Jordan PREP Students Become Amateur Rocket Scientists for a Day

Jordan PREP (Pre-Freshman Engineering Program) students became rocket scientists for a day. They spent time in class learning about the forces of rocket flight. Then they put their learning into action by transforming 2-liter bottles into rockets, complete with nose cones, fins, and fuel tanks filled with water and compressed air. Joel P. Jensen Middle School served as the launch site as students competed to see which rocket design would fly the farthest.

Jordan PREP is a summer program that engages students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)-based learning. The program spans three consecutive summers and puts students on track to earn a certificate from Salt Lake Community College before graduating from high school.

Enroll Your Child in Kindergarten for the 2026-27 School Year NOW

Kindergarten studentParents of students attending kindergarten in Jordan School District in the 2026-27 school year, register your student now. Children seeking to enter school must be five (5) years-old before Sept. 2 of the year admission is sought. This is state law.

Wondering what is your local boundary elementary school?  Visit our Boundary & Bus Stops page.

Children registering for the first time in Jordan School District will need to provide:

To enroll your student, please contact your school. If you need help identifying your school, contact Planning and Enrollment at 801-567-8183 or visit the Kindergarten Enrollment page.

Jordan District Bands March at West Jordan City Grand Parade

Jordan School District was represented at the West Jordan City Grand Parade. The Copper Hills High and West Jordan High marching bands participated in the annual parade down Redwood Road on Independence Day, filling the streets with festive tunes for the celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

Thank you, Copper Hills and West Jordan bands, for sharing your talents with everyone at the Grand Parade!

South Jordan Elementary Educator Honored by Utah First Lady

Diane Witt-Roper, a fifth-grade teacher at South Jordan Elementary, was celebrated at the fourth annual Honors in Education Gala. The gala honored twenty K-12 educators through a rigorous nomination process, recognizing those who make a meaningful impact in their communities. 

The award ceremony took place at the Grand America and was hosted by the Deseret News and presenting sponsor Ken Garff for Good and the Robert H. and Katharine B. Garff Foundation. Diane received her award from Utah First Lady Abby Cox. 

Congratulations on a well-deserved honor! Thank you for all that you do to make South Jordan Elementary an amazing school.

No Summer Recess for District Crews Working to Make Schools Sparkle

Superintendent shows off his kitchen sinkSupercast Episode 357
School may be out for the summer but there is little to no rest for District crews working hard to make repairs, upgrade facilities, conduct overall maintenance, and basically make schools sparkle and shine for the upcoming school year.

On this episode of the Supercast, we talk to employees tackling some monumental tasks over the summer months. Find out about the work they do and how we all benefit when the sun sets on summer, and students are back to the books.