This school year, students at every grade level across Jordan School District were invited to celebrate America’s upcoming 250th Birthday. Interested students were given lists of grade-appropriate challenges they could complete at home to show American pride and engage with their community. Activities ranged from memorizing the Pledge of Allegiance and visiting a city building for kindergarteners to attending a school board or city council meeting and completing a service project in their community for high school seniors.

Students who completed the requirements gathered at the Jordan Learning Center to celebrate their accomplishments. The gathered group received a certificate and a special edition America 250 pin from Jordan School District Social Studies Content Administrator Kay Rizzuto and Superintendent Anthony Godfrey.

Congratulations to all the students who completed the challenge!

The Herriman Police Department recently honored Michael Christensen, Assistant Principal at West Hills Middle School, with the Citizen Service Award. This prestigious recognition highlights Christensen’s exceptional dedication to the Herriman community during his time as Assistant Principal at Copper Mountain Middle School from 2022 to 2025. The award was presented in appreciation of his proactive compassion and the vital role he played in supporting both students and the Herriman Police Department.

Throughout his time at Copper Mountain Middle School, Christensen was known for going well beyond his official job description to ensure every student felt seen and supported. He frequently used his language skills to help families navigate complex challenges by acting as a bridge between the school community and local officers. He helped foster an environment of trust and safety while providing a voice for those who needed it most.

Law enforcement officials noted that Christensen’s daily commitment and genuine empathy significantly enhanced the effectiveness of  Copper Hills Middle School’s resource officers. His tireless efforts and dedication to families in Herriman has left a lasting mark.

Jordan School District is proud to celebrate Mr. Christensen’s achievement and his continued commitment to student and family safety and success.

Copper Canyon Elementary students earned top honors at the Salt Lake Regional and State National History Day competitions after diving into months of rigorous historical research. The young scholars chose complex topics aligned with this year’s theme, “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History,” transforming their findings into original plays, detailed exhibits, and engaging documentaries.

The school is proudly celebrating multiple state champions, a Judges’ Choice recognition, and the prestigious Art and Culture in History award. Beyond the accolades, the experience challenged students to think critically and express themselves powerfully.

Congratulations, Copper Canyon Elementary School!

The 2026 Unified Track and Field State meet was an amazing event for all of the athletes involved, and a special one for students in Jordan School District. The meet was held at Copper Hills High School, giving students in Jordan District a chance to compete for state championships close to home. Athletes from all six JSD High Schools were among the 31 schools and 651 athletes who gave it their all. Below are the top three finishes in each of the track events. A special thank you to the dozens of volunteers from Copper Hills who made the event possible for athletes from across the state.

Bingham

Unified Partner 50m Dash -Addilyn Watson (2nd)

Boys 200m Dash – Jackson Koftinow (2nd)

Copper Hills

Boys 4x200m Relay (1st)

Boys 4x400m Relay (2nd)

Boys 4x100m Relay (2nd)

Herriman

Boys 4x100m Relay (1st)

Girls 4x100m Relay (1st)

Boys 50m Dash – Logan Coles (1st)

Boys 50m Dash – Brady Beal  (2nd)

Girls 50m Dash – Carson Thompson (1st)

Girls 50m Dash – Corryn Harmon (2nd) 

Girls 50m Dash – Audrey Gerritsen (3rd)

Riverton

Unified Partner 50m – Leah Vanderlinden (3rd) 

West Jordan

Boys 400m Dash – Aiden Hulet (2nd)

It was a festive celebration of the upcoming end of the school year and a party send-off to the seniors as South Valley School hosted its year-end dance. This year’s theme was a lūʻau, complete with a Hawaiian barbecue buffet, flower leis, floral print shirts, and palm tree decorations. Jordan School District Superintendent Anthony Godfrey’s band, Superintendents of Rock+, provided the music as students danced, sang, and celebrated an incredible year at South Valley School.