Copper Hills High School Pals Experience the Magic of Nutcracker Ballet

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Copper Hills High School’s special education teacher, Jacqueline Sheppick, organized a community outing to the Nutcracker Ballet for her students and the peer-tutor program called “Copper Hills Pals.” The field trip is a part of the life skills curriculum, teaching students essential life and social skills to prepare them for adulthood.

Two of the skills students learn are restaurant etiquette and theater etiquette. After numerous classroom lessons, students get real-life experience putting their skills to the test with an outing to Ballet West’s The Nutcracker and breakfast at a local restaurant.

Copper Hills High School took 48 people on the trip, including Ms. Sheppick’s students and the CH Pals Club. The peer tutors played a crucial role in providing support and friendship to the students as they took their newfound skills out into the community.

For Ms. Sheppick, this community outing is more than just a field trip. It is a chance for her students to apply their skills in real-life situations, foster independence and confidence, and build lifelong friendships. This is the ninth consecutive year that she has taken her students to the ballet, and it has become a beloved tradition for teachers, administrators, and students.

Oak Leaf Elementary School Students Decide to Help Nearby Students with Big Surprise This Holiday Season

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They are caught up in the spirit of giving and some Oak Leaf Elementary School students are pretty proud of their work. When they heard students at another elementary school would go without the holiday box of cereal they usually get to take home for breakfast over winter break, the Oak Leaf students stepped in to help.

The Oak Leaf students, led by the school PTA, set out on a mission to collect 500 boxes of cereal to give to their fellow students as a holiday gift. They not only met, but exceeded their goal collecting more than 500 boxes of cereal! It is a gift that will warm the hearts of fellow students and ensure they have breakfast over the holiday break.

Thanks to the Oak Leaf students, staff, and PTA for thinking of others in this season of giving.

Hundreds of Students in Need Receive Early Christmas Gift of Shopping Spree Thanks to and Jordan Education Foundation and Donations from Caring Community

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Hundreds of teens who may have gone with very little or no gifts this holiday season received an early Christmas thanks to donations and support from a caring community and the Jordan Education Foundation. The Foundation raised nearly $90,000 from generous donors and local businesses to provide a holiday shopping spree for more than 600 students in need throughout Jordan School District in their annual “Christmas for Kids” event this year.

On Saturday, the students partnered with amazing volunteer chaperones who took them shopping at Walmart in South Jordan for everything from clothes, boots, and bedding, to comforters, warm coats, and food for their families. Every student was allowed to purchase $150.00 worth of gifts. Santa Claus was there to spread some holiday cheer along with local firefighters, police, and city leaders.

In addition, this year local Stir’s cereal bar donated 600 boxes of cereal to the event. That meant the students also received a big box of cereal.

Thank you to everyone for making the holidays much brighter for students and their families.

Community Comes Together Taking Care of Kids & Spreading Joy This Holiday Season

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They are giving from the heart in a big way and students throughout Jordan School District will feel the love and support this holiday season. Jordan School District and the Jordan Education Foundation cannot thank members of the community enough for coming together to make sure families and children in need have food and gifts for Christmas this year.

Here are just a few examples of community generosity:

  • An entire South Jordan neighborhood gathered for a “Charity of Light” event, with residents spending the night collecting clothing and food to fill Principal’s Pantries in Jordan School District schools.
  • “The Local Bee” donated 900 beanie bags to be given out to students participating in this year’s Christmas for Kids event at Walmart. Each bag contained a brand-new beanie for students to wear and other goodies.
  • Local Stir’s cereal wanted to support students this holiday season as well. Stir’s donated 600 boxes of breakfast cereal to the Jordan Education Foundation so that every student involved in Christmas for Kids can receive their very own box to enjoy over the winter break.

Thanks again to everyone for making the holidays bright and warming the hearts of students and families in need.

Supercast Episode 222: What Fuels the Talented Herriman High Boys Cross Country Team

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Superintendent with members of the Herriman High Cross Country TeamThey raced to the finish line making history as the only Utah team ever to take home the first-place title at the Nike Cross Nationals in Portland, Oregon.

On this episode of the Supercast, we sit down with members of the Herriman High boys cross country team to find out what fuels them across the finish line and how it feels to be among the best of the best. Hear what their coach has to say about the talented team.