The Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) at Copper Hills High School have once again showcased their commitment to community service by breaking their record for blood donations. In a remarkable display of generosity, the school collected 174 units of blood during last month’s drive, surpassing the previous record of 170 units set in May 2024. The blood drive qualifies Copper Hils High School’s HOSA students for a $900 scholarship!

These blood drives are crucial in supporting the needs of Utahns facing health crises. According to ARUP Blood Services, a minimum of 75 donors is required daily to meet the demand, with a monthly target of 2,200 units of blood needed. Each high school HOSA program within Jordan School District contributes to this vital effort by organizing blood drives for ARUP Blood Services.

A heartfelt thank you to the HOSA students and staff at Copper Hills High School for their unwavering dedication to helping others and significantly impacting lives through their blood donation initiatives.

West Jordan High School will be holding an information meeting for the International Baccalaureate (IB) program on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. in the West Jordan High Media Center. This is an opportunity for parents and guardians to learn more about the IB college prep program and ask questions about what’s involved and what advantages the program offers.

IB courses are advanced courses that are designed to provide students with deep inquiry and understanding in a content area and prepare students for university level course work. Many universities accept IB courses for college credit and give high regard to IB courses for college acceptance as well as scholarship opportunities. Students can begin taking IB courses in 11th grade and most exams are at the end of 12th grade.

IB students work closely together in a small cohort on projects and course work building relationships and learning from one another. The focus of these classes is on collaborative learning and mutual knowledge exchange in order to prepare students for career and college readiness.

Students can engage as a full IB diploma student which includes taking six IB courses and earning the IB diploma in addition to their high school diploma. Alternatively, students can take the courses individually and earn an IB certificate and college credit for each IB course they complete.

For more information please join us on Jan. 22 or email our IB coordinator, Chandler Bishop at chandler.bishop@jordandistrict.org.

It is a chance for parents to learn more about Dual Language Immersion opportunities for students in Jordan School District. A number of parent information meetings are being held next week with a program explaining how the program works, with educators available to answer any questions parents may have regarding DLI.

The parent meetings will be held at the following dates, times, and locations:

• January 14 – ASB Auditorium, 7905 S Redwood Road Door “A” at 5 p.m.
• January 15 – JATC-South Auditorium, 12723 Park Ave, Riverton at 5 p.m.
• January 16 – ZOOM at 5 p.m. (The Zoom meeting will be recorded and posted to the District website)

DLI programs are offered at the following schools:

• Bluffdale Elementary School – Portuguese
• Eastlake Elementary School – Chinese
• Foothills Elementary School – Chinese
• Monte Vista Elementary School – Chinese
• Southland Elementary School – Chinese
• Fox Hollow Elementary School – French
• Herriman Elementary School – Spanish
• Mountain Point Elementary School – Spanish
• Riverside Elementary School – Spanish
• Welby Elementary School – Spanish

Enroll your child today at immersion.jordandistrict.org/apply

It was a fantastic day as students and staff at Hayden Peak Elementary celebrated like it was 1999, which was also the year the school opened. School staff played throwback music that was popular at the time and recounted stories from the late 1990s. Guests included beloved staff members who played a key role in welcoming the first students, adding extra magic to the festivities.

The celebration’s highlight was the opening of the time capsule, placed by the first students and staff during the school’s inaugural year.
Denny Berrett, the very first principal of Hayden Peak, helped open the time capsule filled with art, photos, student letters, and popular items like Ty Beanie Babies, Pokémon Cards and toys, and a Zip Drive. Mr. Berrett recalled that the school appeared in local TV broadcasts and newspaper articles and highlighted several notable staff members. The school’s first custodian and office staff were also on hand to help commemorate the anniversary.