It was an opportunity to interact directly with lawmakers during the 2026 legislative session and some Herriman High School teachers and students did it with a passion for one program in particular. They headed to the Capitol for the inaugural AP Day on the Hill. The landmark event brought together Advanced Placement (AP) scholars and educators from across Utah to interface directly with the state’s decision-makers.

Herriman High students and teachers helped celebrate success of the AP program by providing lawmakers with firsthand accounts of its academic impact. Teachers highlighted how the rigorous AP curriculum elevates classroom standards and prepares students for the transition to higher education and professional careers. Students shared personal stories of how AP courses have revolutionized their study habits, critical thinking skills, and overall approach to learning.

We are proud of the JSD students and staff for representing Herriman High with such professionalism and passion on the State stage.

Throughout March, we are recognizing amazing educators who make a difference. The Jordan Education Foundation has selected the following as the Outstanding Educator of the Year at their school.

• Kathryn Foote (Riverside Elementary)

• Malece Lewis (Westvale Elementary)

• Alyse Almond (West Jordan High School)

• Abi Hart (Joel P Jensen Middle School)

• Judy Leonard (Jordan School District Student Support Services)

Congratulations to all the winners! Thank you for all that you do to positively impact the lives of our students.

They work tirelessly to give students every opportunity to find success in and outside of the classroom. Please join us in congratulating the school counseling team at Mountain Creek Middle School for being recognized as an American School Counselor (ASCA) Model Program. It is called a RAMP designation (Recognized ASCA Model Program) and the designation is only given to counseling teams demonstrating exemplary, data-driven, and comprehensive school counseling programs.

“This year’s RAMP honorees have shown their commitment to students and the school counseling profession,” said Jill Cook, ASCA executive director. “These schools used data to drive their program development and implementation so all students can achieve success. The RAMP  designation distinguishes these schools and encourages school counselors nationwide to strive for excellence.”  Mountain Creek Middle School will be honored at a recognition ceremony at ASCA’s Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA., on July 13, 2025.

Keep up the great work, Mountain Creek Middle team! We are proud of your kindness, compassion, and dedication to the job, making a difference in the lives of students every single day.

There was a lot of fun reading going on at Heartland Elementary School for Read Across America Week. Books like “The Cat in the Hat,” “Fox in Socks,” and “Horton Hears a Who,” took center stage being read by community leaders, police and firefighters, West Jordan Mayor Dirk Burton,       and Superintendent Anthony Godfrey. The special guests were escorted by student chaperones, from classroom to classroom, where they enjoyed reading some Dr. Seuss classics to kids from kindergarten to sixth grade.

Read Across America Week is celebrated from March 2 – 6, and it begins on the birthday of the beloved author, Dr. Seuss. The entire month of March is dedicated to reading and encouraging students to read, educating people about the benefits of reading, especially among children and young adults.

We appreciate every opportunity to promote literacy in our schools and are grateful to those in the West Jordan community who participated in Read Across America Week, some in themed costumes, taking time to read to students at Heartland Elementary. Your support makes a difference in our schools!

It was a day filled with fun and lively learning as students in the Bluffdale Elementary School Portuguese DLI program celebrated Carnaval 2026. Carnaval in Brazil is a week-long national festival known for its vibrant celebration featuring samba dancing, elaborate parades, and ending on Ash Wednesday.

Bluffdale students celebrated by making and wearing creative, colorful face masks, enjoying music, dancing, and they brought their classrooms to life with fun activities and the friendship of fellow DLI students.

Dual Language Immersion DLI is offered in four different languages at 10 elementary schools:

• Chinese – (Eastlake, Foothills, Monte Vista, Southland)
• French – (Fox Hollow)
• Portuguese – (Bluffdale)
• Spanish – (Herriman, Mountain Point, Riverside, Welby)