Oquirrh Hills Middle Student Has Big Heart, Carrying Out Big Act of Kindness for Valentine’s Day

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He wanted to make sure everyone felt the love of kindness and caring at Oquirrh Hills Middle School for Valentine’s Day. That’s why 9th grade student Ty Armstrong rallied his family, friends, neighbors, and anyone he could find, to join his fundraising effort to purchase a rose for every single middle school female student and faculty member at Oquirrh Hills, making sure they weren’t forgotten on Valentine’s Day.

On Thursday, with the help of fellow National Junior Honors Society students, Ty and his cupids went from classroom to classroom surprising unsuspecting, but delighted students and teachers with a red rose and valentine cards with messages of kindness to go with the roses.  In all, Ty managed to raise enough money to purchase about 700 roses. Even a school custodian was treated to a red rose and card of kindness.

Thanks Ty, for having a big heart and spreading special Valentine’s joy.

Congratulations to the 2026 Jordan Association of Elementary School Principals Award Winners!

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Headshots of all JAESP Award Winners

We are incredibly honored to present the 2026 class of Jordan Association of Elementary School Principals (JAESP) Award winners. These amazing educators are nominated by Jordan School District employees from across the District. Their dedication makes a difference in our classrooms and with our students every single day.

Each winner was presented with an award by JAESP and will now advance to the UAESP State competition.

Congratulations to the following:

  • Bryce Eardley (Mountain Shadows) – National Distinguished Principal
  • Amber Allen (Butterfield Canyon) – National Distinguished Assistant Principal
  • Shannel Hooper (District Office) – Secretary of the Year
  • Nick Hansen (Golden Fields) – Student Advocate Principal of the Year
  • Angie Hamilton (Antelope Canyon) – Instructional Leader of the Year
  • Megan Cox (Rose Creek) – Principal Mentor of the Year
  • Natalie Gleave (Monte Vista) – Rookie of the Year
  • Abe Yospe (Foothills) – Innovator of the Year
  • Garett York (Southland) – Community Leader of the Year
  • Bobbie Nixon (Copper Canyon) – School Improvement Leader of the Year

Bingham High School Music Theater Teacher & His Beatles Tribute Band

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Superintendent with David MartinSupercast Episode 336
He has a love for music and theater, has performed with the likes of Donny Osmond, in national commercials, musical theater, and is passionate about teaching and sharing his tremendous talents.

On this episode of the Supercast, meet Bingham High School music theater teacher David Martin. He is an incredible educator with an impressive resume, who also happens to perform in a Beatles tribute band, having fun for a good cause, with all concert ticket sales going to charity.

Cupid and the Queen of Hearts Make Special Deliveries at Foothills Elementary

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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and students at Foothills Elementary have been feeling the love. Every day in February, Cupid (Principal Yospe) and the Queen of Hearts (Assistant Principal Gandara) visit classrooms to hand out treats and Valentine’s to students. The dynamic duo will make their final rounds this week to ensure that every student at Foothills receives a Valentine this year.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Foothill Mustangs!

Senior Citizen Volunteers Reading with Students

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Students at Oquirrh Elementary School are getting a boost in their reading skills thanks to an unexpected group of senior citizen volunteers from the nearby Sunridge Assisted Living Center. The intergenerational reading program began when a parent reached out to the assisted living facility after the school needed additional volunteers to support its kindergarten and first grade reading program.

The Sunridge Assisted Living Center buses residents down once a month to spend time with elementary students who need extra help with their reading, creating meaningful connections while boosting the students’ literacy skills. Among the volunteers is a former Jordan School District teacher who now resides at the assisted living center, bringing decades of educational experience to the program.

The partnership has provided students with one-on-one attention while giving senior residents an opportunity to stay engaged with their community.