items were gathered by 16 Boy Scouts as part of their Eagle Scout service project. Since the first Santa Flight in 2000, members of the Utah Wing have worked with their local communities to gather needed supplies and toys, and deliver them to Title I schools in rural communities throughout Utah.

Santa waves as Santa Flight volunteers bearing Christmas gifts land in Hurricane on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. Pilots with the Utah Wing of Angel Flight West filled 16 aircraft with 7,000 pounds toys, school supplies, books, backpacks and warm clothing for students at Hurricane Elementary School. The items were gathered by 16 Boy Scouts as part of their Eagle Scout service project. Since the first Santa Flight in 2000, members of the Utah Wing have worked with their local communities to gather needed supplies and toys, and deliver them to Title I schools in rural communities throughout Utah.

Hurricane Elementary schoolchildren yell for Santa as Santa Flight volunteers bearing Christmas gifts land in Hurricane on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. Pilots with the Utah Wing of Angel Flight West filled 16 aircraft with 7,000 pounds toys, school supplies, books, backpacks and warm clothing for the Title I schoolchildren. The items were gathered by 16 Boy Scouts as part of their Eagle Scout service project. Since the first Santa Flight in 2000, members of the Utah Wing have worked with their local communities to gather needed supplies and toys, and deliver them to Title I schools in rural communities throughout Utah.

Santa Flight volunteers bearing Christmas gifts land in Hurricane on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. Pilots with the Utah Wing of Angel Flight West filled 16 aircraft with 7,000 pounds toys, school supplies, books, backpacks and warm clothing for students at Hurricane Elementary School. The items were gathered by 16 Boy Scouts as part of their Eagle Scout service project. Since the first Santa Flight in 2000, members of the Utah Wing have worked with their local communities to gather needed supplies and toys, and deliver them to Title I schools in rural communities throughout Utah.

Boy Scout Thomas Smith, of Bountiful, unloads supplies after Santa Flight volunteers landed with Christmas gifts for students at Hurricane Elementary School in Hurricane on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. Pilots with the Utah Wing of Angel Flight West filled 16 aircraft with 7,000 pounds toys, school supplies, books, backpacks and warm clothing for students at Hurricane Elementary School. The items were gathered by 16 Boy Scouts as part of their Eagle Scout service project. Since the first Santa Flight in 2000, members of the Utah Wing have worked with their local communities to gather needed supplies and toys, and deliver them to Title I schools in rural communities throughout Utah.

Hurricane Elementary students yell for Santa as Santa Flight volunteers bearing Christmas gifts land in Hurricane on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. Pilots with the Utah Wing of Angel Flight West filled 16 aircraft with 7,000 pounds toys, school supplies, books, backpacks and warm clothing for the Title I schoolchildren. The items were gathered by 16 Boy Scouts as part of their Eagle Scout service project. Since the first Santa Flight in 2000, members of the Utah Wing have worked with their local communities to gather needed supplies and toys, and deliver them to Title I schools in rural communities throughout Utah.

Santa and Mrs. Claus waves as Santa Flight volunteers bearing Christmas gifts land in Hurricane on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. Pilots with the Utah Wing of Angel Flight West filled 16 aircraft with 7,000 pounds toys, school supplies, books, backpacks and warm clothing for students at Hurricane Elementary School. The items were gathered by 16 Boy Scouts as part of their Eagle Scout service project. Since the first Santa Flight in 2000, members of the Utah Wing have worked with their local communities to gather needed supplies and toys, and deliver them to Title I schools in rural communities throughout Utah.

Hurricane Elementary School student Audrey Vick gets a candy cane from Santa after Santa Flight volunteers bearing Christmas gifts landed in Hurricane on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. Pilots with the Utah Wing of Angel Flight West filled 16 aircraft with 7,000 pounds toys, school supplies, books, backpacks and warm clothing for students at the Title I school. The items were gathered by 16 Boy Scouts as part of their Eagle Scout service project. Since the first Santa Flight in 2000, members of the Utah Wing have worked with their local communities to gather needed supplies and toys, and deliver them to Title I schools in rural communities throughout Utah.

Elf helpers Emily Fryer and Kenzie Joko wave as Santa Flight volunteers bearing Christmas gifts landed in Hurricane on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. Pilots with the Utah Wing of Angel Flight West filled 16 aircraft with 7,000 pounds toys, school supplies, books, backpacks and warm clothing for students at Hurricane Elementary School. The items were gathered by 16 Boy Scouts as part of their Eagle Scout service project. Since the first Santa Flight in 2000, members of the Utah Wing have worked with their local communities to gather needed supplies and toys, and deliver them to Title I schools in rural communities throughout Utah.

Boy Scouts are acknowledged for their work helping get this year’s Santa Flight off the ground during a ceremony at Hurricane Elementary School in Hurricane on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. Pilots with the Utah Wing of Angel Flight West filled 16 aircraft with 7,000 pounds toys, school supplies, books, backpacks and warm clothing for students at the Title I school. The items were gathered by 16 Boy Scouts as part of their Eagle Scout service project. Since the first Santa Flight in 2000, members of the Utah Wing have worked with their local communities to gather needed supplies and toys, and deliver them to Title I schools in rural communities throughout Utah.

Santa and Mrs. Claus talks with Hurricane Elementary School students after Santa Flight volunteers bearing Christmas gifts landed in Hurricane on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. Pilots with the Utah Wing of Angel Flight West filled 16 aircraft with 7,000 pounds toys, school supplies, books, backpacks and warm clothing for students at the Title I school. The items were gathered by 16 Boy Scouts as part of their Eagle Scout service project. Since the first Santa Flight in 2000, members of the Utah Wing have worked with their local communities to gather needed supplies and toys, and deliver them to Title I schools in rural communities throughout Utah.

Santa Flight volunteers unload after landing with Christmas gifts for students at Hurricane Elementary School in Hurricane on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. Pilots with the Utah Wing of Angel Flight West filled 16 aircraft with 7,000 pounds toys, school supplies, books, backpacks and warm clothing for students at the Title I school. The items were gathered by 16 Boy Scouts as part of their Eagle Scout service project. Since the first Santa Flight in 2000, members of the Utah Wing have worked with their local communities to gather needed supplies and toys, and deliver them to Title I schools in rural communities throughout Utah.

Hurricane Elementary School’s choir performs in Hurricane on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, as part of this year’s Santa Flight. Pilots with the Utah Wing of Angel Flight West filled 16 aircraft with 7,000 pounds toys, school supplies, books, backpacks and warm clothing for students at the Title I school. The items, which were delivered with Santa’s help, were gathered by 16 Boy Scouts as part of their Eagle Scout service project. Since the first Santa Flight in 2000, members of the Utah Wing have worked with their local communities to gather needed supplies and toys, and deliver them to Title I schools in rural communities throughout Utah.

Boy Scout Alex Eyring, of Bountiful, unloads supplies after Santa Flight volunteers landed with Christmas gifts for students at Hurricane Elementary School in Hurricane on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. Pilots with the Utah Wing of Angel Flight West filled 16 aircraft with 7,000 pounds toys, school supplies, books, backpacks and warm clothing for students at Hurricane Elementary School. The items were gathered by 16 Boy Scouts as part of their Eagle Scout service project. Since the first Santa Flight in 2000, members of the Utah Wing have worked with their local communities to gather needed supplies and toys, and deliver them to Title I schools in rural communities throughout Utah.