Marching band camps across the Jordan School District are in full swing. From early-morning drills to evening sectionals under the lights to civic parades, our talented high school musicians and color guards are putting in hours of hard work during the summer months.
All this commitment and dedication from our bands leads to the first band showdown of the season on Saturday, September 19th, at the Nebo Tournament of Bands in Payson.
The start of school is right around the corner, but some Monte Vista Elementary students have already visited the school to read a book. The school hosted a readathon party for everyone who completed their summer reading goals. Students grabbed a slice of pizza and a bowl of ice cream before settling down with a pillow and a blanket on the gym floor to read a book with their friends. Everyone who achieved their reading goals received a medal, and members of the 1,000-Minute Club took home a Mustang trophy for reaching an amazing milestone.
Great job with your summer reading, Monte Vista!
Riverton Elementary started winding down summer in a cool way with Popsicles with the Principals. Students dropped by the playground to say hello to their new principal, Mrs. Smith, and returning assistant principal Ms. Thompson. They handed out the frozen treats to keep students cool in the final days of summer and chatted with students and parents about the upcoming school year.
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!
Megan 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.