Summer Safety Tips for Students and Their Families from an ER Nurse

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Superintendent with a nurseSupercast Episode 353
It is time for students and their families to relax, recharge, and have some fun together during the summer break.

On this episode of the Supercast, we talk to an Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital trauma nurse on the many ways to avoid mishaps and keep everyone safe, whether it’s out in the baking sun, waterside by the lake, riding Ebikes, or using child car seats. It is expert advice that can help keep everyone safe from a host of potential hazards over the summer months.

Linked below are the education resources referenced during the podcast, including:

Fort Herriman Middle School Students Honored for Essays Against Youth Violence

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Two Jordan School District students were honored for their essays against youth violence at the 26th annual “Do the Write Thing” contest.  Fort Herriman Middle School eighth graders Brooklyn Billman and Jack (John) Parry were named state finalists in the competition hosted by the Utah State Board of Education. Each student received a $300 My 529 Scholarship.

The initiative, sponsored by the USBE Prevention team and the National Campaign to Stop Violence, challenges seventh and eighth graders to reflect on the causes of youth violence and propose real-world solutions. “The ‘Do the Write Thing’ challenge proves that our students have the insight and the courage to lead the way toward a safer future,” State Superintendent Molly Hart said.

This year, nearly 2,000 Utah students participated in the program’s classroom discussions, with Billman and Parry rising to the top among 261 state-level final submissions. Jordan School District congratulates both students for their exceptional leadership and powerful writing.

Mountain Ridge High School Team Wins Esports National Championship!

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Mountain Ridge High School's Super Mash Bros. Esports team poses for a photoMountain Ridge High School is home to the top high school gamers in the country after its esports team won the national title in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate West at the PlayVs Cup.

The Sentinels captured the championship by completing a flawless 3-0 sweep in the grand finals. The victory capped a historic season for the team, which advanced to the national stage last month after placing first in a regional competition. With the national title, student-athletes James Cox, Logan Dazley, and Teddy Cameron each earned a $1,000 college scholarship.

A new national championship banner and trophy will soon go on display at the high school. Head coach Joel Marquez, assistant coach Jesse Mlaker, and alumni player and mentor Helaman Valle said they were thrilled with the students’ performance this season.

Congratulations to the players, coaches, and the Mountain Ridge community members who supported the team on the tournament’s live stream.

Students and Staff Bring Down the House at Oakcrest Year-End Concert

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Oakcrest Elementary rocked out for a grand finale to the school year with a legendary concert assembly. Students and staff played, sang, danced, and lip-synched while an energetic crowd cheered them on. Highlights included a student drum solo, nutrition services staff’s rendition of “Lunchlady Land”, a crowd-moving “Cha-Cha Slide,” and plenty more toe-tapping numbers.

Congratulations on rocking the school year, Oakcrest! We are looking forward to an encore performance in the fall.