Mission Control at Jordan Hills prepared the newest set of recruits for their voyage to Planet Kindergarten. This space-themed program is designed to help students achieve their literacy goals during their first year of school, starting with the objective of knowing all letters and their sounds by November 1.

To help the young astronauts reach for the stars, the Jordan Hills administration and Superintendent Anthony Godfrey dressed as astronauts, while kindergarten teachers wore green and donned alien headbands. Principal Lansford led the kindergarten classes in a reading of the book Planet Kindergarten and held a mission briefing on their reading goals for the school year. The students suited up with hand-decorated space helmets and embarked on their voyage, cheered on by Jordan Hills sixth graders, staff, and parents.

Jordan School District students and families are invited to the Fall Family Fair on Monday, Aug. 31 at The Viridian (8030 S. 1825 W., West Jordan) from 4 – 7 p.m. The event connects families with district and community resources. Families can also win prizes, eat snacks, play games, and watch entertainment from our local schools and the Superintendents of Rock+. 

Southland Elementary School reached out to friends from across the galaxy and many magical lands to start the school year off. Spider-Man chatted with students, the Mandalorian posed for pictures, and Rapunzel, Jasmine, and Belle gave out hugs. All of this was part of Southland’s theme as the “Happiest School on Earth.”

Back to school looks a little different for students enrolled in Jordan School District’s virtual schools. Students enrolled at Rocky Peak Elementary, Kelsey Peak Middle, or Kings Peak High School visited the Jordan Learning Center this week to meet the teachers, take school pictures, and pick up their Chromebook and supplies. The main event for Elementary students was meeting Rocky the Goat, the new mascot for Rocky Peak. 

Tuesday marked the first day of school for seventh-grade students moving to middle school. At Mountain Creek Middle School, teachers, students, and administrators cheered on students making the jump to secondary school. During the school day, seventh graders found their lockers, met their teachers, learned the bell schedule, and prepared for a successful school year.