What Is Wit and Wisdom; A Rich Reading & Learning Experience

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Superintendent with language arts teachers and studentsSupercast Episode 335
They are learning literacy by making clay model animals like a tiny toxic octopus and a very interesting elephant. It’s all part of a Language Arts Curriculum called Wit and Wisdom that is fostering critical thinking in students across Jordan School District.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you to Terra Linda Elementary School where a first-grade teaching team is taking student success to new heights with this rich Wit and Wisdom reading experience and they’re inviting parents to be part of it all.

Our School Counselors Are the Best! Thank Them During National School Counseling Week

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In honor of “National School Counseling Week,” we want to send a sincere message of thanks to all of the hard-working school counselors throughout Jordan School District. They go above and beyond every single day and work incredibly hard supporting students in so many meaningful ways.

School counselors are always ready to help students, whether it’s preparing them for future careers, academic advising, help with social/emotional needs, or ensuring students become productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow.

School counselors make a difference in the lives of Jordan School District students and they are always there to support the work being done in all of our schools.

Wellness Week at Joel P. Jensen Middle Highlights Healthy Habits 

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Joel P. Jensen students are focusing on their wellness this week and having some fun in the process. Each day, the school is hosting a different dress-up theme to focus on important parts of their wellbeing. Themes this week include wearing pajamas to school (sleep), dressing in the colors of their favorite Inside Out character (emotional health), twinning with their best friend (relationships), and supporting a favorite sports team (physical health). Each day also includes a fun activity during lunch to spend time with friends.

Great job focusing on your wellness Joel P. Jensen Panthers!

Student Art Showcase at Utah All-State High School Art Show

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The Utah All-State High School Art Show is a prestigious annual juried exhibition established in 1971 to honor the best high school student artists in Utah. It is hosted by the Springville Museum of Art.

Riverton High School student Ruby Driggs and her oil on canvas painting called “A Sweet Reflection” was selected by Congressman Burgess Owens as his first-place award for Utah’s 4th Congressional District. Ruby’s artwork will be displayed for the 2026-2027 school year at the United States Capitol Building in Washington D.C.

Another first-place winner from Jordan School District is Herriman High School’s Sadie Henderson who is the overall winner in the Utah Senate Visual Art Awards for her piece “Emerald Lens.”

The Utah All-State High School Art Show serves as a professional forum for students to display their work, build their résumés, and compete for scholarships and awards.

A total of 34 works of art by Jordan School District students are featured in this year’s show. The exhibition at Springville Museum of Art runs from January 31 – March 20, 2026.

Congratulations to all of the incredible student artists!

Coyote Den Store Rewards Copper Canyon Students

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It’s a dream for students, a trip to a store stocked with toys and a pile of cash to spend. The Coyote Den Store fulfills that very wish for its students at Copper Canyon Elementary. Generous donations have stocked the student store with stuffed animals, games, candy bars, and art supplies. 

Students earn Den Dollars for going above and beyond in their classroom. Faculty can reward a student who exhibits great behavior, helps a fellow student, or picks up trash on the playground. The Copper Canyon student council assists in running the store, escorting each class in, taking money, and helping younger students shop.