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.


Community Days Summer Meals Program Comes to Terra Linda on Friday

The free summer lunch program is bringing extra fun to Terra Linda Elementary School this Friday. Everyone is invited to join Jordan School District Nutrition Services and community partners Domino’s, Nicholas Foods, Dairy West, and more for pizza, games, and prizes from 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Anyone 18-years-old and younger is eligible for free meals, and adults can purchase lunch for $4.10.

The free summer meals program is available for breakfast and lunch on weekdays through July 31 (except Friday, July 24) at four locations:

  • Columbia Elementary School, 3503 West 7800 South, West Jordan
  • Heartland Elementary School, 1451 West 7000 South, West Jordan
  • Terra Linda Elementary School, 8400 South Old Bingham Highway, West Jordan
  • Westvale Elementary School, 2300 West Gardner Lane, West Jordan

Upcoming Summer Meals Community Days Schedule

  • Friday, July 10, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Terra Linda Elementary School
  • Friday, July 17, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Heartland Elementary School
  • Friday, July 31, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Columbia Elementary School

Students & Teachers Celebrate America 250

Superintendent with some patriotic studentsSupercast Episode 356
America is officially celebrating its 250th birthday this summer and for families across the country, and right here in Jordan School District, it is an opportunity to embrace the past and connect with people and civic opportunities in their own communities.

On this episode of the Supercast, meet one family beyond excited to spend this summer celebrating the historical milestone. They participated in Jordan School District’s America 250 competition and will travel across the country to learn all they can about America’s rich history.