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Stewart Hudnall Receives Prestigious State Award for Relentless Dedication to Students

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Please join us in congratulating JATC South Assistant Principal Stewart Hudnall who has been named the UASSP “Assistant Principal of the Year” for the state of Utah. The Utah Association of Secondary School Principals (UASSP) presents the award each year.

Mr. Hudnall was nominated by a number of colleagues who talked about his “relentless dedication to student success.” They also said Stewart Hudnall makes students feel valued, supported, and heard; adding that he is a dynamic instructional leader, and is committed to mentorship.

Others said Mr. Hudnall consistently goes the extra mile and is dedicated to fostering a safe, vibrant, and uplifting school culture.

Family, friends, and colleagues gathered to surprise Stewart Hudnall with the award. He will now represent Utah in Washington D.C. in February and present at the UASSP Summer Conference in June.

Thank you, Stewart Hudnall, for your commitment to student success and elevating their educational experience in Jordan School District.

Jordan School District Students and Staff Honor Veterans

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Thank you to all of our servicemen and women. Jordan School District wishes you a happy, healthy Veterans Day!

Construction Update: West Jordan High School Crews Complete Key Milestones of Phase 1

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Construction crews at West Jordan High School are making steady progress on a major renovation project and are on track to complete Phase 1 in late spring 2027.

Crews have already completed raising the floor in the commons area and installed key support beams designed to lift the roof during Phase 2. Around the gymnasium, workers have begun tearing down the east wall and building new structural walls to expand the gym footprint to the east.

Meanwhile, the southwest corner of the building remains closed off while workers remodel classrooms on both the first and second floors. Construction is also underway to add five career and technical education classrooms to the west side of the building.

The extensive renovation of the 45-year-old building began this summer following approval from the Jordan Board of Education. Opting for a comprehensive remodel rather than a full rebuild is expected to save taxpayers more than $100 million.

Set for final completion in November 2029, the modernized facility will feature more natural light, improved ADA accessibility, new flooring, collaborative learning spaces, a new dance studio, an upgraded weight room, and an expanded gym.

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.