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. 

The first day of school is filled with smiles, hugs, and cheers as we welcome students back to class for the first day of the 2026-27 school year. Welcome back, students! We are so glad you are here.

Juniper Elementary School was buzzing with excitement as KSL News was on campus to cover the first day of school. Tamara Vaifanua anchored part of the morning newscast live from the Juniper campus before school, interviewing students and principal Kaleb Yates about what is sure to be an amazing 2026-27 school year.