Parents Power School Land Trust Program; Students in Classrooms Are Clear Winners

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Superintendent with the Hidden Valley School Community CouncilSupercast Episode 368
Did you know the Utah Trust Lands Administration manages millions of acres of land, and through the leasing and sales of that land, they raise hundreds of millions of dollars that go directly into K-12 schools in Utah?

On this episode of the Supercast, we head to Hidden Valley Middle School to show you how School Community Councils, along with the school principal and teachers, decide how to use the money. Find out why Hidden Valley Middle’s School Land Trust Program stands out among others in the State thanks to dedicated parents and how, in the end, students in the classroom are clear winners.

JSD Employee Celebrates 50 Years on the Job, Receiving First “50 Years of Service Pin”

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Join us in congratulating John Graziano for receiving the very first “50-Years of Service Pin” in the history of Jordan School District, after working fifty remarkable years as a dedicated facilities services employee.

Superintendent Godfrey personally delivered the pin, offering his personal message of thanks to Mr. Graziano. They both enjoyed a quick walk down memory lane, as the long-time employee shared stories of how much change he has seen over the years. John started working for the District in 1976, fresh out of high school, in what was called ‘Labor Repair’ at the time. He told Dr. Godfrey, after being hired, he said he would work in JSD until something better came along, but it never did! John Graziano has worked hard throughout the years and is now Facility Project Coordinator.

Congratulations also go out to Lynn Visser who received his “40 Years of Service Pin” from the Superintendent on the same day. Mr. Visser started working in JSD in 1986 in ‘Labor Repair/Grounds’ and is now the Assistant Director of Facility Services.

We love to celebrate dedicated employees like John and Lynn who have played an important role in the support and education of thousands of students over the course of their combined 90 years of employment in JSD!

“I Teach Art” Exhibit Showcases Talents of Jordan District Educators

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The artistic talents of Jordan School District Educators are on display at Riverton City’s “I Teach Art” exhibit. This year’s exhibit is a patriotic edition, with pieces celebrating America 250. You can view the moving works at the Old Dome Meeting Hall in Riverton on Mondays from noon to 8 p.m. and Tuesdays and Wednesdays from noon to 5 p.m. until Oct. 21. Visit https://www.rivertonutah.gov/exhibits for more information. 

Thank you to the following educators for sharing their talents.

  • Theresa Christensen – West Jordan Middle School
  • Denise Heninger – Kauri Sue Hamilton School
  • Caili Hogan – Southland Elementary School
  • Bryan Leggat – Elk Ridge Middle School
  • Spencer Lewis – Hidden Valley Middle School
  • Tara Long – Oak Leaf Elementary School
  • Emrie Mabey – Elk Ridge Middle School
  • Mollie Marie – Elk Ridge Middle School
  • Kriston Sax-McDonald – Elk Ridge Middle School
  • Ivie Smalling – South Jordan Middle School

Students in Bluffdale City Read the U.S. Constitution at City Council Meeting

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The historic words of 1787 filled Bluffdale City Hall this month as local students read the U.S. Constitution in full during a recent City Council meeting.
The presentation marked Bluffdale’s fifth annual Constitution Week celebration. To set the scene, local actors dressed in 18th-century attire as Founding Fathers, while students from Bluffdale Elementary, Mountain Point Elementary, Hidden Valley Middle School, and Riverton High School then took the podium. Working together, the students completed the entire reading in just 45 minutes.
Congratulations to all the students who brought the words of the Constitution to life. Fantastic job!