Students celebrated the unveiling of a banner proclaiming Daybreak Elementary a Special Olympics National Unified Champion. Special Olympics bestows the honor on schools that demonstrate a commitment to inclusion by meeting 10 standards of excellence, which include providing a Unified Sports program for students, establishing an inclusive youth leadership team, showcasing a school-wide engagement in activities, and developing a plan to sustain the program. 

Daybreak is one of only two elementary schools in Utah to receive a banner from Special Olympics as a National Unified Champion, joining Jordan District’s Monte Vista Elementary. Secondary JSD schools, Oquirrh Hills Middle School, Copper Hills High School, and Riverton High School have also received the prestigious designation. 

Congrats on fostering a wonderful culture of inclusion at your school, Daybreak students, staff, and parents!

Dozens of tables filled Valley High School for the College and Career Fair. The fair is one of the highlights of the school year for Valley as students connect with prospective employers and post-secondary educational opportunities to prepare for life after high school.

This year’s fall fair featured educational partners, local businesses, technical schools, government agencies, and many more. Students could discuss scholarships and applications with colleges, set up interviews with prospective employers, or get a haircut from The Barber School during the event.

The College and Career Fair is an integral part of Valley High’s mission to empower students to be in charge of their own learning, success, and future. Thank you to all who attended and generously shared their time and expertise to help Valley students plan for their next steps. Great job by all of the Valley staff for organizing an amazing event.

Students at West Jordan High School launched into the holiday season with the “M.A.D. (Make A Difference) Jags” assembly. The assembly featured musical and dance performances, games, and the grand reveal of this year’s recipient of the charity drive Indy’s Ohana.

Indy’s Ohana is a 501(c)(3) charity started by two West Jordan High alumni that helps families affected by cancer enjoy an all-expense-paid healing vacation together. The couple was inspired to start the charity after their daughter, Indy, battled a rare form of leukemia for nearly four years, but didn’t let the cancer take away her happiness and her love of adventure and travel.

Great job making a difference, Jaguars!