Bluffdale Elementary School Teacher Receives Big Award During Surprise School Assembly

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She is known as a resilient teacher and member of the community. That is one reason why Bluffdale Elementary School teacher Donna Birrell was recently awarded the 2025 Utah Education Tribute Award as part of the “Resilient YOU” program. Ms. Birrell received the award during a surprise assembly honoring her as an outstanding elementary school teacher in Utah.

The “Resilient YOU” award is a statewide program, which recognizes and celebrates individuals and organizations working to build resilience in students, families, and communities. It specifically includes the Education Tribute Award honoring those who demonstrate exceptional efforts in promoting resilience in schools and the wider community. Additionally, the program utilizes music and entertainment to teach resilience-building messages to children, as well as featuring award-winning music that enhances classroom instruction and community engagement.

The award was presented by local recording artists Steve and Lisa James and Region 6 PTA representative, Todd Hougaard.

Congratulations to this amazing educator! Keep up the great work, Donna Birrell.

Sweet Taste of Success for Riverton High ProStart Students During Culinary Showcase

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It was a mouthwatering meal, with delicious food served to some very lucky invited guests during the Riverton High School ProStart Culinary Showcase.

Students in the ProStart program focus on perfecting their skills in the culinary arts and restaurant management. It is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program which connects the industry with the classroom, offering students hands-on training.

At this special luncheon, student served up an entrée consisting of margarita pizza with a caprese salad, along with pesto gnocchi and garlic bread. For dessert, diners were treated to tiramisu and a fruit tart.

Congratulations to students in the Riverton High ProStart program on a very successful Culinary Showcase. Keep dishing up deliciousness!

Mountain Ridge High School Percussion Very Impressive Competing at World Championships

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They are a truly talented and dedicated group of students taking their passion and talents to new heights this past week. The Mountain Ridge High School Percussion (front ensemble and drumline) returned home from Dayton, Ohio after competing at the WGI World Championships and they have something of which to be very proud.

Mountain Ridge is the first high school to make the trip in 20 years, and these amazing students represented the Intermountain region extremely well by advancing to the semi-finals round for the first time in Utah’s history! The ensemble and drumline consists of 34 students led by band director Cris Stiles.

To celebrate their success, the Percussion team will have a free Friends & Family night performance this Friday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mountain Ridge High School gym.

Congratulations Mountain Ridge High Percussion and Drumline! You made us very proud in world competition.

Students Share Traditions and Talent in “People of the Pacific” Class

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Superintendent with the "People of the Pacific"Supercast Episode 292
They are sharing culture and building community in a class, that’s also a club, called “People of the Pacific” at West Jordan High School.

On this episode of the Supercast, find out how students are unleashing lots of talent, taking to the stage in dance competitions to showcase their rich cultural traditions from various Pacific Island nations. They are students proudly supporting one another on a path to greater academic success.

“Future Money Makers Mashup” Introduces Students to the Diverse World of Finance

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They are young minds ready to invest in their futures, learning about financial success. On Wednesday, more than 250 ninth grade students, representing all 12 middle schools in Jordan School District, met at the Salt Lake Community College Miller Campus for a seminar called “Future Money Makers Mashup.”

Students who showed an aptitude for finance based on their YouScience results were invited to the event to learn how finance can be more than just careers in banking or Wall Street. More than a dozen presenters spoke about their careers in finance, representing a diverse group of industries, including aerospace, arts, construction, engineering, education, hospitality, and marketing.

The event was made possible by a sponsorship from Cyprus Credit Union and a partnership with the South Valley Chamber of Commerce. A special thank you to all the presenters for sharing their time and knowledge with Jordan School District students.