Students and Families Gather for Fun and Information During JATC Open House

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JATC North and South Campuses were crowded with students and families who arrived looking to learn more about the many programs offered at each location. Thanks to everyone who attended the JATC Open House. It was a chance to explore career pathways in everything from Aviation Science, Computer Programming, Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Dental Assistant, Digital Media and more.

If you were not able to attend the JATC Open House, you can still explore the many educational options by visiting jordantech.org.

Thank You to Everyone Who Attended the “Jordan Job Fair”

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It was a fun night for members of the community to come together and explore a wide variety of job opportunities in Jordan School District. The “Jordan Job Fair” showcased current job openings at every school and department throughout JSD. Principals, administrators and other staff were on hand to answer questions and meet potential job candidates.

Thank you to everyone who attended and to everyone involved in organizing and supporting the “Jordan Job Fair.” If you missed the job fair and would still like to apply for a job in one of our schools or departments, please visit employment.jordandistrict.org

We hope to hear from you soon!

Supercast Episode 177: Riverton Elementary Sixth Grade Students Take Pride in Becoming Published Authors

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Superintendent with Cassie Crandell and her studentsIt is something you don’t hear about very often, sixth grade students becoming published authors. But that is exactly what has happened at Riverton Elementary School.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you inside Cassie Crandell’s classroom where students wrote and illustrated a picture book telling the true stories of trees surviving tragedies and natural disasters. The book was inspired by a survivor tree at the 9/11 memorial in New York City. Meet the young authors and find out where you can now buy their book.

Joel P. Jensen Teacher Honored at Utah Jazz Game as “Most Valuable Educator”

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She is described as a teacher who puts in endless hours to make lessons and learning engaging for her students. Because of her hard work, passion, and inspiring students to succeed, Joel P. Jensen teacher Mandy Truscott has been named the latest “Most Valuable Educator” and was honored during Monday night’s NBA game between the Utah Jazz and Charlotte Hornets.

Mrs. Truscott was surprised by the honor and received a personalized Utah Jazz jersey and a $1,000 classroom grant from Instructure, the parent company of Canvas.

The nomination said Mrs. Truscott puts in countless hours to help her students improve their reading skills. She teaches remedial reading classes and each year her students average about three years’ worth of growth in their test scores.

Mrs. Truscott was not only a special guest at Monday night’s NBA game, she will attend an awards dinner with the Jazz and Instructure at the end of the season.

Congratulations, Mrs. Truscott! Keep up the great work, you make the District and your students proud.