Aug. 11 Board Study Session Update

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The Aug. 11 Board study session agenda is now available on our Board meetings page. Administrative policies that will be discussed include AA445 Student Information Network Acceptable Use Policy and AA417 Fundraising. Board policies that will be discussed include GP 113 through GP 115. You can also use the following links to the printed and detailed agendas. Patrons may view the general session online at boardmeeting.jordandistrict.org.

New Educators Welcomed to Jordan School District at Energy-Filled Event

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Nearly 200 new educators were welcomed to their first day at Jordan School District in a big way. Educators were cheered on by mascots, cheerleaders, students, and principals as they headed to new teacher induction training. During lunch, the Superintendents of Rock+ entertained the crowd, and they were met by even more cheers and applause on their way out of the building. 

This year, Jordan School District received approximately 120 applicants for every open elementary teaching position and at least 25 for positions at middle and high school levels. 

Welcome new teachers. Thank you for choosing to work in Jordan School District!

Amazing Things Happening at the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind

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The superintendents on a basketball courtSupercast Episode 361
It serves as a leader across the country and around the world for the education of students who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, blind, or low vision and offers support to students in Jordan School District as well.

On this episode of the Supercast, we sit down with the new Superintendent of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind. Find out about the incredible things happening every day at the school, how their services benefit students throughout the state, and follow along as we get a personal tour of the school’s Millcreek campus.

South Jordan Middle School’s Megan Morrison Named 2027 Utah Teacher of the Year Finalist

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Megan Morrison with Jordan School District Teacher of the Year AwardMegan Morrison, a special education teacher at South Jordan Middle School, has been named a finalist for the 2027 Utah Teacher of the Year award by the Utah State Board of Education. Morrison is one of the ‘Fab Five’ finalists, representing the pinnacle of teaching excellence in Utah. The five finalists will participate in an in-person interview with the 13-person Utah Teacher of the Year Selection Committee. The winner will be announced at an awards banquet on Thursday, Sept. 3, and will go on to represent Utah in the National Teacher of the Year Program.

Congratulations Megan! Join us in wishing her good luck as she continues to make all of us in Jordan School District proud.

Extreme Makeover Transforming West Jordan High School

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Renderings of the updated West Jordan HighSupercast Episode 360
They are building for the future at West Jordan High School in more ways than one as extensive renovations begin inside the 45-year-old building.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you inside West Jordan High where an extreme makeover will transform many parts of the school, bringing it up-to-date, and into more modern times.

It’s a makeover that is expected to save District taxpayers more than $100 million compared to the cost of a full rebuild. Let’s check it out.