Book worms were out in force at Heartland Elementary School as students, teachers, staff, and members of the community helped celebrate “Read Across America Day.” This is a day devoted to motivating and inspiring students to read. It is also a day to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss.

Everyone got in on the fun at Heartland, with police officers, firefighters, West Jordan Mayor Dirk Burton, Superintendent Anthony Godfrey, Board of Education Member Lisa Dean, Principal Buddy Alger, Area Administrator of Schools Lisa Robinson, and many others reading to students in classroom after classroom. They read Dr. Seuss books like “The Cat in the Hat” and “Green Eggs and Ham.” Dr. Seuss once said “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”

Thanks to Heartland and all schools for inspiring students to read every day!

They came with confidence to wow the crowd with their moves, their music, and lip-syncing abilities. Students took the stage at South Valley School for a really fun show. It was the annual “South Valley Talent Show” featuring the South Valley student stars, and boy did they shine bright! The students practiced and were prepared with songs to delight the crowd.

It is a fun tradition that brings joy and big smiles to everyone at South Valley. Congratulations to all of the amazing performers, you truly are shining stars!

It was a wonderful evening of celebrations at the most recent meeting of the Jordan School District Board of Education. Mountain Creek Middle School students were on hand to talk about the amazing things happening at their school. McKenzie Hansen, a student body officer, said students take great pride in their school every single day. She described Mountain Creek as a safe and innovative school where everyone feels like family. As part of the Mountain Creek presentation, a very talented 9th grade student, Chanelle Mella, performed a beautiful rendition of Anastasia’s “Journey to the Past.”

Board members then recognized the Bingham High School cheer team for winning first place in State competition and for taking the national title at the National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

They also recognized the Mountain Ridge High School Girls wrestling team for their recent 6A State championship.

Congratulation to all of our amazing students, their teachers, coaches, and mentors! Keep up the great work. You make us proud.

He brings out the best in his students in the classroom every single day and is a shining example of an outstanding educator. Governor Spencer Cox joined the local chapter of “Founding Forward” in honoring West Jordan Middle School social studies teacher William Shields as a hero in education. Mr. Shields received the George Washington Honor Medal from “Founding Forward” for his excellence in teaching history and civics.

This prestigious award is given to people who “exemplify civic responsibility and whose efforts bring out the best of the American spirit.”

The Utah chapter of “Founding Forward” proudly holds their Heroes Day Celebration each February, to honor outstanding citizens of Utah and to recognize the exceptional students they send to Valley Forge.

Congratulations, William Shields! Keep up the great work.