Category Archives: School Stories

LCS Department Honors Tradition With Día de los Muertos Display

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LCS staff standing next to a Día de los Muertos ofrendaMembers of Jordan School District’s Language and Culture Services Department built a Día de los Muertos ofrenda in their office, giving District staff a special opportunity to share this meaningful tradition and remember loved ones. Team members Maria de LaCruz, Aldara Cilia, and Kate Aragón built the display. They hand-crafted paper flowers that are symbolic bridges connecting the living with the departed.
Thank you for sharing the tradition with JSD office staff and creating a meaningful way to honor the families and loved ones who have passed on.

Foothills Students and Staff Excited for Rivalry Football Game

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Across the state, fans are excited for Saturday’s rivalry football game between Utah and BYU. Foothills Elementary School joined in on the fun by hosting a spirit day, encouraging students and staff to wear red or blue on Friday to support the Utes or Cougars. Located in Riverton, the school sits almost equidistant between Rice-Eccles Stadium and LaVell Edwards Stadium, and the student body and staff was split evenly between red and blue.

West Hills Educators Celebrate Peer Support and Growth

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At West Hills Middle School, administrators and educators are celebrating a major milestone after completing over 1,000 peer observations, affectionately known as “Catwalks,” since 2024. Teachers, coaches, and administrators regularly step into each other’s classrooms to share best practices, highlight effective classroom management, and model student feedback strategies.
Keep up the great work, West Hills Middle School educators! Your dedication to continuous collaboration is paying off in student achievement and academic growth.

You Belong Week at Riverton High School Brings School Together

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This week, lunch at Riverton High School was about more than just food; it was also about finding connection. The school hosted “You Belong Week,” featuring fun games, activities, and contests during the lunch period designed to get students talking and bring them together to find community. Students played minute-to-win-it games, voted on “This or That” discussions, and wrote thank-you notes to friends and classmates to bring students together and make sure everyone in the school feels at home.

Mountain Creek Middle School Shows Heart In Annual Student Body Photo

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The annual class drone photo is a highlight of the school year at Mountain Creek Middle School. In previous years, the student body has gathered to spell out “Moose” and “MCMS,” and formed a giant heart, peace symbol, and smiley face. For the 2026 photo, students formed the shape of Utah with a heart in the center. 

Thank you to community member Jason Yeaman for volunteering his time and skills to capture the annual drone photo.