March 24 Board Meeting Update

You are invited to a meeting of the Board of Education of Jordan School District on Tuesday, March 24 at the JATC South Campus, 12723 S. Park Avenue, Riverton, Utah. The study session begins at 4 p.m. The Regular Board Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Patrons may view the general session online at boardmeeting.jordandistrict.org.

The March 24 Board meeting agenda is now available on our Board meetings page. Administrative policies that will be discussed include an exception request to Administrative Policy AA414 Student Overnight Travel. Board Level Policies that will be discussed include a review of proposed revisions to GP100 Global Governance Commitment and GP101 Governing Style. You can also use the following links to the printed and detailed agendas.

West Hills Middle Concert Choir Shines at Jordan School District Advanced Choir Festival

Join us in sending a round of applause to students in the West Hills Middle School Concert Choir. They performed in the District Advanced Choir Festival this week and their choir director, Michael Draut, says they earned perfect scores from both judges.

After their performance, the talented students visited Sunridge Assisted Living, reconnecting with friends and sharing music that truly mattered. Watching the delighted residents sing along, including 90-year-old Bonnie, made it unforgettable.

Mr. Draut gave a huge shoutout to the choir’s amazing soloists: Sophie Birdsall, Hailey Overdiek, Hannah Pehrson, Andrea Rowberry, Benson Perkins, Quinton Hollingshead, Finley Adamson, and Haley Brady.

Way to go West Hills Concert Choir. Keep on making magical music bringing smiles and happiness to those around you!

Senior Citizens Are “Book Buddies” with Elementary School Students

Superintendent with students and senior citizensSupercast Episode 341
It is a heartwarming partnership between senior citizens and elementary school students, a partnership where seniors from a local assisted living center are showing up and reading with kids in the library.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you to Oquirrh Elementary School. That’s where we see first-hand how being book buddies is building connections and companionship between the students and seniors, and bridging a generation gap. But best of all, it is inspiring a love for literacy in young children who look forward to the monthly visits from their senior friends.


Riverton High School Hosts 2026 JSD Chinese Culture Festival

Riverton High School hosted the 2026 Jordan School District Chinese Culture Festival, bringing together students from across the District to celebrate Chinese language learning and cultural exchange.

The festival included a Chinese language Jeopardy-style competition, cultural activity stations, a student talent show, and a new student and parent panel discussion. During the panel, high school students and parents shared their experiences in the Chinese Dual Language Immersion (DLI) and Bridge programs, encouraging younger students and families to continue studying Chinese through high school and highlighting the opportunities language learning can provide.

Special thanks to Carolyn Gough, Dr. Amanda Bollinger, and Rochelle Waite for presenting awards.

The event was also supported by student leaders from the RMR Chinese Club and the Chinese Bridge programs at Riverton High School and Mountain Ridge High School, who volunteered many hours to help organize the festival, prepare materials, and run activities.

More Surprises as Jordan Education Foundation Recognizes Outstanding Educators

Throughout March, we are recognizing amazing educators who make a difference. The Jordan Education Foundation has selected the following as the Outstanding Educator of the Year at their school.
  • KD Price (Elk Meadows Elementary)
  • Whitney Olsen (Welby Elementary)
  • Brynn Spitzer (Elk Ridge Middle School)
  • Tami Beck (Golden Fields Elementary)
  • Thomas Boulay (Eastlake Elementary)
  • Claudia Pamplin Kamp (Daybreak Elementary)
Congratulations to all the winners! Thank you for all that you do to positively impact the lives of our students.