Herriman Rugby Wins National Championship

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Herriman High School is home to the National Champions in rugby! The team took home the Boys Single School Championship in convincing fashion with a 32-10 win over St. Ignatius (OH). Herriman is the only public school to win the rugby championship and has now done so twice, having also won in 2021. The Mustangs were unstoppable, winning their three games in the championship tournament by a combined 116-28.

Congratulations to everyone on the roster, and thank you to the coaches, parents, and volunteers who have helped the team this season. A special thank you to parent Rick Hales for providing these photos.

Double Determination to Win as Twin Sisters Coach Riverton Girls Lacrosse Team to State Championship Title

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Superintendent with the RHS Girls Lacrosse TeamSupercast Episode 351
They are identical twins with an identical goal, getting the very best out of high school athletes on the Riverton High School girls lacrosse team.

On this episode of the Supercast, meet identical twin sisters Hannah and Maddie Kelleher who recently led the Riverton High girls lacrosse team to their very first state championship title. It was a hard-fought victory that came down to the wire in overtime. But the winning didn’t stop there, the team had something else to celebrate as Coach Hannah Kelleher was named the 2026 Utah USA Girls Lacrosse Coach of the Year.

Elementary Students Are All Smiles at Unified Sports Day

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Over 1200 elementary students from across Jordan School District traveled to Riverton High School for the annual Unified Sports Day. The students participated in a 50-yard dash, softball throw, long jump, and soccer.

Unified Sports Day is part of the Special Olympics Unified Sports program, which promotes social inclusion through sports. Students with and without disabilities competed side-by-side in events to end the school year with friendly competition, inclusion, and fun.

Thank you to the dozens of volunteers who helped make an amazing day possible for our students.

Outstanding Education Support Professionals Honored at Board of Education Meeting

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Award recipientsPlease join us in congratulating the 2026 Jordan Education Foundation “Outstanding Education Support Professionals.”

They were honored at the Board of Education meeting for their hard work, kindness, and always going above and beyond supporting students, staff, parents, and patrons in Jordan School District.

Director of the Jordan Education Foundation, Mike Haynes announced the following 2026 award recipients:

  • Rosa Tecalco, Majestic Elementary Arts Academy
  • Mandy Shaw, Jordan School District Transportation
  • John Hawkins, Blackridge Elementary Custodian
  • Shelia Rapp, Heartland Elementary School
  • Italina Schuhmacher, Bluffdale Elementary School
  • Stacy Ulch, JATC North
  • Evelyn Najarro, Ridge View Elementary School
  • Tonya Hodges, Jordan School District Purchasing Department
  • Erica Williams, Mountain Creek Middle School
  • Brandon Anderson, Jordan School District Information Systems
  • JoLynn Snelgrove, Jordan School District Assessment, Research & Accountability
  • Debra Miller, Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary School
  • Abby Ampil, Award of Excellence, Jordan District Child Development Center

Food Drive Collects Over Ten Thousand Food Items to Help Feed Students Throughout JSD

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Antelope Canyon Elementary School students and families came together to support their community by collecting over ten thousand items during the school’s annual food drive. The student council volunteered every morning for four days, collecting donations under the direction of the PTA and parent volunteer Malori Mower.

The donations will stock Principal’s Pantries throughout the District, providing essential resources for students and families experiencing need. To celebrate the community’s generosity, a local Arctic Circle donated ice cream treats to the winning grade-level classes.

Great work, Antelope Canyon Elementary students, staff, and families. Your generosity and service will help students and families throughout Jordan School District.