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.

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.

The summer food service program is celebrating the end of an amazing summer of free meals on Friday. Everyone is invited to Columbia Elementary School for the final Community Days of the summer for free meals and extra fun. Jordan School District Nutrition Services and community partners will be on hand for pizza, prizes, and games from 11:30-12:30 p.m. Anyone 18-years-old and younger is eligible for free meals, and adults can purchase lunch for $4.10.

Columbia Elementary will have extra fun during lunch Friday, but the final day of the summer meals program is available for breakfast and lunch at any of four locations:

• Columbia Elementary School, 3503 West 7800 South, West Jordan

• Heartland Elementary School, 1451 West 7000 South, West Jordan

• Terra Linda Elementary School, 8400 South Old Bingham Highway, West Jordan

• Westvale Elementary School, 2300 West Gardner Lane, West Jordan