Category Archives: School Stories

The Zions Bank Training Center in Herriman was full of smiles for the annual Jordan School District Middle School Unified Soccer Tournament. Teams from Elk Ridge, Fort Herriman, Joel P. Jensen, Mountain Creek, Oquirrh Hills, South Hills, South Jordan, West Hills, and West Jordan Middle Schools spent the day scoring goals and making memories as they competed on the pitch. The tournament is part of Special Olympics and pairs special needs students of varying abilities with their peers to promote inclusion and understanding on and off the field.

Thank you to the Mountain Ridge High School girls soccer team for serving as referees and to all the parents, coaches, and volunteers who make Unified Sports such an amazing experience for everyone involved.

Students at Riverside Elementary School celebrated Día de los Muertos with a miniature Día de Los Muertos museum. Dozens of shoebox-sized ofrendas were created to celebrate life and death and honor family members, friends, and pets who have passed away. Displays were hand-decorated with photos, lights, flowers, and mementos important to those who have passed on. Each grade spent time walking through the gym to learn about the holiday and connect with the memories of those who have passed away.

Thank you to fifth-grade teacher Kathy Wride and all of the students who have created a memorable and moving tradition of celebrating Día de los Muertos at Riverside Elementary.

High school students dreaming of making their mark in the beauty and barbering industry recently put their skills to the test in an exciting two-day Halloween contest involving several classes. Spanning the Hair Design, Barbering, and Nail Technology programs, students collaborated to transform their classmates into frightening, out-of-this-world characters, complete with gravity-defying updos, haunting makeup, intricate nail art, and bold costumes.

Instructors across the Hair Design, Barbering, and Nail Technology programs hope that events like this allow students to expand their technical skills, unleash their creativity, and build practical confidence that will serve them well in their future careers.

Congratulations to all the talented students who participated and demonstrated exceptional skill and imagination in such a “Spooktacular” way!

Students at Copper Mountain Middle School created an ofrenda to celebrate Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos. The traditional display features photos, candles, flowers, food, and other meaningful items to celebrate the lives of those who have passed away. 

Thank you to the Latinos Unidos club and advisor Jessica Ibarra for creating an amazing display and giving the entire school an outlet to reflect, remember, and celebrate their loved ones.