The Chinese Bridge Program at Herriman High School won big in the 2026 CLASS (Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools) talent contest. Groups of students in the program created short films to showcase their mastery of the Chinese language and took 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the contest. Each film was entirely written, directed, recorded, edited, and produced by students.

Congrats to all three groups, Ms. Chen-Pace, and everyone involved in the Chinese Dual Language Immersion program! 

• First Place (零排放 – Zero Emission) Rebekah Brinton, Parker Goodman, Luca Morgan, Lewis Williams
• Second Place (空气污染 – Air Pollution) Jacob Jensen,Isabelle Nelson, Leo Nguyen, Ezra Thorup
• Third Place (点心的心 – Dessert’s Heart) Harrison Brown, Max Burt, Sam Burt

Best of luck to the gamers from Fort Herriman Middle School who have been selected to compete in the Ken Garff Spring Celebration on Friday. Teams will compete in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Rocket League, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on the University of Utah campus. 

The all-day event offers a variety of activities beyond Esports competitions, including workshops, opportunities to learn about STEAM careers, visits with tech vendors, and a chance to explore the college campus.

High school students are showcasing their artistic creativity at the Riverton Old Dome Meeting Hall this month. The 2026 Jordan School District High School Art Show is displaying dozens of student works in mediums ranging from paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculptures, film, photography, and more. Teachers in the District hand-selected each piece to best showcase the amazing talents of their students. 

The public can view the inspirational, imaginative, and moving pieces Monday-Wednesday from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. until May 13. Congratulations to all the students participating, and thank you for sharing your talents.

Students and staff at the JATC South Student Greenhouse are gearing up for the annual Spring Plant Sale and a hands-on Fairy Garden Class. These events offer the community a chance to kickstart their spring gardening while directly supporting Jordan School District CTE students.

The sale features a wide variety of annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, herbs, and vegetables. All proceeds from the events support student programs and educational initiatives at the JATC Student Greenhouse.

Fairy Garden Class
For those looking for a creative project, the Greenhouse is offering a Fairy Garden Class. For $39, participants receive:

• One 10-inch black pot and soil
• Four plants
• One fairy garden house or door
• One miniature fairy and one small animal
• Decorative stones

Additional materials will be available for purchase at the event. Those interested can register for the class through the Google Docs registration form.

Event Details

• Dates: Monday – Friday, starting April 27 (while supplies last)
• Weekday Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Special Saturday Hours: May 2, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Location: 12723 S. Park Ave., Riverton, Utah
• JATC South Spring 2026 Price List

• Date: April 28
• Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Cost: $39
• Location: 12723 S. Park Ave., Riverton, Utah